Grade 8

Comprehensive Overview

Eighth grade (8th grade) mathematics course content regularly incorporate the 8 Mathematical Practices, the Framework for Statistical Reasoning, and the Mathematical Modeling Framework through four big ideas of content: (1) numerical reasoning, (2) functional & graphical reasoning, (3) patterning and algebraic reasoning, and (4) geometric and spatial reasoning. Much of the Grade 8 mathematics curriculum focuses on functions and linear relationships as building blocks to algebra and geometry. In this course, students will create, interpret, solve, and graph linear equations and inequalities in one variable, analyze the connections between proportional and non-proportional lines and equations, extend their knowledge of numerical reasoning and real numbers to include irrational numbers, develop an understanding of the properties of exponents, perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, apply their geometric and spatial reasoning to interpret and solve problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem.

Coweta County School System follows the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) curriculum and instructional learning plans, adhering to the state-designed scope and sequence.

To support instruction, grade-specific teacher guides with weekly lesson plans have been developed for Coweta County educators. These resources are available in the Middle School Math Shared Drive, organized by grade band.

Access to the shared drive requires you being a member. If you do not have access, please contact your school's ETSS to request to be added.

Below is an overview of the Georgia Department of Education’s curriculum map. For a detailed pacing guide, please visit the GaDOE's Grade 8 Curriculum Map.