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PHIL Learning Competencies - Mathematics: 9th Grade

Most Essential Learning Competencies | Adopted: 2022

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9.1: : First Quarter


9.1.1: : The learner illustrates quadratic equations.

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Quadratics in Factored Form

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

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Quadratics in Vertex Form

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Roots of a Quadratic

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9.1.2: : The learner solves quadratic equations by:

9.1.2.b: : factoring;

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.2.d: : using the quadratic formula.

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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.3: : The learner characterizes the roots of a quadratic equation using the discriminant.

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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.4: : The learner describes the relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a quadratic equation.

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.6: : The learner solves problems involving quadratic equations and rational algebraic equations.

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.7: : The learner illustrates quadratic inequalities.

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Quadratic Inequalities

Find the solution set to a quadratic inequality using its graph. Vary the terms of the inequality and the inequality symbol. Examine how the boundary curve and shaded region change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.8: : The learner solves quadratic inequalities.

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Quadratic Inequalities

Find the solution set to a quadratic inequality using its graph. Vary the terms of the inequality and the inequality symbol. Examine how the boundary curve and shaded region change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.10: : The learner models real-life situations using quadratic functions.

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.11: : The learner represents a quadratic function using:

9.1.11.a: : table of values;

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Vertex Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in vertex form. Vary the terms of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.11.b: : graph; and

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Vertex Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in vertex form. Vary the terms of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.11.c: : equation.

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Quadratics in Factored Form

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Vertex Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in vertex form. Vary the terms of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.12: : The learner transforms the quadratic function defined by y = ax^2 + bx + c into the form y = a(x – h)^2 + k.

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Quadratics in Vertex Form

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9.1.13: : The learner graphs a quadratic function:

9.1.13.c: : intercepts;

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Vertex Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in vertex form. Vary the terms of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.13.d: : axis of symmetry;

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

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Quadratics in Vertex Form

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9.1.13.e: : vertex;

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.13.f: : direction of the opening of the parabola.

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Vertex Form

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9.1.14: : The learner analyzes the effects of changing the values of a, h and k in the equation y = a(x – h)^2 + k of a quadratic function on its graph.

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Quadratics in Vertex Form

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9.1.15: : The learner determines the equation of a quadratic function given:

9.1.15.b: : graph;

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.15.c: : zeros.

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Quadratics in Factored Form

Investigate the factors of a quadratic through its graph and through its equation. Vary the roots of the quadratic and examine how the graph and the equation change in response. 5 Minute Preview


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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Compare the graph of a quadratic to its equation in polynomial form. Vary the coefficients of the equation and explore how the graph changes in response. 5 Minute Preview


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9.1.16: : The learner solves problems involving quadratic functions.

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Quadratics in Polynomial Form

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Roots of a Quadratic

Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane. 5 Minute Preview


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9.2: : Second Quarter


9.2.17: : The learner illustrates situations that involve the following variations:

9.2.17.a: : direct;

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Direct and Inverse Variation

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9.2.17.b: : inverse

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Direct and Inverse Variation

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9.2.18: : The learner translates into variation statement a relationship between two quantities given by:

9.2.18.a: : a table of values;

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Direct and Inverse Variation

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9.2.18.b: : a mathematical equation;

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Direct and Inverse Variation

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9.2.18.c: : a graph, and vice versa.

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Direct and Inverse Variation

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9.2.19: : The learner solves problems involving variation.

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Direct and Inverse Variation

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9.2.20: : The learner applies the laws involving positive integral exponents to zero and negative integral exponents.

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Dividing Exponential Expressions

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Exponents and Power Rules

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9.2.23: : The learner derives the laws of radicals.

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Operations with Radical Expressions

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Simplifying Radical Expressions

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9.2.24: : The learner simplifies radical expressions using the laws of radicals.

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Operations with Radical Expressions

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Simplifying Radical Expressions

Simplify a radical expression. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any incorrect steps. 5 Minute Preview


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9.2.25: : The learner performs operations on radical expressions.

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Operations with Radical Expressions

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Simplifying Radical Expressions

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9.2.26: : The learner solves equations involving radical expressions.

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Radical Functions

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9.3: : Third Quarter


9.3.28: : The learner determines the conditions that make a quadrilateral a parallelogram.

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Classifying Quadrilaterals

Apply constraints to a quadrilateral, and then reshape and resize it. Classify the figure by its constraints. Explore the differences between the different kinds of quadrilaterals. 5 Minute Preview


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Parallelogram Conditions

Apply constraints to a dynamic quadrilateral. Then drag its vertices around. Determine which constraints guarantee that the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram. 5 Minute Preview


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9.3.29: : The learner uses properties to find measures of angles, sides and other quantities involving parallelograms

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Classifying Quadrilaterals

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Parallelogram Conditions

Apply constraints to a dynamic quadrilateral. Then drag its vertices around. Determine which constraints guarantee that the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram. 5 Minute Preview


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Special Parallelograms

Apply constraints to a parallelogram and experiment with the resulting figure. What type of shape can you be sure that you have under each condition? 5 Minute Preview


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9.3.30: : The learner proves theorems on the different kinds of parallelogram (rectangle, rhombus, square).

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Classifying Quadrilaterals

Apply constraints to a quadrilateral, and then reshape and resize it. Classify the figure by its constraints. Explore the differences between the different kinds of quadrilaterals. 5 Minute Preview


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Parallelogram Conditions

Apply constraints to a dynamic quadrilateral. Then drag its vertices around. Determine which constraints guarantee that the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram. 5 Minute Preview


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Special Parallelograms

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9.3.33: : The learner solves problems involving parallelograms, trapezoids and kites.

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Parallelogram Conditions

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Special Parallelograms

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9.3.34: : The learner describes a proportion.

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Percents and Proportions

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Proportions and Common Multipliers

Complete a proportion using a graphical model. Use counters to fill cells in the numerators and denominators given. Use the visual pattern to determine how many counters to put in the missing numerator or denominator. 5 Minute Preview


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9.3.36: : The learner illustrates similarity of figures.

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Similarity in Right Triangles

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9.3.38: : The learner applies the theorems to show that given triangles are similar.

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Similarity in Right Triangles

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9.3.39: : The learner proves the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Pythagorean Theorem

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9.3.40: : The learner solves problems that involve triangle similarity and right triangles.

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Similar Figures

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Similarity in Right Triangles

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9.4: : Fourth Quarter


9.4.41: : The learner illustrates the six trigonometric ratios: sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent.

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Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios

Reshape and resize a right triangle and examine how the sine of angle A, the cosine of angle A, and the tangent of angle A change. 5 Minute Preview


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9.4.42: : The learner finds the trigonometric ratios of special angles.

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Cosine Function

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Tangent Function

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9.4.43: : The learner illustrates angles of elevation and angles of depression.

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Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios

Reshape and resize a right triangle and examine how the sine of angle A, the cosine of angle A, and the tangent of angle A change. 5 Minute Preview


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9.4.44: : The learner uses trigonometric ratios to solve real-life problems involving right triangles.

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Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Ratios

Reshape and resize a right triangle and examine how the sine of angle A, the cosine of angle A, and the tangent of angle A change. 5 Minute Preview


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