Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics Blueprint

Number Percentage of
Number Grade 9 Mathematics Expectations of Questions on the
Questions Assessment
B Number
B1 Development of Numbers and Number Sets
demonstrate an understanding of the development and use of numbers,
and make connections between sets of numbers
Specific Expectations for Overall B1
Development and Use of Numbers
research a number concept to tell a story about its development and
B1.1
use in a specific culture, and describe its relevance in a current context
Number Sets
describe how various subsets of a number system are defined, and
B1.2
describe similarities and differences between these subsets
use patterns and number relationships to explain density, infinity, and
B1.3
limit as they relate to number sets
B2 Powers
represent numbers in various ways, evaluate powers, and simplify
expressions by using the relationships between powers and their
exponents
Specific Expectations for Overall B2
Powers
analyze, through the use of patterning, the relationship between the
sign and size of an exponent and the value of a power, and use this
B2.1
relationship to express numbers in scientific notation and evaluate
powers 10
= 20 %
analyze, through the use of patterning, the relationships between the 50
B2.2 exponents of powers and the operations with powers, and use these 10
of the questions on
relationships to simplify numeric and algebraic expressions the assessment
B3 Number Sense and Operations
apply an understanding of rational numbers, ratios, rates, percentages,
and proportions, in various mathematical contexts, and to solve
problems
Specific Expectations for Overall B3
Rational Numbers
apply an understanding of integers to describe location, direction,
B3.1
amount, and changes in any of these, in various contexts
apply an understanding of unit fractions and their relationship to other
B3.2 fractional amounts, in various contexts, including the use of measuring
tools
apply an understanding of integers to explain the effects that positive
B3.3 and negative signs have on the values of ratios, rates, fractions, and
decimals, in various contexts
Applications
solve problems involving operations with positive and negative fractions
and mixed numbers, including problems involving formulas,
B3.4
measurements, and linear relations, using technology when
appropriate
pose and solve problems involving rates, percentages, and proportions
in various contexts, including contexts connected to real-life
B3.5
applications of data, measurement, geometry, linear relations, and
financial literacy

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 Number Percentage of
Number Grade 9 Mathematics Expectations of Questions on the
Questions Assessment
C Algebra
C1 Algebraic Expressions and Equations
demonstrate an understanding of the development and use of algebraic
concepts and of their connection to numbers, using various tools and
representations
Specific Expectations for Overall C1
Development and Use of Algebra
research an algebraic concept to tell a story about its development and
C1.1 use in a specific culture, and describe its relevance in a current context
Algebraic Expressions and Equations
create algebraic expressions to generalize relationships expressed in
C1.2 words, numbers, and visual representations, in various contexts
compare algebraic expressions using concrete, numerical, graphical,
C1.3 and algebraic methods to identify those that are equivalent, and justify
their choices
simplify algebraic expressions by applying properties of operations of
C1.4 numbers, using various representations and tools, in different contexts
create and solve equations for various contexts, and verify their
C1.5 solutions
C2 Coding
apply coding skills to represent mathematical concepts and relationships
dynamically, and to solve problems, in algebra and across the other
strands 18
Specific Expectations for Overall C2 = 36 %
50
Coding 18
of the questions on
use coding to demonstrate an understanding of algebraic concepts the assessment
C2.1 including variables, parameters, equations, and inequalities
create code by decomposing situations into computational steps in order
C2.2 to represent mathematical concepts and relationships, and to solve
problems
read code to predict its outcome, and alter code to adjust constraints,
C2.3 parameters, and outcomes to represent a similar or new mathematical
situation
C3 Application of Relations
represent and compare linear and non-linear relations that model real-
life situations, and use these representations to make predictions
Specific Expectations for Overall C3
Application of Linear and Non-Linear Relations
compare the shapes of graphs of linear and non-linear relations to
C3.1 describe their rates of change, to make connections to growing and
shrinking patterns, and to make predictions
represent linear relations using concrete materials, tables of values,
graphs, and equations, and make connections between the various
C3.2 representations to demonstrate an understanding of rates of change
and initial values
compare two linear relations of the form y = ax + b graphically and
C3.3 algebraically, and interpret the meaning of their point of intersection in
terms of a given context

Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics Framework 9

 Number Percentage of
Number Grade 9 Mathematics Expectations of Questions on the
Questions Assessment
C Algebra Continued
C4 Characteristics of Relations
demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of various
representations of linear and non-linear relations, using tools, including
coding when appropriate
Specific Expectations for Overall C4
Characteristics of Linear and Non-Linear Relations
compare characteristics of graphs, tables of values, and equations of
C4.1
linear and non-linear relations
graph relations represented as algebraic equations of the forms x = k, y Continued
= k, x + y = k, x – y = k, ax + by = k, and xy = k, and their associated from Continued from
C4.2 inequalities, where a, b, and k are constants, to identify various previous previous page
characteristics and the points and/or regions defined by these equations page
and inequalities
translate, reflect, and rotate lines defined by y = ax, where a is a
C4.3 constant, and describe how each transformation affects the graphs and
equations of the defined lines
determine the equations of lines from graphs, tables of values, and
concrete representations of linear relations by making connections
C4.4
between rates of change and slopes, and between initial values and y-
intercepts, and use these equations to solve problems
D Data
D1 Collection, Representation and Analysis of Data
describe the collection and use of data, and represent and analyze data
involving one and two variables
Specific Expectations for Overall D1
Application of Data
identify a current context involving a large amount of data, and describe
D1.1 potential implications and consequences of its collection, storage,
representation, and use
Representation and Analysis of Data
represent and statistically analyze data from a real-life situation involving
D1.2 a single variable in various ways, including the use of quartile values and
box plots
create a scatter plot to represent the relationship between two variables,
determine the correlation between these variables by testing different 8
D1.3
regression models using technology, and use a model to make = 16 %
predictions when appropriate 8 50
D2 Mathematical Modelling of the questions on
apply the process of mathematical modelling, using data and the assessment
mathematical concepts from other strands, to represent, analyze, make
predictions, and provide insight into real-life situations
Specific Expectations for Overall D2
Application of Mathematical Modelling
describe the value of mathematical modelling and how it is used in real
D2.1
life to inform decisions
Process of Mathematical Modelling
identify a question of interest requiring the collection and analysis of
D2.2
data, and identify the information needed to answer the question
create a plan to collect the necessary data on the question of interest
from an appropriate source, identify assumptions, identify what may vary
D2.3
and what may remain the same in the situation, and then carry out the
plan
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 Number Percentage of
Number Grade 9 Mathematics Expectations of Questions on the
Questions Assessment
D Data continued
determine ways to display and analyze the data in order to create a
mathematical model to answer the original question of interest, taking
D2.4 Continued
into account the nature of the data, the context, and the assumptions
made from Continued from
previous previous page
report how the model can be used to answer the question of interest, page
D2.5 how well the model fits the context, potential limitations of the model, and
what predictions can be made based on the model
E Geometry and Measurement
E1 Geometric and Measurement Relationships
demonstrate an understanding of the development and use of geometric
and measurement relationships, and apply these relationships to solve
problems, including problems involving real-life situations
Specific Expectations for Overall E1
Geometric and Measurement Relationships
research a geometric concept or a measurement system to tell a story
E1.1 about its development and use in a specific culture or community, and
describe its relevance in connection to careers and to other disciplines
create and analyze designs involving geometric relationships and circle 8
E1.2
and triangle properties, using various tools = 16 %
50
solve problems involving different units within a measurement system 8
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and between measurement systems, including those from various the assessment
E1.3
cultures or communities, using various representations and technology,
when appropriate
show how changing one or more dimensions of a two-dimensional shape
E1.4 and a three-dimensional object affects perimeter/circumference, area,
surface area, and volume, using technology when appropriate
solve problems involving the side-length relationship for right triangles in
E1.5
real-life situations, including problems that involve composite shapes
solve problems using the relationships between the volume of prisms
E1.6 and pyramids and between the volume of cylinders and cones, involving
various units of measure
F Financial Literacy
F1 Financial Decisions
demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial
decisions
Specific Expectations for Overall F1
Financial Decisions
identify a past or current financial situation and explain how it can inform 6
F1.1 financial decisions, by applying an understanding of the context of the = 12 %
50
situation and related mathematical knowledge 6 of the questions on
identify financial situations that involve appreciation and depreciation,
F1.2 the assessment
and use associated graphs to answer related questions
compare the effects that different interest rates, lengths of borrowing
time, ways in which interest is calculated, and amounts of down
F1.3
payments have on the overall costs associated with purchasing goods or
services, using appropriate tools
modify budgets displayed in various ways to reflect specific changes in
F1.4
circumstances, and provide a rationale for the modifications

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