Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
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Eighth-Grade Math
The eighth-grade regular math curriculum is pre-algebra and is based on materials provided by McDougal Littell. Concepts covered include:
• Variables/Expressions
• Solving Equations
• Multi-Step Equations
• Factors/Fractions/Exponents
• Rational Numbers
• Ratio/Proportion/Probability
• Percents
• Linear Functions
• Real Numbers/Right Triangles
• Area/Volume
• TransformationsEighth-Grade Accelerated Math
The eighth-grade accelerated math curriculum is algebra and is based on materials provided by Prentice Hall. Concepts covered include:
• Expressions/Equations
• Real Numbers
• Solving Linear Equations
• Graphic Linear Equations/Functions
• Writing Linear Equations
• Solving/Graph Line Equations
• Systems of Equations
• Exponents
• Factoring Polynomials
• Quadratics
• Radicals
• Rational EquationsEighth-Grade Extended Curriculum Math
The eighth-grade extended math curriculum is geometry and is based on materials provided by McDougal Littell. Concepts covered include:
• Introduction
• Proofs
• Congruent Triangles
• Lines in the Plane
• Parallel Lines
• Lines and Planes
• Polygons
• Similar Polygons
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Circles
• Area
• Surface Area and Volume