In this course, students will study Common Core 8th grade material that will include the following topics:
- Linear Equations
- Linear Functions (Analyzing and Multiple Representations)
- The Real Number System
- Pythagorean Theorem
- Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
- Congruence of Triangles
- Similarity
- Line and Angle Relationships
- Systems of Equations
- Properties of Exponents
- Volume
- Data Displays and Analysis
- Lines of Best Fit
- Non-Linear Data and Representations
In addition we will address the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices
- Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
- Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
- Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
- Model with mathematics.
- Use appropriate tools strategically.
- Attend to precision.
- Look for and make use of structure.
- Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.