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Who should take MTH1W online?
MTH1W supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Grade 9 students who need their first compulsory mathematics credit toward the OSSD
- Students building number sense, measurement, financial literacy and problem-solving skills for any future pathway, including college, apprenticeships and the skilled trades
- Grade 8 students taking MTH1W as a Reach Ahead credit to get a head start on high school
- Students who want a strong foundation before moving on to MPM2D Principles of Mathematics in Grade 10
- Students catching up on a missing Grade 9 math credit or freeing space in their regular timetable
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible, self-paced schedule
What you will learn
- Number: Develop number sense and work with rational numbers, powers and proportional reasoning.
- Algebra and coding: Work with algebraic expressions, equations and linear relations, and use coding to explore and model mathematical situations.
- Data: Collect, organize and analyze data and use it to make informed decisions.
- Geometry and measurement: Solve problems involving the properties of shapes, area, surface area and volume.
- Financial literacy: Apply mathematics to budgeting, saving and other everyday financial decisions.
Official Ontario course description
Mathematics, Grade 9, De-streamed (MTH1W)
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.
Prerequisite: None
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school, and the credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript.
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MTH1W frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for MTH1W?
There is no prerequisite for MTH1W, Grade 9 Mathematics, De-streamed.
Does MTH1W count toward the OSSD?
Yes. MTH1W counts as one of the compulsory mathematics credits required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
What course comes after MTH1W?
MTH1W is the prerequisite for Grade 10 mathematics, including MPM2D Principles of Mathematics, Academic.
How long does MTH1W take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my MTH1W mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected. Your credit is recorded on your Ontario Student Transcript, and we send your report card to your home school.
I already took MTH1W. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.