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8th Grade Math!
Syllabus:
8th_grade_math_syllabus_2019-2020.pdf
Test Corrections Procedures:
First Marking Period Content:
Real Number System:
August 26-September 12
I Can:
Classify numbers within the real number system
Convert repeating decimals into their fraction equivalents
When the tenths digit repeats
When the tenths and hundredths digits repeat
Recall from memory
the perfect squares that correspond to the integers 1-20
the perfect cubes that correspond to the integers 1-10
Estimate the value of an irrational number and plot it on a number line
Compare irrational numbers on a number line
Approximate expressions containing square roots and cube roots to the nearest tenth
Estimate expressions containing pi to the nearest hundredth
Squares, Cubes, and Roots:
September 13
I Can:
Solve simple equations involving squares and cubes
Apply simple equations involving squares or roots to calculate area or side length of squares
Apply simple equations involving cubes or roots to calculate volume of a cube, side length of a cube, or surface area of part of a cube
Exponent Rules:
I Can:
Identify the base and exponent in a power
Recall from memory the six Laws of Exponents
Exponent of 0
Exponent of 1
Product Rule
Quotient Rule
Power Rule
Negative Exponent Rule
Apply the Laws of Exponents to evaluate numerical expressions
Apply the Laws of Exponents to simplify expressions involving variables
*Make sure you can identify which rule to use on your own based on the structure of each expression
Scientific Notation:
I Can:
Convert between standard form, expanded form, and scientific notation
Compare numbers in scientific notation
Recognize differences in how scientific notation is represented by technology
Apply Laws of Exponents to multiply numbers in standard form and scientific notation
Apply Laws of Exponents to divide numbers in standard form and scientific notation
Use operations with scientific notation to solve real-world problems
Equations:
I Can:
(Prerequisite)
Solve one and two-step equations that involve integers, fractions, or decimals
Solve multi-step equations that involve fractions, integers, or decimals
Using the Distributive Property
By combining like terms
With variables on both sides
Identify linear equations with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution
Write and solve equations that model real-world problems
Inequalities:
I Can:
(Prerequisite)
Solve one and two-step inequalities that involve integers, fractions, or decimals
Solve multi-step inequalities that involve fractions, integers, or decimals
Using the Distributive Property
By combining like terms
With variables on both sides
Identify linear inequalities with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution
Graph solutions to linear inequalities on a number line
Write and solve equations that model real-world problems
Pythagorean Theorem:
I Can:
Model proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and explain my reasoning
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing legs of right triangles
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing hypotenuse on a right triangle
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the diagonal of a rectangular prism
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane
Find the area of 2D shapes after using Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing measurements
Find the perimeter of 2D shapes after using Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing measurements
Apply Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems
Angles:
I Can:
Identify types of angles created when a transversal intersects parallel lines
Determine angle measures created when a transversal intersects parallel lines
Solve equations based on congruent or supplementary angles created when a transversal intersects parallel lines
Calculate an interior angle of a triangle
Calculate an exterior angle of a triangle
Identify similar triangles based on angle-angle criterion
Solve real-world problems involving angles
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