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The key study guide for science 9 is specifically designed to assist students to prepare for quizzes, unit tests, and final exams throughout the year. It is 100% aligned with the current alberta curriculum and covers the following topics: * biological diversity * matter and chemical change * environmental chemistry * electrical principles * space exploration each unit includes essential teaching pieces, practice questions, unit tests, answers, and detailed solutions. Challenger questions provide students difficult questions that test their depth of knowledge. The complete solutions show problem-solving methods, explain key concepts and highlight potential errors. The resource is ideal for yearlong use by students, teachers, and parents at home or at school. A table of correlations at the beginning of each unit identifies the curriculum outcomes for the unit as well as the multiple-choice, numerical-response, and written-response questions that specifically test those concepts. To help students understand the curriculum, the key provides explanations for key concepts at the beginning of each unit and practice questions. Two complete practice tests are included in the key. Students may use them to become familiar with provincial exam format and rigour. Detailed solutions are provided for all questions. Solutions show the processes and ideas used in arriving at the correct answers and may help students gain a better understanding of the concepts being tested. Key tips for being successful at school provides students with suggestions for reaching their potential at school, identifying their particular learning style, maximizing their study time, and reviewing notes effectively. The section includes a checklist to help students assess their strategies for success. Key strategies for success on tests prepares students to write tests.