G8 math curriculum

Grade 8 Math: Big Ideas

• Number represents, describes and compares the quantities of ratios, rates and percents
• Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with fractions
• Discrete linear relationships can be represented in many connected ways to identify regularities and make generalizations
• The relationship between surface are and volume of 3D objects can be used to describe, measure and compare spatial relationships
• Analyzing data by determining averages is one way to make sense of large data sets and enables us to compare and interpret

Grade 8 Math: Curricular Competencies

Reasoning and Analyzing

• Use logic and patterns to solve puzzles and play games
• Use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze and apply mathematical ideas
• Estimate reasonably
• Demonstrate and apply mental math strategies
• Use tools or technology to explore and create patterns and relationships and text conjectures
• Model mathematics in contextualized experiences

Understanding and Solving

• Apply multiple strategies to solve problems in both abstract and contextualized situations
• Develop, demonstrate and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry and problem-solving
• Visualize to explore mathematical concepts
• Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community and other cultures

Communicating and Representing

• Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions
• Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions
• Communicate mathematical thinking in many ways
• Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial and symbolic forms

Connecting and Reflecting

• Reflect on mathematical thinking
• Connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas of personal interest
• Use mathematical arguments to support personal choices
• Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts

Grade 8 Math: Content

• Perfect squares and cubes
• Square and cube roots
• Percents less than 1 and greater than 100
• Numerical proportional resoning
• Operations with fractions
• Discrete linear relations
• Expressions
• Two-step equations
• Surface area and volume
• Pythagorean theorem
• Construction, views and nets of 3D objects
• Central tendency
• Theoretical probability with two independent events
• Financial literacy - best buys

Core Competencies

From the BC curriculum: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/competencies

The core competencies in the new BC curriculum are sets of intellectual, personal, social and emotional proficiencies that all students need to develop in order to engage in deep and life-long learning. The three core competencies are: communication, thinking and personal and social. Core competencies are evident in every area of learning, however, they manifest themselves uniquely in each discipline. Students practice these competencies daily as they are an integral part of the learning in all curriculum areas.

Communication: The set of abilities that students use to impart and exchange information, experiences and ideas, to explore the work around them and to understand and effectively engage in the use of digital media.

Thinking (creative and critical): The knowledge, skills and processes associated with intellectual development. It is through their competency as thinkers that students take subject-specific concepts and content and transform them into a new understanding. Thinking competence includes specific thinking skills as well as habits of mind and metacognitive awareness.

Personal and social: The set of abilities that relate to students’ identity in the work, both as individuals and as members of their community and society. Personal and social competency encompasses the abilities students need to thrive as individuals, to understand and care about themselves and others and to find and achieve their purposes in the world.

Grade : BC Math Curriculum