2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 [TERM 1]

TERM 1 WEEK 1 (3) WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

DATES 15 – 17 Jan 20 – 24 Jan 27 Jan – 31 Jan 03 – 07 Feb 10 – 14 Feb 17 – 21 Feb 24 – 28 Feb 03 – 07 Mar 10 – 14 Mar 17 – 20 Mar 24 – 28 Mar
HOURS PER
8,5 hrs 9 hrs 2 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 14 hrs
TOPIC
TOPICS, WHOLE NUMBERS INTEGERS FORMAL EXPONENTS NUMERIC AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS REVISION
CONCEPTS Properties of numbers Calculations with integers ASSESSMENT Calculations using numbers in exponential form Investigate and extend patterns &
AND SKILLS TASK
• Describe the real number system by • Revise: • Revise the following general laws of • Investigate and extend numeric and geometric
recognising, defining and distinguishing ASSIGNMENT exponents. patterns looking for relationships between
− Addition and subtraction with integers FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
properties of: • Whole − am x an = am + n numbers including patterns:
− Multiplication and division with integers numbers TEST
− Natural numbers, whole numbers, − am ÷ an = am - n, if m>n − Represented in physical or diagram form,
integers, rational numbers, irrational − Perform calculations involving all four • Integers not limited to sequences involving a All topics
numbers operations with integers − (am)n = am x n constant difference or ratio, of learner’s own
− Perform calculations involving all four − (a x t)n = an x t n creation, represented in tables, represented
operations with numbers that involve the algebraically
Multiples and factors − a0 = 1
squares, cubes, square roots and cube • Describe and justify the general rules for
• Use prime factorisation of numbers to • Extend the general laws of exponents to
roots of integers observed relationships between numbers in
find LCM and HCF include:
own words or in algebraic language
− integer exponents
Properties of integers 1
Solving problems − a–m = 𝑎𝑚
• Revise:
• Solve problems in contexts involving: • Perform calculations involving all four
− Commutative, associative and distributive
− Ratio and rate operations using numbers in exponential form
properties of addition and multiplication
− Direct and indirect proportion for integers
• Solve problems that involve whole − Additive and multiplicative inverses for
numbers, percentages and decimal integers
fractions in financial contexts such as:
− Commission
− Rentals
− Compound interest
DATE
COMPLETED
PREREQUISITE • The commutative; associative; • Perform calculations involving all four • Recognise and use the appropriate laws of • Determine input values, output values and
SKILL OR PRE- distributive properties of whole operations with numbers that involve numbers involving exponents and square rules for patterns given in input-output
KNOWLEDGE numbers squares, cubes, square roots and cube and cube roots diagrams
• 0 in terms of its additive property roots of integers • Determine equivalence of different
(identity element for addition) • Calculate the squares, cubes, square descriptions of the same relationship or rule
• 1 in terms of its multiplicative property roots and cube roots of rational numbers presented verbally, in a flow diagram, by a
(identify element for multiplication) number sentence

• Recognise the division property of 0,

whereby any number divided by 0 is
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 2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 [TERM 2]

TERM 2 WEEK 1 (3) WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11
DATES 08 –11Apr 14 – 17 Apr 22 – 25 Apr 05 – 09 May 12 – 16 May 19 – 22 May 26 – 30 May 02 – 06 Jun 09 –13 Jun 17 – 20 Jun 23 – 27 Jun
HOURS PER
3 hrs 13,5 hrs 9 hrs 4,5 hrs 18 hrs
TOPIC
TOPICS, FORMAL ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS FUNCTIONS AND REVISION
CONCEPTS ASSESSMENT Algebraic language • Revise the following: RELATIONSHIPS
AND SKILLS TASK • Revise the following: − Set up equations to describe problem situations Input and output values &
− Recognise and identify conventions for writing algebraic expressions − Analyse and interpret equations that describe a given • Determine input values,
INVESTIGATION FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
− Identify and classify like and unlike terms in algebraic expressions situation output values or rules for
− Recognise and identify coefficients and exponents in algebraic expressions − Solve equations by inspection patterns and relationships TEST
N.B. Administer
an investigation − Recognise and differentiate between monomials, binomials and trinomials − Using additive and multiplicative inverses using laws of using: All term 1 & 2 topics
on any ONE of Expand and simplify algebraic expressions exponents ‒ Flow diagrams
the term 2 topics • Revise the following: using the commutative, associative and distributive laws for − Solve equations by substitution ‒ Tables
before teaching ‒ Formulae
rational numbers and laws of exponents to: − Use substitution in equations to generate tables of ordered
it.
− Add and subtract like terms in algebraic expressions pairs ‒ Equations
− Multiply integers and monomials by: monomials, binomials, trinomials • Extend solving equations to include: Equivalent forms
− Divide the following by integers or monomials: monomials, binomials, ‒ Using factorisation • Determine, interpret and
trinomials ‒ Equations of the form: a product of factors = 0 justify equivalence of different
− Simplify algebraic expressions involving the above operations descriptions of the same
− Determine the squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots of single relationship or rule presented:
algebraic terms or like algebraic terms ‒ Verbally
NB. ENSURE THAT COMMON FRACTIONS AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS ARE PART ‒ In flow diagrams
OF CALCULATIONS WITH EXPRESSIONS (Page 122 and 123 of CAPS) ‒ In tables
• Extend the above algebraic manipulations to include: ‒ By formulae
− Multiply integers and monomials by polynomials ‒ By equations
− Divide polynomials by integers or monomials ‒ By graphs on a
− The product of two binomials Cartesian plane
− The square of a binomial
• Determine the numerical value of algebraic expressions by substitution
Factorise algebraic expressions
• Factorise algebraic expressions that involve:
− Common factors
− Difference of two squares
− Trinomials of the form:
✓ 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
✓ 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where a is a common factor
• Simplify algebraic expressions that involve the above factorisation processes
• Simplify algebraic fractions using factorisation
DATE
COMPLETED
PREREQUISITE • Common and decimal fractions • Write number sentences to describe problem situations
SKILL OR PRE- • Algebraic language • Analyse and interpret number sentences that describe a given
KNOWLEDGE • Factors and multiples situation
• Solve and complete number sentences by: Inspection
• Expand and simply algebraic expressions
− Trial and improvement
• Substitution • Identify variables and constants in given formulae or equations
• Determine the squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots of single algebraic terms • Use substitution in equations to generate tables of ordered pairs
or like algebraic terms • Extend solving equations to include: Using additive and
multiplicative inverses &
− Using laws of exponents

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 2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 [TERM 3]

TERM 3 WEEK 1 (4) WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

DATES 22 – 25 Jul 28 Jul – 01 Aug 04 – 07 Aug 08 Aug 11 – 15 Aug 18 – 20 Aug 21 – 22 Aug 25 – 29 Aug 01 – 05 Sep 08 – 12 Sep 15 – 19 Sep 22 – 26 Sep 29 Sep – 03 Oct
HOURS PER 4 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 15 hrs 14 hrs
TOPIC
TOPICS, FORMAL GRAPHS GEOMETRY OF STRAIGHT LINES GEOMETRY OF 2D SHAPES AND CONSTRUCTION OF GEOMETRIC FIGURES REVISION
CONCEPTS ASSESSMEN Interpreting graphs Angle relationships Classifying 2D shapes
AND SKILLS T TASK • Extend the focus on features of graphs with • Revise and write clear descriptions of the relationship • Revise properties and definitions of triangles in terms of their sides and angles, &
PROJECT special focus on the following features of linear between angles formed by: distinguishing between:
The project graphs: ‒ Perpendicular lines ‒ Equilateral triangles FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
should cover ‒ 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept ‒ Intersecting lines ‒ Isosceles triangles TEST
a ‒ Gradient ‒ Parallel lines cut by a transversal ‒ Right-angled triangles
All term 3 topics
combination Constructions
of topics Drawing graphs Solving problems PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH ACCURATELY CONSTRUCTED FIGURES TO
from term 1 • Use tables of ordered pairs to plot points and • Solve geometric problems using the relationships INVESTIGATE THE PROPERTIES OF TRIANGLES
to term 3 and draw graphs on the Cartesian plane between pairs of angles described above • Investigate the angles in a triangle, focusing on the relationship between the exterior
must be • Extend drawing of graphs with special focus on: angle of a triangle and its interior angles
completed ‒ Drawing linear graphs from given equations Classifying 2D shapes
before the ‒ Determining equations from given linear • Revise and write clear definitions of quadrilaterals in terms of their sides, angles and
end of term 3 graphs diagonals, distinguishing between:
‒ Parallelogram; Rectangle; Square; Rhombus; Trapezium; Kite
Constructions
PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH ACCURATELY CONSTRUCTED FIGURES TO
INVESTIGATE THE PROPERTIES OF QUADRILATERALS
• Investigate sides and angles. and diagonals in quadrilaterals, focusing on:
‒ Exploring the sum of the interior angles of
polygons
‒ The diagonals of rectangles, squares,
‒ Parallelograms, rhombi and kites
Similar and congruent triangles
• Through investigation, establish the minimum conditions for congruent triangles
• Through investigation, establish the minimum conditions for similar triangles
Constructions
PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH ACCURATELY CONSTRUCTED FIGURES
• Explore the minimum conditions for two triangles to be congruent
Solving problems
• Solve geometric problems involving unknown sides and angles in triangles and
quadrilaterals, using known properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, as well as
properties of congruent and similar triangles
DATE
COMPLETED
PREREQUISIT • Recognise and describe pairs of angles formed by: • The sum of the interior angles of triangles
E SKILL OR ‒ Perpendicular lines • Identify and write clear definitions of types of triangles focusing on sides and angles
PRE- ‒ Intersecting lines
KNOWLEDGE ‒ Parallel lines cut by a transversal
• Solve geometric problems using the relationships
between pairs of angles described above

2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9 [TERM 4]

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 2025 ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS: MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9

TERM 4 WEEK 1 (4) WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9

DATES 13 – 17 Oct 20 – 24 Oct 27 – 31 Oct 03 Nov – 07 Nov 10 – 14 Nov 17 – 21 Nov 24 – 28 Nov 01 – 05 Dec 08 – 10 Dec
HOURS PER
7 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 4,5 hrs 15 hrs
TOPIC
TOPICS, TRANSFORMATION GEOMETRY AREA AND PERIMETER OF 2-D SHAPES SURFACE AREA AND VOLUME OF 3D OBJECTS Revision FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASK
CONCEPTS
Transformations • Use appropriate formulae and conversions between SI units, to • Use appropriate formulae and conversions between SI units to EXAMINATION PAPER 1 AND PAPER 2
AND SKILLS
solve problems and calculate perimeter and area of: solve problems and calculate the surface area, volume and All topics from term 1-4
Recognise, describe and perform
transformations with points, line segments and ‒ Polygons capacity of:

simple geometric figures on a co-ordinate ‒ Circles ‒ Rectangular prisms

plane, focusing on: ‒ Triangular prisms
‒ Reflection in the 𝑥-axis or 𝑦- axis
‒ Cylinders
‒ Reflection in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥

‒ Translation within and across

quadrants

DATE
COMPLETED
PREREQUISITE • Translations, reflections, rotations • Determine whether a triangle is a right-angled triangle or not if the • Use of appropriate formulae to calculate the surface area,
SKILL OR PRE-
enlargements and reductions with length of the three sides of the triangle is known volume and capacity of cubes and rectangular prisms
KNOWLEDGE
geometric figures and shapes on grid • Use the Theorem of Pythagoras to calculate a missing length in a • Describe the interrelationship between surface area and volume
paper right-angled triangle, leaving irrational answers in surd form of the objects mentioned above

• Use of appropriate formulae to calculate perimeter and area of • Use and convert between appropriate SI units, including:
polygons to include circles to at least 2 decimal places and ‒ mm2 ↔ cm2 ↔ m2 ↔ km2
convert between appropriate SI units, including and up to km 2
‒ mm3 ↔ cm3 ↔ m3
• Calculate perimeter and area of complex figures
‒ ml (cm3) ↔ l ↔ kl