Year 9 Maths Exam Preparation

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Mathematics Assessment Study Plan

  • Thursday to Monday Year 9: Linear Equations in Two Variables
    Year 9 Maths Test — Linear Equations in Two Variables
  • Year 9 Maths — Coordinate Geometry — Gradient/Intercept Form of Linear Equations
    Year 9 Maths — Coordinate Geometry — Gradient/Intercept Form of Linear Equations — Questions
  • Year 9 Maths — Algebraic Expressions — Solving Equations
    Year 9 Maths — Algebraic Expressions — Solving Equations — Questions
  • Year 9 Maths — Video
    Year 9 Maths — Video
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    Go above and beyond in Maths

    The progress you make is not guaranteed by the help you receive; it depends on the effort you put into improving the areas of maths you are currently struggling with.

    The rationale behind this routine is simple: identify what you don’t know, learn the theory, and then practise it.

    Test yourself

    1. Complete a practice test — 1 hour
      Sit the test under exam conditions without using your notes, without stopping and without looking at the answers.

      2. Complete a 1 hour test for Advanced Maths (Math Advanced prelim prep) on the even days and Extension 1 Maths (Math Extension 1 prelim prep) on the odd days:

    2. Take a break — 15–30 minutes

      3. Mark yourself

    3. Mark the test and study the theory — 1 hour
      CTRL+A, CTRL+C and paste into ChatGPT to get the answers quickly once done. Spend around 15 minutes marking the test. Then, for the remaining 45 minutes, read the relevant theory from your textbook (or from the ones I've sourced here) for every question you got wrong or struggled with. Focus on understanding why you got it wrong.
    4. Take a break — 15–30 minutes

      5. Train yourself

    5. Complete targeted practice questions — 1 hour
      Work through practice questions specifically targeting the topics and skills you got wrong in the test.

    You can source targeted questions from:

    Or create your own exams based on what you found tricky:

    Be consistent

    Do this routine five days a week. If you consistently put in this effort, identify your weaknesses, and deliberately practise them, you should make significant progress towards catching up and being prepared to complete your Year 11 final exams.

    The key is not simply doing more maths. It is using each test to identify exactly what you need to improve, learning the relevant theory, and then practising until you can do it confidently. Bring what you find challenging to the tutoring session.

    Tips for Clear Math Work

  • Algebra Basics: Laws Of Exponents - Math Antics
  • If you find the previous video tricky, try this.

    • Tips for neat math working out

    • Write down what you know and what you need to find.
    • Write down the formula you need before substituting values.
    • Substitute known values carefully, including units.
    • Do one step at a time.
    • Each line should contain one substitution or one mathematical operation.
    • Whatever you do to one side of =, do the same to the other side.
    • Keep = signs aligned vertically.
    • Follow BIDMAS/PEMDAS when calculating.
    • Keep exact values (such as fractions and π) until the final step when possible.
    • Include units in your final answer.
    • Round only at the end, unless the question tells you otherwise.
    • Check that your answer is reasonable and answers the question.
    • Show enough working to make your method clear.
    • Keep your working neat and organised.
    • If you make a mistake, cross it out once and continue clearly.
    • Do not skip important steps — clear working can earn partial marks.

    Example