802/803 MATHÉMATIQUES
HOMEWORK
Homework can be expected on a regular basis as part of the ongoing learning process.
Homework is posted DAILY on the whitebard at the front of Ms. Heath's classroom. If you forgot to look/take note of the nights homework, please reach out to a friend to ensure that you have the correct page completed when it is due.
Useful Links:
FOR ACCESS TO CLASS NOTES, PLEASE ACCESS YOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Math Mayhem - practice your basic skills :)
http://www.ednet.ns.ca/files/curriculum/Mathematics_8_June_2015_DRAFT.pdf - Grade 8 Nova Scotia Curriculum Document
Grade 8 Math Overview
Units to be covered this year are:
- Square Roots and Pythagorean Theorem
- Integers
- Operations with Fractions
- Measuring Prisms and Cylinders
- Percent, Ratio, and Rate
- Linear Equations and Graphing
- Data and Probability
- Geometry
Nova Scotia Mathematics
Mathematics is one way of trying to understand, interpret, and describe our world. There are a number of components that define the nature of mathematics, and these are woven throughout the grade 8 curriculum. These components include change, constancy, number sense, relationships, patterns, spatial sense, and uncertainty.
The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students to:
- use mathematics confidently to solve problems
- communicate and reason mathematically
- appreciate and value mathematics
- make connections between mathematics and its applications
- become mathematically literate adults, using mathematics to contribute to society
Students who have met these goals will:
- gain understanding and appreciation of the contributions of mathematics as a science, a philosophy, and an art
- exhibit a positive attitude toward mathematics
- engage and persevere in mathematical tasks and projects
- contribute to mathematical discussions
- take risks in performing mathematical tasks
- exhibit curiosity about mathematics and situations involving mathematics
Nova Scotia Mathematics includes five major themes:
- Number Sense
- Patterns and Relations
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Statistics and Probability