Download Grade 8 Math Course Outline 2015-2016

Grade 8 Math Course Outline
2015-2016
Mr. Derek Masterman, Mme. Chantal St-Jean, Mrs. Kim Albers, Mme. Lee Kennedy & Mrs. Karen
Lloyd
Name: ________________________ 8___
Course Description:
The main goals and objectives of math are to prepare the student to use math to solve problems,
communicate and reason mathematically, appreciate and value math, commit to lifelong learning, and
become mathematically literate. The four strands in this course are: Numbers, Patterns and Relations, Shape
and Space, and Statistics and Probability. The course aims to engage the student in tasks and projects,
encourage a positive attitude, allow for discussions, promote curiosity and enjoy the learning experience.
Mathematical Processes:
There are critical components that students must encounter in a mathematics program in order to achieve the
goals of mathematics education and to encourage lifelong learning in mathematics. Students are expected to:
 communicate mathematically (communication)
 connect mathematical ideas to other concepts in mathematics to everyday experiences and to other
disciplines (connections)
 use estimation and mental mathematics where appropriate (estimation)
 relate and apply new mathematical knowledge through problem solving (problem solving)
 reason and justify their thinking (reasoning)
 select and use appropriate technologies as tools to solve problems (technology)
 use visualization to assist in processing information, making connections and solving problems
(visualization)
Content:
The content of the grade eight math program is divided into four strands that includes problem solving
throughout each of the four strands:
1. Number
 Develop number sense.
2. Patterns and Relations
 Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems
 Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways
3. Shape and Space
 Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems
 Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them
 Describe and analyze position and motion of objects and shapes
4. Statistics and Probability
 Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems
 Use experimental or theoretical probabilities to represent and solve problems involving uncertainty
Evaluation:
Your mark from grade 8 is composed of course work. Year marks are calculated from assigned work, test
assessments and projects throughout the instructional year.
Expectations:
1. Students are expected to come to class prepared to work. This includes bring all required materials
(pencils, erasers, calculator, binder/notebook, textbook, etc.) and being mentally ready to participate
in math class.
2. Students are expected to complete all assigned work either in class or at home if a student was not
able to complete the assigned work.
3. Students are expected to ask questions when they encounter difficulties.
4. Students are expected to make a written attempt at all homework questions.
5. Students are expected to follow the rules of the classroom teacher so as not to become distracted or
distract others from their learning.
6. Students are expected to show respect towards their classmates and classroom learning environment.
If these expectations are not met then students may be required to remain in at lunch.
Supplies:
 binder and dividers, duo-tang or work book (for math and science)
 calculator (square root and percent button)
 graph paper
 pencils, pencil sharpener, and eraser (all work must be done in pencil)
 blue or black ink pens
 geometry set
 ruler
Grade 8 Math Timeline
Time
September
October
November - December
January-February
February – March
April
May – June
June
Unit
Unit 1: Fraction Operations
Unit 2: Understanding Percent
Unit 3: Integers Linear Relations and Solving Equations
Unit 4: Surface Area and Volume
Unit 5: Pythagorean Relationship
Unit 6: Ratios, Rates and Proportional Reasoning
Unit 7: Representing Data
Unit 8: Probability
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Textbook Chapter
6
4
8, 9 & 10
5&7
3
2
1
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