Scotch College

MATHEMATICS Year 9 — 2012

Rationale 

Mathematics touches on many and various aspects of our lives. It has applications in many activities and 

provides a universal way of solving problems in areas such as science and engineering, business and finance, 

technology, arts and crafts and many everyday activities. Competence in Mathematics may enhance both our understanding of the world and the quality of our participation in society.  Regular Problem Solving Assignments will be an integral part of the course.

At Year 9 there are three levels of study in Mathematics: 

• - Core classes that provide an opportunity for reinforcement of core concepts of the Year 9 course.
• - Analysis classes that provide a standard course 
• - Advanced analysis classes, for the more able students, that provide additional course content and enrichment material.

Student Outcomes

• acquire mathematical skills and knowledge in order to cope confidently and competently with daily life 
• develop knowledge and skills in using mathematics for employment, further study and interest 
• become able to interpret and communicate quantitative and logical ideas accurately 
• use technology to support the learning of mathematics, and in carrying out mathematical activities in context 

• build knowledge, facts and technical skills 
• develop depth of conceptual understanding 
• develop the ability to communicate using clear and precise mathematical language 
• develop the ability to tackle non-routine problems systematically 
• conduct investigations using mathematics 
• use logical reasoning and a conception of the nature of proof 
• develop practical abilities in measuring, estimating and making 
• use calculators and computers sensibly

Course Content

Semester 1 and 2:

Calculators and percentages Quadratic relations

Measurement Intersections of Linear Relations

Statistics Formulae

Co-ordinate Geometry Trigonometry – right angles

Distributive Law Index Laws

Congruent and similar triangles Rational expressions (Advanced Analysis only)

Linear equations and inequations Pythagoras’ Theorem and Surds

Quadrilaterals 

Assessment 

Examinations

Problem Solving

Class Tests