Course name: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Course code: (MEL3E)

Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: Workplace Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: MAT2L or MFM1P or MPM1D or MTH1W
Course description: Enhance your understanding of mathematics in the workplace and daily life. Solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and applying calculations of simple and compound interest. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
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  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
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Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: Workplace Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: MAT2L or MFM1P or MPM1D or MTH1W
Course description: Enhance your understanding of mathematics in the workplace and daily life. Solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and applying calculations of simple and compound interest. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

This course enables you to broaden your understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. You will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. You will consolidate your mathematical skills as you solve problems and communicate your thinking.

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Course Syllabus

1.1   How Are You Paid?

1.2   Learning About Net and Gross Income

1.3   Exploring Income Tax

1.4   Understanding Your Paycheque

1.5   Working With a Budget

1.6   Purchasing Power and Standard of Living

1.7   Unit 1 Assessment

2.1   Understanding a Price Tag

2.2   Working With the Total Price

2.3   Finding the best deals

2.4   Determining Cost

2.5   Ways to Buy

2.6   Unit 2 Assessment

3.1   Shopping for a Vehicle

3.2   Owning a Vehicle

3.3   Calculating the Costs of Owning and Operating a Vehicle

3.4   Comparing Electric vs. Gas Powered Vehicles

3.5   Planning a Car Trip

3.6   Considering Leisure Travel

3.7   Using Vehicles for Work

3.8   Unit 3 Assessment

4.1   Exploring Banking Services

4.2   Understanding Interest

4.3   Learning About Loans

4.4   Using Credit Cards

4.5   Making Financial Decisions

4.6   Unit 4 Assessment



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