IXL - Alberta grade 8 math curriculum

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2007 Alberta Program of Studies 2007 Alberta Program of Studies
2006 WNCP Common Curriculum Frameworks 2006 WNCP Common Curriculum Frameworks

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8.1 Number

8.1.1 Develop number sense.
8.1.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of perfect squares and square roots, concretely, pictorially and symbolically (limited to whole numbers).
8.1.1.2 Determine the approximate square root of numbers that are not perfect squares (limited to whole numbers).
- Exponents and roots: Estimate square roots (Grade 8 - F.7)
8.1.1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of percents greater than or equal to 0%, including greater than 100%.
8.1.1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of ratio and rate.
8.1.1.5 Solve problems that involve rates, ratios and proportional reasoning.
8.1.1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of multiplying and dividing positive fractions and mixed numbers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.
- Operations with rational numbers: Multiply and divide rational numbers (Grade 8 - E.4)
- Operations with rational numbers: Multiply and divide rational numbers: word problems (Grade 8 - E.5)
8.1.1.7 Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication and division of integers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.

8.2 Patterns and Relations

8.2.1 Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems.
8.2.1.1 Graph and analyze two-variable linear relations.
8.2.2 Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways.
8.2.2.2 Model and solve problems concretely, pictorially and symbolically, using linear equations of the form:
8.2.2.2.a ax = b where a, b and c are integers.
- Single-variable equations: Solve one-step linear equations (Grade 8 - U.4)
8.2.2.2.b x/a = b, a ≠ 0 where a, b and c are integers.
- Ratios and proportions: Solve proportions: word problems (Grade 8 - H.9)
- Single-variable equations: Solve one-step linear equations (Grade 8 - U.4)
8.2.2.2.c ax + b = c where a, b and c are integers.
8.2.2.2.d x/a + b = c, a ≠ 0 where a, b and c are integers.
8.2.2.2.e a(x + b) = c where a, b and c are integers.

8.3 Shape and Space

8.3.1 Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems.
8.3.1.1 Develop and apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems.
8.3.1.2 Draw and construct nets for 3-D objects.
- Geometry: Base plans (Grade 8 - P.21)
- Geometry: Nets of 3-dimensional figures (Grade 8 - P.23)
8.3.1.3 Determine the surface area of:
8.3.1.3.a right rectangular prisms to solve problems.
- Geometry: Surface area of prisms and cylinders (Grade 8 - P.24)
8.3.1.3.b right triangular prisms to solve problems.
- Geometry: Surface area of prisms and cylinders (Grade 8 - P.24)
8.3.1.3.c right cylinders to solve problems.
- Geometry: Surface area of prisms and cylinders (Grade 8 - P.24)
8.3.1.4 Develop and apply formulas for determining the volume of right rectangular prisms, right triangular prisms and right cylinders.
- Geometry: Volume (Grade 8 - P.26)
8.3.2 Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them.
8.3.2.5 Draw and interpret top, front and side views of 3-D objects composed of right rectangular prisms.
8.3.3 Describe and analyze position and motion of objects and shapes.
8.3.3.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the congruence of polygons.

8.4 Statistics and Probability

8.4.1 Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.
8.4.1.1 Critique ways in which data is presented in circle graphs, line graphs, bar graphs and pictographs.
- Charts and graphs: Choose the best type of graph (Grade 8 - M.16)
8.4.2 Use experimental or theoretical probabilities to represent and solve problems involving uncertainty.
8.4.2.2 Solve problems involving the probability of independent events.