Grade 9 Math Info

The course code is MTH1W.

Strands: Number, Algebra (coding included here), Data, Geometry and Measurement, Financial Literacy

Mark Breakdown:

• 70% Term Mark: 

  • 15% Quizzes

  • 20% Assignment/projects

  • 35% Tests/Unit evaluations 

• 30% Summative Tasks (EQAO is 10% of this)

Math contests are a great enrichment opportunity for students who enjoy challenging math problems. We run most of the contests that the University of Waterloo have. 

For Grade 9:

• Beaver Computing Challenge - multiple choice -  $3 (sign up in October, write in November)

• Canadian Intermediate Math Contest - written - $14 (sign up in October, write in November)

• Pascal - multiple choice - $6 (sign up in January, write in February) 

• Canadian Team Contest (in school) - free - (sign up and write in April)

Grade 9 students are recommended to try the contests at their grade level while they are eligible, but are welcome to attempt senior contests if there are ahead in their independent studies.

Math Contest Poster here

Here are some digital resources to support students

1. CEMC (centre for education in math and computing) Courseware Modules

   • Can do the grade 7/8 ones to fill gaps

   • Can do the grade 9 one to get more help with current topics

Join the google classroom if you 

2. Desmos calculator  - one of the best math tools for graphing and learning

3. Some Youtube channels that are grade 9 friendly:

   • Mathantics 

   • MashUP math

4. Former textbook name: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Principles of Mathematics 9

Most of the content for the new curriculum is in the previous textbook. Key topics not included: circle geometry, box plots and coding.

All students will be taking Grade 10 Math - Principles of Mathematics 10 MPM2D.

After grade 10, there are various grade 11 math options.