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09 STANDARD MATHEMATICS (09MMS1)

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The Course:

This course is designed for the majority of year 9 students. It follows on directly from Year 8 Standard Maths and Hands on Learning Numeracy, and provides instruction in a wide range of general mathematical concepts, with strong focus in the Number, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics and Probability. This course recognizes that students may be working towards level 9 from a variety of starting points and that each student presents with different learning styles, study skills and general interests. Major topics of study include computation, Pythagoras' Theorem, algebra, geometry, linear relations and statistics.

This unit will focus on...

Learning and Assessment Activities

Measurement of student progress towards the standard in each dimension is an ongoing process that includes, but is not limited to

  • Textbook Exercises
  • Homework Sheets
  • Problem Solving Tasks
  • Tests and Exams

These units lead to

This subject usually leads to year 10 standard maths, but year 10 methods is still a pathway option.

Special considerations

Costs involved

  • Cambridge Year 9 Mathematics Textbook for Victorian Curriculum (approx $70)
  • Online Homework Program (approx $7)
  • Casio Scientific Calculator - retain from previous year (approx $30)
  • 128 page Exercise book (x3)

Materials required

  • Cambridge Year 9 Mathematics Textbook for Victorian Curriculum
  • Online Squizya Homework Program
  • Casio Scientific Calculator - retain from previous year
  • 128 page Exercise book (x3)
  • Stationery including a ruler

For further information see...

Please speak to Mr Sandhu, Miss Dong, Ms Daldry or Mr Bohni

Study design link

http://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/mathematics/curriculum/f-10