9th Grade Math Curriculum Overview - Time4Learning

Curriculum Focus

• Primarily centers on Algebra I.
• May include advanced topics: Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry.
• Emphasizes understanding and application of quadratic and exponential functions.

Key Concepts for 9th Graders

• Pre-Algebra: Starting point if not previously covered.
• Algebra 1 or Geometry: Next step, depending on student aptitude.

Skills to Demonstrate

• Above-average math fact fluency.
• Solve problems using the Pythagorean theorem.
• Solve multi-step problems with rational and irrational numbers.
• Rearrange and solve basic algebraic equations.

Math Objectives

• Solve algebraic expressions with radicals and polynomials.
• Write and solve multi-variable equations and inequalities.
• Understand nonlinear functions (exponential, quadratic).
• Enhance data analysis skills (e.g., box plots, regression models).
• Understand budgeting, investing, and basic statistics.

Scope & Sequence

Chapter 1: Representing Relationships

• Quantitative Reasoning, Dimensional Analysis.
• Writing, Graphing Equations in Two Variables.
• Introduction to Functions, Function Notation.
• Analyzing Graphs, Tables, Recognizing Patterns.

Chapter 2: Linear Functions

• Introduction to Linear Functions.
• Slope of a Line, Slope-Intercept, Point-Slope Form.
• Writing Special Linear Relations.

Chapter 3: Linear Equations and Inequalities

• Solving Equations with Variables on One/Both Sides, Distributive Property.
• Solving Mixture, Rate Problems, and Literal Equations.
• Solving Absolute Value Equations, One-Variable, Compound Inequalities.

Chapter 4: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

• Graphing, Substitution, Linear Combinations.
• Modeling with Systems.
• Solving Systems of Linear/Inequalities.

Chapter 5: Nonlinear Functions

• Linear Piecewise, Step Functions.
• Absolute Value Functions, Translations, Reflections, Dilations.
• Square Root, Cube Root Functions.

Chapter 6: Exponential Functions

• Growth, Decay Functions.
• Vertical Stretches, Shrinks, Reflections, Translations.
• Geometric Sequences.

Chapter 7: Polynomial Expressions

• Introduction, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying Polynomials.
• Factoring Techniques: GCF, Double Grouping, Trinomials, Difference of Squares, Sum/Difference of Cubes.

Chapter 8: Quadratic Functions

• Introduction, Standard, Factored, Vertex Form.
• Completing the Square, Modeling.

Chapter 9: Quadratic Equations

• Solving using Zero Product, Factoring, Square Root Property, Completing the Square.
• Quadratic Formula, Linear-Quadratic Systems.

Chapter 10: Data Analysis

• Describing Data, Two-Way Tables, Relative Frequencies.
• Measures of Center, Box Plots, Standard Deviation.
• Line of Best Fit, Analyzing Residuals, Strength of Correlation.

Why Choose Time4Learning Math?

• Comprehensive, engaging curriculum with progressively challenging lessons.
• Quizzes, review modules, lots of practice activities to prevent learning gaps.

Additional Information

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