The School of Mathematics

Grade 9 Mathematics – Term 1

Categories: Grade 9, Mathematics
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About Course

This Grade 9 Mathematics Term 1 course strengthens number knowledge and develops the algebraic foundations prescribed by the 2026 DBE Annual Teaching Plan. Learners work with the real number system, integers, exponents, patterns, functions and algebraic expressions.

The programme includes guided lessons, worked examples, practice activities, an assignment, revision and formal-test preparation. Learners build fluency while solving contextual problems and explaining mathematical rules.

What Will You Learn?

  • ATP-aligned lessons, guided practice, quizzes, revision activities and formal-assessment preparation.

Course Content

Whole Numbers
<p>The real number system; natural, whole, integer, rational and irrational numbers; prime factorisation; LCM and HCF; ratio, rate, direct and indirect proportion; financial problems involving percentages, decimal fractions, profit, loss, discount, VAT, budgets, loans, simple and compound interest, hire purchase, exchange rates, commission and rentals.</p>

Integers
<p>Calculations involving all four operations; squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots; commutative, associative and distributive properties; additive and multiplicative inverses; contextual problems involving multiple operations.</p>

Exponents
<p>Comparing and representing integers in exponential form and numbers in scientific notation; negative exponents; laws of exponents; calculations involving all four operations; contextual problem solving.</p>

Numeric and Geometric Patterns
<p>Investigate, extend, represent and justify numeric and geometric patterns shown physically, diagrammatically, in sequences, tables and algebraic form, including constant-difference and constant-ratio patterns.</p>

Functions and Relationships
<p>Determine input values, output values and rules using flow diagrams, tables, formulae and equations; interpret equivalent representations verbally, algebraically and graphically on a Cartesian plane.</p>

Algebraic Expressions
<p>Recognise algebraic conventions; classify like and unlike terms; identify coefficients and exponents; distinguish monomials, binomials and trinomials; prepare for expanding, simplifying and factorising expressions.</p>

Term 1 Assignment, Revision and Formal Test
<p>Consolidation of all Term 1 topics through an ATP-aligned assignment, mixed revision activities and preparation for the formal Term 1 test.</p>

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