2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 (TERM 1)

TERM 1 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

HOURS PER 9 hrs

TOPIC 8,5 hrs 9 hrs 2 hrs 9 hrs 4,5 (2,5) hrs 2,5 (4,5) hrs

TOPICS, WHOLE NUMBERS INTEGERS FORMAL ASSESSMENT EXPONENTS NUMERIC AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS REVISION FORMAL
CONCEPTS Properties of numbers Calculations with integers TASK Calculations using numbers in exponential Investigate and extend patterns ASSESSMENT TASK
AND SKILLS ASSIGNMENT form TEST
• Describe the real number system by • Revise: • Investigate and extend numeric and
recognising, defining and distinguishing − Addition and subtraction with integers • Whole numbers • Revise the following general laws of geometric patterns looking for All topics
properties of: • Integers exponents. relationships between numbers including
− Multiplication and division with integers patterns:
− Natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, − am x an = am + n
rational numbers, irrational numbers − Perform calculations involving all four − Represented in physical or diagram
− am ÷ an = am - n, if m>n
Multiples and factors operations with integers form, not limited to sequences
− (am)n = am x n involving a constant difference or
• Use prime factorisation of numbers to find − Perform calculations involving all four
operations with numbers that involve the − (a x t)n = an x t n ratio, of learner’s own creation,
LCM and HCF represented in tables, represented
squares, cubes, square roots and cube − a0 = 1
Solving problems roots of integers algebraically
• Extend the general laws of exponents to
• Solve problems in contexts involving: Properties of integers • Describe and justify the general rules for
include:
observed relationships between
− Ratio and rate • Revise: − integer exponents numbers in own words or in algebraic
− Direct and indirect proportion − Commutative, associative and distributive 1 language
− a–m =
𝑎𝑚
• Solve problems that involve whole numbers, properties of addition and multiplication for
percentages and decimal fractions in financial integers • Perform calculations involving all four
contexts such as: operations using numbers in exponential
− Additive and multiplicative inverses for
form
− Commission integers
− Rentals
− Compound interest

PREREQUISITE • The commutative; associative; distributive
SKILL OR PRE- properties of whole numbers
KNOWLEDGE
• 0 in terms of its additive property (identity
element for addition)
• 1 in terms of its multiplicative property
(identify element for multiplication)
• Recognise the division property of 0,
whereby any number divided by 0 is
undefined
• Perform calculations involving all four • Recognise and use the appropriate laws • Determine input values, output values
operations with numbers that involve of numbers involving exponents and and rules for patterns given in input-
squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots square and cube roots output diagrams
of integers • Determine equivalence of different
• Calculate the squares, cubes, square roots descriptions of the same relationship or
and cube roots of rational numbers rule presented verbally, in a flow
diagram, by a number sentence

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2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 (TERM 2)

TERM 2 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

3 hrs
HOURS PER
13,5 hrs 9 hrs 4,5 hrs 4,5 hr 8 hrs
TOPIC

TOPICS, FORMAL ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS REVISION FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
CONCEPTS ASSESSMENT TASK Algebraic language • Revise the following: Input and output values TEST
AND SKILLS INVESTIGATION • Revise the following: − Set up equations to describe problem • Determine input values, output values or rules All term 1 & 2 topics
N.B. Administer an − Recognise and identify conventions for writing algebraic expressions situations for patterns and relationships using:
investigation on any − Analyse and interpret equations that ‒ Flow diagrams
ONE of the term 2 − Identify and classify like and unlike terms in algebraic expressions
describe a given situation ‒ Tables
topics before − Recognise and identify coefficients and exponents in algebraic
teaching it. expressions − Solve equations by inspection ‒ Formulae
− Recognise and differentiate between monomials, binomials and − Using additive and multiplicative inverses ‒ Equations
trinomials using laws of exponents
Equivalent forms
Expand and simplify algebraic expressions − Solve equations by substitution
• Determine, interpret and justify equivalence of
• Revise the following: using the commutative, associative and distributive laws − Use substitution in equations to generate different descriptions of the same relationship
for rational numbers and laws of exponents to: tables of ordered pairs or rule presented:
− Add and subtract like terms in algebraic expressions • Extend solving equations to include: ‒ Verbally
− Multiply integers and monomials by: monomials, binomials, trinomials ‒ Using factorisation ‒ In flow diagrams
− Divide the following by integers or monomials: monomials, binomials, ‒ Equations of the form: a product of factors = ‒ In tables
trinomials 0
‒ By formulae
− Simplify algebraic expressions involving the above operations ‒ By equations
− Determine the squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots of single ‒ By graphs on a Cartesian plane
algebraic terms or like algebraic terms
NB. ENSURE THAT COMMON FRACTIONS AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS ARE
PART OF CALCULATIONS WITH EXPRESSIONS (Page 122 and 123 of CAPS)
• Extend the above algebraic manipulations to include:
− Multiply integers and monomials by polynomials
− Divide polynomials by integers or monomials
− The product of two binomials
− The square of a binomial
• Determine the numerical value of algebraic expressions by substitution
Factorise algebraic expressions
• Factorise algebraic expressions that involve:
− Common factors
− Difference of two squares
− Trinomials of the form:
✓ 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
✓ 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where a is a common factor
• Simplify algebraic expressions that involve the above factorisation processes
• Simplify algebraic fractions using factorisation

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2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

TERM 2 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

3 hrs
HOURS PER
13,5 hrs 9 hrs 4,5 hrs 4,5 hr 8 hrs
TOPIC

PREREQUISITE • Common and decimal fractions • Write number sentences to describe problem
SKILL OR PRE- • Algebraic language situations
KNOWLEDGE • Analyse and interpret number sentences that
• Factors and multiples
describe a given situation
• Expand and simply algebraic expressions
• Solve and complete number sentences by:
• Substitution
− Inspection
• Determine the squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots of single algebraic
terms or like algebraic terms − Trial and improvement
• Identify variables and constants in given formulae
or equations
• Use substitution in equations to generate tables of
ordered pairs
• Extend solving equations to include:
− Using additive and multiplicative inverses
− Using laws of exponents

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2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 (TERM 3)

TERM 3 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

HOURS PER
9 hrs 9 hrs 15 hrs 4.5 hrs 4.hrs
TOPIC

TOPICS, FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
CONCEPTS PROJECT
AND SKILLS
The project should cover a
combination of topics from
term 1 to term 3 and must be
completed before the end of
term 3
GRAPHS GEOMETRY OF STRAIGHT LINES GEOMETRY OF 2D SHAPES AND CONSTRUCTION OF GEOMETRIC REVISION FORMAL
FIGURES ASSESSMENT
Classifying 2D shapes TASK
Interpreting graphs Angle relationships
• Revise properties and definitions of triangles in terms of their sides and TEST
• Extend the focus on features of graphs with special • Revise and write clear descriptions of the relationship
focus on the following features of linear graphs: between angles formed by: angles, distinguishing between: All term 3 topics
‒ Equilateral triangles
‒ 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept ‒ Perpendicular lines
‒ Isosceles triangles
‒ Gradient ‒ Intersecting lines ‒ Right-angled triangles
‒ Parallel lines cut by a transversal Constructions
Drawing graphs PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH ACCURATELY CONSTRUCTED FIGURES TO
• Use tables of ordered pairs to plot points and draw Solving problems INVESTIGATE THE PROPERTIES OF TRIANGLES
graphs on the Cartesian plane •
• Solve geometric problems using the relationships Investigate the angles in a triangle, focusing on the relationship between
• Extend drawing of graphs with special focus on: between pairs of angles described above the exterior angle of a triangle and its interior angles
‒ Drawing linear graphs from given equations Classifying 2D shapes
‒ Determining equations from given linear • Revise and write clear definitions of quadrilaterals in terms of their sides,
graphs angles and diagonals, distinguishing between:
‒ Parallelogram
‒ Rectangle
‒ Square
‒ Rhombus
‒ Trapezium
‒ Kite
Constructions
PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH ACCURATELY CONSTRUCTED FIGURES TO
INVESTIGATE THE PROPERTIES OF QUADRILATERALS
• Investigate sides and angles. and diagonals in quadrilaterals, focusing on:
‒ Exploring the sum of the interior angles of
polygons
‒ The diagonals of rectangles, squares,
‒ Parallelograms, rhombi and kites
Similar and congruent triangles
• Through investigation, establish the minimum conditions for congruent
triangles
• Through investigation, establish the minimum conditions for similar
triangles
Constructions
PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH ACCURATELY CONSTRUCTED FIGURES
• Explore the minimum conditions for two triangles to be congruent
Solving problems
• Solve geometric problems involving unknown sides and angles in triangles
and quadrilaterals, using known properties of triangles and quadrilaterals,
as well as properties of congruent and similar triangles

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2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

TERM 3 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

HOURS PER
9 hrs 9 hrs 15 hrs 4.5 hrs 4.hrs
TOPIC

PREREQUISITE • Recognise and describe pairs of angles formed by: • The sum of the interior angles of triangles
SKILL OR PRE- ‒ Perpendicular lines • Identify and write clear definitions of types of triangles focusing on sides
KNOWLEDGE and angles
‒ Intersecting lines
‒ Parallel lines cut by a transversal
• Solve geometric problems using the relationships
between pairs of angles described above

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2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2023/24 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 (TERM 4)

TERM 4 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10

HOURS PER
7 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 4,5 hrs 12,5 hrs
TOPIC

TOPICS, TRANSFORMATION GEOMETRY AREA AND PERIMETER OF 2-D SHAPES SURFACE AREA AND VOLUME OF 3D OBJECTS REVISION FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
CONCEPTS Transformations • Use appropriate formulae and conversions between SI units, to • Use appropriate formulae and conversions between SI units to EXAMINATION PAPER 1 AND PAPER
AND SKILLS solve problems and calculate perimeter and area of: solve problems and calculate the surface area, volume and 2
Recognise, describe and perform transformations with points, line
segments and simple geometric figures on a co-ordinate plane, ‒ Polygons capacity of: All topics from term 1-4
focusing on: ‒ Circles ‒ Rectangular prisms
‒ Reflection in the 𝑥-axis or 𝑦- axis ‒ Triangular prisms
‒ Reflection in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 ‒ Cylinders cylinders
‒ Translation within and across quadrants

PREREQUISITE • Translations, reflections, rotations enlargements and reductions • Determine whether a triangle is a right-angled triangle or not if the • Use of appropriate formulae to calculate the surface area, volume
SKILL OR PRE- with geometric figures and shapes on grid paper length of the three sides of the triangle is known and capacity of cubes and rectangular prisms
KNOWLEDGE
• Use the Theorem of Pythagoras to calculate a missing length in a • Describe the interrelationship between surface area and volume of
right-angled triangle, leaving irrational answers in surd form the objects mentioned above
• Use of appropriate formulae to calculate perimeter and area of • Use and convert between appropriate SI units, including:
polygons to include circles to at least 2 decimal places and ‒ mm2 ↔ cm2 ↔ m2 ↔ km2
convert between appropriate SI units, including and up to km2
‒ mm3 ↔ cm3 ↔ m3
• Calculate perimeter and area of complex figures
‒ ml (cm3) ↔ l ↔ kl