Mathematics
Ninth Grade Curriculum
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#52300 Bob Jones Algebra 1
Suggested Grade Level:
9th-12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
Pre-Algebra
Description:
Features discussions and exercises on a number of algebraic concepts including rational numbers, linear functions, and polynomials. Each chapter features an essential question to guide students through upcoming content. Skill Checks are also included for formative assessment, and the exercise sets are scaled by degree of difficulty.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Algebra 1, 4th edition | ©2024 Bob Jones University Press | 672 pages
• Teacher’s Edition – Algebra 1 Teacher’s Edition, 4th edition | ©2024 Bob Jones University Press | 2-volumes, 704 total pages
• CLH Parent-Teacher Guide/Student Text and Exam Kit – ©2024 Christian Liberty Press | 8 exams
#59375 Saxon Algebra 1/2
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 11th
Academic Credit:
1.0 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course bridges the gap from basic math skills to algebraic concepts. Included concepts are evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations with one unknown, graphs, statistics, probability, and some geometric calculations.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development, 3rd edition | ©2004 Saxon Publishing | 487 pages
• Solutions Manual – Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development Solutions Manual, 3rd edition | ©2004 Saxon Publishing | 243 pages
• Practice Tests – Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development Homeschool Packet Tests Forms, 3rd edition | ©2002 Saxon Publishing | 31 tests
• Practice Tests Key – Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development Homeschool Packet Test & Problem Set Answer Key, 3rd edition | ©2002 Saxon Publishing | 86 pages
• CLASS Parent-Teacher Guide and Exam Kit – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 10 exams
#59365 Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 with Pre-algebra
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 11th
Academic Credit:
1.0 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course uses an incremental approach to review arithmetic, calculation, geometry, and measurement. Also included are pre-algebra topics such as ratios and expanded information on probability and statistics.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 with Pre-Algebra, 3rd edition | ©2005 Saxon Publishing | 931 pages
• Solutions Manual – Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 with Pre-Algebra Solutions Manual, 3rd edition | ©2005 Saxon Publishing | 381 pages
• Practice Tests – Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 with Pre-Algebra Tests and Worksheets, 3rd edition | ©2005 Saxon Publishing | 23 tests
• CLASS Parent-Teacher Guide and Exam Kit – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 8 exams
#58405 Alternative Algebra (Painless)
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course presents the essentials of Algebra 1 in a simple, easy-to-understand format. It is not intended for those who plan on taking higher-level mathematics or those who are pursuing math and/or science related fields of study where a more rigorous approach is required.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Barron’s Painless Algebra, 5th edition | ©2020 Kaplan, Inc. dba Barron’s Educational Series | 286 pages
• CLASS Student Text Parent-Teacher Guide Exam Kit for Alternative Algebra, 2nd Edition – ©2022 Christian Liberty Homeschools | 6 exams
#59380 Saxon Algebra 1
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
In this course, the student learns incrementally to simplify, evaluate, add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; factor polynomials; solve linear equations, linear systems, quadratic, rational, and radical equations, and linear inequalities of one and two variables. These techniques will then be used to solve number, proportion, fractional parts, percent, coin, uniform motion, interest, and variation word problems.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Algebra 1: An Incremental Development, 3rd edition | ©1997 Saxon Publishing | 564 pages
• Solutions Manual – Algebra 1: An Incremental Development Solutions Manual, 3rd edition | ©1998 Saxon Publishing | 260 pages
• Practice Tests – Algebra 1: An Incremental Development Homeschool Packet Tests Forms, 3rd edition | ©1998 Saxon Publishing | 30 tests
• Practice Tests Key – Algebra 1: An Incremental Development Homeschool Packet Test & Problem Set Answer Key, 3rd edition | ©1997 Saxon Publishing | 60 pages
• CLASS Parent-Teacher Guide and Exam Kit – ©2006 Christian Liberty Press | 8 exams
#59385 Saxon Algebra 2
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Prerequisites:
“B” (or better) in Saxon Algebra 1, or “B” (or better) in both another algebra 1 course and geometry course
Description:
This course completes instruction in basic algebra skills. It covers the topics of traditional second-year algebra and includes a significant amount of geometry instruction. Included in the text are topics such as: roots of quadratic equations, logarithms, exponential equations, radicals, and writing geometry proof outlines.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Algebra 2: An Incremental Development, 3rd edition | ©2003 Saxon Publishing | 588 pages
• Solutions Manual – Algebra 2: An Incremental Development Solutions Manual, 3rd edition | ©2003 Saxon Publishing | 370 pages
• Practice Tests – Algebra 2: An Incremental Development Homeschool Testing Book, 3rd edition | ©2007 Saxon Publishing | 32 tests
• Practice Tests Key – Algebra 2: An Incremental Development Problem Set Answer Key, 3rd edition | ©2007 Saxon Publishing | 44 pages
• CLASS Parent-Teacher Guide and Exam Kit – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 10 exams
#52400 Geometry
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Additional Course Charge:
$200
Prerequisites:
“B” or better in algebra 1
Description:
This course provides a balanced study of proofs, theorems, and real-life applications of geometry. Concepts, presented in a step-by-step process, include: postulates; theorems; corollaries; proofs; congruence; and construction of circles, polygons, triangles, and three-dimensional figures in space.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Geometry, 4th edition | ©2016 Bob Jones University Press | 678 pages
• Teacher’s Edition – Geometry Teacher’s Edition, 4th edition | ©2016 Bob Jones University Press | 2-volumes, 690 total pages
• CLASS Parent-Teacher Guide/Student Text and Exam Kit – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 5 exams
#50200 Plane Geometry
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Additional Course Charge:
$200
Prerequisites:
“B” or better in algebra 1
Description:
This course teaches Euclidean geometry through a three-part approach: introducing the tools needed, proving propositions through an analytic-synthetic method, and using discussions after the propositions. Topics covered include rectilinear figures, circles, proportions and similar polygons, surface measurement, regular polygons and circles, and right triangles by ratios.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Plane Geometry, 2nd edition | ©2005 Abeka Book Publishers | 327 pages
• Solution Key – Plane Geometry Solution Key, 2nd edition | ©2005 Abeka Book Publishers | 357 pages
• CLASS Parent-Teacher Guide and Exam Kit – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 6 exams