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Middle School Year 9 Curriculum


Form class teachers: Mr McConnell, Mr Gudsell, Mrs Russell, Mr Goddard, Mr Lawrence,
Mrs Stuart
Form class, Scripture, English, Social Studies
Other Core subjects:
Mathematics, Science, Health & Physical Education

Art & Technology Options: (1/2 year option 6 hours per week)

Art, Drama, Music, Fabric Technology, Food Technology, Workshop Technology, Information Technology, Three Dimensional studies (Half year option)

French, Maori, Spanish (Full year option)

 

Middleton Grange School Internal Standards Based Assessments

 

English

 

9ENG1Read and show understanding of unfamiliar texts.
9ENG2Read and respond to literature.
9ENG3Produce transactional writing.
9ENG4Show knowledge and accurate use of written language.
9ENG5Speak confidently to a group.
9ENG6Listen and respond to oral texts.
9ENG7Read and show understanding of unfamiliar texts.
9ENG8Read and respond to literature.
9ENG9Produce creative writing.
9ENG10View, study and respond to a film.

 

Social Studies

 

9SST1Examine resource use and the concept of stewardship.
9SST2Read and interpret graphs and maps.
9SST3Identify points of view on an issue.
9SST4Identify and process current events news.
9SST5Examine the rights and responsibilities in community organisation.
9SST6Collect, process and present research.
9SST7Examine how countries work to develop unity in diverse communities.
9SST8Construct a political map of South East Asia.
9SST9Construct and work with timelines.


Mathematics

 

9MAT1Use integers and the order of operations to solve problems.
9MAT2Use angles to solve problems.
9MAT3Manipulate algebraic expressions.
9MAT4Use fractions to solve problems.
9MAT5Use powers, roots, decimals and percentages to solve problems.
9MAT6Solve measurement problems.
9MAT7Solve linear equations.
9MAT8Use statistical methods to investigate an area of interest.
9MAT9Use graphs to solve problems.
9MAT10Use geometry to solve problems.
9MAT11Solve problems using Algebra and Number.


Science

 

9SCI1Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of plants.
9SCI2Show an understanding of reflection and refraction of light.
9SCI3Show a basic understanding of the particle nature of matter.
9SCI4Demonstrate an understanding of matter and how it behaves.
9SCI6Show an understanding of the interaction of  force, motion and mass
9SCI7Research a link between science and technology
9SCI9Show knowledge of scientific testing, equipment and safety.


Physical Education

 

9PED2Demonstrate knowledge of how body systems respond to physical activity.
9PED3Demonstrate skill in the European games of Tchoukball and handball.
9PED4Demonstrate skill in Hockey in a safe environment
9PED5Demonstrate skill in badminton.

 

Health Education

 

9HED1Demonstrate knowledge of Hauora (spiritual, physical, emotional and mental wellbeing).
9HED2Demonstrate skills in good communication.
9HED3Demonstrate skills in group decision making and working together.

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