Year 9 Mathematics

In Semester 1 of Year 9 Mathematics, students extend their proficiency in Algebra. In Semester 2, students will begin working with Statistics in real-life contexts. Year 9 students will be assessed on their learning through a variety of Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests, Collaborative Tasks, Rich Mathematical Tasks, and Mathematical Investigations.

 

Subject Type: Compulsory

Length: Full year

Contact Person: imogen.palmer@stcolumba.sa.edu.au  

Further Reading:  https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/mathematics

 

Topic Overview 

Semester 1

  • Pythagoras' Theorem
  • Index Laws and Scientific Notation
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Probability

Semester 2

  • Linear Relationships
  • Statistics
  • Algebraic Expansion. 

  

Assessment Overview 

Skills and Application Task (100%)

  • Pythagoras Task
  • Index Laws and Scientific Notation Test
  • Financial Mathematics Investigation
  • Probability Test
  • Measurement Test
  • Statistics Investigation
  • Algebra Test
  • Linear Relationships Test