Math+Curriculum+Grade+8


 * __MATHEMATICS__**

The grade 8 curriculum in mathematics includes these five strands:

Number Sense and Numeration Patterning and Algebra Measurement Geometry Data Management and Probability

Throughout the year we will also be solving advanced problems using the problem solving process, solving logic puzzles, and working on enrichment opportunities involving real-world applications.

The students will be provided with opportunities to compete in various math contests such as the ASMA, Gauss, CNML, and AMC8. These are international contests in which the students of Jack Miner have consistently performed at the highest levels with students ranking in the top five nationally and internationally.

For each topic in each strand the students will be required to complete a pre-test to assess previous knowledge. Those students who receive a grade of 80% or more are entitled to pursue enrichment options instead of the regular curriculum. Regular work will consist of learning the concepts and application of the concepts through practice work. The final test will be similar to the the pre-test and include questions / problems based on the grade 8 expectations.

The following resources from the //**University of Waterloo's Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Computing**// are excellent for practice work.

Square Roots:
 * __Number Sense and Numeration__**

Ratios:

Prime and Composite Numbers:

Exponents:

Fractions:

Decimals:

Integers:

Integers using modelling:

Integers using Graphing:

Algebraic Relations:
 * __Patterning and Algebra__**

Algebraic Modelling:

__**Measurement**__ Circumference and Area of Circles:

Surface Area and Volume:

Measuring Angles:
 * __Geometry__**

Various Applications:
 * __Data Management and Probability__**


 * __Extension Challenges (All Strands)__**