Year 9 Mathematics - Core + Path to Advanced Mathematics | Stage 5 | 2025 Parramatta High School

Term 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Strand Number and Algebra Number and Algebra

Topic [1] Algebraic techniques [2] Indices

Syllabus Algebraic techniques A, Algebraic techniques B (Path), Algebraic techniques C (Path) Indices A, Indices B (Path), Indices C (Path), Numbers of any magnitude
Outcome MA5-ALG-C-01, MA5-ALG-P-01, MA5-ALG-P-02 MA5-IND-C-01, MA5-IND-P-01, MA5-IND-P-02, MA5-MAG-C-01
• simplifies algebraic expressions involving positive-integer and zero indices, and establishes the meaning of negative indices for numerical bases
• simplifies algebraic fractions with numerical denominators and expands algebraic expressions
• applies the index laws to operate with algebraic expressions involving negative-integer indices (Path: Adv)
Overview • simplifies algebraic fractions involving indices, and expands and factorises algebraic expressions (Path: Adv)
• describes and performs operations with surds and fractional indices (Path: Adv)
• selects and applies appropriate algebraic techniques to operate with algebraic fractions, and expands, factorises and simplifies algebraic expressions
• solves measurement problems by using scientific notation to represent numbers and rounding to a given number of significant figures

Life Skills MALS-PAT-01, MALS-PAT-01, MALS-PAT-01 No related Life Skills outcomes

Textbook Ch 2A - 2C, Ch 8A - J Ch 6
Open Book Test
Assessment Week 8
Topics:1 - 2 (20%)

Term 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Strand Number and Algebra Measurement and space

Topic [3] Equations [4] Measurement

Equations A, Equations B (Path), Equations C (Path), Non-linear relationships A, Non-linear relationships B, Non-linear Numbers of any magnitude, Area and surface area A, Area and surface area B
Syllabus
relationships C (Path) (Path), Volume A
Outcome MA5-EQU-C-01, MA5-EQU-P-01, MA5-EQU-P-02, MA5-NLI-C-01, MA5-NLI-C-02, MA5-NLI-P-01 MA5-MAG-C-01, MA5-ARE-C-01, MA5-ARE-P-01, MA5-VOL-C-01
• solves measurement problems by using scientific notation to represent numbers and rounding to a given number of
• solves linear equations of up to 3 steps, limited to one algebraic fraction
significant figures
• solves monic quadratic equations, linear inequalities and cubic equations of the form (Path: Adv)
• solves problems involving the surface area of right prisms and practical problems involving the area of composite
• solves linear equations of more than 3 steps, monic and non-monic quadratic equations, and linear simultaneous equations (Path: Adv)
Overview • identifies connections between algebraic and graphical representations of quadratic and exponential relationships in various contexts
shapes and solids
• applies knowledge of the surface area of right pyramids and cones, spheres and composite solids to solve problems
• identifies and compares features of parabolas and exponential curves in various contexts
(Path: Stn, Adv)
• interprets and compares non-linear relationships and their transformations, both algebraically and graphically (Path: Adv)
• solves problems involving the volume of composite solids consisting of right prisms and cylinders

Life Skills MALS-ADS-01, MALS-MDI-01, MALS-ADS-01, MALS-MDI-01, MALS-ADS-01, MALS-MDI-01 No related Life Skills outcomes, MALS-ARE-01, MALS-ARE-01, MALS-VOL-01
Textbook Ch 2D - 2L, 8K, 10A - H Ch 5
Half Yearly Examination
Assessment Exam Period Weeks 3 / 4
Topics:1 - 3 (30%)

Term 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Strand Number and Algebra Measurement and space

Topic [5] Trigonometry [6] Linear Relationships

Linear relationships A, Linear relationships B, Linear relationships C (Path),
Syllabus Trigonometry A, Trigonometry B, Trigonometry C (Path) Variation and rates of change A (Path), Non-linear relationships C (Path), Equations
C (Path)
Outcome MA5-TRG-C-01, MA5-TRG-C-02, MA5-TRG-P-01 MA5-LIN-C-01, MA5-LIN-C-02, MA5-LIN-P-01, MA5-RAT-P-01, MA5-NLI-P-01, MA5-EQ
• determines the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval, and graphs linear relationships, with and without digital
tools
• graphs and interprets linear relationships using the gradient/slope-intercept form
• describes and applies transformations, the midpoint, gradient/slope and distance formulas, and equations of lines to
• applies trigonometric ratios to solve right-angled triangle problems
solve problems (Path: Adv)
• applies trigonometry to solve problems, including bearings and angles of elevation and depression
Overview • applies Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry to solve 3-dimensional problems and applies the sine, cosine and area
• identifies and solves problems involving direct and inverse variation and their graphical representations (Path: Stn,
Adv)
rules to solve 2-dimensional problems, including bearings (Path: Stn, Adv)
• interprets and compares non-linear relationships and their transformations, both algebraically and graphically (Path:
Adv)
• solves linear equations of more than 3 steps, monic and non-monic quadratic equations, and linear simultaneous
equations (Path: Adv)
MALS-POS-01, MALS-POS-01, MALS-POS-01, MALS-ADS-01, MALS-MDI-01,
Life Skills No related Life Skills outcomes
MALS-ADS-01, MALS-MDI-01
Textbook Ch 3 Ch 4
Assignment
Assessment Due Week 8
Topics:4 - 5 (20%)

Term 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Strand Number and Algebra Statistics and probability Statistics and probability

Topic [7] Financial Mathematics [8] Data Analysis [9] Probability

Syllabus Financial mathematics A, Financial mathematics B Data analysis A, Data analysis C (Path) Probability A, Probability B (Path)
Outcome MA5-FIN-C-01, MA5-FIN-C-02 MA5-DAT-C-01, MA5-DAT-P-01 MA5-PRO-C-01, MA5-PRO-P-01
• compares and analyses datasets using summary statistics and graphical • solves problems involving probabilities in multistage chance experiments and
• solves financial problems involving simple interest, earning money and spending money representations simulations
Overview • solves financial problems involving compound interest and depreciation • plans, conducts and reviews a statistical inquiry into a question of interest (Path: Stn, • solves problems involving Venn diagrams, 2-way tables and conditional probability
Adv) (Path: Adv)

Life Skills MALS-FIN-01, MALS-FIN-02, MALS-FIN-01, MALS-FIN-02 MALS-DAT-02, MALS-DAT-02 MALS-PRO-01, MALS-PRO-01
Textbook Ch 1F - M 3rd Ed: 9G - 9L; 2nd Ed: 9G - 9K Ch 9A - 9F
Yearly Examination
Assessment Exam Period Weeks 3 / 4
Topics:5 - 7 (30%)

Assessed across all topics: Outcome MAO-WM-01 (Working Mathematically): develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and
applying mathematical techniques to solve problems, and communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly
Number and Algebra Note: Timing and assessment are indicative only and vary each year due to term dates, timetable and extra-curricular activities.
Measurement and Space Textbooks: CambridgeMaths NSW Stage 5.1/5.2/5.3 Year 9 2nd Edition, CambridgeMaths NSW Stage 5 - Core & Advanced/Extension Paths Year 9 3rd Edition
Statistics and probability Based on: NSW Curriculum, Mathematics K-10 Syllabus, NSW Education Standards Authority