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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 5
Vision and Goals of the Grade 9 Mathematics Course ........................................................................ 5 The Importance and Beauty of Mathematics ...................................................................................... 6 Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusive Education in Mathematics.........................................................8 Principles Underlying the Grade 9 Mathematics Curriculum ............................................................10 Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................................. 12
Elements of the Grade 9 Mathematics Course..........................................................................................16 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Curriculum Expectations for the Grade 9 Mathematics Course ........................................................ 21 The Mathematical Processes .............................................................................................................23 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in Grade 9 Mathematics ........................................................28 The Strands in the Grade 9 Mathematics Course .............................................................................. 34
Some Considerations for Program Planning .............................................................................................37 Instructional Approaches in Mathematics ......................................................................................... 37 The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Mathematics ...................................... 41 Education and Career/Life Planning................................................................................................... 42 Planning Mathematics Programs for Students with Special Education Needs..................................43 Planning Mathematics Programs for English Language Learners ...................................................... 45 Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning in Mathematics ................................................................ 48
Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement .............................................................................. 51 The Achievement Chart for Grade 9 Mathematics ............................................................................ 53 Mathematics, Grade 9 (MTH1W)........................................................................................................ 60 Strand AA. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in Mathematics .................................................... 62 Strand A. Mathematical Thinking and Making Connections..............................................................70 Strand B. Number...............................................................................................................................78 Strand C. Algebra..............................................................................................................................105 Strand D. Data .................................................................................................................................. 156 Strand E. Geometry and Measurement ........................................................................................... 176 Strand F. Financial Literacy...............................................................................................................199
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