Course Catalog

M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra (#1205070)

Grades:
8
Course Length:
Year (Y)
Promotion Requirement:

This course provides 1 of the 3 math credits needed for middle school promotion. 

Assessment:

8th Grade Pre-Algebra F.A.S.T Assessment

Placement Consideration:
Prerequisites:

7th grade Mathematics

Next Course in Progression:
Algebra 1
Other Information:
Approved Resources:

Savvas enVision 

Course Description:

In grade 8, instructional time will emphasize six areas: (1) representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers; (2) generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents; (3) creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation; (4) solving linear equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations; (5) developing an understanding of the concept of a function and (6) analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

Curricular content for all subjects must integrate critical-thinking, problem-solving, and workforce-literacy skills; communication, reading, and writing skills; mathematics skills; collaboration skills; contextual and applied-learning skills; technology-literacy skills; information and media-literacy skills; and civic-engagement skills.


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