Secondary 4 Mathematics-Science Option Ministerial Examination - Québec case studies
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The Secondary 4 Mathematics-Science Option ministerial examination is the provincial assessment that Secondary IV students in Québec must pass to earn the science-option mathematics credits required for most CEGEP science, health and technology programs. It is written by the Ministère de l'Éducation (MEQ) and administered in schools; it is not a private certificate, and this page is an independent study resource with no official affiliation. The Secondary 4 Mathematics-Science Option Ministerial Examination - Québec case studies are 5 cases and about 2,229 words.
1Sweatshirt Fundraiser Break-Even and Safety Margin
The student council at École secondaire des Rivières is ordering hooded sweatshirts for a spring fundraiser. The supplier charges a fixed setup fee of 180 plus 9.25 per sweatshirt, and orders must be placed in multiples of 12.
520 words, about 3 min2Theatre Ticket Pricing with a Quadratic Demand Model
A small community theatre is planning ticket prices for its spring play. A survey suggests that if the ticket price is p dollars, the number of tickets sold will be approximately n(p)=300−12p, as long as 0≤p≤25.
382 words, about 2 min3Similar Triangular Shade Sails Under Size and Budget Constraints
A community park is choosing between two triangular shade sails for a playground. Design A has side lengths 6 m, 8 m, and 10 m, with the 10 m side to be stretched horizontally between two posts.
449 words, about 2 min4Extracurricular Activities and Stress: Interpreting a Two-Way Table
At a secondary school, the student council surveyed 200 students during lunch in the cafeteria. They asked two questions: 'Do you participate in at least one extracurricular activity?' and 'Do you often feel stressed during the school week?' The results are summarized in the table below.
448 words, about 2 min5Successive Discounts and a Gift Card: A Reasoning and Communication Problem
Maya is comparing two bike shops for a bicycle with a sticker price of 360. Shop A advertises '20% off every bike, then take an extra 15% off the reduced price.' Shop B advertises '30% off every bike' and gives a 25 gift card for the helmet Maya plans to buy anyway.
430 words, about 2 min