SYLLABUS 

Course Description:

This course is designed to build a solid foundation in various mathematical concepts including algebra, geometry, and data analysis, as per the TEKS standards. The aim is to enhance problem-solving skills and prepare students for high school mathematics.

Course Objectives:

- Develop proficiency in algebraic concepts including linear equations and functions.

- Understand geometric principles and apply them to solve problems.

- Analyze data and use statistical methods.

- Strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Required Materials:

- Notebook

- Pencils

Course Outline:

Quarter 1
*Unit 1*
Number Relationships
Duration: 1-3 Weeks
- Squares & Square Roots
- The Real Number System: Rational & Irrational Numbers
- Comparing & Ordering Real Numbers
- The Scientific Notation

**Unit 2 Part 1**
Equations
Duration: 2-3 Weeks
- Solving Equations

Quarter 2
**Unit 2 Part 2**
Linear Relationships
Duration: 2 - 3 Weeks
- Slope & Y-intercept
-  Rates of Change
- Multiple Representations (Graph, Tabular, Equation, Verbal Description)
Thanksgiving Break - Nov 23 - 29 2024
Students return Monday Dec 2

***Unit 3A***
Geometry
Duration: 2-4 weeks
- Angle  Measurements
- Transformations
    -  Similarity & Dilations

Winter Break - Dec 23 2024 - Jan 6 2025
Students return Tuesday Jan 7

Quarter 3
***Unit 3B***
Geometry
Duration: 2-3 Weeks
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Surface Area
- Volume

****Unit 4****
Functions and Relations
Duration: 1-2 weeks
- Understanding functions and their representations (tables, graphs, and equations).

Quarter 4
*****Unit 5*****
Data Representation
Duration: 1 - 2 weeks
- Scatterplots
- Mean Absolute Deviation

STAAR Testing Prep
Duration: 10 School Days

STATE TESTING
Dates April 22 - May 2

******Unit 6******
Financial Literacy
- Simple & Compound Interest

End of Year 8th Grade Cross-Curricular Project
The Game of Life
Duration: 2-3 Weeks

Last Day of Classes - Friday May 23rd 2025