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:

  1. Square Roots and Pythagorean Theorem
  2. Integers
  3. Operations with Fractions
  4. Measuring Prisms and Cylinders
  5. Percent, Ratio, and Rate
  6. Linear Equations and Graphing
  7. Data and Probability
  8. 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