Department of Mathematics
St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Course Code: MPM1D1
Course Name: Mathematics
Level:
Grade 9, Academic
This course enables students to develop understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic
geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract
reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will
determine the connections between different representations of a relationship.
They will also explore
relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional objects and two-dimensional shapes.
Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Learning through abstract reasoning is an important aspect of this course.
Overall Course Expectations:
Number Sense & Algebra:
 Demonstrate an understanding of the exponent rules of multiplication and division, and apply them to
simplify expressions;
 Manipulate numerical and polynomial expressions, and solve first-degree equations.
Linear
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Relations:
Apply data-management techniques to investigate relationships between two variables;
Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a linear relation;
Connect various representations of a linear relation.
Analytic Geometry:
 Determine the relationship between the form of an equation and the shape of its graph with respect to
linearity and non-linearity;
 Determine, through investigation, the properties of the slope and y-intercept of a linear relation;
 Solve problems involving linear relations.
Measurement & Geometry:
 Determine, through investigation, the optimal values of various measurements;
 Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the surface areas and
volumes of three-dimensional figures;
 Verify, through investigation facilitated by dynamic geometry software, geometric properties and
relationships involving two-dimensional shapes, and apply the results to solving problems.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting these expectations.
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Course Outline:
Resources:
Course Introduction & Review
Unit 1: Number Sense
Unit 2: Algebra
Unit 3: Solving Equations
Unit 4: Ratio and Rate
Unit 5: Relationships
Unit 6: Analytic Geometry
Unit 7: Measurement
Unit 8: Geometry
Summative Review & Evaluation
The course will use a variety of resources that will
include computer & graphing calculator technology,
and printed resources. The primary textbook Principles
of Mathematics 9 will be distributed to students during
the first week of the course. The text and all other
resources assigned to each student are the
responsibility of the student. Any damage incurred will
result in payment for replacement.
7 days
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6 days
7 days
4 days
11 days
14 days
13 days
7 days
5-10 days
Replacement cost for the text is $75.00.
Summative Tasks will be administered towards the end of the
course, will be weighted at 30% of the final mark, and will be
comprised of 10% EQAO assessment and 20% final
examination.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for
Mathematics.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
30%
30%
20%
20%
Term work = 70% of the final mark. Summative work = 30% of the final mark.
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our school evaluation policy as outlined in the agenda. No assignment will be accepted
once a teacher has returned marked assignments. Chronic lateness indicates poor organization
skills and will result in parental contact and be reported in the learning skills section of the report
card.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, a note shall be provided to the
teacher the day of the student’s return to class stating the reason for absence and the
parent/guardian’s awareness that the student has missed an evaluation. Makeup will be at the
teacher’s discretion. Should such documentation not be provided, a mark of zero will be
assigned.
May God bless your efforts this semester!