YEAR 9 : using and applying mathematics

• Solve word problems and investigate in contexts

• Solve word problems

• Solve increasingly demanding problems - fuller solutions

• Investigate and explore pattern and symmetry

• Use trial and improvement when other methods not obvious

• Identify the necessary information to solve a problem

• Identify the necessary information to solve a problem

• represent problems mathematically

• Represent problems using algebra, geometry or graphs

• Represent/synthesise using algebra, geometry or graphs

• Break a complex calculation into simpler steps (ICT)

• Break down more complex problems using smaller steps

• Solve substantial problems by breaking down (ICT)

• Present and interpret solutions in context of the problem
• Explain and justify methods and conclusions

• Present and interpret solutions, justify inferences

• Present a precise, reasoned argument
• Recognise limitations on accuracy of data/measurements
• Justify generalisations and show insight into problem 

• Give solutions to an appropriate degree of accuracy

• Give solutions to an appropriate degree of accuracy

• Suggest extensions

• Suggest extensions

• Suggest extensions
• Pose extra constraints and investigate further

• Begin to generalise

• Conjecture and generalise

• Conjecture and generalise

• Understand the significance of a counter example

• Understand the significance of a counter example

• Identify exceptional cases or counter examples