9 Mathematics

Year 9 Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics is a key component of the New Zealand Curriculum. By studying its principles, students gain the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for future success. Studying Mathematics helps students recognise patterns and create models. Mathematics is compulsory in Years 9, 10 and 11, but optional in Years 12 and 13.

In Year 9 students will continue to build on their knowledge of the number, geometry, measurement and statistics strands of the NZ curriculum and begin to extend their understanding to generalised number skills with algebra.

The focus will be on developing their skills to solve problems, increasing the depth of their understanding of key concepts and building their confidence with explaining and justifying their solutions. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways and will be actively encouraged to build good study habits in preparation for their NCEA years.