Math Overview

Grade 8 2014 -2015

Algebraic Reasoning
Overview of the basic language of algebra
variable,
absolute value
equation
review of the order of operations and working
with exponents
the arithmetic of integers
simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions
solving equations
predict, find, and justify solutions to application
problems related to the topics mentioned above

Introduction to Geometry
Investigate the properties and
relationships in geometry.
relationships between angles formed by
lines and transversals
identify relationships between angles of
triangles and polygons.
use of co-ordinate grids, calculators and
computer programs, students will develop
a conceptual understanding of polygons.

Pythagoras
introduced to radicals and irrational
numbers.
investigate the area and perimeter of
complex shapes.
investigate and explore the
Pythagorean Theorem and apply it to
practical problem solving activities.

Introduction to Functions
investigate the concepts of relations and functions
determine whether a relation defined by a graph, a
set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression is a
function.
understand how to determine the rate of change
between two quantities, and express that rate of
change in algebraic and graphical ways
an introductory exposure to other types of
functions (e.g. exponential, quadratic), and see
real world examples of these types of
relationships.

Probability
introduced to the methods for
calculating simple and compound
probability.
diagrammatic representations which
demonstrate the possible outcomes
for any combination of events
compare theoretical and
experimental probabilities.

Statistics
investigate different methods for displaying
statistical data
introduced to some measures that can be used to
represent the spread of data
gather data and represent it in an appropriate way
evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of
different representations, and the ways that statistics
can be presented in a biased way to support a
particular view.
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Change performance task in Social Studies and
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