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Pre-Calculus and Pre-Statistics Modules
The Pre-Calculus and Pre-Statistics Modules for introductory courses provide you with the opportunity to review and demonstrate mastery of prerequisite material.
You will progress through each module’s series of online assignments as independent study, using the MapleTA software.
These modules are coordinated by Mathematics and Statistics Learning Support. You can make use of Math and Stats Learning Support drop-in hours to obtain extra help with any of the material covered by the module work.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the module program, please contact Tina Balfour.
Pre-Calculus Modules
Each pre-calculus module covers a key skill area from secondary school mathematics, up to and including topics covered in the Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions course (i.e., there are no questions requiring calculus itself).
Reviewing this material will not only earn you course credit towards your final calculus grade, but will also help you when completing course work such as problem/lab assignments and tests.
The marks earned by completing modules are non-transferrable from one course to another. How the marks earned are applied to each course may differ; check your course syllabus carefully. If you switch courses or have any questions regarding the module program, contact Tina Balfour.
Fall 2026
The pre-calculus module program will be made available for the following courses, with further details to be posted closer to the start of classes: MA102, MA103, and MA129.
Access opens Friday Sept. 11 at 4 p.m.
Earning Bonus Marks
Up to five bonus marks can be earned for course credit in MA102 by successfully completing these supplementary modules:
- One half-mark is granted when a minimum of 80% is obtained on a module's test for credit by the deadline indicated below.
- If all nine modules are successfully completed, then an additional half-mark is awarded, to earn the maximum 5% in bonus marks.
- The first six modules do not reopen after the due date indicated below.
Minimum Score
Before a module's test for credit may be attempted, you must obtain a minimum score of 80% on all of the module's assignments.
You can complete the assignment any number of times until the minimum score is obtained.
Test for Credit
A test for credit is timed and must be completed in one sitting, but may be attempted any number of times (though having achieved 80% or better on the prerequisite work should result in being able to pass the test on the first or second try).
Deadline to Earn Module Bonus Marks
In order to obtain a module's bonus mark, a passing score of 80% or better must be attained on the test by the following dates:
| Module | Deadline, to earn bonus mark |
|---|---|
| Module A - Numerical Expressions | Thursday Sept. 24, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module B - Algebraic Expressions | Thursday Oct. 1, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module C - Factoring | Thursday Oct. 8, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module D - Rational Expressions | Thursday Oct. 22, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module E - Equations and Inequalities | Thursday Nov. 5, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module F - Geometry | Thursday Nov. 12, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module G - Functions and Graphing | Thursday Nov. 19, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module H - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Thursday Nov. 26, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module I - Trigonometry and Trigonometric Functions | Thursday Dec. 3, 11:59 p.m. |
Note that the modules are independent of one another; for example, you do not have to have completed Module B before attempting Module C, etc. Thus, if you miss completing a module before its due date, you can still access and complete any remaining modules to earn their bonus marks.
MapleTA site
Consult the MapleTA User Guide (see below) to learn how to access the modules and how to use correct syntax for entering answers; access will open by 4 p.m. on Friday Sept. 11.
Access opens: Friday Sept. 11 at 4 p.m.
Earning Bonus Marks
Up to five bonus marks can be earned for course credit in MA103 by successfully completing these supplementary modules:
- One half-mark is granted for each module completed.
- If all eight modules are successfully completed, then an additional one mark is awarded, to earn the maximum 5% in bonus marks.
Minimum Score
Before a module's test for credit may be attempted, you must obtain a minimum score of 80% on all of the module's assignments.
You can complete the assignment any number of times until the minimum score is obtained.
Test for Credit
A test for credit is timed and must be completed in one sitting, but may be attempted any number of times (though having achieved 80% or better on the prerequisite work should result in being able to pass the test on the first or second try).
Deadline to Earn Module Bonus Marks
Once you have obtained a score of 80% or better on the test, you have completed that module and earned the associated bonus credit.
Each module must be completed by the date given below:
| Module | Deadline, to earn bonus mark |
|---|---|
| Module A - Algebraic Expressions | Sunday Sept. 27, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module B - Factoring | Sunday Oct. 4, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module C - Rational Expressions | Sunday Oct. 18, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module D - Equations and Inequalities | Sunday Oct. 25, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module E - Geometry | Sunday Nov. 1, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module F - Functions and Graphing | Sunday Nov. 15, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module G - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Sunday Nov. 22, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module H - Trigonometry and Trigonometric Functions | Sunday Nov. 29, 11:59 p.m. |
Note that the modules are independent of one another; for example, you do not have to have completed Module B before attempting Module C, etc. Thus, if you miss completing a module before its due date, you can still access and complete any remaining modules to earn their bonus marks.
MapleTA site
Consult the MapleTA User Guide (see below) to learn how to access the modules and how to use correct syntax for entering answers; access will open by 4 p.m. on Friday Sept. 11.
Access opens: Friday Sept. 11 at 4 p.m.
Earning Bonus Marks
Up to five bonus marks can be earned for course credit in MA129 by successfully completing these supplementary modules:
- One half-mark (0.5%) is granted for each module completed.
- If all eight modules are successfully completed, then an additional one mark (1%) is awarded, to earn the maximum 5% in bonus marks.
Minimum Score
Before a module's test for credit may be attempted, you must obtain a minimum score of 80% on all of the module's assignments.
You can complete the assignment any number of times until the minimum score is obtained.
Test for Credit
A test for credit is timed and must be completed in one sitting, but may be attempted any number of times (though having achieved 80% or better on the prerequisite work should result in being able to pass the test on the first or second try).
Deadline for Bonus Marks
In order to obtain a module's bonus mark, a passing score of 80% or better must be obtained on the test by the following dates; note: a few dates may be adjusted once the date of the course midterm has been confirmed.
| Module | Deadline, to earn bonus mark |
|---|---|
| Module A - Numerical Expressions | Monday Sept. 28, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module B - Algebraic Expressions | Monday Oct. 5, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module C - Factoring | Monday Oct. 19, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module D - Rational Expressions | Monday Nov. 2, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module E - Equations and Inequalities | Monday Nov. 9, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module F - Geometry | Monday Nov. 16, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module G - Functions and Graphing | Monday Nov. 23, 11:59 p.m. |
| Module H - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | Monday Nov. 30, 11:59 p.m. |
Note that the modules are independent of one another. You do not have to complete Module A before attempting Module B, etc. If you miss completing a module before its due date, you can still access and complete any remaining modules to earn their bonus marks.
MapleTA site
Consult the MapleTA User Guide (see below) to learn how to access the modules and how to use correct syntax for entering answers; access will open by 4 p.m. on Friday Sept. 11.
Pre-Statistics Modules
Pre-Statistics Modules can be incorporated into any introductory-level course on probability and statistics to provide students with an opportunity to review, and demonstrate mastery of, fundamental math skills required to be successful in such a quantitative course.
No knowledge of statistics is required to complete the modules. They give you an opportunity to review some key mathematical skills that would be required in a statistics course, such as order of operations and working with formula.
Contact Tina Balfour to learn how the modules can be integrated into your course.
Fall 2026
The modules are not incorportated into any courses at this time.