Grade 8 Pre-Algebra

General mathematics in preparation for Algebra I which will focus on:

• Representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers.

• Generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents.

• Creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation.

• Solving linear equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations.

• Developing an understanding of the concept of a function.

• Analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

Also, the course will prepare students to excel in the end of year Florida State Assessment for mathematics.