Grade 8 Curriculum Map 2018-19

Key: Math in Focus Course 1 (MIF)

TIME UNIT/CONCEPT CORE GOALS & SKILLS PA ELIGIBLE Vocabulary

Resources
FRAME S STANDARDS &
ASSESSMENTS
September Course 3A Content
CC.2.1.8.E.4 Estimate irrational
(18 days) Chapter 1: Big Idea​: You can use exponential notation to represent numbers by comparing them to Recall Prior Exponential
Exponents repeated multiplication of the same factor rational numbers. Knowledge notation
(M08.A-N.1.1) (RPK) Power
1.1 Exponential Notation Interpreting Base
● Understand and use exponential notation CC.2.2.8.B.1 Apply concepts of the real Exponent
● Use exponents to write the prime factorization radicals and integer exponents number Prime factorization
of a number to generate equivalent system and
1.2 The product and quotient expressions integers p.3
● Understand the product of powers property Book A
● Understand the quotient of powers property CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems
● Multiply and divide expressions in exponential and persevere in solving them.
notation Chapter 1
1.3 The power of a power CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly Pretest
● Understand raising a power to a power and quantitatively. MIF Textbook
● Use properties of exponents to simplify A p. 5-57
expressions CC.K-12.MP. 3 Construct
1.4 The power of a product and the power of a quotient arguments and critique the ALEKS and
● Understand the power of a product property reasoning of others. Quick tables
● Understand the power of a quotient property
● Use properties of exponents to simplify CC.K-12.MP 4 Model with
expressions mathematics.
1.5 Zero and negative exponents
● Understand zero and negative exponents CC.K-12.MP. 6 Attend to
● Simplify expressions involving zero and precision
negative exponents
1.6 real-world problems: Squares and cubes CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use
structure.

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CC.K-12.MP.8 Look for and

express regularity in repeated
reasoning.

Initial Knowledge Check –

ALEKS
Chapter 1 Test – Math in Focus

Chapter 2: Scientific Big Idea:​ Scientific notation is a way of writing

Notation numbers that makes it easier to work with very large or CC.2.2.8.B.1 Apply concepts of RPK:
September very small numbers. radicals and integer exponents to Multiplying Scientific notation
(10 days) generate equivalent expressions. ( and dividing Coefficient
2.1 Understanding scientific notation M08.B-E.1.1) by positive Standard form
● Understand the need for scientific notation powers of ten
● Write numbers in scientific notation or in CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems p. 59 Book A
standard form. and persevere in solving them.
● Compare numbers in scientific notation Chapter 2
2.2 Adding and subtracting in scientific notation CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly pre-test
● Add and subtract numbers in scientific notation. and quantitatively. MIF Textbook
● Introduce the prefix system A p. 60-91
2.3 Multiplying and dividing in scientific notation CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct
● Multiply and divide numbers in scientific arguments and critique the ALEKS and
notation reasoning of others. Quick tables
● Solve real-world problems involving the
calculation of numbers in different forms. CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with
● Use calculators to operate with numbers written mathematics.
in scientific notation.
CC.K-12.MP.6 Attend to
precision

CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

CC.K-12.MP.8 Look for and

express regularity in repeated
reasoning.

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Chapter 2 Test – Math in Focus

Chapter 1 -2 Cumulative Review

September- Big Idea:​ Linear equations can be used to solve

October Chapter 3: Algebraic mathematical and real-world problems. A linear equation CC.2.2.8.B.2 Understand the RPK:
(10 days) Linear Equations with one variable can have one solution, no solution, or connections between proportional Understand Inconsistent
infinitely many solutions. relationships, lines, and linear equivalent equation
equations. equations and Consistent
3.1 Solving Linear Equations with One Variable linear equation
● Solve linear equations with one variable CC.2.2.8.B.3 Analyze and solve equations identity
● Solve real-world problems involving linear linear equations and pairs of p. 95
equations with one variable simultaneous equations.
3.2 Identifying the Number of Solutions to a Linear Chapter 3
equation CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems pretest
● Understand and identify linear equations with no and persevere in solving them. MIF Textbook
solution A p. 96-127
● Understand and identify linear equations with CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly
infinitely many solutions and quantitatively. ALEKS and
3.3 Understanding Linear Equations with Two Variables Quick tables
● Represent a relationship between two variables CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct
using a linear equation. arguments and critique the
● Represent a linear relationship using a table of reasoning of others.
values
3.4 Solving for a Variable in a Two-Variable Linear CC.K-12.MP 4 Model with
Equation mathematics.
● Solve for a two-variable linear equation
CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use
structure.

CC.K-12.MP.8 Look for and

express regularity in repeated
reasoning.

Chapter 3 Test – Math in Focus

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October- Chapter 4: Lines Big Idea: ​the graph of a linear equation in two variables RPK:
(14 days) and Linear is a line, and you can write the equation of the line in Interpreting Slope
Equations slope-intercept form... CC.2.2.8.B.2 Understand the direct Rise
connections between proportion Run
4.1 Finding and Interpreting Slopes of Lines proportional relationships, p. 130 Book A y-intercept
● Find the slopes of lines lines, and linear equations. x-intercept
4.2 Understanding Slope-intercept Form (M08.B-E.2) Chapter 4 slope-intercept
● Explore the relationship between the lines y = pre-test form
mx and y = mx + b MIF Textbook linear relationship
4.3 Writing Linear equations CC.2.2.8.B.3 Analyze and solve A p. 130-189
● Write an equation of a line in slope-intercept linear equations and pairs of
form. simultaneous linear equations ALEKS and
● Write an equation of a line parallel to another (M08.B-E.3) Quick tables
line
4.4 Sketching Graphs of Linear Equations CC.2.4.8.B.1 Analyze and/or
● Understanding graphing linear equations interpret bivariate data
● Sketch a linear graph by using​ m​ and ​b displayed in multiple
● Sketch a linear graph by using ​m​ and a point of representations. (M08.D-S.1.1)
the line.
4.5 Real-World Problems: Linear Equations CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems
● Explain slope and y-intercept in the context of and persevere in solving them.
real-world problems
CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly
and quantitatively.

CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct
arguments and critique the
reasoning of others.

CC.K-12.MP 4 Model with

mathematics.

CC.K-12.MP.5 Use appropriate

tools strategically

CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

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Chapter 4 Test – Math in Focus

Chapter 3-4 Cumulative review

November Chapter 5: Systems Big Idea: ​A system of linear equations may have a
(14 days) of Linear Equations unique solution. It can be solved using the elimination, CC.2.2.8.B.3 Analyze and solve RPK: System of linear
substitution, or graphical method. linear equations and pairs of Graphing equations
simultaneous linear equations. linear Unique solution
5.1 Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations (M08.B-E.3.1.3-5) equations Common term
● Understand systems of linear equations. using a table Elimination
5.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems of values method
Algebraic Methods and persevere in solving them. p. 191 Book A Substitution
● Solve systems of linear equations using the method
elimination method CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly Chapter 5 Standard form
● Solve systems of linear equations using the and quantitatively. pre-test Graphical method
substitution method MIF Textbook Point of
5.3 Real-world problems: Systems of linear equations CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct A p. 191-239 intersection
● Solve real-world problems using systems of arguments and critique the Inconsistent
linear equations. reasoning of others. ALEKS and systems of
Quick tables equations
5.4 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing CC.K-12.MP 4 Model with Dependent system
● Solve systems of linear equations using the mathematics. of equations
graphical method
5.5 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems of Linear CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use
Equations structure.
● Understand and identify inconsistent systems of
linear equations. CC.K-12.MP.8 Look for and
● Understand and identify dependent systems of express regularity in repeated
linear equations. reasoning.

Chapter 5 Test – Math in Focus

December Chapter 6: Big Idea: ​A function is a relation in which every input

(15 days) Functions has exactly one output. You can use tables, graphs, and CC.2.2.8.C.1 Define, evaluate, RPK: ​Writing Relation
equations to represent many functions. and compare functions. algebraic Input
(M08.B-F.1.1.2 -3) expressions to Output
6.1 Understanding Relations and Functions represent Function
● Understand relations CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems unknown Vertical line test
● Identify functions and persevere in solving them. quantities Linear function

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6.2 Representing Functions p. 241 Book A Rate of change

● Represent a function in different forms CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly Nonlinear function
6.3 Understanding Linear and Nonlinear Functions and quantitatively. Chapter 6
● Identify linear functions pre-test
● Identify nonlinear functions from graphs CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with MIF Textbook
● Describe and sketch functions to show their mathematics. A p. 241 -297
qualitative features.
6.4 Comparing Two Functions CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use ALEKS and
● Compare linear functions represented in the structure. Quick tables
same and in different forms
Chapter 6 Test – Math in Focus
Chapter 5-6 Cumulative review
District Benchmark

January Chapter 7: the Big Idea: ​The Pythagorean Theorem describes the
(12 days) Pythagorean relationship among the three sides of a right triangle. CC.2.1.8.E.4 Estimate irrational RPK: Variable
Theorem numbers by comparing them to Understanding Pythagorean
7.1 Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem and the rational numbers. squares and Theorem
Plane Figure (M08.A-N.1.1) square roots, Hypotenuse
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the cubes and Leg
unknown side lengths. CC.2.3.8.A.3 Understand and cube roots
● Use the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem. apply the Pythagorean p. 3 Book B
● Sole real-world problems involving the Theorem to solve problems.
Pythagorean Theorem (M08.C-G.2.1) Chapter 7
7.2 Understanding the distance formula pre-test
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the CC.2.4.8.B.1 Analyze and/or MIF Textbook
distance between two points on a coordinate interpret bivariate data B p. 3-47
plane displayed in multiple
● Understand the distance formula representations. (M08.D-S.1.1) ALEKS and
7.3 Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem and Solids Quick tables
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems
involving solids and persevere in solving them.
7.4 Identifying Volume of Composite Solids
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find volume of CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly
composite solids and quantitatively.

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CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct
arguments and critique the
reasoning of others.

CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with

mathematics.

CC.K-12.MP.6 Attend to
precision

CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

CC.K-12.MP.8 Look for and

express regularity in repeated
reasoning.

Chapter 7 Test – Math in Focus

SUPPLEMENT COURSE 2 Chapter 6 - Angle Properties and Straight

Lines & Chapter 8 - Volume and Surface Area of
Solids
February
(15 days) Chapter 8: Big Idea:​ Geometric Transformations move figures on a CC.2.3.8.A.2 Understand and RPK: Translation
Geometric plane. Each transformation changes some properties of a apply congruence similarity, Recognizing a Map
Transformations figure, but leaves others unchanged. and geometric transformations symmetric Image
using various tools. point on a Transformation
8.1 Translations (M08.C-G.1.1) coordinate Invariant point
● Understand the concept of a translation plane. Reflection
● Draw images after translations. CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems p. 49 Book B Line of reflection
● Find the coordinates of points after translations. and persevere in solving them. Rotation
8.2 Reflections Chapter 8 Center of rotation
● Understand the concept of a reflection CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly pretest Clockwise
● Draw images after reflections and quantitatively. MIF Textbook Counter clockwise
● Find the coordinates of points after reflections. B p. 49-111 Angle of rotation
8.3 Rotations Half turn
● Understand the concept of a rotation Dilation

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● Draw images after rotations CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct ALEKS and Scale factor
8.4 Dilations arguments and critique the Quick tables Center of dilation
● Understand the concept of a dilation reasoning of others. Isometry
● Find the dimensions of figures after dilations
● Draw images after dilations CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with
● Find the center of a dilation. mathematics.

CC.K-12.MP.5 Reason abstractly

and quantitatively

CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

Chapter 8 Test – Math in Focus

March Chapter 9: Big Idea: ​Both congruent figures and similar figures can
(11 days) Congruence and be related by geometric transformations. CC.2.3.8.A.2 Understand and RPK: Congruence
Similarity apply congruence similarity, Identifying the Corresponding
9.1 Understanding and Applying Congruent Figures and geometric transformations scale factor angles
● Understand and apply the concept of congruence using various tools. and solving Corresponding
● Use tests for congruent triangles (M08.C-G.1.1) problems sides
9.2 Understanding and Applying Similar Figures . involving scale Statement of
● Understand and apply the concept of similarity CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems factors. congruence
● Use tests for similar triangles and persevere in solving them. Finding the Protractor
9.3 Relating Congruent and Similar Figures to measure of an Ruler
Geometric Transformations CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly angle p.115 Scissors
● Relate congruent or similar figures using and quantitatively. Book B
geometric transformations
● Perform and identify a sequence of CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct Chapter 9
transformations. arguments and critique the pre-test
reasoning of others. MIF Textbook
B p. 115-171
CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with
mathematics. ALEKS and
Quick tables
CC.K-12.MP.5 Reason abstractly
and quantitatively

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CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

April Chapter 10: Big Idea: ​ A line of best fit can model the linear RPK: ​Finding
(14 days) Statistics association of bivariate quantitative data. A two0way CC.2.4.8.B.1.Analyze and/or relative Scatter plot
table displays the relative frequencies of categorical data. interpret bivariate data displayed frequencies Quantitative data
in multiple representations. p.173 Association
10.1 Scatter Plots (M08.D-S.1.1) Bivariate data
● Draw a scatter plot given two sets of Chapter 10 Clustering
quantitative data CC.2.4.8.B.2 Understand that pretest Line of best fit
● Identify patterns of association between two sets patterns of association can be MIF Textbook Interpolate
of quantitative data seen in bivariate data utilizing B p. 173-215 Extrapolate
● Identify outliers in a scatter plot frequencies. (M08.D-S.1.2) Two-way table
10.2 Modeling Linear Associations ALEKS and Categorical data
● Understand a line of best fit CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems Quick tables Qualitative data
● Write a linear equation for a line of best fit and persevere in solving them.
● Use an equation for a lien of best fit
10.3 Two-way tables CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with
● Read data form a two-way table mathematics.
● Construct and interpret a two-way table
● Convert data to relative frequencies in a CC.K-12.MP.6 Use appropriate
two-way table tools strategically

CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

PSSA TEST WINDOW

May Chapter 11: Big Idea: ​The probability of simple events can be used
(14 days) Probability to compute the probability of compound events, either CC.2.2.8.B.3 Analyze and solve RPK: ​Finding Compound event
dependent or independent. linear equations and pairs of the probability Simple event
simultaneous linear equations. of a simple Possibility diagram
11.1 Compound events (M08.B-E.3.1) event p.217 Tree diagram
● Understand compound events . Book B Independent
● Represent compound events CC.2.4.8.B.2 Understand that events
11.2 Probability of a compound event patterns of association can be Chapter 11 Multiplication rule
● Use possibility diagrams to find probability of seen in bivariate data utilizing pre-test of probability
compound events frequencies. (M08.D-S.1.2) MIF Textbook Addition rule of
11.3 Independent events B p. 217-273 probability

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● Understand independent events CC.K-12.MP.1 Solve problems Dependent events

● Use the multiplication rue and the addition rule and persevere in solving them. ALEKS and
of probability to solve problems with Quick tables
independent events. CC.K-12.MP.2 Reason abstractly
11.4 Dependent events and quantitatively.
● Understand dependent events
● Use rules of probability to solve problems with CC.K-12.MP.3 Construct
dependent events arguments and critique the
reasoning of others.

CC.K-12.MP.4 Model with

mathematics.

CC.K-12.MP.7 Look for and use

structure.

CC.K-12.MP.8 Look for and

express regularity in repeated
reasoning.

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