Year 9 Mathematics

Subject Description

Mathematics provides opportunities for students to develop increasingly sophisticated knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts, fluency in representations and procedures, and sound mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical processes to solve problems efficiently and to make informed decisions. Proficiency in mathematics also enables students to reflect on and evaluate approaches, and to verify that answers and results are reasonable in the context.  

In Year 9, learning in Mathematics builds on each student’s prior learning and experiences. Students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections, reasoning, problem-solving and practicing.

Structure

Assessment

Assessment will focus on the proficiencies of understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning through exams and written modelling and problem-solving tasks. There is typically one summative item per unit, including one written assignment per year.