Summer Work
for students entering 8th grade
This page provides topics and resources for specific 8th grade courses.
Working with these skills is optional (not required summer work); however, it is recommended if moving to a higher level of math.
Reminder - there is no assigned summer math packet for students entering 8th grade.
Entering 8th Grade Accelerated Algebra
Summer work is beneficial if you are moving to a different level of math with a focus on the topics that were assessed on the final (listed below).
Suggested topics to review to prep for 8th grade:
integers (signed numbers)
equations
fractions
Topics to review that were assessed on Accelerated Pre Algebra final:
Matrix operations with integers
Complex equations/inequalities (proportions, variables on both sides, multi-step, square root, fractions, decimals)
Order of operations (with integers)
Fractions; complex fractions
Monomials, negative exponents
Proportion word problems
Percent proportion
Percent: Tax, tip, discount, markup, error, interest, change, commission
Probability
Similarity
Statistics and graphing, mean deviation
Absolute value equations
Distributive property
Word problems with equations/translations
Entering 8th Grade (Regular) Algebra or 8th Grade Intro to Algebra
Suggested topics to review to prep for 8th grade:
integers (signed numbers)
equations
fractions
Topics to review that were assessed on Pre Algebra final:
Rectangular coordinate system
Order of operations
Combining like terms
Distributive property
Integer operations
Fraction operations
Conversions (percent, decimal, fraction)
Proportions
Percent proportions
Percents - Tax, tip, discount, markup, error, change, interest, commission
Equations
Inequalities
Similarity
Statistics and graphing
Absolute value
Probability
Tutor.com (from CTMS Family News 6/9/23)
The district has purchased access to tutor.com, a service of The Princeton Review. Tutor.com allows students to sign up for a live tutor in a variety of subjects via a portal they can access in their Google accounts. Students can access the app by clicking the tutor.com icon in the google apps button on the top right corner of their Google home screens.
This service can provide a valuable supplement for students who need extra support during the summer.
Tutor.com tips for parents can be found here: Tutor.com Tips for Parents
Optional Links:
Integers (signed numbers)
Equations
Basic Computation (math facts)