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ChalkTalk ACT <> CLT Alignment

A crosswalk of ACT lessons that align with CLT skills so that you can prepare your students for the CLT.

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Math

Chalktalk ACT Math Lesson

CLT Skill

2.1 Multiples, Factors, and Divisibility

2.2 Fractions

2.3 Ratios

Solve real-life problems of proportion, ration, and rate

2.4 Proportions

Solve real-life problems of proportion, ration, and rate

2.5 Digits and Place Value

2.6 Percents

Solve real-life problems of percent of increase & decrease

2.7 Charts and Graphs

2.8 Number & Quantity Foundations

Draw conclusions by applying properties of prime numbers, even & odd integers, and negative & positive integers

2.9 Algebra Foundations

Substitute terms or values into expressions and simplify them

2.10 Working with the XY-Plane

Find the slope of a line, given an equation or two points on the line

2.10 Working with the XY-Plane

Identify and apply the slope of vertical & horizontal lines

2.11 Geometry Foundations: Angles

Find missing angle measurements & segment lengths in 2-D figures

2.12 Geometry Foundations: Triangles

Determine and apply triangle congruence

2.12 Geometry Foundations: Triangles

Use properties of similar shapes to find missing angle measures, side lengths, perimeters, areas, etc.

2.13 Geometry Foundations: Area and Volume

Use properties of similar shapes to find missing angle measures, side lengths, perimeters, areas, etc.

2.13 Geometry Foundations: Area and Volume

Apply spatial reasoning about geometric figures in real-life scenarios

2.14 Statistics and Probability Foundations

3.1 Number Properties

Draw conclusions by applying properties of prime numbers, even & odd integers, and negative & positive integers

3.2 Imaginary & Complex Numbers

3.3 Translation

3.4 Matrices

Solve systems of equations and inequalities in two or three variables

3.5 Vectors

4.1 Exponents

Use properties of exponents to simplify expressions

4.2 Roots

4.3 Algebraic Expressions

Substitute terms or values into expressions and simplify them

4.4 Equations

Solve equations & inequalities

4.5 Graphs of Linear Equations

Find the x- and y-intercepts of a line

4.5 Graphs of Linear Equations

Identify the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines

4.6 Inequalities

Solve equations & inequalities

4.7 Graphs of Inequalities

Solve systems of equations and inequalities in two or three variables

4.8 Systems of Equations

4.9 Absolute Value

Simplify absolute value expressions

4.9 Absolute Value

Solve absolute value equations & inequalities

4.10 Quadratic Equations & Expressions

Factor and solve quadratic equations with real and complex roots

4.10 Quadratic Equations & Expressions

Analyze a quadratic function modeling a real-life scenario

4.11 Polynomials

4.12 Rational Functions

Solve real-life work-rate word problems

4.13 Radical Functions

5.1 Vocabulary, Similar & Congruent Triangles

Determine and apply triangle congruence

5.2 Lines

Find missing angle measurements & segment lengths in 2-D figures

5.3 Right Triangles

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths

5.4 SOH CAH TOA

Identify a trigonometric ratio for a given angle in a right triangle

5.5 Midpoint & Distance

5.6 Transformations

Transform points, lines, and figures in the (x,y)-coordinate plane, including reflection over the line y = x

5.7 Conic Sections

Find and apply the area & circumference of a circle

6.1 Functions

Substitute terms or values into expressions and simplify them

6.2 Graphs of Functions

Transform points, lines, and figures in the (x,y)-coordinate plane, including reflection over the line y = x

6.3 Trigonometry Identities

Use trigonometric identities to simplify an expression

6.3 Trigonometry Identities

Recognize identical trigonometric expressions

6.4 Laws of Sine and Cosine

6.5 The Unit Circle

Convert between degrees and radians

6.5 The Unit Circle

Analyze an angle given on the unit circle

6.5 The Unit Circle

Identify trigonometric functions of angles on the unit circle

6.6 Graphs of Sine and Cosine

Identify and interpret graphs of trigonometric equations

6.7 Sequences and Series

Recognize patterns and identify terms in a sequence

6.8 Logarithms

7.1 Averages

7.2 Combinations and Permutations

Calculate and interpret probability of an event

7.3 Probability

Calculate and interpret probability of an event

7.4 Data Collection, Interpretations and Conclusions

Draw conclusions about an unknown integer from given information

No Aligned lessons at this time

Substitute values using special symbols

No Aligned lessons at this time

Identify and interpret graphs of trigonometric equations

No Aligned lessons at this time

Analyze a set of numbers based on a pair of conditions

No Aligned lessons at this time

Identify counterexamples of a given statement

No Aligned lessons at this time

Identify the truth value of statements under given. conditions

Spiraled throughout

Draw logical conclusions given real-life conditions

Chalktalk ACT English Lesson

CLT Grammar and Writing Skill

2.1 Usage: Correcting Pronoun Forms

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.2 Usage: Correcting Ambiguous Pronouns and Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.3 Usage: Subject-Verb Agreement

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.4 Usage: Delayed and Indefinite Subjects

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.5 Usage: Verb Tense

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.6 Usage: Verb Forms and Agreement

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.7 Usage: Adjectives and Adverbs

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.8 Usage: Idiomatic Expressions

Grammar: Agreement

Tests sentence elements for agreement (e.g., subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent).

2.10 Usage: Commonly Misused Words

Writing: Word Choice

Assesses the ability to select words appropriate to the context.

2.14 Sentence Structure and Formation: Parallel Structure

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

2.17 Punctuation: Using Commas With Conjunctions

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

2.18 Punctuation: Using Commas Within Sentences

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

2.19 Punctuation: Punctuating Items in a Series

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

2.20 Punctuation: Joining Sentences With Semicolons and Colons

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

2.21 Punctuation: Apostrophes and Possession

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

2.22 Punctuation: Apostrophes and Contractions

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

Assesses correct punctuation and sentence construction.

3.2 Topic Development: Evaluating Intent

Writing: Style

Measures understanding of a writer's tone and intent.

3.4 Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Addition

Writing: Structure

Evaluates relationships between parts of a passage, paragraph, or sentence.Options may propose or reject structural changes for different reasons.

3.5 Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Deletion

Writing: Structure

Evaluates relationships between parts of a passage, paragraph, or sentence.Options may propose or reject structural changes for different reasons.

3.6 Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Transitions

Writing: Structure

Evaluates relationships between parts of a passage, paragraph, or sentence.Options may propose or reject structural changes for different reasons.

4.2 Vocabulary: Precise Word Choice

Writing: Word Choice

Assesses the ability to select words appropriate to the context.

4.3 Vocabulary: Concise Word Choice

Writing: Word Choice

Assesses the ability to select words appropriate to the context.

Chalktalk ACT Reading Lesson

CLT Verbal Reasoning Skill

5.1 Explicit and Implicit Details

Comprehension: Passage Details

Assesses understanding of key facts and concepts in the passage.

5.3 Main Idea

Comprehension: Passage as a Whole

Synthesizes information to understand the passage’s framework and main ideas.

5.7 Drawing Conclusions

Analysis: Textual Analysis

Requires making inferences and understanding a character, narrator, or writer’s point of view.

6.1 Purpose and Audience

Analysis: Textual Analysis

Requires making inferences and understanding a character, narrator, or writer’s point of view.

6.2 Text Structure

Comprehension: Passage as a Whole

Synthesizes information to understand the passage’s framework and main ideas.

6.3 Determining Meaning

Comprehension: Passage Details

Assesses understanding of key facts and concepts in the passage.

6.5 Voice

Analysis: Textual Analysis

Requires making inferences and understanding a character, narrator, or writer’s point of view.

6.6 Point of View and Perspective

Analysis: Textual Analysis

Requires making inferences and understanding a character, narrator, or writer’s point of view.

7.1 Identifying Arguments

Analysis: Textual Analysis

Requires making inferences and understanding a character, narrator, or writer’s point of view.

7.2 Paired Passages

Analysis: Textual Analysis

Requires making inferences and understanding a character, narrator, or writer’s point of view.

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