Beau working on 8th grade math
Unit 1: The Number System
- - Rational & irrational numbers
- - Real number operations
- - Converting repeating decimals to fractions
- - Estimating and comparing irrational numbers
- Khan Academy - Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Unit 2: Expressions and Equations
- - Simplifying expressions (using distributive property, combining like terms)
- - Solving multi-step linear equations
- - Solving equations with variables on both sides
- - Using equations to solve word problems
- Math Antics – Combining Like Terms
- Khan Academy – Solving equations
Unit 3: Functions
- - What is a function?
- - Input/output tables
- - Function notation
- - Linear vs. nonlinear functions
- Khan Academy – Intro to Functions
Unit 4: Linear Equations and Graphing
- - Graphing lines from equations (y = mx + b)
- - Slope and y-intercept
- - Interpreting slope in real-world contexts
- - Solving systems of linear equations
- Math Antics – Graphing Linear Equations
- Khan Academy – Slope of a line
Unit 5: Geometry
- - Transformations (translations, rotations, reflections, dilations)
- - Congruence and similarity
- - The Pythagorean Theorem
- - Volume of cones, cylinders, spheres
- Math Antics – Pythagorean Theorem
- Khan Academy – Transformations
Unit 6: Data and Statistics
- - Scatter plots and trend lines
- - Correlation and causation
- - Two-way tables
- - Analyzing real-world data
- Khan Academy – Scatterplots and trend lines
Unit 7: Exponents and Scientific Notation
- - Properties of exponents
- - Negative and zero exponents
- - Scientific notation operations
- Math Antics – Laws of Exponents
- Khan Academy – Scientific Notation