8TH GRADE CURRICULUM MAP

Timeline / Concept / Skills / Standards
Aug / Intro to Algebra /
  • Evaluate expressions
  • Absolute value
  • Operations with integers
  • Solve single step equations
  • Solve single step inequalities

Sept / Rational Numbers (Fractions) /
  • Placement of rational numbers on number line
  • Operations with rational numbers
  • Solve two-step equations containing rational numbers

Sept - Oct / Functions and Sequences /
  • Graph coordinates on coordinate plane
  • Interpret graphs and tables in relation to graph on coordinate plane
  • Explain rules of a function
  • Differentiate between functions and relations
  • Use formula to find missing terms in arithmetic sequences
/ 8.F.1
8.F.2
Oct - Nov / Exponents and Roots /
  • Simplify expressions with integer exponents
  • Use properties of exponents to simplify expressions containing variables and/or integer exponents
  • Apply scientific notation to real world examples
  • Estimate square roots
  • Differentiate groups of real numbers
  • Apply Pythagorean Theorem to text and real world problems
/ 8.NS.1
8.NS.2
8.EE.1
8.EE.2
Nov - Dec / Ratios & Proportionality /
  • Determine rates in real world applications
  • Determine unit rates to compare value
  • Convert among customary rates
  • Use proportions to solve real world applications
  • Determine similarity and proportionality
  • Use indirect measurement to find missing or difficult measurements in real world applications
  • Find the scale factor given sizes of the model and the real object
  • Use the scale factor to find a missing length
/ 8.G.3
8.G.4
Dec – Jan / Percents /
  • Compare decimals, fractions and percents for equivalency
  • Find missing parts of percent problems
  • Calculate percent increase and decrease
  • Apply percent increase and decrease to wholesale/retail pricing
  • Apply percentages to calculate tips, tax, simple interest and commission

Feb / Geometry /
  • Read and write notation for points, lines, rays, planes, and angles.
  • Identify relationships of angles created by parallel lines
  • Calculate the total number of degrees for polygons
  • Count, calculate, and draw slope of a line
  • Label corresponding parts of polygons to demonstrate congruence
  • Calculate any missing measurement in perimeter, area, and volume exercises
  • Calculate volume and surface area of a sphere
/ 8.G.1abc
8.G.2
8.G.3
8.G.4
8.G.6
8.G.7
8.G.8
March / Data & Statistics /
  • Identify sample space, population, and bias in given data
  • Organize data using stem-and-leaf plot
  • Organize data using line plot
  • Analyze central tendencies to best describe data
  • Determine variability to construct and analyze box-and-whisker plots
  • Determine the correlations from data or from scatter plot
/ 8.SP.1
8.SP.2
March - / Probability /
  • Use a simulation to determine probability
  • Differentiate independent and dependent events in order to calculate probability
  • Use probability to make predictions and predictions
  • Differentiate and convert between odds and probability
  • Apply the counting principle to determine number of choices
  • Use factorials to calculate permutations and combinations

April / Equations/Inequalities /
  • Simplify algebraic expressions
  • Solve equations with variables on both sides of equations
  • Solve inequalities with variables on both sides of inequality
  • Solve systems of equations using the substitution method
/ 8.EE.7
8.EE.8abc
May / Linear Equations /
  • Graph lines using a T-bar
  • Describe a line based on its slope
  • Graph a line using slope and intercepts
  • Graph a line using point-slope form
  • Identify and graph direct variations
  • Graph inequalities on a coordinate plane
/ 8.EE.5
8.EE.6
May / Polynomials /
  • Simplify polynomials
  • Add/subtract polynomials
  • Multiply monomial by polynomial (distribute)
  • Multiply binomials