Lee’s Grade 9 BC Math. Assessment is via the unit test, a non-calculator numeracy quiz, your project and your classwork.
The first five grades focus on content learning standards. The last three grades focus on curricular competency learning standards, all with reference to the BC curriculum.
All grades are formative until a date set a few weeks prior to the end of the course. Continued learning is encouraged. Resources for continued learning and ongoing assessment are in the second table below. Click ‘how to upgrade’.
| # | Type | Description | Proficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Numeracy | Non calculator arithmetic with ratios in the contexts of coordinates and various units of measurement | Emg, Dev, Prf |
| ii | Pythagorean Theorem | Calculating the third side of a right triangle given the lengths of the other two sides | Emg, Dev, Prf |
| iii | Similar shapes: enlarge | Enlarge a shape on a grid, including diagonal lines using run & rise. Enlarge a shape on a coordinate system, using a center of enlargement and coordinates to help. | Emg, Dev, Prf |
| iv | Similar shapes: computation | Use a scale factor or equivalent fractions or equivalent ratios to determine unknown lengths on similar shapes when presented side by side. | Emg, Dev, Prf |
| v | Problem solving | Multi-step problems involving deduction by redrawing rotated and reflected or nested pairs of similar shapes to assist calculation | Emg, Dev, Prf, Ext |
| vi | Project | Construction: create an accurate and well presented diagram of a pair of similar triangles (using rays, ‘bow tie’ or nested diagram). | Emg, Dev, Prf, Ext |
| vii | Project | Reasoning & communication: explain the similarity of your triangles in your construction using correct math notation, explanation and calculations | Emg, Dev, Prf, Ext |
| viii | Classwork | Understanding and Solving | Emg, Dev, Prf, Ext |
To continue learning at your own pace after the conclusion of a unit, use the following resources.
| # | Type | Continued Learning | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Numeracy | Review the set of exercises completed in class. | Retake one of the exercises at lunch time. |
| ii | Pythagorean Theorem (test section 1) | Interactive lesson, webpage, video, quiz | Take an assigned-to-you version of this quiz in class/lunch. |
| iii | Similar shapes: enlarge (test section 2) | Practice with a simple grid and with a coordinate system. | Take an assigned-to-you version of this quiz in class/lunch. |
| iv | Similar shapes: computation (test section 3) | Practice with this kuta software worksheet | Quiz at lunch: one randomly drawn question from each page of the practice. |
| v | Problem solving (test section 4) | New resource: Practice applet. | Quiz at lunch: Two randomly drawn questions from the practice set. |
| vi | Project | Respond to feedback and resubmit. | |
| vii | Project | Respond to feedback and resubmit. | |
| viii | Classwork | Respond to feedback and resubmit. | |
‘Proficient’ is the goal. Students who reach proficiency in topics can focus on building on and extending their knowledge in their next math course. ‘Sophisticated’ understanding will happen for this student over time. Students whose knowledge is still developing at the end of grade 9 may have sufficient knowledge for their future math needs or may feel like they are spending time reviewing and relearning while their peers are learning new things.