Gizmos for Alberta - Mathematics: 9th Grade Knowledge and Employability (Program of Studies adopted 2006)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this province's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

N: : Number

N.1: : Demonstrate a number sense for whole numbers, common fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents and ratios; explore integers and apply arithmetic operations to solve problems in everyday contexts.

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N.1.1: : use estimation strategies to estimate quantities and read and write numerals in the millions

N.1.2: : round numbers to nearest unit, tenth and hundredth

N.1.3: : recognize, model and describe, concretely, pictorially and symbolically:

N.1.3.a: : multiples; e.g., lowest common multiple for pairs of numbers less than 10

N.1.3.b: : factors; e.g., greatest common factor for pairs of numbers less than 25

N.1.3.c: : composites

N.1.3.d: : prime factorizations

N.1.4: : write a whole number as:

N.1.4.a: : an expanded numeral, using powers of 10

N.1.4.b: : scientific notation

N.1.5: : estimate and apply arithmetic operations to whole numbers and decimals, e.g., 2-digit whole number multipliers and divisors, in everyday contexts

N.1.6: : estimate and apply arithmetic operations to proper fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.7: : generate and verify equivalent fractions to solve problems that involve adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

N.1.8: : convert among fractions, decimals and percents concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.9: : assess the reasonableness of calculations and problem-solving strategies, using a variety of tools and/or strategies; e.g., estimation, mental mathematics, tables, graphs, calculators and/or computers

N.1.10: : represent and explain the meaning of rates concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.11: : estimate and calculate mean (average) in relation to everyday contexts

N.1.12: : estimate and calculate percents to solve everyday problems

N.1.13: : use rates to estimate, calculate and compare prices

N.1.14: : compare and order positive and negative numbers, using appropriate tools; e.g., a number line or a thermometer

PR: : Patterns and Relations

PR.1: : Use relationships to summarize, generalize and extend patterns to understand the environment and solve everyday problems.

PR.1.1: : identify, describe and summarize patterns and relationships in spoken and written form

PR.1.2: : make predictions based on everyday patterns and use patterns to draw conclusions

PR.1.3: : create expressions and rules to describe, complete and extend patterns and relationships

PR.2: : Use informal and concrete representations of equality and operations to solve problems in everyday contexts.

PR.2.4: : demonstrate and explain how to solve simple problems, using informal algebraic methods

PR.2.5: : read and graph relationships and draw conclusions in everyday contexts

SS: : Shape and Space

SS.1: : Use measurement concepts, appropriate tools and results of measurement to solve problems in everyday contexts, including perimeter, area, surface area, mass (weight), volume (capacity), and angle measurements.

SS.1.1: : use common metric (SI) units and instruments to take accurate measurements of:

SS.1.1.a: : length

SS.1.1.b: : mass (weight)

SS.1.1.c: : volume (capacity)

SS.1.2: : use conversion charts, calculators and/or other tools to compare and convert a variety of metric (SI) units

SS.1.3: : use common Imperial units and instruments to take accurate measurements of:

SS.1.3.b: : mass (weight)

SS.1.3.c: : volume (capacity)

SS.1.4: : use conversion charts, calculators and/or other tools to compare and convert a variety of Imperial units of measure

SS.1.5: : develop, verify and apply rules or expressions for the area of rectangles; e.g., mm², cm², m², km²

SS.1.6: : estimate, measure and calculate areas of quadrilaterals and triangles to solve problems in everyday contexts

SS.1.7: : design and construct rectangles when given perimeter or area, or both, using a variety of tools; e.g., grids

SS.1.8: : estimate, measure and calculate the circumference, radius and diameter of circles to solve problems in everyday contexts

SS.1.11: : add and subtract hours and minutes in everyday applications

SS.2: : Use visualization and symmetry to extend their awareness of objects and shapes and solve problems that involve classification and sketching.

SS.2.12: : classify and construct 3-D objects, using a variety of tools and strategies

SS.2.15: : relate reflections to lines and planes of symmetry

SS.2.16: : draw and classify triangles according to the measurements of their angles; e.g. acute, obtuse, scalene

SS.2.17: : use scale to reproduce a 2-D shape

SS.3: : Create and examine patterns and designs that incorporate symmetry, tessellations, translations and reflections.

SS.3.18: : create, examine and describe designs, using translations (slides), reflections (flips) and rotations (turns)

SS.3.20: : draw designs and determine locations in the first and second quadrants of a coordinate grid, using ordered pairs

SP: : Statistics and Probability

SP.1: : Develop and implement a plan for collecting, displaying and examining data and information used in everyday applications.

SP.1.1: : read, interpret and communicate information represented in graphs, charts and other collection tools

SP.1.2: : collect, organize and display data and information, by hand and/or using technology, in a variety of ways; e.g., tables, charts, bar or line graphs, frequency diagrams, broken-line graphs

SP.1.3: : make conclusions and predictions based on data and information analysis

SP.1.4: : examine sets of data, draw conclusions and make comparisons

SP.1.5: : determine trends by identifying and examining extremes, gaps or clusters in a set of data

SP.1.6: : examine the distribution of a set of data, using smallest and largest value, frequency, value in the middle and patterns

SP.1.7: : use appropriate vocabulary, related to the home or workplace, to discuss and examine data; e.g., probable/improbable, equally likely/less likely/more likely, best/worst

Correlation last revised: 11/11/2022

Alberta - Mathematics: 9th Grade Knowledge and Employability

Program of Studies | Adopted: 2006

N: : Number

PR: : Patterns and Relations

SS: : Shape and Space

SP: : Statistics and Probability