Welcome to the Grade 9 Mathematics Curriculum Website
This comprehensive website provides detailed lesson plans for a 15-week Grade 9 Mathematics course aligned with the 2023 Ontario De-streamed Curriculum (MTH1W). Each lesson is designed for physical classroom instruction with hands-on activities, real-world connections, and differentiated learning strategies.
Curriculum Overview
The 2023 Ontario De-streamed Mathematics curriculum (MTH1W) replaces the previous academic (MPM1D) and applied (MFM1P) streams, providing a single pathway that maintains high expectations for all students while eliminating systemic barriers to success.
Key Features of This Curriculum
- Covers all 7 curriculum strands - Comprehensive coverage of Social-Emotional Learning, Mathematical Thinking, Number, Algebra, Data, Geometry and Measurement, and Financial Literacy
- Integrates 7 mathematical processes - Problem solving, reasoning and proving, reflecting, connecting, communicating, representing, and selecting tools and strategies
- Emphasizes real-world applications - Every lesson connects mathematical concepts to students' lived experiences and future careers
- Includes comprehensive assessment strategies - Assessment for, as, and of learning integrated throughout each lesson
- Supports diverse learners with differentiation - Accommodations and modifications for students with special education needs, English Language Learners, and gifted students
- Focuses on hands-on, physical classroom materials - Manipulatives, concrete materials, and interactive activities that engage all learners
Quick Start Guide for Teachers
Step 1: Read the Teacher Guide
Start by reviewing the comprehensive Teacher Guide to understand the curriculum structure, instructional approaches, and assessment strategies.
View Teacher GuideStep 2: Navigate to Your Week
Browse the weekly lessons below and select the week you need. Each lesson includes complete instructional guidance and materials lists.
Browse Weekly LessonsStep 3: Gather Materials
Review the complete lesson plan, check the materials list, and gather all required resources before teaching the lesson.
Start with Week 1Curriculum Strands Covered
This 15-week curriculum comprehensively addresses all seven strands of the Ontario Mathematics curriculum:
Strand AA
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in Mathematics
Develops SEL skills in mathematical contexts, integrated throughout instruction to support student well-being and positive learning environments.
Strand A
Mathematical Thinking and Making Connections
Applies to all areas of course content, emphasizing connections to real-world contexts and other mathematical concepts.
Strand B
Number
Development and use of numbers, operations with integers, fractions, decimals, exponents, and scientific notation. Covered in Weeks 1-3.
Strand C
Algebra
Algebraic expressions and equations, linear and non-linear relations, coding skills, and dynamic representations. Covered in Weeks 4-6.
Strand D
Data
Data literacy skills, collection, representation, and use of data, mathematical modelling with one and two variable data. Covered in Weeks 10-13.
Strand E
Geometry and Measurement
Geometric properties and relationships, circle and triangle properties, measurement systems, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume. Covered in Weeks 7-9.
Strand F
Financial Literacy
Financial situations and decision-making, appreciation and depreciation, budgeting, interest rates, and purchasing decisions. Covered in Weeks 14-15.
15-Week Lesson Plan Overview
Each weekly lesson includes detailed learning goals, success criteria, three-part lesson structure, assessment strategies, materials lists, and accommodations for diverse learners.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore the comprehensive teacher guide or jump directly into the weekly lesson plans.