Welcome to Math 8!

This course places strong emphasis on applications of the mathematical concepts and skills related to decimals, fractions, precents, and integers to solving a variety of real-world problems. In addition, students will extend their understanding of the concepts of proportion and measurement and apply this knowledge in problem-solving situations. Students will further develop their algebraic thinking by investigating the merits and limitations of graphical, symbolic, tabular, and verbal representations of relationships. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on the SCCCR mathematical process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections.