8th grade math topics and resources

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  The student:

  Reviews basic number theory and mathematical terms and operations including integers, fractions, decimals, and percents. 

 Gains mastery of exponents and learns to simplify radicals and estimate the value of numbers that are not perfect squares.

  Solves one, two, and multistep equations and inequalities, including equations containing fractions and exponents.

  Expands his knowledge of ratios and proportions and uses them to solve application and word problems in similarity, scaling, and unit costs.

  Uses the Pythagorean Theorem. 

 Uses measures of central tendency to analyze and interpret data and graphs. 

 Expresses probability as ratios, decimals, and percents.

  Finds the number of permutations and combinations using factorial notation and combinations using Pascal’s Triangle.

  Reviews basic geometric concepts, symbols, shapes, and constructions, including translations, reflections, and rotations on a coordinate plane.

  Converts between the English and metric systems of measurement and Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin temperature scales.

  Expands his knowledge of business and consumer mathematics—sales, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, interest payments on loans, property tax, and life and auto insurance

Resources:

At Home Middle School

Pre-Algebra – Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

flippedmath.com - Home

Dashboard | Khan Academy

MasterMath - MasterMath.info: Middle School Math Lessons

Grade 8 Curriculum

pre algebra 8th grade - YouTube

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