Year 9 Maths Jac Maths Quest 9 Sem 2 Success Criteria

4.7.2 Success criteria

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4.2 I can compare two quantities of the same type using ratios.

I can simplify ratios.

I can enlarge a figure using a scale factor.

I can calculate and use a scale factor.

4.3 I can identify congruent figures.

I can show that two triangles are congruent using the appropriate
congruency test.

4.4 I can identify and produce nets of various solids.

I can define polyhedra and identify examples of Platonic solids.

I can verify Euler’s formula for various polyhedra.

4.5 I can identify similar figures.

I can determine the scale factor between similar figures.

I can show that two triangles are similar using the appropriate similarity test.

4.6 I can convert between different units of length, area and volume.

I can, for a given scale factor of n2 , determine the area of similar figures.

I can, for a given scale factor of n3 , determine the volume of similar figures.

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5.2 I can identify the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle.

I can recall Pythagoras’ theorem.

I can apply Pythagoras’ theorem to find unknown side lengths.

5.3 I can divide composite shapes into simple shapes.

I can calculate unknown side lengths in composite shapes and irregular

triangles.

I can use Pythagoras’ theorem to solve problems in 3D contexts.

5.4 I can identify the hypotenuse, opposite and adjacent sides of a right-
angled triangle with respect to a reference angle.

I can use the ratios of a triangle’s sides to calculate the sine, cosine and
tangent of an angle.

5.5 I can use a calculator to calculate the trigonometric ratios for a given
reference angle.

I can determine the lengths of unknown sides in a right-angled triangle

given a reference angle and one known side length.

5.6 I can use a calculator to identify an angle from a given trigonometric

ratio.

I can determine the reference angle in a right-angled triangle when given

two side lengths.

5.7 I can use angles of depression and elevation to determine heights and
distances.

I can use trigonometric ratios to determine angles of depression and

elevation.

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6.2 I can plot points on the Cartesian plane.

I can plot a linear graph on the Cartesian plane.

6.3 I can calculate the gradient of a line or line segment.

I can calculate the y-intercept of a linear graph.

6.4 I can determine the equation of a straight line given the gradient and the
y-intercept.

I can determine the equation of a straight line given the gradient and a
single point.

I can determine the equation of a straight line given two points.

I can determine the equation of a straight line from a graph.

6.5 I can sketch linear graphs using the x- and y-intercept method.

I can sketch linear graphs using the gradient–intercept method.

I can sketch vertical and horizontal lines.

6.6 I can produce linear graphs using digital technologies.

6.7 I can determine the linear rule from a table of values.

I can determine the linear rule that models a real-life problem.

I can interpret linear rules in real-life problems.

6.8 I can determine the midpoint of two points.

I can calculate the distance between two points.

6.9 I can recognise and sketch a basic parabola from its equation.

I can sketch a parabola that has been translated horizontally or vertically.

I can recognise and sketch a hyperbola from its equation.

I can recognise and sketch a circle from its equation.

TOPIC 6 Linear and non-linear graphs 371

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7.2 I can understand the concept of direct linear proportion.

I can recognise and write direct linear proportion statements.

7.3 I can determine the constant of proportionality.

I can express the constant of proportionality as a ratio of the two quantities.

7.4 I can calculate the rate connecting two quantities.

I can apply the rate to a worded problem.

7.5 I can interpret a graph showing constant rates.

I can draw a graph showing constant rates.

I can interpret a graph showing variable rates.

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10.2 I can determine whether an event is likely or unlikely.

I am familiar with key terms such as trials, outcomes, events and sample
space.

I can calculate theoretical probability of an event.

10.3 I can calculate the relative frequency and experimental probability of an

outcome.

I can explain the difference between theoretical and experimental

probability.

10.4 I can identify the complement of an event A.

I can create and interpret a Venn diagram.

I can create and interpret a two-way table.

I can use a Venn diagram or two-way table to find A ∩ B.

I can use a Venn diagram or two-way table to find A ∪ B.

10.5 I can display the sample space for a two-step experiment using an array
and a tree diagram.

I can solve two-step probabilities for experiments with replacement.

I can solve two-step probabilities for experiments without replacement.

TOPIC 10 Probability 589

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12.2 I can identify equations that are quadratic.

I can rearrange quadratic equations into the general form y = ax2 + bx + c.

I can solve quadratic equations in the form ax2 + c = 0.

12.3 I can recall the Null Factor Law.

I can solve quadratic equations using the Null Factor Law.

12.4 I can solve quadratic equations with two terms using the Null Factor Law.

12.5 I can factorise monic quadratic equations.

I can solve monic quadratic equations using factorisation and the Null Factor
Law.

12.6 I can identify the features of a parabolic graph.

I can plot the graph of a quadratic equation using a table of values.

I can use a parabolic graph to determine values.

12.7 I can sketch parabolas for quadratic equations of the form y = ax2 .

I can describe the features of a parabola of the form y = ax2 .

I can describe the effect of changing the value of a on parabolas of the form
y = ax2 .

12.8 I can find the axes of symmetry, y-intercepts and turning points for graphs of
the forms y = ax2 + c and y = (x − h)2 + k.

I can sketch graphs of the form y = ax2 + c, y = (x + h)2 and y = (x + h)2 + k.

I can describe the transformations that transform the graph of y = x2 into

y = (x − h)2 + k.

12.9 I can identify the x- and y-intercepts, the axis of symmetry and the turning
point of a parabolas of the form y = (x + a)(x + b).

I can factorise quadratic equations of the form y = x2 + bx + c to sketch them

using their x-intercepts.

12.10 I can determine solutions to practical problems using my knowledge of

quadratic equations.

TOPIC 12 Quadratic equations and graphs 741