Mathematics – Grade 8

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The grade 8 math course continues to expand concepts from the grade 7 math course. Further exploring topics:
1 – Numbers
2 – Algebra
3 – Data
4 – Spatial Sense
5 – Financial Literacy
6 – Social emotional skills and math processes
Students use scientific notation such as 5.46 × 106 to understand, represent and compare very large and small numbers more easily. Students continue to develop their understanding of patterns, including those that involve integers. They use algebraic notation, such as, s = d/t, to represent the relationship between speed, distance, and time. Students continue to build their data skills, they analyze data that is presented in more complex ways, such as in scatter plots, that show the relationship between two variables. Students continue to develop spatial sense as they study right-angle triangles. They learn that if two side lengths are known, then the length of the third can be figured out without measuring it, using the Pythagorean Theory. Students learn to create a plan to reach financial goals and identify ways to maintain balanced budgets. Students continue to build healthy relationship skills. They will use data in an infographic to communicate and tell a story and build awareness about others.