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Grade 8 Math

Course Outline
2016-2017
Unit

Timeline
(approxima
te)
4 weeks

5 weeks

2 weeks

6 weeks

5 weeks

3 weeks

Mrs. Peters
dpeters@brsd.ab.ca

Topic

Integers
- I can show pictorially, concretely and symbolically how
to multiply and divide integers.
- I can solve integer questions that involve the order of
operations.
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
- I can explain the difference between square roots and
perfect squares.
- I can approximate a square root of a non-perfect
square.
- I can solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem
with right triangles.
Geometry
- I can demonstrate an understanding of the congruence
of polygons.
Operations with Fractions
- I can multiply and divide positive fractions and mixed
numbers.
- I can show pictorially how to multiply and divide
fraction.
- I can solve problems that involve multiplying and
dividing fractions.
Ratio, Rate and Percent
- I can explain the relationship between ratios, rates and
fractions
- I can use ratios, rates and fractions to solve problems.
- I can use real world situations to describe and solve
percents less than 1%.
- I can use real world situations to describe and solve
percents larger than 100%.
Data Analysis and Probability
- I can determine the advantages and disadvantages of
circle, line, bar and pictographs.
- I can solve a probability problem that involves
independent events.

5 weeks

6 weeks

Linear Equations and Graphing


- I can graph and analyze two step relations.
- I can model and solve one step and two step linear
equations symbolically, pictorially and concretely.
Measuring Prisms and Cylinders
- I can draw and interpret different views of 3D shapes.
- I can draw nets for 3D shapes.
- I can solve problems that involve surface area and
volume of rectangular and triangular prisms, and
cylinders.

EXPECTATIONS
Be Ready: Students are expected to arrive on time and prepared. This
includes a binder, loose-leaf, graph paper, textbook, ruler, geometry set,
calculator, pencil, red pen, eraser, completed assignments and an
appropriate attitude.
Calculators: All students need a scientific calculator for every lesson.
This is not a graphing calculator. Basic calculators are not suitable.
Scientific calculators will need to have square root features. Phones and
IPods are not allowed as calculators.
Assignments: All assignments are to be completed on time. Make sure
to record due dates in your agenda.
Absences: Students who have been absent from school are responsible
for all missed assignments, quizzes and tests. During absences, students
go to mrspetersmath.weebly.com to find all the notes and
assignments they missed while they were gone. It is there responsibility
to get caught up for the work they missed.
Binders: Binders are to be kept in an orderly fashion. Please keep all
materials, as students will need them to study/prepare for end of unit
tests.
Getting Help: If a student is having trouble with a topic he/she is
expected to respond appropriately to the challenge asking for help,
asking questions, getting involved in discussions etc. Extra help will be
available at lunch, after school and during FLEX.
Resources: Textbook used for this course will be Math Makes Sense 8.
Please have it in class every day.

Technology: Cell phones, IPods and gaming devices are not allowed in
class unless permitted by Mrs. Peters. Students may listen to music if they
are working individually. Students will receive a warning if there cell
phone is seen or heard. If it happens again, the cell phone will be kept
until the end of class and parents will be contacted.
Remind: Students need to sign up for REMIND which will update them on
important information. The code will be given in class, as well as posted
on the class website.
Mark Distribution
Assignments/ Homework
30%
Quizzes
20%
Tests
30%
Final Exam
20%

Note to Parents/Guardians
I am looking forward to teaching your son/daughter this semester.
Your encouragement and homework supervision will play an integral part
in his/her success. Students will have homework in math 8 to help students
master specific skills which have been presented in class; for preparation to
help students gain the maximum benefits from future lessons; and to allow
students to extend concepts to new situations. If students work hard in
class, they will have minimal homework.
You can check your son or daughters progress in Math at any time on the
internet. Marks are updated at the end of each unit and attendance is
updated daily. Notes and important information will be posted online at
mrspetersmath.weebly.com.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to send me
an e-mail at dpeters@brsd.ab.ca. Please fill out the bottom
portion of this sheet.
Thanks,

Mrs. Peters
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Students name: ________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name(s):_________________________
Parent/Guardian signature:________________________
Date:_______________
Parent email address:________________________________

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