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Inquiry 101 

Math 9: Big Ideas
Number
*The principles and processes underlying operations with numbers apply equally to algebraic situations and can be described and analyzed. 
Computational Fluency
*Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with rational numbers.
Patterning
*Continuous linear relationships can be identified and represented in many connected ways to identify regularities and make generalizations. 
Geometry and Measurement
*Similar shapes have proportional relationships that can be described, measured, and compared. 
Data and Probability
*Analyzing the validity, reliability, and representation of data enables us to compare and interpret information. 

Curricular Competencies

Reasoning and analyzing
• Use logic and patterns to solve puzzles and play games
• Use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas
• Estimate reasonably
• Demonstrate and apply mental math strategies
• Use tools or technology to explore and create patterns and relationships, and test conjectures
• Model mathematics in contextualized experiences

Understanding and solving
• Apply multiple strategies to solve problems in both abstract and contextualized situations
• Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving
• Visualize to explore mathematical concepts
• Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures

Communicating and representing
• Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions
• Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions
• Communicate mathematical thinking in many ways
• Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms

Connecting and reflecting
• Reflect on mathematical thinking
• Connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests
• Use mathematical arguments to support personal choices
​• Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts 
UNITS of STUDY
1) Number Sense
• exponents and exponent laws with whole-number exponents 

2) Algebra (Polynomials)
• operations with rational numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and order of operations)
• operations with polynomials, of degree less than or equal to 2
• multi-step one-variable linear equations

3) Linear Algebra (Patterning)
• two-variable linear relations, using graphing, interpolation, and extrapolation  

4) Geometry & Measurement
​• spatial proportional reasoning 

5) Probability & Statistics
• statistics in society
• financial literacy – simple budgets and transactions 

EVALUATION
      
Unit Assessments:
Includes Unit Tests and Final Projects

Daily Assessments:
Includes Quizzes, Journals (POTW) and Personal Portfolio Work

Term Grade (75% overall)
Final Exam/Summative Assessment
25% Overall
REQUIRED MATERIALS
  • Math 9 Textbook Material
  • Loose Leaf paper
  • Binder 
  • Sharp pencils
  • Coloured pen or highlighter
  • Eraser
  • Graphing Calculator
  • Graph paper

Extra Help Workshops
The goal of extra help workshops is to allow opportunities for students to seek clarification and small-group reinforcement of critical content as soon as possible.
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Students may request an extra help workshop at any point in the course. It is most effective if the workshop occurs within a day or two of the associated lesson. Workshops will be led by students and/or teachers. Workshops may be held at lunch or after school.