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Year 9 Mathematics

9MAT
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have successfully completed Year 8 Maths and have achieved at least and upto curriculum level 4B. In addition students should have basic knowledge of the following topics:

NumberAlgebraGeometryMeasurementPatterns and Graphs


This course will enable students to continue confidently on to Year 10 Maths. The course covers the following strands :  Number and Algebra; Measurement and  Geometry; Statistics and Probability

This course is a full year course. There will also be E -Asstle testing conducted, which will allow students to accurately identify if they are at curriculum level, and the steps they need to do to get there. 

Students will also get the opportunity to sit for a Common Assessment at the end of each topic. 


Course Overview

Semester 1
In Semester 1 the following topics/strands will be taught and assessed:
Number and Algebra
Measurement and Geometry

Semester 2
In Semester 2 the following topics/strands will be taught and assessed:
Statistics and Probability

Learning Areas:

Mathematics


Assessment Policy & Procedures
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Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The following Stationery is required for Year 9 Maths:
- Maths Exercise Books
- Casio Scientific calculator
- Pens
- Ruler
- Walker/ Nulake Maths Homework Book Year 9


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