Grade 9 Level K | Hesten's Learning

Module 1

Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations

Reasoning with equations and their graphs, setting the foundation for high school algebra.

Module Mastery

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Introduction to Functions Studied this Year

Topic A Honors Achieved!

All skills in Introduction to Functions Studied this Year completed or mastered!

K.M1.A.1 Graphs of Piecewise Linear Functions

K.M1.A.2 Growth of Square Areas and Functions

K.M1.A.3 Graphs of Exponential Functions

K.M1.A.4 Analyzing Graphs - Water Usage During a Typical Day at School

K.M1.A.5 Two Graphing Stories

The Structure of Expressions

Topic B Honors Achieved!

All skills in The Structure of Expressions completed or mastered!

K.M1.B.1 Algebraic Expressions - The Distributive Property

K.M1.B.2 Algebraic Expressions - The Commutative and Associative Properties

K.M1.B.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

K.M1.B.4 Multiplying Polynomials

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Topic C Honors Achieved!

All skills in Solving Equations and Inequalities completed or mastered!

K.M1.C.1 True and False Equations

K.M1.C.2 Solution Sets for Equations and Inequalities

K.M1.C.3 Solving Equations

K.M1.C.4 Some Potential Dangers when Solving Equations

K.M1.C.5 Solving Inequalities

K.M1.C.6 Solution Sets of Two or More Equations or Inequalities Joined by And or Or

K.M1.C.7 Solving and Graphing Inequalities Joined by "And" or "Or"

K.M1.C.8 Equations Involving Factored Expressions

K.M1.C.9 Equations Involving a Variable Expression in the Denominator

K.M1.C.10 Rearranging Formulas

K.M1.C.11 Solution Sets to Equations with Two Variables

K.M1.C.12 Solution Sets to Inequalities with Two Variables

K.M1.C.13 Solution Sets to Simultaneous Equations

K.M1.C.14 Applications of Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Creating Equations to Solve Problems

Topic D Honors Achieved!

All skills in Creating Equations to Solve Problems completed or mastered!

K.M1.D.1 Solving Problems in Two Ways - Rates and Algebra

K.M1.D.2 Recursive Challenge Problem - The Double and Add 5 Game

K.M1.D.3 Federal Income Tax

Module 2

Descriptive Statistics

Summarizing, representing, and interpreting data on single and bivariate variables.

Module Mastery

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Shapes and Centers of Distributions

Topic A Honors Achieved!

All skills in Shapes and Centers of Distributions completed or mastered!

K.M2.A.1 Distributions and Their Shapes

K.M2.A.2 Describing the Center of a Distribution

K.M2.A.3 Estimating Centers and Interpreting the Mean as a Balance Point

Describing Variability and Comparing Distributions

Topic B Honors Achieved!

All skills in Describing Variability and Comparing Distributions completed or mastered!

K.M2.B.1 Summarizing Deviations from the Mean

K.M2.B.2 Measuring Variability for Symmetrical Distributions

K.M2.B.3 Interpreting the Standard Deviation

K.M2.B.4 Measuring Variability for Skewed Distributions Interquartile Range

K.M2.B.5 Comparing Distributions

Categorical Data on Two Variables

Topic C Honors Achieved!

All skills in Categorical Data on Two Variables completed or mastered!

K.M2.C.1 Summarizing Bivariate Categorical Data

K.M2.C.2 Summarizing Bivariate Categorical Data with Relative Frequencies

K.M2.C.3 Conditional Relative Frequencies and Association

Numerical Data on Two Variables

Topic D Honors Achieved!

All skills in Numerical Data on Two Variables completed or mastered!

K.M2.D.1 Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables

K.M2.D.2 Modeling Relationships with a Line

K.M2.D.3 Interpreting Residuals from a Line

K.M2.D.4 More on Modeling Relationships with a Line

K.M2.D.5 Analyzing Residuals

K.M2.D.6 Interpreting Correlation

K.M2.D.7 Analyzing Data Collected on Two Variables

Module 3

Linear and Exponential Functions

Exploring integer sequences, exponential growth, and graph transformations.

Module Mastery

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Linear and Exponential Sequences

Topic A Honors Achieved!

All skills in Linear and Exponential Sequences completed or mastered!

K.M3.A.1 Integer Sequences Should You Believe in Patterns?

K.M3.A.2 Recursive Formulas for Sequences

K.M3.A.3 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

K.M3.A.4 Why Do Banks Pay YOU to Provide Their Services?

K.M3.A.5 The Power of Exponential Growth

K.M3.A.6 Exponential Growth U.S. Population and World Population

K.M3.A.7 Exponential Decay

K.M3.A.8 Reflections on Exponential Functions

Functions and Their Graphs

Topic B Honors Achieved!

All skills in Functions and Their Graphs completed or mastered!

K.M3.B.1 Why Stay with Whole Numbers?

K.M3.B.2 Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions

K.M3.B.3 The Graph of a Function

K.M3.B.4 The Graph of the Equation y=f(x)

K.M3.B.5 Interpreting the Graph of a Function

K.M3.B.6 Linear and Exponential Models Comparing Growth Rates

Transformations of Functions

Topic C Honors Achieved!

All skills in Transformations of Functions completed or mastered!

K.M3.C.1 Piecewise Functions

K.M3.C.2 Graphs Can Solve Equations Too

K.M3.C.3 Four Interesting Transformations of Functions

K.M3.C.4 Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions

K.M3.C.5 Comparing Linear and Exponential Models

Using Functions and Graphs to Solve Problems

Topic D Honors Achieved!

All skills in Using Functions and Graphs to Solve Problems completed or mastered!

K.M3.D.1 Comparing Linear and Exponential Models Again

K.M3.D.2 Modeling an Invasive Species Population

K.M3.D.3 Newtons Law of Cooling

K.M3.D.4 Piecewise and Step Functions in Context

Module 4

Polynomial and Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas.

Module Mastery

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Quadratic Expressions, Equations, Functions, and Their Connection to Rectangles

Topic A Honors Achieved!

All skills in Quadratic Expressions, Equations, Functions, and Their Connection to Rectangles completed or mastered!

K.M4.A.1 Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions

K.M4.A.2 Advanced Factoring Strategies for Quadratic Expressions

K.M4.A.3 The Zero Product Property

K.M4.A.4 Solving Basic One-Variable Quadratic Equations

K.M4.A.5 Creating and Solving Quadratic Equations in One Variable

K.M4.A.6 Exploring the Symmetry in Graphs of Quadratic Functions

K.M4.A.7 Graphing Quadratic Functions from Factored Form

K.M4.A.8 Interpreting Quadratic Functions from Graphs and Tables

Using Different Forms for Quadratic Functions

Topic B Honors Achieved!

All skills in Using Different Forms for Quadratic Functions completed or mastered!

K.M4.B.1 Completing the Square

K.M4.B.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

K.M4.B.3 Deriving the Quadratic Formula

K.M4.B.4 Using the Quadratic Formula

K.M4.B.5 Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form

K.M4.B.6 Graphing Quadratic Functions from the Standard Form

K.M4.B.7 Applying the Quadratic Formula

Function Transformations and Modeling

Topic C Honors Achieved!

All skills in Function Transformations and Modeling completed or mastered!

K.M4.C.1 Graphing Cubic, Square Root, and Cube Root Functions

K.M4.C.2 Translating Graphs of Functions

K.M4.C.3 Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions

K.M4.C.4 Transformations of the Quadratic Parent Function

K.M4.C.5 Comparing Quadratic, Square Root, and Cube Root Functions Represented in Different Ways

K.M4.C.6 Modeling with Quadratic Functions

K.M4.C.7 Modeling with Polynomials

Module 5

A Synthesis of Modeling with Equations and Functions

Using linear, quadratic, and exponential models to evaluate and interpret real-world behaviors.

Module Mastery

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Elements of Modeling

Topic A Honors Achieved!

All skills in Elements of Modeling completed or mastered!

K.M5.A.1 Analyzing a Graph

K.M5.A.2 Analyzing a Data Set

K.M5.A.3 Analyzing a Verbal Description

Completing the Modeling Cycle

Topic B Honors Achieved!

All skills in Completing the Modeling Cycle completed or mastered!

K.M5.B.1 Modeling a Context from a Graph

K.M5.B.2 Modeling from a Sequence

K.M5.B.3 Modeling a Context from Data

K.M5.B.4 Modeling a Context from a Verbal Description

Module 1

Literary Analysis & Rhetoric

Analyzing complex characters, themes, and rhetorical devices in classical and modern literature.

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Reading Literature

K.ELA.1.A.1 Citing strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis

K.ELA.1.A.2 Determining a theme or central idea and analyzing its development

Rhetorical Devices & Structure

K.ELA.1.B.1 Analyzing structural choices and overall aesthetic impact

K.ELA.1.B.2 Identifying and analyzing irony, analogy, and allusion

Module 2

Composition & Research

Developing argumentative essays, conducting structured research, and citing authoritative sources.

Module Mastery

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Argumentative & Explanatory Writing

K.ELA.2.A.1 Writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics

K.ELA.2.A.2 Introducing precise claims and distinguishing them from opposing views

Research & Citing Sources

K.ELA.2.B.1 Conducting short as well as sustained research projects

K.ELA.2.B.2 Gathering relevant information from multiple digital and print sources

Module 1

Chemistry Foundations & Matter

Exploring atomic structures, chemical bonds, and periodic trends.

Module Mastery

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Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table

K.SCI.1.A.1 Explaining atomic structure, subatomic particles, and isotopes

K.SCI.1.A.2 Using periodic trends to predict properties of elements

Chemical Bonding & Reactions

K.SCI.1.B.1 Comparing ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds

K.SCI.1.B.2 Balancing chemical equations and verifying conservation of mass

Module 2

Physics Foundations & Mechanics

Understanding displacement, velocity, acceleration, Newton's laws, and energy conservation.

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Kinematics & Newton's Laws

K.SCI.2.A.1 Calculating displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration

K.SCI.2.A.2 Applying Newton's three laws of motion to physical systems

Energy & Momentum

K.SCI.2.B.1 Defining and calculating kinetic and potential energy

K.SCI.2.B.2 Modeling momentum conservation in collisions

Module 1

World History & Global Civilizations

Studying classical empires, early trade routes, and the social effects of early exploration.

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Rise of Global Empires

K.SOC.1.A.1 Analyzing the growth and impact of major classical empires

K.SOC.1.A.2 Examining cultural diffusion along the Silk Road

The Age of Exploration

K.SOC.1.B.1 Evaluating the economic and social consequences of the Columbian Exchange

K.SOC.1.B.2 Analyzing motivations (gold, glory, god) behind maritime exploration

Module 2

Civics & Government Foundations

Analyzing democratic values, government types, constitutional principles, and civic duties.

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Principles of Democracy

K.SOC.2.A.1 Comparing democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and autocracy

K.SOC.2.A.2 Explaining constitutional principles like checks and balances

Rights & Responsibilities of Citizens

K.SOC.2.B.1 Analyzing the historical significance of the Bill of Rights

K.SOC.2.B.2 Examining the role of civic participation in democratic society

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Module 1

Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations

Introduction to Functions Studied this Year

The Structure of Expressions

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Creating Equations to Solve Problems

Module 2

Descriptive Statistics

Shapes and Centers of Distributions

Describing Variability and Comparing Distributions

Categorical Data on Two Variables

Numerical Data on Two Variables

Module 3

Linear and Exponential Functions

Linear and Exponential Sequences

Functions and Their Graphs

Transformations of Functions

Using Functions and Graphs to Solve Problems

Module 4

Polynomial and Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Quadratic Expressions, Equations, Functions, and Their Connection to Rectangles

Using Different Forms for Quadratic Functions

Function Transformations and Modeling

Module 5

A Synthesis of Modeling with Equations and Functions

Elements of Modeling

Completing the Modeling Cycle

Module 1

Literary Analysis & Rhetoric

Reading Literature

Rhetorical Devices & Structure

Module 2

Composition & Research

Argumentative & Explanatory Writing

Research & Citing Sources

Module 1

Chemistry Foundations & Matter

Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table

Chemical Bonding & Reactions

Module 2

Physics Foundations & Mechanics

Kinematics & Newton's Laws

Energy & Momentum

Module 1

World History & Global Civilizations

Rise of Global Empires

The Age of Exploration

Module 2

Civics & Government Foundations

Principles of Democracy

Rights & Responsibilities of Citizens