Year 9 Mathematics

Length: Full Year

Recommended Background: Successful completion of Year 8 Mathematics.

Content:

In Year 9, students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding and fluency of concepts, as well their reasoning and problem-solving processes. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by using mathematical strategies to solve problems efficiently.

Topics as outlined by the Australian Curriculum are:

  • Number – rational and irrational numbers.
  • Algebra – exponent laws, expanding and factorising, gradient and midpoint, quadratics, modelling, functions.
  • Measurement – volume, surface area, scientific notation, angle properties, Pythagoras’ Theorem, error, ratio and scale.
  • Space – trigonometric ratios, transformations, geometric theorems.
  • Statistics – sampling, centre, spread, visual displays, investigations.
  • Probability – compound events, repeated experiments, ‘and’ ‘or’ notation.

At the end of each semester, students will be expected to sit for a year level common test. This assessment, together with other results, will be used to gauge student performance and readiness for the next year.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. Students will be assessed in each of the topics using a combination of tests, assignments and activities.

Special Requirements:

A scientific calculator is required. We recommend one with an authentic display.

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