Course Overview

Grade 8 Mathematics builds on algebraic concepts and introduces more advanced topics including functions, systems of equations, and geometric transformations. Students develop mathematical modeling skills and prepare for high school mathematics.

Topics Covered:

• Number systems: Irrational numbers and approximations
• Expressions and equations with radicals
• Linear equations and functions
• Systems of linear equations
• Transformations, congruence, and similarity
• Pythagorean theorem and distance formula
• Volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres
• Scatter plots and lines of best fit

Learning Objectives:

• Define, evaluate, and compare functions
• Use functions to model relationships between quantities
• Understand congruence and similarity using physical models
• Apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems
• Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data