GRADE 9 CAPS MATHEMATICS
PREPARING YOU FOR FET MATHEMATICS
Build a strong Grade 9 Mathematics foundation and develop the skills, reasoning and confidence needed for the Further Education and Training (FET) Phase in Grades 10–12. Master essential CAPS concepts through clear explanations, worked examples and structured practice, while strengthening the algebraic, geometric and problem-solving skills required for success in FET Mathematics.
GRADE 9 CAPS MATHEMATICS
01
NUMBERS, OPERATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
Strengthen your understanding of numbers, calculations and mathematical relationships while developing efficient problem-solving strategies.
TOPICS COVERED
✓ Number Theory
✓ Fractions & Decimals
✓ Exponents
✓ Numeric Patterns
✓ Ratio, Rate & Proportion
✓ Financial Mathematics
02
PATTERNS, FUNCTIONS & ALGEBRA
Develop algebraic reasoning and learn to simplify expressions, solve equations, identify patterns and work with mathematical relationships.
TOPICS COVERED
✓ Algebraic Expressions
✓ Algebraic Equations
✓ Numeric & Geometric Patterns
✓ Input & Output Values
✓ Functions & Relationships
✓ Graphs
03
SPACE & SHAPE (GEOMETRY)
Develop geometric reasoning and apply the properties of lines, angles, triangles and quadrilaterals to solve geometric problems.
TOPICS COVERED
✓ Geometry of Straight Lines
✓ Angles & Relationships
✓ Triangles
✓ Quadrilaterals
✓ Congruency & Similarity
✓ Transformations
04
MEASUREMENT
Develop measurement skills and apply geometric formulas to calculate lengths, perimeter, area, surface area and volume.
TOPICS COVERED
✓ Pythagoras
✓ Perimeter
✓ Area
✓ Surface Area
✓ Volume
05
DATA HANDLING
Organise, represent, analyse and interpret data using statistical measures, tables, graphs and mathematical reasoning.
TOPICS COVERED
✓ Collecting Data
✓ Tables & Graphs
✓ Mean
✓ Median
✓ Mode
✓ Range
06
PROBABILITY
Develop an understanding of chance and uncertainty by identifying possible outcomes, calculating probabilities and solving probability problems.
TOPICS COVERED
✓ Probability Concepts & Terminology
✓ Outcomes, Events & Sample Spaces
✓ Calculating Simple Probability
✓ Tree Diagrams
✓ Two-Stage Experiments
✓ Experimental & Theoretical Probability
