English
- Reading Comprehension:
- Identify the main idea and supporting details in a text.
- Draw inferences and make predictions based on information in a text.
- Analyze the author's purpose, perspective, and tone.
- Identify literary devices and their effects (e.g., similes, metaphors, foreshadowing).
- Writing:
- Write clear and coherent essays that provide evidence to support claims.
- Use a variety of sentence structures and transitions.
- Edit and revise written work for grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Language and Vocabulary:
- Define and use new vocabulary words accurately.
- Identify and analyze parts of speech and sentence elements.
- Understand and apply grammar rules.
- Listening and Speaking:
- Actively participate in discussions and presentations.
- Deliver speeches and presentations that are well-organized and engaging.
- Use appropriate language and volume for different situations.
Mathematics
- Algebra:
- Solve equations and inequalities with one or more variables.
- Graph linear and quadratic functions.
- Simplify and factor polynomial expressions.
- Solve systems of equations and inequalities.
- Geometry:
- Find the area and perimeter of geometric figures (e.g., triangles, squares, circles).
- Apply geometric properties (e.g., angle measures, triangle congruence).
- Solve problems involving spatial reasoning and measurement.
- Measurement and Data:
- Convert between different units of measurement.
- Construct and interpret graphs and charts.
- Calculate mean, median, mode, and range of a data set.
- Number and Operations:
- Perform operations with rational and irrational numbers.
- Solve equations and inequalities involving exponents and roots.
- Understand and apply number systems (e.g., base ten, fractions, decimals).
Science
- Life Science:
- Explain the characteristics and functions of living organisms.
- Describe the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and reproduction.
- Analyze ecosystems and their interactions.
- Physical Science:
- Understand the properties and interactions of matter and energy.
- Describe the laws of motion and gravity.
- Explore the concepts of electricity and magnetism.
- Earth and Space Science:
- Analyze Earth's systems, including the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.
- Describe the characteristics and movements of celestial bodies (e.g., planets, stars).
- Explain the role of Earth in the solar system.
Social Studies
- Geography:
- Locate and interpret maps and globes.
- Describe the physical features and climate of different regions.
- Analyze the distribution and movement of people and goods.
- History:
- Understand the major events and figures in American and world history.
- Analyze the causes and consequences of historical events.
- Interpret primary and secondary source documents.
- Government and Economics:
- Explain the principles and structure of the U.S. government.
- Analyze the role of citizens in a democracy.
- Understand basic economic concepts (e.g., supply and demand, inflation).