Mathematics 8

Instructor: Mr. Bradford

E-mail: tyler.bradford@yesnet.yk.ca
Website: http://bigbadbradford.weebly.com

Introduction

Welcome to Math 8. This is the first course in high school mathematics. The pace
of the course is quick in that we will usually cover a new section each day. You
are expected to keep up with the material and seek extra help when you need it.

Course Expectations

 It is expected students will adhere to the normal rules set out by the school in
regards to student behavior.

 It is of utmost importance that students will be in class and on time, as all

lessons, demonstrations and tests will be held at the beginning of class.

 This course will be held in a computer lab as we will be using several math
websites in support of the textbook and teacher lessons. You are expected
to stay on task.

 Cell phones are not permitted during instructional time. During work time
music is permitted, provided it is used in an appropriate manner with
headphones. Texting, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, and other social media
are not permitted.

Course Materials

You are expected to bring the following to class every day:

 Textbook (Math Focus 8)
 Binder with graph paper
 Calculator
 Pencil and Eraser
 Pencil Crayons (Red, Yellow and Green)
 A positive attitude
What a Typical Class Looks Like:

A typical math class will break down like this:

~10 min: Review of previous days’ concepts and assignment
~20 min: Lesson on current topic & Thinking Classroom Group Question(s)
~30 minutes: Time to work on Current assignment
~5 minutes: Wrap up and last-minute questions. Preview of next day’s lesson.

Assignments

A math assignment will be assigned every day and due the following day.
Typically, after the lesson, students will have between 30 – 40 minutes in class to
work on their assignments. Students are expected to verify answers to their
solutions with the answers available in the back of the textbook and submit to the
assignment basket by the next day’s class.

We will have time at the start of each lesson to discuss any questions about the
previous day’s assignment.

We will be using the “Stop Light” method of self-evaluation:

Green = I got it right and I understand.
Yellow = I got it incorrect, but I have figured it out and have corrected the
mistake.
Red = I got it incorrect and I don’t understand why.

It is expected that you show all work in your assignments!

Assignments are scored on the following:

EMERGING = Most Questions not attempted

DEVELOPING = Most Questions attempted
PROFICIENT = Most Questions attempted and work/process is
demonstrated.
EXTENDING = Most Questions attempted, work/process is demonstrated
and assignments are marked and corrected.

Assignments should be submitted on graph paper, in pencil, with your name and
date in the top right corner and page and question number of the assignment in
the top left.

Once we have completed a unit test, assignments for that unit will no longer be
accepted. Students with exceptional circumstances are encouraged to speak
with the teacher as exceptions may be granted.

Extra Help
If you do not understand something please come and ask for extra help. It is
amazing what can be accomplished in a few minutes of individual explanation.

I am usually in my room by 8:15 in the morning, during most lunch hours and
after school until 4pm.

If you get tired of hearing me explain it, there is also extra help available at lunch
and after school from Grade 12 tutors.

Tests

I know tests make some people nervous or freak out, so I promise there will be
no surprise tests or quizzes. You can see the dates for tests on the attached
syllabus.

There will be a chapter review the class before the test so you can review your
skills and we will have a 5-minute question period before the test begins in case
you have any last minute questions. You won’t need to memorize any formulas
(yet), as we’ll make sure they are clearly provided for you.

If you miss a test, you will be expected to make it up at lunch or after school as
soon as is convenient.

Course Content

Students will learn about many math topics, please see the chart below for topics
and an estimate on number of classes per topic. Please see the attached
syllabus for a more detailed breakdown.

Chapter Topic # of Classes

Study Habits & Self- Regulation 1
N/A Review of Previous Math Concepts (Integers, etc) 4
1 Squares & Cubes, Square & Cube Roots, and 10
Pythagorean Theorem
2 Fraction Operations 11
3 Ratios and Rates 8
4 Percents 10
5 Measurement 8
8 Data Analysis 6
9 Linear Relations & Linear Equations 10
10 Probability 6
7 Tessellations 4
11 3-D Geometry 7
Final Exam Review 2
Evaluation (These are rough estimates).

In Class Discussions, Thinking Classroom Group work, and Activities – 30%

Practice Assignments – 30%
Unit Tests – 30%
Final Exam – 10%
Mathematics 8 - Syllabus
(Note: Schedule and Assignments are subject to change – Please check the
website.)

Intro to Math Class (1 classes)

Week 1: January 20 – 24

Monday: Importance of Math - When do we use Math?

Proper Study Habits & Self-Regulation
Thinking Classroom: Make 100

Math Concept Review (4 classes)

Tuesday: Integer Multiplication

Pg. 249: #3, 6, 7*, 15 & 17
Pg. 256: #7, 9*, 12* & 15a
Wednesday: Integer Division
Pg. 264: #1, 5, 8, 9 & 11 – 17
Thursday: Order of Operations
Pg. 271: #3 - 6, 10, & 11
Friday: Math Intake Assessment

Number Relationships (10 classes)

Week 2: January 27 – 31

Monday: Representing & Recognizing Square Numbers

Pg. 8: #1, 3 – 8. 10, 14, 15, 16 & 17
Tuesday: Square Roots of Perfect Squares
Pg. 13: #1 – 3, 8 - 14, 18 & 20
Wednesday: Estimating Square Roots
Pg. 19: #1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 3 & 16
Thursday: Perfect Cubes
Worksheet
Friday: Cube Roots
Worksheet

Week 3: February 3 – 7

Monday: Pythagorean Theorem

Pg. 30: #1 - 5, 7 – 10 & 12
Tuesday: Solve Problems Using Diagrams
 Pg. 35: #1 – 6
Build origami canoe
Wednesday: Crossing the River: Pythagorean Activity
Thursday: Chapter Review
Pg. 39: #1 – 10
Friday: Number Relationships Test

Fractional Operations (11 classes)

Week 4: February 10 – 14

Monday: Multiplying a Whole Number by a Fraction

Pg. 49: #3, 5, 6, 8, 13 & 16
Tuesday: Exploring Calculating a Fraction by a Fraction
Multiplying Fractions
Pg. 55: #5 – 8, 10, 11, 18 & 19
Wednesday: Estimating Fraction Products
Multiplying Fractions Greater than 1
Pg. 62: #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16
Thursday: Diving Fractions by Whole Numbers
Pg.71: #4, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11
Friday: No School – Heritage Day!

Week 5: February 17 – 21

Monday: Dividing Fractions using a Related Multiplication

Pg. 85: #3 – 5, 8, 9, 12, 13 & 14
Tuesday: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Review
Wednesday: Order of Operations
Pg. 90: #3, 7, 9 & 13
Thursday: Communicate about Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Pg. 94: #4, 6, 8 & 9
Friday: Baking Activity

Week 6: February 24 – 28

Monday: Chapter Review

Pg. 99: #1 - 24
Tuesday: Fractional Operations Test

Ratios and Rates (8 classes)

Wednesday: Using Two Term Ratios

Pg. 110: #4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15 & 17
 Thursday: Using Ratio Tables
Exploring Ratios with Three Terms
Pg. 117: #2 – 6 & 9; Pg. 121: #7
Friday: No School – PD Day!

Week 7: March 2 – 6

Monday: Using Rates

Pg. 125: #3 – 11

Communicate about Rates

Pg. 128: #2 – 8
Tuesday: Using Equivalent Ratios to Solve Problems
Pg. 132: #1 - 8, 12 & 13
Wednesday: Chapter Review
Pg. 136: #1 – 11
Thursday: Mapping Activity: A Map of Home
Friday: Ratios and Rates Test

Percents (10 classes)

Week 8: March 9 – 13

Monday: Percents Greater than 100%

Pg. 148: #4 – 10 & 14
Tuesday: Fractional Percent
Pg. 153: #3 – 8, 10 & 12
Wednesday: Relating Percents to Decimal and Fractions
Pg. 157: #1 – 7, 12 & 14
Thursday: Solving Problems Using a Proportion
Pg. 161: #3 – 9
Friday: Solving Percent Problems Using Decimals
Pg. 166: #1 – 9, 11 & 13

~~~SPRING BREAK~~~

Week 9: March 30 – April 3

Monday: Solving Problems by Changing Your Point of View

Pg. 173: #1 – 8
Tuesday: Solving Percent Problems Using Fractions
Combining Percents
Pg. 177: #2 – 9
Wednesday: Percent Change
 Pg. 181: #3 – 10 & 13
Thursday: Percent Activity – Penguin Water Online Activity
Friday: No School – 3 Way Conferences

Week 10: April 6 – 10

Monday: Chapter Review

Pg. 187: #1 - 16
Tuesday: Percent Test

Measurement (8 classes)

Wednesday: Exploring Nets

Drawing the Nets of Prisms and Cylinders
Pg. 198: #1 – 7 & 9
Thursday: Determining the Surface Area of Prisms
Pg. 205: #1 – 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 & 13
Determining the Surface Area of Cylinders
Pg. 212: #1, 2, 4, 5, 10 & 12
Friday: No School – Good Friday

Week 11: April 13 – 17

Monday: No School – Easter Monday

Tuesday: Determining the Volume of Prisms
Pg. 220: #1 – 6, 9, 10 & 12
Determining the Volume of Cylinders
Pg. 225: #2 – 6, 10, 11 & 12
Wednesday: Solving Problems Using Models
Pg. 231: #2 – 6
Model House Assignment
Thursday: Chapter Review
Pg. 236: #3-7, 9 & 11
Friday: Measurement Test

Data Analysis (6 classes)

Week 12: April 20 – 24

Monday: Choosing a Graph to Display Data

Changing the Format of a Graph
Pg. 337: #1 – 6
Tuesday: Excel Graphing Assignment #1
Communicate about Choosing a Graph
 Pg. 341: #1 – 5
Wednesday: Second Excel Graphing Assignment #2
Thursday: Changing the Scale of a Graph
Pg. 348: #2 – 6

Friday: No School – PD Day

Week 13: April 27 – May 1

Monday: Chapter Review

Pg. 359: #1 – 6
Data Analysis Test

Linear Relations and Linear Equations (9 classes)

Tuesday: Making a Table of Values

Pg. 368: #3 – 6, 8 & 9
Wednesday: Graphing Linear Relations
Intro to Desmos
Pg. 375: #2 – 6, 8 & 10
Thursday: Exploring Possible Values
Drawing Diagrams to Represent Equations
Pg. 381: #2 – 6 & 8
Friday: Solving Equations with Counter Models
Pg. 391: #2 – 9

Week 14: May 4 – 8

Monday: Solving Equations Symbolically

Pg. 398: #2 – 7, 9 & 13
Tuesday: Desmos – Line Bundle & Marbleslide Game
Wednesday: Solve Problems Using Reasoning
Pg. 408: #2 – 6
Thursday: Chapter Review
Pg. 413: #1 – 8
Friday: Linear Relations and Linear Equations Test

Probability (6 classes)

Week 15: May 11 – 15

Monday: Exploring Independent Events

Probability of Independent Events
 Pg. 426: #2 – 5, 7 & 8
Tuesday: Using a Formula to Calculate Probability
Pg. 432: #2 – 6 & 9

Wednesday: Communicate about Probability

Pg. 437: #1 – 6 & 8
Thursday: Probability Casino
Friday: Chapter Review
Pg. 442: #1 – 5

Week 16: May 18 – 22

Monday: No School – Victoria Day

Tuesday: Probability Test

3D Geometry (7 classes)

Wednesday: 11.1 (Drawing Views of Cube Structures)

Pg. 450: #2 – 4, 7, 8 & 11
Thursday: 11.2 (Building Cube Structures from Views
11.3 (Creating Isometric Drawings)
Pg. 457: #2 – 8
Friday: 11.4 (Creating Cube Structures from Isometric Drawings)
Pg. 462: #2 – 4

Week 17: May 25 – 29

Monday: 11.5 (Rotating Cube Structures)

Pg. 469: #3 – 6, 8 & 9
Tuesday: 3D Geometry Games (Rumis, Blokus 3D, etc.)
Wednesday: Chapter Review
Pg. 478: #1 – 6
Thursday: 3D Geometry Test

Tessellations (4 classes)

Friday: Exploring Tiling

Tessellating w/ Regular Polygons
Angles Worksheet
Pg. 292: #2 – 5

Week 18: June 1 – 5

 Monday: Tessellating w/ Quadrilaterals
Tessellating w/ Triangles
Pg. 296: #2 – 5 & 7
Pg. 302: #3 – 5
Tuesday: Tessellating by Combing Shapes
Tessellating Designs
Pg. 309: #3 – 5
Pg. 315: #2 – 5
Tessellations Art Activitity
Wednesday: Tessellations Web Activity

Final Exam Review (2 classes)

Thursday: Final Exam Review

Friday: Final Exam Review

Week 19: June 8 – 12

EXAM WEEK