CLT Skills

1.1 Number Properties

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

1.2 Special Numbers

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

1.3 Factors and Multiples

1.4 Decimals

1.5 Fractions

1.6 Ratios and Rates

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

1.7 Complex Numbers

1.8 Vectors

1.9 Matrices

2.1 Arithmetic Operations

Simplify absolute value expressions

2.2 Polynomial Basics

Simplify an expression using order of operations

2.3 Factoring

Factor and solve quadratic equations with real and complex roots

2.4 Exponents and Radicals

Use properties of exponents to simplify expressions

2.5 Logarithms

2.6 Solving Linear Equations

Solve equations & inequalities

2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities

Solve equations & inequalities

2.8 Solving Systems of Linear Equations

Solve systems of equations and inequalities in two or three variables

2.9 Solving Absolute Value

Solve absolute value equations & inequalities

2.10 Solving Quadratic Equations

Factor and solve quadratic equations with real and complex roots

2.11 Solving Exponential & Logarithms

Solve equations & inequalities

2.12 Applications

Solve real-life problems of percent of increase & decrease

Solve real-life work-rate word problems

3.1 Function Notation

Substitute terms or values into expressions and simplify them

3.2 Graphs of Functions

Find the x- and y-intercepts of a line

3.3 Linear Functions

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

Identify and apply the slope of vertical & horizontal lines

Identify the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines

3.4 Nonlinear Functions

3.5 Sequences

Recognize patterns and identify terms in a sequence

3.6 Applications

Analyze a quadratic function modeling a real-life scenario

4.1 Lines

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

4.2 Angles

Find missing angle measurements of triangles and parallel lines cut by a transversal

4.3 Triangles

Draw conclusions using properties of right, isosceles, and equilateral triangles

Determine and apply triangle congruence

4.4 Right Triangles

Analyze the relationship between angle measurements and leg length in a triangle

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths

4.5 Quadrilaterals & Other Polygons

Apply spatial reasoning about geometric figures in real-life scenarios

4.6 Circles

Find and apply the area & circumference of a circle

4.7 Perimeter & Area

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find perimeters, areas, etc.

Find the area, perimeter, or another value given the area or perimeter of two-dimensional figures

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

4.8 3D Figues & Volume

Find the surface area, volume, or another value given surface area or volume of three-dimensional figures

4.9 Coordinate Geometry

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

4.10 Trigonometry Basics

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

Use trigonometric identities to simplify an expression

4.11 Advanced Trigonometry

Convert between degrees and radians

Analyze an angle given on the unit circle

Identify trigonometric functions of angles on the unit circle

Recognize identical trigonometric expressions

5.1 Data and Graphs

5.2 One-Variable Statistics

5.3 Two-Variable Statistics

Draw conclusions about an unknown integer from given information

5.4 Probability

Calculate and interpret probability of an event

No Alignment Lessons at this time

Substitute values using special symbols

Identify and interpret graphs of trigonometric equations

Analyze a set of numbers based on a pair of conditions

Identify counterexamples of a given statement

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 Skills

Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech

Usage: Correcting Pronoun Forms

Agreement and Common Usage Mistakes

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

Usage: Subject-Verb Agreement

Usage: Delayed and Indefinite Subjects

Usage: Verb Tense

Usage: Verb Forms and Agreement

Usage: Adjectives and Adverbs

Usage: Idiomatic Expressions

Usage: Grammatical Word Choice

Usage: Commonly Misused Words

Sentence Structure and Formation: Phrases and Clauses

Syntax (sentence structure)

Sentence Structure and Formation: Correct Fragments

Sentence Structure and Formation: Correcting Run-Ons

Sentence Structure and Formation: Parallel Structure

Sentence Structure and Formation: Modifiers

Sentence Structure and Formation: Active and Passive Voice

Punctuation: Using Commas With Conjunctions

Punctuation

Punctuation: Using Commas Within Sentences

Punctuation: Punctuating Items in a Series

Punctuation: Joining Sentences With Semicolons and Colons

Punctuation: Apostrophes and Possession

Punctuation: Apostrophes and Contractions

Topic Development: Main Idea and Focus

Logical Sequence and Coherence

Topic Development: Evaluating Intent

Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Addition

Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Deletion

Rhetorical Skills: Logical Comparisons

Rhetorical Skills: Maintaining Sentence and Paragraph Logic

Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Logical Organization

Outlining and Organizing Ideas

Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Transitions

Rhetorical Skills: Evaluating Transitional Expressions

Rhetorical Skills: Precise Word Choice

Diction (word choice)

Rhetorical Skills: Concise Word Choice

Vocabulary: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

Word Roots and Prefixes

*This is a verbal reasoning skill, but we are adding a lesson on these skills into our English subject.

Chalktalk ACT Reading Lesson

CLT Verbal Reasoning Skills

Active Reading

Critical Reading Skills

Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Synthesizing

Making Predictions and Inferences

Drawing Conclusions

Main Idea

Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Explicit and Implicit Details

Compare and Contrast

Common Organization of Texts

Cause and Effect

Sequence

Determining Meaning

Nuance and Word Meanings, Using Context to Determine Meaning

Syntax and Semantics

Point of View and Perspective

Narrator's Point of View

Purpose and Audience

Author's Purpose, Persuasion and Rhetoric

Voice

Identifying Arguments

Reading Argumentative Writing

Analyzing Claims and Counterclaims

Analyzing Lines of Reasoning

Analyzing Evidence

Citing Evidence

Text Structure

Passage Structure

Paired Passages

Comparing Two Texts

NA

Visual Information in Informational Texts

Passage Types: Humanities Passages

Passage Types: Philosophy/Religion

Passage Types: Natural Science Passages

Passage Types: Science

Passage Types: Literary Narrative or Prose Fiction Passages

Passage Types: Literature

Passage Types: Social Science Passages

Passage Types: Historical