Syllabus
Grade 9 Mathematics Course Outline
Subject: Geometry
School Year: 2010-2011
Topics:
Unit 1 Reasoning and Lines
Chapter 2-Reasoning and Proof; Chapter 3- Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Unit 2 Triangles
Chapter 4- Congruent Triangles; Chapter 5-Special Triangle Segments; Chapter 6-Similarity; Chapter 7- Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Unit 3 Quadrilaterals and Circles
Chapter 8- Quadrilaterals; Chapter 9-Transformation; Chapter 10- Circles
Unit 4 Area and Volume
Chapter 11- Measuring Length and Area; Chapter 12- Surface Area and Volume
Objectives:
Knowledge and Understanding:
v Know and demonstrate understanding of the concepts from the five branches of mathematics (number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics).
v Use appropriate mathematical concepts and skills to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations including those in real-life contexts.
v Select and apply general rules correctly to solve problems including those in real-life contexts.
Investigating Patterns:
v Select and apply appropriate inquiry and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
v Recognize patterns.
v Describe patterns as relationships or general rules.
v Draw conclusions consistent with findings.
v Justify or prove mathematical relationships and general rules.
Communication in Mathematics:
v Use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols, terminology) in both oral and written explanations.
v Use different forms of mathematical representation (formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and models).
v Move between different forms of representation.
Reflection in Mathematics:
v Explain whether their results make sense in the context of the problem.
v Explain the importance of their findings.
v Justify the degree of accuracy of their results where appropriate.
v Suggest improvements to the method when necessary.
Homework:
There will be class work or homework each class period. These assignments will build towards a larger summative assessment at the end of each unit. The assignments may be problems from the text, worksheets, research tasks, skills practice, or any other relevant requirement.
Assessment:
Each unit of work will be assessed using a summative piece of work completed at the end of each unit.
Suggestions for Success:
v Keep a great notebook and complete all assignments.
v Don’t miss class.
v Ask questions.
v Visualize your success.
Subject: Geometry
School Year: 2010-2011
Topics:
Unit 1 Reasoning and Lines
Chapter 2-Reasoning and Proof; Chapter 3- Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Unit 2 Triangles
Chapter 4- Congruent Triangles; Chapter 5-Special Triangle Segments; Chapter 6-Similarity; Chapter 7- Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Unit 3 Quadrilaterals and Circles
Chapter 8- Quadrilaterals; Chapter 9-Transformation; Chapter 10- Circles
Unit 4 Area and Volume
Chapter 11- Measuring Length and Area; Chapter 12- Surface Area and Volume
Objectives:
Knowledge and Understanding:
v Know and demonstrate understanding of the concepts from the five branches of mathematics (number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics).
v Use appropriate mathematical concepts and skills to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations including those in real-life contexts.
v Select and apply general rules correctly to solve problems including those in real-life contexts.
Investigating Patterns:
v Select and apply appropriate inquiry and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
v Recognize patterns.
v Describe patterns as relationships or general rules.
v Draw conclusions consistent with findings.
v Justify or prove mathematical relationships and general rules.
Communication in Mathematics:
v Use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols, terminology) in both oral and written explanations.
v Use different forms of mathematical representation (formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and models).
v Move between different forms of representation.
Reflection in Mathematics:
v Explain whether their results make sense in the context of the problem.
v Explain the importance of their findings.
v Justify the degree of accuracy of their results where appropriate.
v Suggest improvements to the method when necessary.
Homework:
There will be class work or homework each class period. These assignments will build towards a larger summative assessment at the end of each unit. The assignments may be problems from the text, worksheets, research tasks, skills practice, or any other relevant requirement.
Assessment:
Each unit of work will be assessed using a summative piece of work completed at the end of each unit.
Suggestions for Success:
v Keep a great notebook and complete all assignments.
v Don’t miss class.
v Ask questions.
v Visualize your success.