Complete curriculum information
Focus: Advanced algebra, proof, functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, vectors, calculus, statistics and probability.
Assessment: Paper 1 (30%), Paper 2 (30%), Paper 3 (20%), IA (20%).
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Difficulty: Greater depth and non-routine problem-solving than AA SL; difficulty cannot be expressed as an official percentage.
AA SL
Programme focus: AA HL extends AA SL with greater breadth, depth and unfamiliar multi-step problems; sustained revision matters.
Practice intensity: Use regular, purposeful practice: explain concepts, solve independently, check answers and revisit mistakes. More worksheets alone do not guarantee mastery.
Proficiency and early support: Evaluate accuracy, fluency and transfer to unfamiliar questions. Identify gaps promptly and adjust practice to the student’s needs.
The links below point to government curriculum pages and policy documents. Grade-level course details are in each grade card. A link to a historical PDF is retained to show the still-used 2005/2007 course documents; Grade 9 material in the older Grades 9–10 PDF is superseded by MTH1W (2021).
Scope and interpretation: This is an independent bilingual summary as of October 12, 2026, for Ontario’s English-language curriculum. It is not a ministry publication or a substitute for reading a complete specific-expectations page, school-board guidance or accommodations. Dates are effective school-year dates unless a more exact date is stated.