Planning Resources

The Mathematics 8 Outcomes At-a-Glance document  identifies the most recent version of course  outcomes and indicators.   

The Mathematics 8 Curriculum Document (English, French) provides essential background information and includes suggestions for assessment, teaching and learning strategies, and learning tasks.   

The Mathematics 8 Pacing Guide  is a reference tool that provides teachers with suggested timing for curricular topics. Teachers are encouraged to use their professional judgement and consider the needs of their students when planning for instruction.   

The Mathematics Progression:  Grades 6 - 9 document identifies when, and how, concepts are developed over time. 

Other Resources

• HRCE Rubrics can be used for a variety of purposes such as a resource to create learning goals, a tool for student self assessment and on-going, formative assessment, creating report card comments, summative assessment of achievement, and/or as a support in giving descriptive feedback to students.

• Math 8 Retrieval Practice Grid A English, French  Grid B English, French

• Online math tools: Grids, dot grids, expression mats, algebra tiles, base 10 blocks, number lines.

• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - Virtual Manipulatives sorted by Topic (Number and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis & Probability) and grade level (Note:  Resource is American, so topics may not align directly with Nova Scotia Curriculum).