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Senior Phase – Grade 8

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MATHEMATICS

Contents:

Work Schedule: Page

Grade 8 ……………………………………………………… 2

Lesson Plans:
Grade 8 ………………………………………………………… 4

Rubrics:

LO1 Rubric 1: Recognising, classifying and representing numbers…………....22

LO1 Rubric 2: Applications of numbers to problems……………………………..23
LO1 Rubric 3: Calculations types involving numbers…………………………….24
LO1 Rubric 4: Properties of numbers………………………………………………25
LO2 Rubric 1: Patterns………………………………………………………………26
LO2 Rubric 2: Equations…………………………………………………………….27
LO2 Rubric 3: Graphs……………………………………………………………… 28
LO2 Rubric 4: Equivalent representations………………………………………. 29
LO2 Rubric 5: Algebraic Conventions (Grades 8 & 9 only)…………………...30
LO3 Rubric 1: Shapes and objects…………………………………………………31
LO3 Rubric 2: Transformations, congruence and similarity……………………..32
LO3 Rubric 3: Position……………………………………………………………… 33
LO3 Rubric 4: Straight Line Geometry (Grades 8 & 9 only)……………………..34
LO4 Rubric 1: Measurement…………………………………. …………………….35
LO5 Rubric 1: Collecting and organising data……………………………………..36
LO5 Rubric 2: Representing and Interpreting data………………………………..37
LO5 Rubric 3: Probability…………………………………………………………….38
 Work Schedule for Maths Today – Grade 8
Term Week LOs & ASs Chapter Assessment Resources
1 1-3 LO1: Numbers, Chapter 1: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
operations and Whole numbers formal and Teacher's Guide
relationships assessment Number chart, number lines, number
cards
Calculator for checking answers and
doing computations
Access to Internet for research
Use of computer software for
consolidation and extra challenges
1 4-5 LO1: Numbers, Chapter 2: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
operations and Powers and roots formal and Teacher's Guide
relationships assessment Number lines, number cards,
Scientific calculator to do calculations
and for checking answers
1 6-8 LO1: Numbers, Chapter 3: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
operations and Fractions, formal and Teacher's Guide
relationships decimals and assessment Concrete apparatus
percentages Scientific calculator
Fraction wall
Fraction diagrams
Wall charts
Bathroom scale
Stopwatch
Place value table
1 9 LO1: Numbers, Chapter 4: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
operations and Integers formal and Teacher's Guide
relationships assessment Wall charts
Number cards
Number line (positive and negative
integers)
Calculator to do calculations and for
checking answers
2 10-12 LO2: Patterns, Chapter 5: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
functions and Number patterns, formal and Teacher's Guide
algebra generalisations assessment Number cards
and relationships Calculator for checking answers
2 13-15 LO2: Patterns, Chapter 6: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
functions and Introduction to formal and Teacher's Guide
algebra algebra assessment Calculator for checking answers
where applicable
2 16-17 LO2: Patterns, Chapter 7: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
functions and Graphs formal and Teacher's Guide
algebra assessment Graph paper
Test
3 18-20 LO3: Space and Chapter 8: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
shape Geometric figures formal and Teacher's Guide
LO4: assessment Protractor
Measurement Piece of rope
Pair of compasses

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 3 21-23 LO3: Space Chapter 9: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
and shape Transformations formal and Teacher's Guide
assessment Tracing paper
3 24 -25 LO1: Numbers, Chapter 10: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
operations and Geometric solids formal and Teacher's Guide
relationships assessment Models of solids
4 26-27 LO3: Space Chapter 11: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
and shape Measurement formal and Teacher's Guide
LO4: assessment Stopwatch
Measurement Measuring tapes
Calculators
4 28-29 LO1: Numbers, Chapter 12: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
operations and Consumer maths formal and Teacher's Guide
relationships assessment Newspapers
LO2: Patterns, Examples of variety of bills
functions and Bank statements
algebra Insurance policy contract copies
Examples of claim forms
Telephone bills
Travel magazines, business
magazines
Tables with taxi fares
Library books for reference
Access to Internet
4 30 LO5: Data Chapter 13: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
handling Data handling formal and Teacher's Guide
assessment Graph paper
Scientific calculator for checking
answers
Variety of newspaper business
sections with graphs
Computer access to work on MS
Excel drawing graphs
4 31 LO 5: Data Chapter 14: Informal and Maths Today Grade 8 Learner's Book
handling Probability formal and Teacher's Guide
assessment Coins
Test
Note: You need to complete 3 formal assessment tasks per term for Maths for the Senior Phase. This Work
Schedule shows all the opportunities for formal assessment.

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 LESSON PLANS – Grade 8

Chapter 1: Whole numbers

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 15 hours Weeks: 1–3
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO1: Describes and illustrates the historical and cultural development of numbers Natural Sciences
Numbers, operations Recognises, classifies and represents numbers LO1
and relationships Uses a range of techniques to perform calculations Economic and
Uses a range of strategies to check solutions Management
Sciences
LO3
Content / Knowledge:
• Describe historical numbers, illustrate historic numbers
• Recognise, classify, represent, compare multiples and factors
• Use techniques to calculations; use calculator, use number properties
• Check solutions
• Order of operations
• Applying properties
• Calculators
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Historical Activity 1a: Using hieroglyphs TG p42 Maths Today Grade 8
development of numbers LB p1 Activity 1b: Using Roman and Hindu-Arabic Learner's Book and
Egyptian number system LB p1 numerals TG p42 Teacher's Guide
Roman number system LB p2
Lesson 2: Multiples of whole Activity 2a: Identifying prime numbers TG p43 Number chart
numbers LB p4 Activity 2b: Identifying mystery numbers TG p44 Number lines
Factors of whole numbers LB p4 Activity 2c: Calculating prime factors TG p45 Number cards
Prime factors LB 6 Activity 2d: Investigating perfect numbers and Calculator for
friendly numbers TG p45 checking answers
Lesson 3: Computation with Activity 3a: Discussing computational needs TG p46 and doing
whole numbers LB p8 Activity 3b: Using mental arithmetic TG p47 computations
Rounding off numbers LB p8 Activity 3c: Adding and subtracting TG p47 Access to Internet for
Checking answers LB p9 Activity 4: Multiplying and dividing TG p49 research
Mental arithmetic LB p10 Use of computer
Pen-and-paper methods LB p10 software for
Addition and subtraction LB p10 consolidation and
Multiplication and division extra challenges
LB p11
Lesson 4: Use of brackets Activity 5a: Using brackets in calculations TG p49
LB p13
Lesson 5: Order of operations Activity 5b: Applying order of operations TG p50
LB p14
Lesson 6: Properties of Activity 5c: Applying the properties of operations
operations LB p15 TG p51
Lesson 7: Activity 6: Investigating the functions of your
Using a calculator LB p18 calculator TG p51
Lesson 9: Assessment TG p54
Assessment LB p21
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 3 and 9 Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Informal assessment all other activities can be used for challenges
informal assessment
Expanded opportunities:
Form of assessment: Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Rubric 3 LO1 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p53) for Lesson challenges
9 Engaging in complicated Maths games
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 2: Powers and roots

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 7
Duration: 10 hours Weeks: 4 – 5
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO1: Recognises, classifies and represents the following numbers Natural Sciences
Numbers, operations Estimates and calculates by selecting and using appropriate operations LO1
and relationships Uses a range of techniques to perform calculations Technology
LO2
Economic and
Management Sciences
LO3
Content / Knowledge:
• Recognise, classify, represent numbers, exponents, squares, roots, cubes
• Use a calculator
• Problem solving
• Check and judge answers
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Working with Activity 1a: Working out the values of power Maths Today Grade 8
powers LB p22 expressions TG p56 Learner's Book and
Lesson 2: Working with roots Activity 1b: Calculating square roots and cube roots Teacher's Guide
LB p24 TG p56
Activity 1c: Working out powers and roots TG p57 Number lines
Lesson 3: Working with large Activity 2a: Exploring distances between the planets Number cards
numbers LB p27 and the sun TG p57 Scientific calculator to
Activity 2b: Using large numbers in trade and industry do calculations and
TG p58 for checking answers
Lesson 4: Assessment
Assessment Task 2: LB p30 Assessment Task 2: Memo TG p59
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 4 Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used challenges
for informal assessment
Form of assessment: Expanded opportunities:
Rubric 2 LO2 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p59) for Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Lesson 4 challenges
Exploring old Olympiad papers
Engaging in complicated Maths games
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 3: Fractions, decimals and percentages

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 15 hours Weeks: 6 – 8
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO1: Recognises, classifies and represents the following numbers Economic and
Numbers, operations Recognises and uses equivalent forms Management Sciences
and relationships Estimates and calculates by selecting and using appropriate operations LO1
Solves problems in contexts
Solves problems that involve ratio and rate

Content / Knowledge:
• Recognise, classify, represent, describe and compare decimals, fractions, percentages
• Use algorithms
• Find equivalent fractions
• Use number properties
• Estimate, calculate
• Do multiple operations with rational numbers
• Solve problems in financial context
• Solve ratio and rate problems
Learning activities
Lesson 1: Common fractions
LB p32
Types of common fractions
LB p32
Algorithms for finding
equivalent fractions LB p32
Lesson 2: Multiplicative
inverse of a number LB p34
Fractions and division: Dividing
a whole number by a fraction
LB p34
Dividing a fraction by a whole
number LB p35
Lesson 3: Fractions and
division: Dividing a fraction by
a fraction LB p36
Lesson 4: Properties of
operations LB p37
Lesson 5: Decimal fractions
LB p38
Converting common fractions
to decimal fractions LB p38
Recurring decimals LB p39
Converting decimal fractions to
common fractions LB p40
Lesson 6 Addition and
subtraction LB p40
Lesson 7 Multiplication and
division LB p41
Lesson 8 Checking calculator
answers LB p43
Lesson 9 Percentages LB p44 Activity 4a: Converting between common fractions,
Comparing common fractions,
decimals and percentages
LB p44
Lesson 10 Expressing a
quantity as a percentage of
another quantity LB p45
Calculate a percentage of a
quantity LB p46
Teaching methods/approach Resources
Activity 1a: Finding a fraction of a quantity TG p61 Maths Today Grade 8
Activity 1b: Working with common fractions TG p62 Learner's Book and
Teacher's Guide
Concrete apparatus
Scientific calculator
Activity 1c: Investigating division of a whole number Fraction wall
by a fraction TG p63 Fraction diagrams
Wall charts
Bathroom scale
Stopwatch
Place value table
Newspaper
Activity 1d: Dividing with fractions TG p63 advertisements
Newspaper business
sections
Activity 1e: Applying the properties to rational Classified
numbers TG p63 advertisements
Activity 2: Using division to convert common fractions Buying and selling
to decimals TG p64 ads from local stores
Activity 3a: Converting decimal fractions to common /financial institutions
fractions TG p65
Activity 3b: Adding and subtracting decimals TG p66
Activity 3c: Multiplying and dividing with decimals
TG p66
Checking calculator answers TG p66
decimals and percentages TG p67
Expressing a quantity as a percentage of another
quantity TG p68
Activity 4b: Calculating percentages TG p68

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Lesson 11 Percentage Activity 4c: Working with percentage increases and
increase and decrease LB p46 decreases TG p69
Lesson 12 Ratio and rate Activity 5: Solving problems involving ratio and rate
LB p48 TG p70
Lesson 13 Assessment:
Assessment Task 3 LB p52 Assessment Task 3 Memo TG p71
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 6, 7and 13 Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for challenges
informal assessment
Expanded opportunities:
Form of assessment: Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Rubric 3 LO1 for Lesson 6; rubric 3 LO1 for Lesson 7; challenges
Memo (TG p71) for Lesson 13 Exploring old Olympiad papers
Engaging in complicated Mathematical problem
solving
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 4: Integers
Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 7
Duration: 5 hours Week: 9
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO1: Numbers, Recognises, classifies and represents the following numbers Natural Sciences
operations and Estimates and calculates by selecting and using appropriate operations LO1
relationships Social Sciences
LO1
Content / Knowledge:
• Recognise, classify and represent integers
• Estimation
• Calculations
• Rational numbers
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Representing and Activity1a: Working with integers TG p73 Maths Today Grade 8
ordering integers LB p53 Learner's Book and
Lesson 2: Addition and Activity 1b: Working with additive inverses TG p73 Teacher's Guide
multiplication LB p54
Lesson 3: Multiplying two Activity 1c: Investigating the products of negative
negative numbers LB p55 numbers TG p74 Wall charts
Lesson 4: Subtraction LB p56 Activity 2a: Subtracting integers TG p75 Number cards
Activity 2b: Using integers in magic squares TG p76 Number line (positive
Lesson 5: Division LB p59 Activity 3: Dividing with integers TG p77 and negative integers)
Lesson 6: Calculator to do
Assessment LB p62 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p78 calculations and for
checking answers
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Revise concept from Grade 7
Formal assessment for Lessons 4 and 6 Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
for informal activities challenges

Form of assessment: Expanded opportunities:

Rubric 4, LO2 for Lesson 4; memo (TG p78) for Lesson Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
6 challenges
Exploring old Olympiad papers
Engaging in mathematical problem solving
Working in higher number ranges
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 5: Number patterns, generalisations and relationships

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 15 hours Weeks: 10 – 12
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO2: Investigates and extends numeric and geometric patterns Natural Sciences
Patterns, functions Describes, explains and justifies observed relationships or rules LO1
and algebra Represents and uses relationships between Technology
Constructs mathematical models LO2
Determines, analyses and interprets Arts and Culture
LO1
Economic and
Management Sciences
LO3
Content / Knowledge:
• Investigate and extend numeric and geometric patterns,
• Look for relationships, rules, patterns in physical / diagrammatic form
• Create own patterns
• Represent relationships in tables, algebraically
• Describe, explain and justify relationships
• Represent and use relationships between variables
• Construct mathematical models
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Describing a Activity 1a: Describing number patterns TG p80 Maths Today Grade 8
number pattern LB p64 Activity 1b: Identifying number patterns in a number Learner's Book and
block TG p81 Teacher's Guide
Activity 1c: Investigating the relationship between two
variables TG p84 Number cards
Lesson 2: Number patterns Activity 2: Calculating the cost of drilling a borehole Calculator for
everywhere around us LB p70 TG p85 checking answers
Lesson 3:
Assessment LB p76 Assessment activity Memo TG p88
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Investigates and extends numeric and geometric
Formal assessment for Lessons 1 and 3 patterns, looks for relationship, rules, patterns of easy
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used patterns and in lower number ranges
for informal assessment Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Form of assessment: challenges
Rubric 4 LO1 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p88) for Lesson Expanded opportunities:
3 Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
challenges
Exploring old Olympiad papers
Engaging in mathematical problem solving
Working in higher number ranges and complicated
patterns
Finding mathematical websites
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 6: Introduction to algebra

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 15 hours Weeks: 13 – 15
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO2: Represents and uses relationships between variables Natural Sciences
Patterns, functions Constructs mathematical models LO2
and algebra Solves equations
Uses conventions of algebraic notation
Interprets and uses basic algebraic vocabulary in context
Content / Knowledge:
• Represent, use relationships between variables
• Determine input and/or output values
• Use verbal descriptions, flow diagrams, tables, formulae, equations and expressions
• Construct mathematical models
• Solve equations
• Use conventions of algebraic notation and Math laws
• Interpret and use basic algebraic vocabulary
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Algebraic expressions Activity 1a: Writing algebraic expressions in a Maths Today Grade 8
LB p78 shorter form TG p91 Learner's Book and
Lesson 2: Input and output Activity 1b: Calculating input and output values Teacher's Guide
values LB p79 TG p92
Activity 1c: Translating instructions into algebraic Calculator for
expressions TG p92 checking answers
Lesson 3: Index notation LB p81 Activity 2: Exploring index notation TG p94 where applicable
Lesson 4: Classifying algebraic Activity 3a: Classifying algebraic expressions
expressions LB p83 TG p95
Activity 3b: Working with algebraic expressions
TG p95
Lesson 5: Substitution LB p86 Activity 4: Using substitution to find values of
expressions TG p96
Lesson 6: Addition and Activity 5: Investigating addition and subtraction of
subtraction: Addition and algebraic terms TG p97
subtraction of terms LB p87
Lesson 7: Addition and Activity 6: Adding and subtracting algebraic
subtraction of algebraic expressions TG p98
expressions LB p89
Lesson 8: Multiplication and Activity 7: Multiplying algebraic expressions TG p99
division: Multiplication of
algebraic terms LB p91
Multiplication of algebraic
expressions LB p92
Lesson 9: Algebraic fractions Activity 8: Simplifying algebraic fractions TG p100
LB p94
Lesson 10: Division of a Activity 9: Dividing a polynomial by a monomial
polynomial by a monomial LB p96 TG p101
Lesson 11:
Assessment LB p98 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p102
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 7, 8 and 11 Group work for consolidation purposes
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
for informal assessment challenges
Form of assessment: Expanded opportunities:
Rubric 1 LO2 for Lesson 7; rubric 2 LO2 for Lesson 8; Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
memo (TG p102) for Lesson 11 challenges
Exploring old Olympiad papers
Working with complicated polynomials
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 7: Graphs
Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 10 hours Weeks: 16 – 17
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO2: Describes, explains and justifies observed relationships or rules Economic and
Patterns, functions Represents and uses relationships between variables Management Sciences
and algebra Constructs mathematical models LO3
Describes a situation by interpreting a graph Technology
LO1
Natural Sciences
LO2
Languages
LO4
Social Sciences
(Geography)
LO1
Content / Knowledge:
• Describe, explain and justify relationships
• Represent and use relationships between variables
• Determine input and/or output values
• Construct mathematical models
• Represent, describe and provide solutions to problem situations
• Describe a situation by interpreting a graph
• Draw graph from a description
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Independent and Activity 1a: Distinguishing between independent and Maths Today Grade 8
dependent variables LB p99 dependent variables TG p105 Learner's Book and
Relationship between variables Teacher's Guide
LB p100
Lesson 2: Relationship Activity 1b: Selecting a graph that describes a Graph paper
between variables: Selecting a situation TG p105
graph that describes the
situation LB p101
Lesson 3: Relationship Activity 2: Reading information from a graph
between variables: Reading TG p108
information from a graph
LB p104
Lesson 4: Relationship Activity 3a: Identifying the relationship between time
between time and distance and distance TG p109
LB p106
Lesson 5: Graphs representing Activity 3b: Interpreting a graph representing a stop-
stop-go situations LB p107 go situation TG p110
Lesson 6:
Assessment LB p112 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p113
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Revise basic concepts
Formal assessment for Lessons 2, 3 and 6 Extra examples of new concepts introduced
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for
informal assessment Expanded opportunities:
Examples with more complicated data
Form of assessment:
Rubric 3 LO2 for Lesson 2 and Lesson 3; rubric (LB p112) for
Lesson 6
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 8: Geometric figures

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 15 hours Weeks: 18 – 20
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO3: Recognises, visualises and names geometric figures Technology
Space and shape Describes and classifies geometric figures and solids LO1
Uses vocabulary to describe Arts and Culture
Uses a pair of compasses, ruler & protractor LO1
LO4: Measurement Estimates, compares, measures and draws angles
Investigates the relationship between the sides of a right angled triangle
Uses the Theorem of Pythagoras
Describes and illustrates ways of measuring in different cultures
Content / Knowledge:
• Recognise, visualise and name geometric figures and solids
• Describe and classify geometric figures and solids properties
• Use vocabulary
• Use a pair of compasses, ruler & protractor
• Estimate, compare, measure and draw angles
• Investigate, develop the Theorem of Pythagoras
• Use the Theorem of Pythagoras
• Describe and illustrate ways of measuring
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Lines and angles Introduce lines and angles TG p115 Maths Today
LB p115 Activity 1a: Investigating vertically opposite angles Grade 8
Intersecting lines LB p115 TG p115 Learner's Book
Lesson 2: Parallel lines LB 116 Activity 1b: Finding angle relationships for parallel and Teacher's
Angle properties of parallel lines lines TG p116 Guide
LB p117 Discussion TG p116
Lesson 3: Angles LB p119 Activity 2a: Working with complementary and Protractor
Complementary and supplementary angles TG p117 Piece of rope
supplementary angles LB p119 Pair of compasses
Lesson 4: Triangles LB p121 Activity 2b: Investigating the angles of a triangle
Ancient people used right angles TG p118
LB p123 Activity 3a: Using a knotted rope to find a right angle
TG p119
Lesson 5: Right-angled triangles Activity 3b: Investigating the relationship between the
LB p124 sides of a right-angled triangle TG p119
Lesson 6: Theorem of Theorem of Pythagoras TG p120
Pythagoras LB p126
Lesson 7: Quadrilaterals Activity 4a: Identifying quadrilaterals TG p121
LB p129 Activity 4b: Investigating the angles of quadrilaterals
Angles of quadrilaterals LB p129 TG p121
Concave and convex Demonstrate concave and convex quadrilaterals
quadrilaterals LB p130 TG p121
Diagonals of quadrilaterals Activity 4c: Investigating the diagonals of
LB p130 quadrilaterals TG p121
Lesson 8: Properties of Explain properties of quadrilaterals TG p122
quadrilaterals LB p132
Lesson 9: Construction Activity 5a: Constructing a triangle TG p122
techniques: Constructing a
triangle LB p133
Lesson 10: Construction Activity 5b: Constructing perpendicular bisectors
techniques: Constructing a TG p123
perpendicular bisector LB p134
Lesson 11: Construction Demonstrate and learners work individually TG p123
techniques: Constructing a
perpendicular from a point
outside a line LB p135

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Lesson 12: Construction Demonstrate and learners work individually TG p123
techniques: Constructing a
perpendicular from a point on a
line LB p135
Lesson 13: Construction Demonstrate and learners work individually TG p123
techniques: Draw a line parallel to
a given line LB p136
Lesson 14: Construction Activity 5c: Constructing a kite TG p123
techniques: Constructing a kite
LB p139
Lesson 15:
Assessment LB p140 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p124
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Revise properties and demonstrate with concrete
Formal assessment for Lessons 4, 7 and 15 apparatus
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
for informal assessment challenges

Form of assessment: Expanded opportunities:

Rubric 4 LO3 for Lesson 4; rubric 1 LO3 for Lesson 7; Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
memo (TG p124) for Lesson 15 challenges
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 9: Transformations
Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 15 hours Weeks: 21 – 23
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO3: Uses transformations and symmetry to investigate properties Technology
Space and shape Uses proportion to describe the effect of enlargement and reduction LO1
Locates positions on coordinate systems Arts and Culture
LO1
Social Sciences
(Geography)
LO2
Content / Knowledge:
• Use transformations
• Use symmetry
• Use proportion
• Describe effect of enlargement and reduction
• Locate positions on coordinate systems
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Reflection LB p141 Activity 1: Reflecting figures TG p125 Maths Today Grade 8
Lesson 2: Rotation LB p145 Activity 2: Using tracing paper to do rotations Learner's Book and
TG p128 Teacher's Guide
Lesson 3: Rotational symmetry Activity 3: Classifying 2-D figures TG p129
LB p147 Tracing paper
Lesson 4: Translation LB p150 Activity 4a: Describe movement between points in a
Locating position LB p150 Cartesian Plane TG p131
Activity 4b: Translating figures TG p132
Lesson 5: Enlargement Activity 5a: Enlarging with a scale factor greater than
LB p154 one TG p134
Drawing enlargements LB p155 Activity 5b: Enlarging with a scale factor smaller than
one TG p134
Lesson 6:
Assessment LB p157 Assessment TG p136
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Extra examples of the new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 4 and 6
Informal assessment all other activities can be used for Expanded opportunities:
informal assessment Transformations with variety of shapes
Enlargement with higher scale factors
Form of assessment:
Rubric 1 LO3 for Lesson 3; rubric 3 LO3 for Lesson 4;
memo (TG p136) for Lesson 6
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 10: Geometric solids

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 10 hours Weeks: 24 – 25
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO3: Recognises, visualises and names geometric figures and solids Technology
Space and shape Designs and uses nets to make models of geometric solids LO1
Draws and interprets sketches of geometric solids Arts and Culture
LO1
Natural Sciences
LO1
Content / Knowledge:
• Recognise, visualise and name geometric figures and solids
• Deal with platonic solids (tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron, icosahedrons)
• Design and use nets
• Make models of geometric solids
• Draw and interpret sketches of geometric solids from different perspectives.
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Regular solids Activity 1a: Making models of regular solids TG p138 Maths Today Grade 8
LB p158 Learner's Book and
Lesson 2: Classification of Activity 1b: Classifying solids TG p138 Teacher's Guide
solids LB p164
Lesson 3: Drawing solids Activity 1c: Drawing solids TG p140 Models of solids
LB p165
Lesson 4: Different views of Activity 2: Drawing different views TG p142
solids LB p168
Lesson 5:
Assessment LB p172 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p144
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Revision of solids
Formal assessment for Lessons 2, 4 and 5 Extra examples of the new concepts introduced
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used
for informal assessment Expanded opportunities:
Form of assessment: Complex sketches of different views of objects
Rubric 1 LO3 for Lesson 4; rubric 2 LO3 for Lesson 2; Constructing complicated solids
memo (TG p144) for Lesson 5
Teacher reflection:

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Chapter 11: Measurement

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 10 hours Weeks: 26 – 27
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO1: Numbers, Recognises, classifies and represents numbers Social Sciences (Geog)
operations and LO1
relationships Technology
LO4: Measurement Solves more complex problems involving time LO1
Solves problems using a range of strategies Arts and Culture
Converts between: LO1
2 2 2 2
• mm ↔ cm ↔ m ↔ km Natural Sciences
3
• mm ↔ cm ↔ m
3 3 LO1
3
• ml (cm ) ↔ l ↔ k
Describes the meaning of and uses π in calculations involving circles
Calculates by selecting and using appropriate formulae
Content / Knowledge:
• Recognise, classify, represent, describe and compare irrational numbers
• Solve problems involving time, distance and speed
• Length
• Perimeter and area of polygons and circles
• Volume and surface area of rectangular prisms and cylinders
• Solve problems with estimating, 2 decimal places, converting between S.I. units
• Describe the meaning of and uses π (pi), discuss historical development in measurement
• Calculate and use appropriate formulae
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Area and perimeter Activity 1a: Revising parallelograms TG p146 Maths Today
LB p174 Activity 1b: Finding the area of a hexagon TG 147 Grade 8
Area of a polygon LB p174 Learner's Book
Lesson 2: Measuring large areas Activity 1c: Measuring large areas TG p147 and Teacher's
LB p175 Guide
Lesson 3: The perimeter of a Activity 2: Calculating the perimeter of a polygon
polygon LB p177 TG p148 Stop watch
Lesson 4: The circumference of a Activity 3: Measuring circumference and diameter Measuring tapes
circle LB p180 TG p148 Calculators
Lesson 5: History of pi LB p181 Teach pi TG p149
Lesson 6: The area of a circle Activity 4: Working out the area of a circle TG p149
LB p182
Lesson 7: Surface area LB p184 Activity 5a: Calculating the surface area of a prism
Surface area of a prism LB p184 TG p150
Lesson 8: The surface area of a Activity 5b: Calculating the surface area of a cylinder
cylinder LB p186 TG p151
Lesson 9: Volume LB p188 Activity 6: Calculating the volume of prisms TG p151
Prisms LB p188
Lesson 10: Cylinders LB p190 Activity 7a: Calculating the volume of a cylinder
TG 152
Lesson 11: Storing and measuring Activity 7b: Measuring liquids TG p152
liquids LB p190
Lesson 12: Time, distance and Activity 8: Calculating speed TG p153
speed LB p192
Lesson 13:
Assessment LB p196 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p155

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Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Revision of formulas
Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 4, 11 and 13 Extra examples of the new concepts introduced
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used Expanded opportunities:
for informal assessment Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
challenges
Form of assessment: Exploring old Olympiad papers
Rubric 2 LO3 for Lesson 1; rubric 1 LO3 for Lesson 4; Working with more examples, problems and sketches
rubric 1 LO4 for Lesson 11; memo (TG p155) for
Lesson 13
Teacher reflection:

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 LESSON PLANS – Grade 8

Chapter 12: Consumer mathematics

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 10 hours Weeks: 28 – 29
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO1: Numbers, Solves problems in context Languages
operations and Uses a range of techniques to perform calculations LO4
relationships Technology
LO2: Patterns, Investigates and extends numeric and geometric patterns LO2
functions and algebra Describes, explains and justifies observed relationships or rules Economic and
Describes a situation by interpreting a graph Management Sciences
LO1
Social Sciences
(Geography)
LO2
Content / Knowledge:
• Solve problems in financial context
• Use a range of techniques, perform calculations
• Investigate and extend numeric and geometric patterns
• Look for a relationship or rules
• Look for patterns
• Describe, explain and justify relationships or rules
• Describe a situation by interpreting graphs
• Draw a graph from a description of a situation
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Foreign currency and Activity 1: Working with forex tables TG p157 Maths Today Grade 8
exchange rates LB p198 Learner's Book and
Working with forex graphs Teacher's Guide
LB p199
Lesson 2: Interest LB p200 Activity 2a: Calculating simple interest TG p158 Workbooks
Simple interest LB p201 Activity 2b: Calculating compound interest TG p158 Newspapers
Compound interest LB p202 Examples of variety
Lesson 3: Insurance LB p204 Activity 3: Working out an insurance claim TG p159 of bills
Lesson 4: Bank accounts Activity 4: Reading a bank account statement Bank statements
LB p205 TG p160 Insurance policy
Lesson 5: Telephone charges Activity 5: Reading call charge charts TG p160 contract copies
LB p207 Examples of claim
Lesson 6: Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p163 forms
Investigation LB p209 Telephone bills
Assessment LB p211 Travel magazines
Business magazines
Tables of taxi fares
Library books for
reference
Access to Internet
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Extra examples of the new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 2 and 6 Repetitive calculations
Informal assessment all other activities can be used for
informal assessment Expanded opportunities:
Examples with higher levels of complexity
Form of assessment: Cell phone bills
Rubric 3 LO1 for Lesson 1; rubric 2 LO2 for Lesson 2;
memo (TG p163) for Lesson 6
Teacher reflection:

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 LESSON PLANS – Grade 8
Chapter 13: Data handling
Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 5 hours Weeks: 30
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO5: Poses questions Languages
Data handling Selects appropriate sources for the collection of data LO4
Designs and uses questionnaires Natural Sciences
Organises and records data LO2
Summarises grouped and ungrouped numerical data Economic and
Draws a variety of graphs Management Sciences
Critically reads and interprets data LO3
Social Sciences
(Geography)
LO1
Content / Knowledge:
• Pose questions, select appropriate source, collect data
• Design and use questionnaires
• Organise and record data
• Summarise grouped and ungrouped numerical data
• Draw a variety of graphs by hand/technology
• Critically read and interpret data
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Interpreting data Activity 1: Interpreting data TG p165
LB p213 Maths Today Grade 8
Lesson 2: Collecting data Activity 2a: Designing a questionnaire TG p166 Learner's Book and
LB p216 Teacher's Guide
Lesson 3: Organizing data Activity 2b: Using a data sheet to record data from a
LB p218 questionnaire TG p167 Graph paper
Lesson 4: Frequency tables Activity 2c: Using a frequency table TG p167 Scientific calculator
LB p218 for checking answers
Lesson 5: Stem-and-leaf Activity 3a: Using stem-and-leaf diagrams TG p169 Variety of newspaper
diagrams LB p221 Activity 3b: Using back-to-back stem-and-leaf business sections
diagrams TG p169 with graphs
Lesson 6: Displaying data: Activity 4a: Representing data in a bar graph Computer access to
Bar graphs LB p224 TG p171 work on MS Excel
Histograms LB p225 Activity 4b: Deducing information from a histogram drawing graphs
TG p172
Lesson 7: Displaying data: Activity 5: Drawing a pie chart TG p174
Pie charts LB p228
Lesson 8: Displaying data: Activity 6a: Drawing a line graph TG p175
Line graphs LB p229
Lesson 9: Displaying data: Activity 6b: Drawing a scatter diagram TG p176
Scatter diagrams LB p230
Lesson 10: Representative Activity 7a: Calculating the mean TG p178
values LB p233 Activity 7b: Calculating the median TG p179
Activity 7c: Calculating the mode TG p179
Lesson 11: Measures of Activity 7d: Describing a set of data TG p179
dispersion LB p234
Lesson 12: Which one to use: Activity 8: Comparing the mean and the mode of a
mean, median or mode? set of data TG p180
LB p236
Lesson 13: Using a calculator Activity 9: Using the statistical functions on a
to find the mean LB p238 scientific calculator TG p182
Lesson 14:
Assessment LB p241 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p183

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Assessment: Reinforcement:
Type of assessment: Revise data handling process
Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 6, 11 and 14 Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used challenges
for informal assessment
Expanded opportunities:
Form of assessment Use of computer software for consolidation and extra
Rubric 1 LO5 for Lesson 3; rubric 2 LO5 for Lesson 6; challenges, engaging in complicated issues
rubric 3 LO5 for Lesson 11; rubric (TG p183) for
Lesson 14
Teacher reflection:

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 LESSON PLANS – Grade 8

Chapter 14: Probability

Learning Areas: Maths Grade: 8
Duration: 5 hours Weeks: 31
Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration
LO5: Performs simple experiments Technology
Data handling Considers a simple situation LO1
Economic and
Management Sciences
LO3
Content / Knowledge:
• Perform simple experiments, collect data
• Consider a simple situation to be described with probability
• List outcomes
• Determine the probability
• Find relative frequency
• Compare relative frequency
• Predict outcomes
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources
Lesson 1: Probability LB p242 Activity 1: Describing the chances of something Maths Today Grade 8
happening TG p185 Learner's Book and
Lesson 2: The probability scale Teach probability TG p185 Teacher's Guide
LB p243
Lesson 3: Determining Activity 2a: Investigating the results of tossing a coin Coins
probability LB p244 TG p186
Probability based on reasoning Activity 2b: Investigating the results of tossing two
LB p244 coins TG p187
Probability based on
investigation LB p244
Calculating probability LB p244
Lesson 4:
Assessment LB p249 Self-assessment rubric discussion TG p188
Assessment: Reinforcement:
Types of assessment: Extra examples of the new concepts introduced
Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 4
Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for Expanded opportunities:
informal assessment Examples in higher order thinking e.g. Lotto

Form of assessment:
Rubric 3 LO5 for Lesson 2; rubric (TG p188) for Lesson 4
Teacher reflection:

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 RUBRIC 1: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 1: Numbers, Operations and Relationships: Recognising, classifying and representing numbers

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can excellently Can recognise and Can recognise and Can fairly Can recognise, Struggles to Cannot recognise
recognise and represent, describe represent, describe recognise, represent and recognise and/or and/or represent
represent, describe and compare and and compare and represent and compare numbers represent numbers numbers,
and compare and convert between convert between compare numbers with low levels of requirements not
convert between equivalent forms of equivalent forms of meeting an competency met
equivalent forms of numbers meeting numbers meeting adequate portion of
numbers in more all the requirements most of the requirements
than one way to a and working on a requirements
very high level good level
exceeding expected
requirements

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 RUBRIC 2: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 1: Numbers, Operations and Relationships: Applications of numbers to problems
Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can Solves problems Solves problems A fair achievement A moderate Elementary Unsatisfactory
excellently involving involving numbers meeting an achievement attempts to attempts to solve
solve numbers and is and is correct most adequate portion partially satisfying solve problems
problems correct most of of the time meeting of the the requirements problems involving
involving the time most of the requirements in solving problems involving numbers and is
numbers and meeting all the requirements solving problems involving numbers numbers and seldom correct,
is correct requirements involving numbers and is sometimes is seldom requirements not
almost all of and working on and is sometimes correct correct met
the time, a good level correct
exceeding
expected
requirements

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 RUBRIC 3: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 1: Numbers, Operations and Relationships: Calculation types involving numbers

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can excellently Can estimate and Can estimate and A fair achievement A moderate Elementary Unsatisfactory
estimate and calculate, perform calculate, perform meeting an achievement attempts to attempts to
calculate, perform mental calculations, mental calculations, adequate portion of partially satisfying estimate and estimate and
mental calculations, and use a range of and use a range of the requirements to the requirements to calculate and calculate and
and use a range of techniques as listed techniques as listed estimate and estimate and perform mental perform mental
techniques as listed in the assessment in the assessment calculate, perform calculate, perform calculations for the calculations for the
in the assessment standards for this standards for this mental calculations, mental calculations, assessment assessment
standards for this grade to perform grade to perform and use a range of and use a range of standards for this standards for this
grade to perform calculations, calculations, techniques for techniques for grade and is grade and is
calculations, checking solutions checking solutions some of the some of the seldom correct seldom correct,
checking solutions with confidence and with confidence and assessment assessment requirements not
efficiently and with meeting all the is correct most of standards for this standards for this met

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confidence, requirements the time grade to perform grade to perform
exceeding the calculations, calculations,
requirements checking solutions checking solutions
and is sometimes and is sometimes
correct correct
 RUBRIC 4: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 1: Numbers, Operations and Relationships: Properties of numbers

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can use a range of Can use a range of Can use a range of Can fairly use a Attempts to use Makes no attempt Makes no attempt
properties of properties of properties of range of properties properties of to use the to use the
numbers excellently numbers numbers of numbers numbers to simplify properties of properties of
and with confidence appropriately, appropriately, appropriately, calculations with numbers to simplify numbers to simplify
in order to simplify correctly and with correctly and with correctly and with moderate success calculations with calculations.
calculations, confidence in order confidence in order confidence in order and only partially just elementary Requirements not
exceeding expected to simplify to simplify to simplify satisfy the attempts met
requirements calculations, calculations, is calculations requirements
meeting all the correct most of the
requirements and time, meeting most
working on a good of the requirements
level

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 RUBRIC 1: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 2: Patterns, Functions and Algebra: Patterns

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can extend Can extend Can extend Can extend Can extend Can extend Can unsatisfactorily
patterns excellently patterns and patterns and patterns fairly and patterns and elementary extend patterns,
and describe, describe, explain describe, explain describe, explain describe patterns, marginally does not meet
explain and justify and justify and justify and justify relationships within satisfying the requirements
relationships within relationships within relationships within relationships within patterns in terms of requirements
patterns in terms of patterns in terms of patterns in terms of patterns in terms of consecutive terms
both consecutive both consecutive both consecutive both consecutive in the pattern,
terms and the terms and the terms and the terms and the partially satisfying
position of the term position of the term position of the term position of the term the requirements
in the pattern with in the pattern with in the pattern, in the pattern,
deliberate attempts deliberate attempts meeting most of the meeting an
at efficiency, at efficiency, requirements adequate portion of

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exceeding expected meeting all the requirements
requirements requirements
 RUBRIC 2: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 2: Patterns, Functions and Algebra: Equations

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Solves equations Solves equations Good achievement Fair achievement in Can determine Elementary Cannot solve
(number sentences) (number sentences) in solving equations solving equations unknowns in attempts to equations(number
excellently using on a good level (number sentences) (number sentences) input/output determine output sentences) by trial-
trial and using trial and using trial and using trial and contexts and/or can values for given and-improvement
improvement with improvement with improvement with improvement with sometimes describe input values or algebraic
success almost all success almost all success most of the success most of the a problem situation process
of the time and/or of the time and/or time and/or time and/or using a number
describes a describes a describes a describes a sentence, partially
problem situation in problem situation in problem situation in problem situation in satisfying the
a variety of ways, a variety of ways a variety of ways, a variety of ways, requirements
exceeding expected meeting all the meeting most of the meeting an
requirements requirements requirements adequate portion of

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the requirements
 RUBRIC 3: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 2: Patterns, Functions and Algebra: Graphs

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Confidently Can construct and Can mostly A fair achievement Correctly answers Partly answers unsatisfactory
constructs and interpret construct and in constructing and questions from questions on attempts to answer
interprets mathematical interpret interpreting graphs some of the interpreting questions on
mathematical models that mathematical mathematical time and draws mathematical mathematical
models that represent, describe models that models that graphs. A moderate models that models that
represent, describe an provide solutions represent, describe represent, describe achievement represent, describe represent, describe
an provide solutions to problems an provide solutions an provide solutions partially satisfying and provide and provide
to problems to problems to problems the requirements solutions to solutions to
problems problem situations

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 RUBRIC 4: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 2: Patterns, Functions and Algebra: Equivalent representations

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can (for the same Can (for the same Can (for the same Can fairly (for the Can (for the same Cannot (for the Makes no attempt
situation) situation) situation) same situation) situation) same situation) (for the same
excellently demonstrate the demonstrate the demonstrate the demonstrate the demonstrate the situation) to
demonstrate the equivalence of equivalence of equivalence of equivalence of equivalence of demonstrate the
equivalence of different different different representations different equivalence of
different representations representations representations given in the same representations different
representations selecting the most selecting the most selecting the most form (e.g. two representations.
selecting the most useful for a given useful for a given useful for a given different verbal Requirements not
useful for a given situation with situation meeting, situation, meeting descriptions, only met
situation with flexibility, most of the an adequate portion partially satisfying
flexibility, exceeds meeting all the requirements of the requirements the requirements
expected requirements and

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requirements working on a good
level
 RUBRIC 5: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 2: Patterns, Functions and Algebra: Algebraic Conventions (8 & 9 only)

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Uses conventions Uses conventions Uses conventions Uses conventions Often uses Elementary Makes little attempt
of algebra of algebra well and of algebra correctly of algebra fairly conventions of attempts to use to use conventions
excellently and correctly and is most of the time correctly most of algebra correctly conventions of of algebra and is
correctly and is almost always meeting most of the the time partially satisfy the algebra and is seldom correct,
almost always correct, requirements requirements seldom correct requirements not
correct while Meets all the met
exceeding expected requirements and
requirements working on a good
level

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 RUBRIC 1: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 3: Space and Shape: Shapes and Objects

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can excellently Can name, Can name, Can name, Can name and Can name some 2- Cannot name some
name, compare and compare and compare and compare and compare 2-D D and 3-D shapes 2-Dand 3-D shapes
classify 2-D shapes classify 2-D shapes classify 2-D shapes classify 2-D shapes shapes and 3-D and knows some of and some of the
and 3-D objects and 3-D objects and 3-D objects and 3-D objects objects, given in the properties of properties of
given in different given in different given in different fairly given in different positions, 2-D shapes and 2-D shapes and
positions in terms of positions very good positions in terms of different positions in in terms of their 3-D objects in a 3-D objects in a
their properties in terms of their their properties, terms of their properties, partially given position in an given position, does
beyond those properties beyond meeting most of the properties, meets satisfying the elementary way not meet
specified for this those specified for requirements an adequate portion requirements seldom satisfying requirements
grade, exceeding this grade meeting of requirements the requirements
expected all the requirements
requirements

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 RUBRIC 2: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 3: Space and Shape: Transformations, Congruence and Similarity

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Uses Uses Uses Uses Attempts to use Attempts to use Attempts to use
transformations, transformations, transformations, transformations, transformations transformations transformations
congruence axioms congruence axioms congruence axioms congruence axioms and/or congruence and/or congruence and/or congruence
and similarity and similarity and similarity and similarity axioms and/or axioms and/or axioms and/or
appropriately to appropriately to appropriately to appropriately to similarity to justify similarity to justify similarity to justify
justify properties of justify properties of justify properties of justify properties of properties of 2-D properties of 2-D properties of 2-D
2-D shapes 2-D shapes 2-D shapes 2-D shapes shapes and is shapes and is shapes and is
excellently correct correctly almost all correctly most of correctly most of sometimes correct. seldom correct. seldom correct.
almost all of the of the time. Solves the time. Solves the time. Solves Can determine Can determine Cannot determine
time, exceeding equations (number equations (number equations (number unknowns in output values for output values for
expected sentences) using sentences) using sentences) using input/output given input values. given input values.

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requirements trial and trial and trial and contexts and/or can Elementary Unsatisfactory
improvement with improvement with improvement with sometimes describe attempts to solve attempts to solve
success almost all success most of the success most of the a problem situation problems involving problems involving
of the time and/or time and/or time and/or using a number numbers and is numbers and is
describes a describes a describes a sentence. A seldom correct seldom correct,
problem situation in problem situation in problem situation in moderate requirements not
a variety of ways. a variety of ways. a variety of ways. A achievement met
Solves problems Solves problems fair achievement partially satisfying
involving numbers involving numbers meeting an the requirements
and is correct most and is correct most adequate portion of solving problems
of the time, of the time, meeting the requirements in involving numbers
meeting all the most of the solving problems and is sometimes
requirements and requirements involving numbers correct
working on a good and is sometimes
level correct
 RUBRIC 3: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 3: Space and Shape: Position
Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can locate position Can locate position Can locate position Can locate position Can locate position Cannot locate Cannot locate
and/or trace a path and/or trace a path and/or trace a path and/or trace a path and/or trace a path position on a grid position on a grid.
and/or describe and/or describe and/or describe and/or describe on a grid. Correctly Struggles to answer Answers questions
movement between movement between movement between movement between an answer questions from a from a graph
points on various points on various points on various points on various questions from a graph. Is seldom Unsatisfactory
grids in a variety of grids in a variety of grids. Correctly grids. Correctly graph some of the correct attempts,
ways. Correctly ways. Correctly answers questions answers questions time and draws Requirements not
answers questions answers questions from a graph most from a graph some graphs. A moderate met
with insight from a with insight from a of the time and of the time and achievement
graph and draws graph and draws draws appropriate draws graphs A fair partially satisfying
excellent and very good graphs for a given achievement the requirements
appropriate graphs appropriate graphs situation and with meeting and

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for a given for a given situation confidence and is adequate portion of
situation, exceeding meeting all the correct most of the the requirements
the requirements requirements time met
 RUBRIC 4: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 3: Space and Shape: Straight Line Geometry (8 & 9 only)
Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Excellently uses Uses properties of Uses properties of Uses properties of Often uses Attempts to use Makes no attempt
properties of straight line and straight line and straight line and properties of properties of to use properties of
straight line and triangle geometry in triangle geometry triangle geometry straight line and straight line and straight line and
triangle geometry good way and is correctly most of fairly and correctly triangle geometry triangle geometry triangle geometry
and is almost almost always the time an (for the most of the time. correctly. Can (for and is seldom and is seldom
always correct. Can correct. Can (for the same situation) Can (for the same the same situation) correct. Cannot (for correct. Cannot (for
(for the same same situation) demonstrate the situation) demonstrate the the same situation) the same situation)
situation) demonstrate the equivalence of demonstrate the equivalence of demonstrate the demonstrate the
demonstrate the equivalence of different equivalence of representations equivalence of equivalence of
equivalence of different representations different given in the same different different
different representations selecting the most representations form (e.g. two representations just representations,
representations selecting the most useful for a given selecting the most different verbal elementary requirements not

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selecting the most useful for a given situation, meeting useful for a given descriptions, only attempts met
useful for a given situation with most of the situation partially satisfy the
situation with flexibility, requirements requirements
flexibility, exceeding meeting all the
expected requirements and
requirements working on a good
level
 RUBRIC 1: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 4: Measurement: Measurement

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can excellently Can measure and Can measure and Can measure and Can measure Can measure Cannot measure
measure and solve solve problems very solve problems solve problems and/or solve and/or solve and/or solve
problems requiring well requiring and requiring and requiring and problems requiring problems requiring problems requiring
and involving: the involving: the involving: the involving: the and involving: the and involving: the and involving: the
selection of selection of selection of selection of selection of selection of selection of
appropriate appropriate; appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate
formulae; formulae formulae; formulae; formulae; formulae; formulae;
conversion between conversion between conversion between conversion between conversion between conversion between conversion between
units; accuracy and units; accuracy and units; accuracy and units; accuracy and units; accuracy and units; accuracy and units; accuracy and
precision with precision with precision and is precision and is precision and is precision and is precision and is
greater efficiency, greater efficiency, almost always almost always sometimes correct, seldom correct, seldom correct,
exceeding expected meeting all the correct, meeting correct, meets an only partially marginally does not meet

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requirements requirements most of the adequate portion of satisfying the satisfying the requirements
requirements requirements requirements requirements
 RUBRIC 1: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 5: Data handling: Collecting and Organising Data

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can pose questions Can pose good Can pose questions Can pose questions Moderate attempts Can collect data, Cannot collect data.
and identify data questions and and identify data and identify data to pose questions marginally Does not meet
sources and/or identify data sources and/or sources and/or and/or collect and satisfying the requirements
collect and organise sources and/or collect and organise collect and organise organise data, requirements
data excellently and collect and organise data accurately data accurately partially satisfying
accurately selecting data very selecting and using selecting and using the requirements
and using accurately selecting appropriate appropriate
appropriate good and using techniques and techniques. Can
techniques beyond appropriate meeting most of the pose questions
those specified for techniques beyond requirements and/or collect and
this grade, those specified for organise data,
exceeding expected this grade, meeting meeting an

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requirements all the requirements adequate portion of
requirements
 RUBRIC 2: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 5: Data handling: Representing and Interpreting Data

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can draw accurate Can draw accurate Can draw accurate A fair achievement Can draw graphs Elementary Cannot draw
and excellent and good graphs graphs giving all to draw accurate giving relevant attempts to draw graphs and/or
graphs giving all giving all relevant relevant information graphs giving all information and/or graphs giving some answer questions
relevant information information and/or and/or critically relevant information answers questions relevant information based on given
and/or critically critically answers answers questions and/or critically and makes and/or answer data Cannot
answers questions questions from with justification and answers questions predictions based questions based on determine output
from more than one more than one makes realistic with justification and on given data. Can given data. Can values for given
perspective with perspective with predictions based makes realistic determine determine output input values,
justification and justification and on given data, predictions based unknowns in values for given requirements not
makes realistic makes realistic meeting most of the on given data input/output input values met
predictions based predictions based requirements sensitive to the role contexts and/or can
on given data, on given data, of the situation, sometimes describe

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exceeding expected meeting all the meeting an a problem situation
requirements requirements and adequate portion of using a number
working on a good the requirements sentence A
level moderate
achievement
partially satisfying
the requirements
 RUBRIC 3: MATHEMATICS
Learning Outcome 5: Data handling: Probability

Activity: Name:

Date: Grade:

Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Can excellently list Can list all possible Can list all possible Can fairly list all Can list possible Makes attempts to Cannot list possible
all possible outcomes for events outcomes for events possible outcomes outcomes for an list possible outcomes for
outcomes for events and determine the and determine the for events and event and/or outcomes for events events,
and determine the probability of these probability of these determine the determine/predict and is seldom Requirements not
probability of these outcomes and/or outcomes and/or probability of these relative frequency of correct met
outcomes and/or determine/predict determine/predict outcomes and/or outcomes for simple
determine/predict relative frequencies relative frequencies determine/predict experiments. A
relative frequencies of outcomes in of outcomes in relative frequencies moderate
of outcomes in simple experiments simple experiments, of outcomes in achievement
simple experiments with recognition of meeting most of the simple experiments, partially satisfying
with recognition of the difference requirements meeting an the requirements
the difference between the adequate portion of

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between the probability of the requirements
probability of outcomes and their
outcomes and their relative frequency,
relative frequency, meeting all the
exceeding the requirements
requirements