This standards-based eighth grade course places strong emphasis on applications of the mathematical concepts and skills related to rational numbers to solving a variety of real-world problems. In addition, students will extend their understanding of the concepts proportion and measurement in problem-solving situations. Students will further develop their algebraic thinking by investigating graphical, symbolic, tabular, and verbal representations of relationships. This is a grade level course that will both enrich and remediate as necessary. Some students placed in Math 8 are more advanced than others and require acceleration. Others are still mastering basic skills and need more assistance.
Instruction will be based on the Greenville County Schools curriculum guide and the South Carolina College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics. These standards can be accessed here: SC Math 8 Standards
Unit 1: Math is...
Unit 2: Congruence and Similarity
Unit 3: Linear Relationships and Equations
Unit 4: Understand and Analyze Functions
Unit 5: Patterns of Association
Unit 6: Angles, Triangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 7: Volume
Unit 8: Systems of Linear Equations
Unit 9: Irrational Numbers, Exponents, and Scientific Notation
Unit 10: Math Is...
Text - McGraw Hill
Aleks - Online math practice program
Calculator - A graphing calculator is not necessary for this course. It is recommended that students have a TI-30 scientific calculator.
Major Grades - 50%
Minor Grades - 50%
Semester 1 average = (Q1 X .5) + (Q2 X .5)
Semester 2 average = (Q3 X .5) + (Q4 X .5)
Final Grade = (S1 X .5) + (S2 X .5)