Math for Grade 8

Course Description:

Grade 8 Math:
The students will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform  mathematical functions and problem-solving in the areas of multidigit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions,geometry,satistics and logical reasoning.

Textbook: Math 8
Prentice Hall Scott Foresman Addison Wesley Scott Foresman Addison Wesley Middle School Math Course 8Th Grade Volume 1-3 Chapters 1 6 Teacher Edition 2002 Isbn 0130542083

• Materials:
• Student Textbook & homework book
•  Problem of the Day
•  CD / DVD support
•  Practice and Enrichment Worksheets
•  Manipulative materials
•  Calculators
•  Assessment Sourcebook

Time Allotment:  
45 minutes per day, 2 days per week

Course Content:

• Number theory-GCF and LCM word problems and factors..
• Operations with integers and rational numbers.
• Exponents and roots-multiplication,division with exponents.
• Scientific notations-compare,multiply and divide numbers written in scientific notation.
• Consumer math-multi step problems with percents discounts,tax and sale prices.
• Problem solving and estimation-Word problems,Guess and check,and Venn diagrams.
• Expressions and properties,variables and equations,linear functions.
• Geometric measurement-create plots,histograms and frequency charts.
• Statistics –Interpret charts,quartiles and outliers.
• Probability-experimental probability,make predictions,compound events,factorialsand permutations.
• Monomials and polynomials-add,subtract,multiply and divide monomials.
• Data and Modeling

Areas to be evaluated:

•  Class participation
•  Homework assignments
•  Tests:
•  Quizzes
•  Group projects
•  Graphing project
•  Review games and activities