MEL3E Grade 11 Math Course Description
This MEL3E grade 11 math course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students 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. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic, or Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied, or a ministry-approved locally developed Grade 10 mathematics course.
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MEL3E Grade 11 Math Course Notes and Handouts
MEL3E – Unit 1 – Working and Earning
Sec. 1.3 – Hourly Rate and Overtime Rate
MEL3E – Unit 2 – Deductions and Expenses
| Sec. 2.1 – Standard Deductions – Note Sec. 2.1 – Standard Deductions – Handout |
| Sec. 2.2 – Other Deductions |
| Sec. 2.3 – Living Expenses |
| Sec. 2.4 – Paying Monthly Bills |
| Sec. 2.5 – Purchasing Power |
MEL3E – Unit 3 – Paying Taxes
Sec. 3.1 – Information for Filing Income Taxes
Sec. 3.2 – Sales Tax – Worksheet
MEL3E – Unit 4 – Making Purchases
Sec. 4.2 – Getting Back Fewer Coins
Sec. 4.3 – Taxes and Total Cost
Sec. 4.4 – Discounts and Sale Prices
Sec. 4.5 – Sale Prices, Taxes, and Total Cost
MEL3E – Unit 5 – Buying Options
Sec. 5.3 – Cross Border Shopping
Sec. 5.4 – Decision to Buy -Layaway
Sec. 5.5 – Instalment Plans Without Interest
Sec. 5.6 – Pay Later With Penalty
MEL3E – Unit 6 – Banking Transactions & Saving Money
Sec. 6.1 – Banking Transactions
Sec. 6.3 – Simple Interest – Note
Sec. 6.3 – Simple Interest – Worksheet
Sec. 6.4 – Simple and Compound Interest
Sec. 6.5 – Compound Interest – Note
Sec. 6.5 – Compound Interest – Worksheet
MEL3E – Unit 7 – Types of Investing
Sec. 7.1 – Types of Investments
Sec. 7.2 – Registered Retirement Savings Plans
Sec. 7.4 – Risk Tolerance – Type of Investor
Sec. 7.5 – Application of Types of Investing
MEL3E – Unit 8 – Taking a Trip
Sec. 8.1 – Taking a Trip Introduction – Gas Consumption
Sec. 8.1 – Taking a Trip Introduction – Gas Consumption Information
Sec. 8.1 – Taking a Trip Introduction – Time Calculations
Sec. 8.2 – Planning a Trip by Automobile
Sec. 8.3 – Planning a Trip – Train vs. Car
MEL3E – Unit 9 – Personal Finance
Sec. 9.2 – Delaying Payment on Credit Cards
Sec. 9.3 – Short-Term Borrowing
MEL3E – Unit 10 – Buying a Car
Sec. 10.3 – Depreciation of Cars
Sec. 10.4 – Irresponsible Driving – Worksheet
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