Grade 9 · US Math (Algebra 1) · Semester 1 · 2026–2027
From expressions and equations to functions, inequalities, and systems of equations.
Your child builds from evaluating expressions and solving equations, into representing and graphing functions, then writing linear equations, solving inequalities, and finally graphing systems of equations — the core of Algebra 1. The colored points mark check-in weeks: the Mid-Term Test, the Quarter 2 quiz, and Semester 1 Exams.
Tap any point on the path — or any week below — to open the details.
The semester as a timeline — click a point to jump to that week.
How your child will be assessed
These are the graded checkpoints this semester. Here's when each one lands.
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PBL — Math
Week 7 · Oct 4
School-wide Project-Based Learning week for Math.
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Mid-Term 1 Test
Weeks 8–9 · Oct 11–18
Covers Weeks 1–7: expressions, equations in one variable, and relations & functions.
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Quiz I — Quarter 2
Week 16 · Dec 6
School-wide Quarter 2 quiz for Arabic, English, Math, and Science.
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Revision Week
Week 18 · Dec 20
Cumulative review across all seven modules before final exams.
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Semester 1 Exams
Weeks 19–20 · Dec 31 – Jan 7
Cumulative exam covering Weeks 1–18.
Other key dates this semester
Not graded, but good to have on the family calendar.
Aug 23 — Grades 9–12 return; Parents' Induction Webinar Aug 27