Grades 9-10 Quebec Curriculum

List of 5 items.

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  English

  Students continue to strengthen and refine their reading, writing, oral communication, and critical thinking skills through engagement with a variety of texts and media. They develop deeper comprehension by analyzing themes, characters, perspectives, and literary techniques, while making thoughtful connections to personal experiences, contemporary issues, and the world around them. Writing tasks emphasize organization, clarity, and purpose, including descriptive, narrative, analytical, and persuasive forms. Students also build confidence and effectiveness in oral communication through discussions, presentations, collaborative activities, and the expression of informed opinions supported by evidence and reflection. In grade 10, students are prepared for the English school-board exams.
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  French as a Second Language

  Students continue to strengthen their reading, writing, listening, and oral communication skills in French, building greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in a variety of authentic and purposeful contexts. Through engaging with texts, conversations, media, and cultural content, students expand their vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures while developing the ability to communicate ideas, opinions, and experiences effectively. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, interaction, and self-expression, encouraging students to use French with increasing independence in both academic and everyday situations. In grade 10, students are prepared for core French second-language exams through the English school board.
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  History of Quebec and Canada

  Students explore the history and development of Quebec and Canada from early Indigenous societies and European settlement to modern-day society. Through the study of key events, movements, individuals, and social changes, students develop historical thinking skills by interpreting sources, examining multiple perspectives, and analyzing the political, economic, cultural, and geographic factors that shaped the nation. Emphasis is placed on understanding continuity and change, citizenship, identity, and the connections between past events and contemporary Quebec and Canadian society. In grade 10, students are prepared for the History of Quebec and Canada exams through the English school board.
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  Math

  Students develop mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills through the exploration of core concepts such as number sense, algebraic relationships, geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics. Learning emphasizes applying mathematics to real-world and situational problems, encouraging students to analyze information, select appropriate strategies, and justify their reasoning. Students communicate their understanding using mathematical language, models, and representations, while building confidence, accuracy, and flexibility in their thinking and problem-solving. In grade 10, students are prepared for Cultural, Social and Technical (CST) math exams through the English school board.
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  Science

  Students integrate scientific and technological theory with practical application by using the scientific method to investigate, explain, and solve problems related to the world around them. Through hands-on experiments, inquiry-based activities, and the effective use of tools, materials, and procedures, students develop critical thinking, observation, and analytical skills. They also learn to communicate clearly and accurately using the language, concepts, and representations of science and technology while making connections between scientific knowledge, innovation, and everyday life.  In grade 10, students are prepared for Science and Technology exams through the English school board.