Eighth Grade

Grade 8 Math Curriculum Framework

  • Know and apply the properties of exponents to write equivalent expressions

  • Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations

  • Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph

  • Analyze, solve, and graph linear equations and systems of linear equations

  • Define, evaluate, and compare functions, and use functions to model relationships between quantities

  • Understand the congruence and similarity of geometric figures

  • Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world and mathematical problems

  • Solve problems involving the volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres

  • Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents

  • Understand how to solve inequalities and equations with one variable

  • Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area, and volume

  • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

  • Reason abstractly and quantitatively

  • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

  • Model with mathematics

  • Use appropriate tools strategically

  • Attend to precision

  • Look for and make use of structure

  • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Grade 8 Literacy Curriculum Framework

  • Students will build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, using grade 8 complex texts and other media formats

  • Analyze text explicitly citing strong textual evidence and inferential observations

  • Determine the development of theme related to characterization, setting or plot and provide an objective summary

  • Identify the impacts of dialogue or story events on the actions or decisions of the characters

  • Determine the connotative and figurative meanings of words/phrases and analyze the impact of specific word choice, contrasts in structure, and the use of suspense or humor

  • Analyze and evaluate a filmed or live production of a story or drama in comparison to the text or script

  • Evaluate written arguments and specific claims, including two or more texts with conflicting information on the same topic

  • Plan, write, revise, and share argumentative, informative, and narrative pieces in a clear, organized manner using logical reasoning, evidence, credible sources, domain-specific vocabulary, cohesion, and a supportive or reflective conclusion

  • Use conventions of standard English grammar with particular attention to the function of verbs and verbals in a sentence

  • Clarify meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words/phrases with range of strategies including the use of Greek/Latin roots or affixes, figurative language, word relationships, and nuances

  • Engage in a range of collegial discussions on various issues, topics, and texts with diverse partners, who are prepared to probe, reflect, evaluate, and justify their own point of views

  • Present ideas and claims to an audiences emphasizing significant facts, valid reasoning, adaptive speaking skills, and multimedia components

Science and Social Studies Framework

Social Studies Standards
Science Standards

Grade 8 Curriculum Resources

  • No Red Ink

  • IXL for English, Math, and Reading

  • Novel Studies: Walk Two Moons, Refugee, The Outsiders, WWII Fiction/Non-Fiction (Student Choice) 

  • HmH Into Literature

  • Short Stories Units:

  • McGraw Hill Reveal Math

  • ALEKS

  • McGraw Hill Inspire Science-Physical Science 

  • Social Studies Units including: Primary and Secondary Sources, The United States Constitution, Discovery of the Americas to the US Civil War.

  • Technology: Newline Interactive boards, student Chromebooks

Grade 8 Online Resources for Parents and Students