Skills by Grade Level

(circa 2003)

GRADE 9

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ALGEBRA

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Identify an equation or inequality that represents a problem situation

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Evaluate polynomials

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Use formulas to find the volume of solid figures

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Solve linear equations

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Solve inequalities

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Solve equations with radicals

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CALCULUS

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Determine the maximum or minimum points of a graph

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Estimate the area under a curve

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DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

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Solve problems involving infinite sequences

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Solve problems involving sequences with recurrence relations

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FUNCTIONS

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Identify the results of an algorithm

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Identify the equation represented by a table

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Identify the effect of parameter changes on a function

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Make predictions from data in a table

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Identify graphs that represent function data in a table

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GEOMETRY

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From a Synthetic Perspective

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Find the area of a closed figure within a given figure

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Deduce the length of a side of a polygon from given assumptions

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Find the measure of corresponding parts of similar figures

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From an Algebraic Perspective

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Find the area of the rectangle or triangle

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Find the dimensions of a polygon

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Find the circumference of a circle

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PROBABILITY

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Predict outcomes for a compound event

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Find probability

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Predict outcomes involving normal distributions

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PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES

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Solve problems using non-routine strategies

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Solve problems using simple routine strategies

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STATISTICS

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Identify the equation for the line of regression for a scattergram

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Identify the mode

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Make a prediction from a statistical sample

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Draw inferences from tables and graphs

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Determine a correlation

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Determine the range

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Identify the effect on the mean

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TRIGONOMETRY

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Identify the median

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Given two sides of a right triangle and a trigonometric table, find the measure

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Read and interpret the graph of a trigonometric function

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CAPITALIZATION

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Direction as Region

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Proper Adjectives

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Proper/Common Nouns

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Titles of People

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CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION

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Faulty Subordination

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Sentence Combining

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Supporting Sentence

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Transitions

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Purpose and Audience

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Descriptive Language

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PUNCTUATION

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Semicolon Between Independent Clauses

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Comma with Conjunction in Compound Sentence

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Comma with Introductory Element

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SENTENCE STRUCTURE

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Parallel Structure

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Misplaced Modifier

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Fragments

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USAGE

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Future Tense

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Pronoun Case

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Pronoun Antecedent

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Subject-Verb Agreement

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Adjective/Adverb Usage

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Special Problems

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READING COMPREHENSION

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Functional

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Analyze author's purpose

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Analyze structure

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Predict main idea/theme

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Use context clues

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Literal

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Recreational

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Draw conclusions

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Identify main idea/theme

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Predict

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Literal

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Textual

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Analyze viewpoint

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Analyze author's purpose

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Determine tone

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Identify main idea/theme

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Literal

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READING VOCABULARY

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Context

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Identify word meaning by using other words in the sentence

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Multiple Meanings

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Use sentence context to determine the meaning of a word with multiple meanings

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Synonyms

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Identify word/word groups with the same or about the same meaning

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SCIENCE

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Earth & Space Science

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Relate causes and effects of motion

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Evaluate information from weather forecasting

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Make a prediction based on geologic formations

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Life Science

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Apply an understanding of genetics

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Relate cause and effects in ecosystems

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Draw a conclusion based on an understanding of reproduction

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Physical Science

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Associate a chemical change with its products

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Draw a conclusion about simple machines

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Relate cause and effects of pressure

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

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Civics & Government

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Draw a conclusion about the intent of the Constitution

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Relate cause and effect of Constitutional provisions

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Draw a conclusion about the evolution of democracy

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Culture

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Draw a conclusion about the impact of immigration

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Relate cause and effect of nationalism

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Economics

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Analyze a basic economic concept

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Make a generalization about the business cycle

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Geography

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Compare one aspect of different regions

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Identify world climatic zones

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History

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Relate geography with historical events

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Compare similar actions from different times

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SPELLING

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Homophones

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Homophones

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No Mistake

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No Mistake

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Phonetic Principles

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Phonetic Principles

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Structural Principles

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Structural Principles

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STUDY SKILLS

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Information Skills

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Information Skills

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Telephone Directory

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Newspaper

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Library/Reference Skills

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Library/Reference Skills

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Guide Words

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Dictionary Entries

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GRADE 10

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TRIGONOMETRY

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Given two sides of a right triangle and the graph of a trig function, find the

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Given 1 side of a rt triangle, an angle measure, and a trig function graph, fi

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Read and interpret the graph of a trigonometric function

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CAPITALIZATION

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Proper Adjectives

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Proper/Common Nouns

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Direction as Region

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Titles of People

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CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION

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Sentence Combining

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Supporting Sentence

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Descriptive Language

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Transitions

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Purpose and Audience

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PUNCTUATION

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Comma with Appositive

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Comma with Interrupter

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Quotation Marks with Dialogue

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SENTENCE STRUCTURE

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Misplaced Modifier

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Parallel Structure

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Fragments

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USAGE

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Pronoun Case

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Special Problems

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Past Tense

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Pronoun Antecedent

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Subject-Verb Agreement with Compound Subject

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Subject-Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronoun

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Adjective/ Adverb Usage

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READING COMPREHENSION

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Functional

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Analyze audience

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Analyze structure

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Analyze information

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Literal

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Analyze author's purpose

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Draw conclusions

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Follow directions

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Recreational

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Interpret literary devices

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Determine tone

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Analyze author's purpose

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Textual

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Use graphic organizers

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Draw conclusions

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Analyze viewpoint

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READING VOCABULARY

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Context

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Identify word meaning by using other words in the sentence

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Multiple Meanings

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Use sentence context to determine the meaning of a word with multiple meanings

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Synonyms

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Identify word/word groups with the same or about the same meaning

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SCIENCE

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Earth & Space Science

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Analyze a chart about the solar system

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Draw a conclusion about atmospheric conditions

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Life Science

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Use observations to apply an operational definition of cell organelle function

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Read a chart about blood types

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Physical Science

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Predict the outcome of a diffusion

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Apply operational definitions to interpret the periodic table

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

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Civics & Government

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Identify a provision of the Constitution

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Culture

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Make a cultural comparison of world map

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Economics

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Differentiate between services supplied by the public and private sectors

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Geography

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Infer effect of geographic location

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History

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Draw a conclusion about changes in geography

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SPELLING

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Homophones

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Homophones

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No Mistake

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No Mistake

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Phonetic Principles

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Phonetic Principles

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Structural Principles

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Structural Principles

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STUDY SKILLS

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Information Skills

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Information Skills

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Telephone Directory

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Parts of a Book

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Library/Reference Skills

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Library/Reference Skills

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Dictionary Entries

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Guide Words

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GRADE 11

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TRIGONOMETRY

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Given two sides of a right triangle and the graph of a trig function, find the

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Read and interpret a graph of trigonometric functions

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Given 1 side of a rt triangle, an angle measure, and a trig function graph, fi

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CAPITALIZATION

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Proper Adjectives

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Direction as Region

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Proper / Common Nouns

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Titles of People

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CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION

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Purpose and Audience

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Supporting Sentence

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Sentence Combining

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Transitions

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Descriptive Language

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Extraneous Language

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PUNCTUATION

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Semicolon Between Independent Clauses

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Comma with Introductory Element

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Apostrophe with Possessive

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SENTENCE STRUCTURE

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Fragments

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Run-ons

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Misplaced Modifier

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USAGE

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Future Tense

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Pronoun Case

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Pronoun Antecedent

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Subject-Verb Agreement

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Adjective/ Adverb Usage

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Special Problems

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READING COMPREHENSION

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Functional

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Analyze audience

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Analyze information

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Literal

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Analyze author's purpose

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Follow instructions

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Extend passage

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Analyze structure

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Recreational

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Use context clues

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Extend passage

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Identify figurative language

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Textual

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Analyze structure

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Determine tone

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Analyze author's purpose

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READING VOCABULARY

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Context

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Identify word meaning by using other words in the sentence

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Multiple Meanings

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Use sentence context to determine the meaning of a word with multiple meanings

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Synonyms

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Identify word/word groups with the same or about the same meaning

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SCIENCE

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Earth & Space Science

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Predict relative effects of erosion

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Make inferences and apply an understanding of erosion

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Life Science

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Analyze a biochemical pathway

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Read a graph about a biochemical process

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Physical Science

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Analyze the effects of gravity

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Apply an understanding of pressure

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

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Civics & Government

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Analyze an aspect of the election process

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Make an inference based on a chart

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Culture

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Characterize a specific culture

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Economics

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Classify economic systems

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Analyze the role of investment in an economy

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Geography

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Draw a conclusion about land use

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History

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Relate cause and effect of a Supreme Court decision

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SPELLING

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Homophones

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Homophones

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No Mistake

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No Mistake

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Phonetic Principles

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Phonetic Principles

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Structural Principles

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Structural Principles

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STUDY SKILLS

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Information Skills

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Telephone Directory

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Information Skills

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Newspaper

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Parts of a Book

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Library/Reference Skills

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Library/Reference Skills

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Guide Words

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Dictionary Entries

Please note that these are not all of the skills for each grade level. The sources only provide a limited amount of information.

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