Mathematics

Duration Full Year 

The following areas of study are the focus for the Year 9 curriculum; Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. The proficiency strands Fluency, Understanding, Problem Solving and Reasoning are an integral part of Mathematics content across the three content strands and are assessed by in-class activities, topic tests, exams and application and analysis tasks. Digital technology, including the use of the CAS calculator for students in the accelerated classes, is utilised where appropriate. 

Outline 

Students develop their ability to use symbols to represent variables, to solve linear and simultaneous equations and to graph linear functions. Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry are used to solve right-angled triangles. Students are introduced to, and manipulate expressions with negative indices. They investigate the measurement of complex shapes, including spheres, cones and pyramids. Tree diagrams and Venn diagrams are used to find the probability of compound events. Financial mathematics and their applications are explored. In Geometry, congruency and similarity of triangles is studied. 

Key Skills 

Knowledge, understanding and application of basic facts in routine and non-routine problems, communicating mathematical understanding, using a scientific calculator appropriately and efficiently.

Assessment

• Topic tests 

• Application and analysis tasks 

• Examinations 

Resources 

• Cambridge Year 9 (booklisted) 

• Scientific calculator booklist or available to purchase from College cashier

Extension Mathematics 

Students in Year 9 Extension Mathematics will be completing the Year 10 Mathematics course in preparation for higher Mathematics studies in VCE. This will involve utilising: 

• the Cambridge Essential Mathematics 10 & 10A textbook 

• and the Casio ClassPad II fx-CP400 CAS Graphing Calculator (as well as a Scientific Calculator) booklist or available to purchase from College cashier 

Students who demonstrate exceptional Mathematics results and demonstrate outstanding work ethic, will be invited to undertake this course by their teachers. 

Contact Teacher: Mr Elbert Salim