Ms. Tamara Czaban
Mathematics Grade 9
2016/2017
Goals for students
The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students to:
• use mathematics confidently to solve problems
• communicate and reason mathematically
• appreciate and value mathematics
• make connections between mathematics and its applications
• commit themselves to lifelong learning
• become mathematically literate adults, using mathematics to contribute to society.
Course Materials and Resources
Math Makes Sense 9, Pearson
Class notes and worksheets
A Scientific Calculator capable of square root and trigonometric functions
Lined paper
Geometry set
Pens, pencils and erasers
Outcomes
Number Strand
1. Demonstrate an understanding of powers with integral bases and whole number exponents.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of operations on powers with integral bases and whole number
exponents.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of rational numbers.
4. Explain and apply the order of operations, including exponents, with and without technology.
5. Determine the square root of positive rational numbers that are perfect squares.
6. Determine an approximate square root of positive rational numbers that are non-perfect squares.
Patterns and Relations
1. Generalize a pattern arising from a problem-solving context, using a linear equation, and verify by
substitution.
2. Graph a linear relation, analyze the graph, and interpolate or extrapolate to solve problems.
3. Model and solve problems, using linear equations.
4. Explain and illustrate strategies to solve single variable linear inequalities with rational coefficients
within a problem-solving context.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of polynomials.
6. Model, record and explain the operations of addition and subtraction of polynomial expressions,
concretely, pictorially and symbolically.
7. Model, record and explain the operations of multiplication and division of polynomial expressions by
monomials, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.
Shape and Space
1. Solve problems and justify the solution strategy, using circle properties.
2. Determine the surface area of composite 3-D objects to solve problems.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of similarity of polygons.
4. Draw and interpret scale diagrams of 2-D shapes.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of line and rotation symmetry.
Statistics and Probability
1. Describe the effect of bias, use of language, ethics, cost, time and timing, privacy and cultural
sensitivity on the collection of data.
2. Select and defend the choice of using either a population or a sample of a population to answer a
question.
3. Develop and implement a project plan for the collection, display and analysis of data.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of probability in society.
Instructional Strategies
Will include, but not be limited to: lecture, question and answer sessions, discussions, smart board and
white board work, group work, individual assistance, worksheets, text work and quizzes.
Sequence
Text Chapter
Weeks
Square Root and Surface Area
Powers and Exponent Laws
Rational Numbers
Linear Relations
Polynomials
Linear Equations and Inequalities
Similarities and Transformations
Circle Geometry
Data and Probability
3-4
3-4
3-4
4-5
3-4
3-4
4-5
3-4
3-4
Evaluation and Assessment
Assignments and exercises
Tests and Quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
30%
40%
10%
20%
All assignments and exercises are to be completed neatly in pencil and are due at the beginning of
class; on or before the due date. Regular attendance to class is very important to academic success
and poor attendance may result in detentions and the loss of extra-curricular privileges. If a student is
absent he or she must catch up on work missed. Collection of all notes and handouts and completion
of all assignments missed due to an absence are the responsibility of the student.