Mathematics application ability is an important component of the core mathematics literacy of ninth-grade students, which directly affects students' in-depth understanding of mathematical knowledge and their ability to solve practical problems. Based on the actual situation of ninth-grade mathematics teaching, this paper analyzes the existing problems in the cultivation of students' mathematics application ability, and puts forward specific cultivation strategies from four dimensions: optimization of teaching content, innovation of teaching methods, expansion of practical activities, and improvement of evaluation system. It aims to improve ninth-grade students' ability to analyze and solve practical problems by using mathematical knowledge, and provide a reference for the reform of junior high school mathematics teaching.

Xiaoqian Du. Research on Cultivation Strategies of Mathematics Application Ability for Ninth-Grade Students. Frontiers in Educational Research (2026), Vol. 9, Issue 5: 33-38. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2026.090506.

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