In 8th grade math, instructional time will focus on these three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
8th grade math incorporates the "Big Ideas Math" textbook into the curriculum. Each student will receive a "record and practice journal" at the beginning of the year which contains notes, sample problems, and math practice pages.
STUDENTS and PARENTS: Please go to the web-site www.bigideasmath.com for information about all of the following topics:
Phone #: (605) 256-7717
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