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Eighth Grade Pre-Algebra
During the Fourth Nine Weeks, the students grade will be
based on evidence that they are able to complete the
following targets:
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Solve two step algebraic equations.
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Identify and graph linear equations.
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Find
the slope of a line and use slope to understand and draw
graphs.
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Use
slopes and intercepts to graph linear equations.
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Find
the equation of a line given one point and the slope.
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Find
the terms in an arithmetic sequence.
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Find
terms in a geometric sequence.
After
TCAP Testing
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Solve multi step algebraic equations.
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Solve equations with variables on both sides of the
equal sign.
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Solve two step inequalities graph the solutions of an
inequality on a number line.
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Graph inequalities on the coordinate plane
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Learn to represent functions with tables, graphs or
equations.
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Classify polynomials by degree and by the number of
terms.
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Learn to simplify polynomials.
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Add
polynomials
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Subtract polynomials.
During the Third Nine Weeks, the students grade will be
based on evidence that they are able to complete the
following targets:
1.
Identify sampling methods and recognize and determine the
reason for biased samples.
2.
Organize data in tables and stem-and-leaf plots.
3.
Find appropriate measures of central tendency: mean ,
median, mode.
4.
Find measures of variability by creating and analyzing data
in box-and-Whisker plots.
5.
Display and analyze data in bar graphs, histograms, and line
plots.
6.
Recognize and determine the reason for misleading graphs and
statistics.
7.
Create and interpret scatter plots.
8. Find
equivalent ratios to create proportions.
9. Use
rates and ratios in real world problem solving applications.
10. Use
one or more conversion factors to solve rate problems.
11.
Solve proportion problems involving real world examples.
12.
Identify and create dilations of plane figures.
13.
Determine whether figures are similar, to use scale factors
and to find missing dimensions in similar figures.
14.
Make comparisons between and find dimensions of scale
drawings and actual objects.
15.
Relate and compare decimals, percents and fractions.
16.
Find percents of numbers using real world problems.
17.
Find a number when the percent is known.
18.
Find the percent increase and decrease using real world
problems.
19.
Find commission, sales tax, and withholding tax using real
world problems.
20.
Compute simple interest using real world problems.
21.
Find the probability of an event by using the definition of
probability of outcomes and events.
22.
Estimate probability using experimental methods and apply to
real world problems.
23.
Estimate probability using theoretical methods of equally
likely, fair, and mutually exclusive.
24.
Find the number of possible outcomes in an experiment by
using the Fundamental Counting Principle.
25.
Find permutations and combinations.
26.
Find the probability of independent and dependent events.
27.
Find and convert between probability and odds.
Second Nine Week's Learning Targets
The students' second nine weeks grade will be based on
evidence that they are able to complete the following:
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Solve problems using square roots
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Determine if a number is rational or irrational
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Classify and name points, lines, planes and angles
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Identify parallel and perpendicular lines and the angles
formed by a transversal
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Find
unknown angles in triangles
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Classify and find angles in polygons
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Identify polygons in the coordinate plane
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Use
properties of congruent figures to solve problems
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Transform plane figures using transformations,
rotations, and reflections
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Identify symmetry in figures
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Find perimeter/area of rectangles and parallelograms
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Find the area of trapezoids and triangles
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Use
the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse to solve
problems
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Find the area and circumference of circles
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Draw and identify parts of three dimensional figures
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Find the volume of prisms and cylinders
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Find the volume of pyramid and cones
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Find the surface area of prisms and cylinders
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Find the surface area of pyramids and cones
Students’ first nine week grade will be based on evidence
that they know or are able complete the following:
1.
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
2.
Write algebraic expressions from words to numbers and
variables.
3.
Solving equations by adding, subtracting, multiplying
and dividing equations.
4.
Solve and graph inequalities.
5.
Combine like terms (using greater than and less than
symbols) and expressions.
6.
Write solutions of equations in two variables as
ordered pairs.
7.
Graph points and lines on a coordinate plane.
8.
Interpret information given in graphs and tables.
9.
Solve by adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing integers.
10.
Solving equations containing integers.
11.
Solving inequalities containing integers.
12.
Evaluate (simplify to lowest term) expressions with
exponents.
13.
Apply the properties of exponents and evaluate the
zero exponent.
14.
Evaluate expressions with negative exponents.
15.
Express large and small numbers in scientific
notation.
16.
Write rational numbers and equivalent forms.
17.
Add and subtract decimals and rational numbers with
like denominators.
18.
Multiply fractions, mixed numbers and decimals.
19.
Divide fractions and decimals.
20.
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
21.
Solve equations with rational numbers.
22.
Solve inequalities with irrational numbers.
23.
Find square roots.
24.
Determine if a number is rational or irrational.
25.
Recognize biased samples and identify sampling
methods.
26.
Organize data in tables and stem-and -leaf plots.
27.
Find appropriate measures of central tendency (mean,
median and mode.)
28.
Demonstrate an understanding and identify critical
features of vocabulary terms and related math terms and
concepts.
29.
Represent related vocabulary terms and concepts
through diagrams, examples and comparisons.
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