Grade 9 Tutoring USA | Math, English, Science

Grade 9 is the first step of high school, where grades start to count toward GPA and college plans. Our program builds Algebra I, Biology and English skills with real-world examples, from school budgets to state parks.

Key Topics Covered:

Math: linear equations, systems, polynomials, quadratics.
English: literary analysis, argument writing, PSAT 8/9 reading.
Science: cells, genetics, evolution, ecology.

Parent Tip:

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Solve and graph linear equations, inequalities and systems with confidence

Factor, graph and solve quadratic equations and model real situations

Analyze literature and write clear, evidence-based arguments and essays

Read closely for PSAT 8/9 and use correct grammar, vocabulary and style

Explain how cells, DNA and inheritance work using biology vocabulary

Design controlled experiments and use data to explain evolution and ecosystems

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Literature: Theme and Central Idea	Read short stories and identify theme, supporting details and how a central idea develops across a text.
02	Characterization and Point of View	Analyze how authors reveal character through words, actions and thoughts, and how point of view shapes what readers know.
03	Citing Textual Evidence	Choose strong quotes to support a claim, and explain in your own words how the evidence proves the point.
04	Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure	Review clauses, phrases and sentence types, and use varied structures to make writing smoother and more precise.
05	Vocabulary: Context Clues and Word Roots	Work out unfamiliar words using context, Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes, and build a personal word bank.
06	Narrative Writing: Personal Essay	Plan, draft and revise a personal narrative with a clear opening, vivid details and a reflective ending.
07	Grammar in Writing: Punctuation and Agreement	Fix common errors with commas, semicolons, apostrophes and subject-verb agreement in your own drafts.
08	Speaking: Class Discussions	Prepare for and join a discussion with evidence, active listening and respectful questions, as in a Socratic seminar.
09	Reading Informational Text: Main Idea and Structure	Find the main idea of articles and essays and explain how headings, order and structure support the author's purpose.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Poetry: Figurative Language and Tone	Read poems closely, explain similes, metaphors and imagery and describe how word choice creates tone and mood.
02	Reading a Novel: Plot and Conflict	Track plot, conflict and turning points in a grade-level novel, and keep a reading journal of questions and predictions.
03	Setting, Symbolism and Mood	Explain how setting, symbols and mood add meaning to a story, and support ideas with evidence from the text.
04	Argument Writing: Claims and Reasoning	Write a clear claim, back it with reasons and evidence and address a counterclaim, using topics from school and community life.
05	Evaluating Sources and Evidence	Judge whether sources are credible, spot bias and decide which facts best support an argument.
06	Rhetoric: Appeals and Author's Purpose	Identify ethos, pathos and logos in speeches and ads, and explain how an author's purpose shapes the message.
07	Paragraph Craft: Transitions and Cohesion	Organize ideas with strong topic sentences, transitions and concluding statements so each paragraph flows into the next.
08	Vocabulary: Academic and Domain Words	Learn high-frequency academic words from PSAT-style reading passages and use them correctly in speaking and writing.
09	Speaking: Informative Presentations	Plan and deliver a short presentation with a clear structure, steady pace, eye contact and helpful visuals.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Drama: Reading a Play	Read scenes from a play, study dialogue and stage directions and explain how drama reveals character and theme.
02	Shakespeare: Language and Meaning	Unpack Shakespearean language from a grade-level play, paraphrase key lines and discuss why the story still matters.
03	Informational Writing: Explaining a Topic	Research and write an explanatory essay with a thesis, organized body paragraphs and accurate, cited information.
04	Research Skills and Citing Sources	Search for reliable information, take notes without plagiarizing and cite sources in a simple MLA style.
05	Analyzing Nonfiction: Memoir and Speeches	Read memoirs and famous American speeches and explain how structure and word choice build the author's message.
06	Sentence Combining and Style	Combine short sentences, use parallel structure and cut wordiness to give writing a stronger, clearer voice.
07	Revising and Editing Your Writing	Use a checklist to revise for ideas and organization, then edit for grammar and spelling, with peer feedback.
08	Vocabulary: Connotation and Nuance	Choose between words with similar meanings and explain how connotation changes the tone of a sentence.
09	Speaking: Debate and Respectful Disagreement	Take a side on a topic, build evidence-based points and respond to opposing views politely in a class debate.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Comparing Texts Across Genres	Compare a story, a poem and a nonfiction piece on the same theme and explain how each genre shapes the message.
02	Literary Analysis Essay	Write a multi-paragraph essay with a thesis that analyzes how an author uses craft to develop a theme.
03	Reading Skills for PSAT 8/9 and State Tests	Practice evidence-based reading questions on passages, including paired texts, charts and vocabulary in context.
04	Writing and Language: Standard English Conventions	Practice the grammar, punctuation and sentence-boundary questions common on the PSAT 8/9 and state tests.
05	Writing and Language: Expression of Ideas	Revise passages for organization, transitions, concision and tone, as in PSAT 8/9 style questions.
06	Timed Writing and Stamina	Plan and write a short response under time, with a quick outline, a clear thesis and a final proofread.
07	Reading Independently: Building a Reading Life	Choose books you enjoy, set a weekly reading goal and write short responses that show growing understanding.
08	Speaking: Presenting Your Portfolio	Select your best pieces, reflect on your growth as a reader and writer and present them with confidence.
09	Preparing for Grade 10 English	Preview high school expectations in Grade 10 English, from longer texts to research writing, and set goals for the summer.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the summer break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Variables, Expressions and Order of Operations	Translate words into algebraic expressions, evaluate them with substitution and apply the order of operations to problems like split restaurant bills.
02	Properties of Real Numbers	Use the commutative, associative and distributive properties to simplify expressions and explain why each step is valid.
03	Solving One-Step and Two-Step Equations	Isolate the variable using inverse operations and check each solution by substituting it back into the original equation.
04	Multi-Step Equations and Variables on Both Sides	Solve equations that need distributing and combining like terms, and spot those with no solution or infinitely many solutions.
05	Literal Equations and Formulas	Rearrange formulas such as perimeter, area and distance equals rate times time to solve for any chosen variable.
06	Ratios, Rates and Proportions	Solve proportion problems with unit rates, such as miles per gallon on a road trip or price per ounce at the store.
07	Percent Problems	Work with percent change, discounts, sales tax and tips, and write equations to model each situation.
08	Solving and Graphing Inequalities	Solve one-step and multi-step inequalities, graph the solutions on a number line and flip the sign when needed.
09	Compound Inequalities and Absolute Value Equations	Solve and graph and/or inequalities and absolute value equations, and explain what the answers mean in context.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and equation games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Relations and Functions	Tell functions from relations using tables, mapping diagrams and the vertical line test, and use function notation like f(x).
02	Slope and Rate of Change	Find slope from graphs, tables and two points, and interpret it as a rate of change in real situations.
03	Slope-Intercept Form	Graph lines from y = mx + b and write equations from a graph, a table or a story about earning and saving money.
04	Point-Slope and Standard Form	Write the equation of a line from a point and a slope, and convert between point-slope, slope-intercept and standard form.
05	Parallel and Perpendicular Lines	Use slopes to decide whether lines are parallel or perpendicular, and write equations for lines that meet given conditions.
06	Arithmetic Sequences	Find the common difference, write explicit and recursive rules and connect arithmetic sequences to linear functions.
07	Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit	Plot two-variable data, draw a line of best fit, describe correlation and use the line to make predictions.
08	Graphing Linear Inequalities	Graph linear inequalities in two variables on the coordinate plane, shade the correct region and test points to check.
09	Transformations of Linear Functions	Describe how changing m and b shifts, stretches or reflects a line, and compare linear models across different forms.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with graphing games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Systems of Equations by Graphing	Solve systems by graphing, decide whether they have one, none or infinitely many solutions and check answers in both equations.
02	Systems by Substitution	Solve systems by substituting one expression into the other, using situations like comparing two phone plans.
03	Systems by Elimination	Add or subtract equations to eliminate a variable, and choose the best method for each system.
04	Systems of Linear Inequalities	Graph the solution region of a system of inequalities and use it to answer budget and constraint problems.
05	Exponent Rules	Apply the product, quotient and power rules, and work with zero and negative exponents and scientific notation.
06	Adding and Subtracting Polynomials	Name polynomials by degree and terms, then add and subtract them by combining like terms accurately.
07	Multiplying Polynomials	Multiply monomials, binomials and trinomials using the distributive property, area models and the FOIL method.
08	Special Products of Binomials	Recognize and expand perfect squares and the difference of squares, and use them as shortcuts for mental math.
09	Factoring Out the Greatest Common Factor	Find the GCF of terms, factor it out of a polynomial and check the result by multiplying back.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with algebra puzzles and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Factoring Trinomials	Factor trinomials of the form x squared plus bx plus c and ax squared plus bx plus c, using patterns and the grouping method.
02	Solving Quadratics by Factoring	Use the zero product property to solve quadratic equations and connect the solutions to the x-intercepts of a graph.
03	Graphing Quadratic Functions	Graph parabolas, find the vertex and axis of symmetry and describe how a, b and c change the shape.
04	Solving Quadratics with Square Roots and Completing the Square	Solve quadratics by taking square roots and by completing the square, and know when each method works best.
05	The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant	Apply the quadratic formula and use the discriminant to predict how many real solutions an equation has.
06	Quadratic Models in Real Life	Model the height of a thrown ball or the area of a state park fence with quadratics, and interpret the key features.
07	Exponential Growth and Decay	Write and graph exponential functions to model compound interest, population change and a phone losing value over time.
08	Comparing Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Models	Compare how each type of function grows, choose the best model for a data set and explain why.
09	Algebra I Review and State Test Practice	Pull the year together with mixed problems in the style of state end-of-course exams, and build strategies for multi-step questions.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the summer break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	What Is Biology? Scientific Inquiry	Learn how scientists ask questions, design controlled experiments and use data, and review lab safety and measurement.
02	Characteristics of Living Things	Explain what makes something alive, including cells, growth, reproduction, energy use and response to the environment.
03	The Chemistry of Life	Describe atoms, molecules, water's special properties and pH, and why they matter for living things.
04	Biomolecules	Compare carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids and link each to its function in the body and in foods.
05	Enzymes and Chemical Reactions	Explain how enzymes speed up reactions and how temperature and pH affect them, using lab and kitchen examples.
06	Cell Theory and Cell Types	State the cell theory and compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and plant and animal cells, under the microscope.
07	Organelles and Their Jobs	Match organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria and chloroplasts to their roles, using the factory analogy.
08	The Cell Membrane and Transport	Explain diffusion, osmosis and active transport, and predict what happens to cells in different solutions.
09	Using Microscopes and Lab Skills	Prepare slides, use a microscope correctly, draw labeled diagrams and record observations in a lab notebook.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Energy and ATP	Explain how cells store and release energy with ATP and why every living thing needs a constant supply.
02	Photosynthesis	Describe how plants capture light to make glucose and oxygen, and test how light and carbon dioxide change the rate.
03	Cellular Respiration	Explain how cells break down glucose to release energy, and compare aerobic respiration and fermentation.
04	The Cell Cycle and Mitosis	Order the stages of mitosis, explain why cells divide and discuss how uncontrolled division relates to cancer.
05	Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction	Compare meiosis with mitosis and explain how it produces gametes and genetic variety.
06	DNA Structure and Replication	Describe the double helix, base pairing and how DNA copies itself before a cell divides.
07	From DNA to Protein	Follow the steps of transcription and translation, and explain how a mutation can change a protein.
08	Gene Expression and Cell Differentiation	Explain why cells in one body have the same DNA but different jobs, and how genes are switched on and off.
09	Biotechnology and Ethics	Explore DNA fingerprinting, GMOs and CRISPR, and discuss the benefits, risks and ethical questions.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Mendel and Basic Genetics	Use Mendel's pea plant experiments to explain dominant and recessive alleles, genotype and phenotype.
02	Punnett Squares and Probability	Predict offspring ratios with monohybrid and dihybrid Punnett squares and use probability to explain results.
03	Beyond Mendel: Complex Inheritance	Explore incomplete dominance, codominance, multiple alleles and sex-linked traits, such as blood types and color blindness.
04	Pedigrees and Human Genetics	Read pedigree charts to trace traits through families and discuss genetic disorders and genetic counseling.
05	Evidence for Evolution	Examine fossils, anatomy, DNA and embryos as evidence that species change over time.
06	Natural Selection and Adaptation	Explain variation, selection and adaptation using examples like peppered moths, antibiotic resistance and Darwin's finches.
07	Speciation and the History of Life	Describe how new species form, read a simple phylogenetic tree and place major events on Earth's timeline.
08	Classification and Taxonomy	Sort organisms into the three domains and six kingdoms, and use a dichotomous key to identify them.
09	Human Evolution and Fossil Evidence	Look at fossil and genetic evidence for human origins and discuss how scientists test and revise ideas.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Ecosystems and Energy Flow	Describe producers, consumers and decomposers and trace energy through food chains, food webs and energy pyramids.
02	Biomes of North America	Compare the climate, plants and animals of biomes from tundra to desert, with examples from US national parks.
03	Population Ecology	Explain population growth, carrying capacity and limiting factors, and read graphs of growth in real populations.
04	Nutrient Cycles	Follow the carbon, nitrogen and water cycles through living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
05	Human Impact and Conservation	Discuss habitat loss, invasive species and climate change, and look at how conservation efforts protect species.
06	Body Systems and Homeostasis	Explain how the nervous, circulatory, respiratory and other systems work together to keep the body stable.
07	Infectious Disease and the Immune System	Describe how bacteria and viruses cause disease, how the body fights back and how vaccines protect communities.
08	Science Practices: Data and Graphs	Analyze data tables and graphs, identify variables and write conclusions that use evidence, as on state science tests.
09	Biology Review and Next Steps	Connect the big ideas of the year, practice end-of-course style questions and preview Grade 10 science.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the summer break.

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