Course code

MTH1W

Study time

110 hours

Level

Grade 9

Credit value

1.0

Prerequisite

None

Curriculum policy

Mathematics, The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 9,  2021

MTH1W

course features
Mathematics, Grade 9, De-streamed

Course Description

This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop, an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.

Unit 1: Number

This unit will explore the use of numbers, and make connections between sets of numbers, represent numbers in various ways, evaluate powers, and simplify expressions by using the relationships between powers and their exponents, also learn about rational numbers, ratios, rates, percentages, and proportions, in various mathematical contexts, and to solve problems.

Unit 2: Algebra Unique Learning Paths

This unit develop the algebraic concepts and of their connection to numbers, using various tools and representations, using coding skills to represent mathematical concepts and relationships dynamically, and to solve problems, in algebra and across the other strands, and also represent and compare linear and non-linear relations that model real-life situations, and use these representations to make predictions

Unit 3: Data

Student will explore the collection and use of data, and represent and analyze data involving one and two variables, and b able to apply the process of mathematical modelling, using data and mathematical concepts from other strands, to represent, analyse, make predictions, and provide insight into real-life situations in this unit.

Unit 4: Geometry and Measurement/Financial Literacy

In this unit, student will 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, and also will demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions. Lastly, students will graph and apply transformations to trigonometric functions.

Frequently asked questions

When do I start my course?

OAC has ongoing enrolment, which means students may register and get started on any day of the year! Students will be able to begin their courses within 24 hours, even when registration takes place on a weekend. Any registrations submitted on a statutory holiday will be processed the next day.

How long does it takes to complete a course?

Each course is completed at the student’s own pace, whether that means finishing quickly or taking advantage of our full 12-month time limit. There are no schedules or due dates to follow, so students decide when to hand in their assignments and when to take their tests to meet any personal deadlines they might have.

Will Online Alathena College send grades to student's home school?

If a student attends another Ontario high school in addition to OAC, we maintain regular contact with the student’s home school as they progress through their course. We will provide updates at three key intervals: a letter of enrolment, a midterm report, and a final report. The student’s home school will then ensure that any credits earned at OAC are added to the student’s transcript.
We provide these same updates (notification of enrolment, midterm grades, and final grades) to accounts within the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for any students applying to post-secondary institutions. OAC will also communicate directly with international and out-of-province colleges and universities when necessary.

Do students require any additional resources (i.e., textbooks)?

Every student will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.
All OAC course content is contained within our learning environment, so no textbooks are required.  Any course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

Do Online Alathena College's OSSD courses count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma?

Absolutely! OAC is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and qualified to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, which are the same credits earned by students in traditional public and private schools. 
To verify our status as an inspected private school, please visit the Ministry of Education Website. Our Ministry BSID# is 881704.

Are Online Alathena College credits recognized by colleges and universities?

After more than 15 years in operation, Online Alathena College has established a distinguished reputation among colleges and universities across Canada and around the world. Any post-secondary institution that accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits will recognize credits from OAC. We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Do Online Alathena College credits fulfil the online learning requirement for graduation in Ontario?

The Ministry of Education defines online courses as Grade 9-12 e-Learning courses. Our Online OSSD credit course is delivered to students using an asynchronous model. The teacher provides individual support for student learning, includes student tasks, homework, online discussion boards, blogs, pre-recorded video lessons, tutorials, assignments, tests and other forms of assessment.
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