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Math Department

Teachers Ms. A. Elliott Department Head B.Math, Waterloo Mr. J. Gmach B.Math, Waterloo Mr. BJ York B.Sc, Winnipeg Ms. R. Hall BA , Laurier

Ms. A. Magolon-Brown Mr. R. Behm BA with Math minor, Waterloo Industrial Engineer, Ryerson Ms. A. Vermette BA Sc.,Western MA Sc, P. Eng, Windsor

Pathways

Grade 9 Pathways Academic (University pathway) Applied (College pathway) At grade 8 level (Level 3-4) Strands At grade 8 level (Level 1-2)   Numeracy Exponent Rules Proportional reasoning   Manipulate numerical and polynomial Simplify polynomial expressions in one expressions and solve first-degree equations variable   Rearrange formulas and isolate a variable Solve first-degree equations  Solve problems that can be modeled by first- degree equations   Linear Relations Investigate relationships between two Investigate the relationship between two variables variables   Understand the characteristics of a linear Determine the characteristics of linear relation relations   Connect various representations of a linear Understand constant rate of change  relation Connect various representations of a linear relation and solve problems using these representations   Measurement Perimeter, area , volume surface area of 2D and Perimeter, area and volume of 2D and 3D and Geometry 3D shapes, respectively shapes   Discover geometric properties of 2D shapes Discover geometric properties of 2D shapes and use them to solve problems and use them to solve problems  Analytic Relationship between the form of an equation Geometry and its graph with respect to linearity or non- linearity  Slope and y-intercept of a line  Solve problems involving linear relations

Grade 9 Pathways Essential Strands (Workplace/Apprenticeship pathway)  Money Sense Making Change This course is mathematics for  Calculating discounts and tax everyday life. This is practical course  Comparison shopping that gives students the mathematics they need to meet their basic daily  Measurement Conversions in metric and needs as a consumer. imperial  Mathematics of packaging Ideal for students who were not  Mathematics in home at grade level in grade 8. improvements  Proportional Fractions and their use in Reasoning cooking, sports, and sales  Mathematics of healthy eating

What can gr. 9 math look like?

Technology & Software Graphing Calculator Geometer’s Sketchpad MS Excel

Math Club Students meets Fridays at lunch to work on developing their critical thinking skills and to prepare for the following contests: • Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests • Pascal, Cayley, Fermat and Euclid Contests • Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia Contests • Canadian Computing Competition • Math League High School Mathematics Contest

AP Calculus Club • Target Audience Any student who is interested in pursuing post- secondary studies in Business, Engineering, Math, Programming, Physics, & the Sciences. • Time Listen to announcements for date TBD later in Semester 1.

Math Help • U of W Tutors Free tutoring every Wednesday night from 6:00- 8:00pm in room 109. • After School Homework Club The homework Club will take place every day of the week from 2:30-3:30pm; Math teacher present on Thursdays.