Math 9 K&E Course Outline

Course Outline

The Alberta Mathematics curriculum for Grade 9 is divided into four sections called strands. The four strands are as follows:

1. Number

2. Shape and Space

3. Patterns and Relations

4. Statistics and Probability

These strands are divided into thirteen chapters in the Basic Math Skills student textbook. The Grade 9 curriculum objectives of each strand are covered within the student text. The tentative outline is as follows:

• 1. Whole Numbers

  2. Number Theory

  3. Fractions

  4. Decimals

  5. Ratio and Proportion

  6. Percent

  7. Geometry

  8. Measurement

  9. Graphing and transformations.

Goals

The main goals of Mathematics education are to prepare students to:

• • Use mathematics confidently to solve problems within our daily lives

  • Communicate and reason mathematically

  • Appreciate and value mathematics

  • Commit to lifelong learning and become mathematically literate adults

Evaluation

75% semester work. Term marks are cumulative. The grade will be broken down as follows:

• • 20% Assignments, Mental Math, Quizzes, Homework

  • 80% Regularly Scheduled Exams (usually 1 per unit) and Cumulative Tests

25% end of year assessment (PAT)

Extra Math Help

Students are encouraged to attend tutorial if they need extra help from 11:30 to 12:00 every school day.

Materials:

• • A binder with notes and paper

  • Pencil & sharpener (or preferably mechanical pencil), eraser

  • Textbook

  • Scientific Calculator

How to Succeed:

• • Come to class with the materials required

  • Record notes and examples, share in discussion and ask questions!

  • Expect homework every day. You must practice the skills taught in class to be successful. Time will be given in class if lessons are done, so use your time effectively!

  • In-class quizzes will be given periodically.

  • Exams (end of unit assessment) will be given at the conclusion of each unit and will be scheduled well in advance.

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