Department of Mathematics
St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Course Code: MFM1P1
Course Name: Mathematics
Level:
Grade 9, Applied
This course enables students to develop understanding of mathematical concepts related to introductory algebra,
proportional reasoning, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology,
and hands-on activities. Students will investigate real-life examples to develop various representations of linear
relationships, and will determine the connections between the representations. They will also explore certain
relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional objects and two-dimensional shapes.
Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Learning through hands-on activities and the use of concrete examples is an important aspect of this course.
Overall Course Expectations:
Number Sense and Algebra
 Solve problems involving proportional reasoning;
 Simplify numerical and polynomial expressions in one variable, and solve simple first-degree equations.
Linear
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Relations
Apply data-management techniques to investigate relationships between two variables;
Determine the characteristics of linear relations;
Demonstrate an understanding of constant rate of change and its connection to linear relations;
Connect various representations of a linear relation, and solve problems using the representations.
Measurement and Geometry
 Determine, through investigation, the optimal values of various measurements of rectangles;
 Solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the volumes of 3-dimensional
figures;
 Determine, 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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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Course Outline:
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Resources:
1: Integers & Rational Numbers
2: Exponents
3: Polynomials
4: Equations
5: Applying Number Sense
6: Perimeter & Area
7: Volume
8: Geometry
9: Analyzing Data
10: Linear & Non-linear Relations
11: Analyzing Linear Relations
12: Ratio & Rate
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The course will use a variety of resources that will
include computer & graphing calculator technology, and
printed resources. The primary textbook Applying the
Concepts 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.
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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 5% Culminating Task, 10% EQAO
assessment and 15% 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!