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Originally Posted by redforever
Being in applied math does not mean that they require more homework to bring them up to snuff. It also does not imply that they do not have the so called smarts to be in the pure math program. It merely means they are not in the highest stream pure math program because it will not be useful to whatever career path they have chosen. In other words, they will not be entering any post secondary program that has pure math as a requirement.
Those taking applied math instead of pure math will still get their grade 12 matriculation diploma upon graduation.
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Kids taking math 10A generally got between 50-69% in grade 9 math. Even if a math-related profession is not on the horizon, if they are able, kids will take (and parents usually insist they take) Math 10P.
Of course you can still graduate with the applied stream, but it generally excludes you from taking science-related post secondary programs. Most kids and parents don't want to limit possibilities in grade 10.
Kids in the applied program often have learning disabilities in the area of math. Having kids work through math problems is not busy work, rather kids with math disabilities need repetition to learn the concepts.
I can confidently say that in a class of 30 applied 10's, every single one requires between 6-10 problem sets (after teacher instruction) to fully grasp the concept.
If kids have to take some of that work home, and if parents label that 'busy work', SO BE IT.