Connecticut- Mathematics: 8th Grade

Curriculum Frameworks    Adopted: 2005

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1: Patterns and functional relationships can be represented and analyzed using a variety of strategies, tools and technologies.

1.1: Understand and describe patterns and functional relationships.

1.1.a: Analyze physical phenomena, functions and patterns to identify relationships and make generalizations.

Estimating Population Size
 Function Machines 1 (Functions and Tables)
 Function Machines 2 (Functions, Tables, and Graphs)
 Function Machines 3 (Functions and Problem Solving)
 Linear Functions
 Points, Lines, and Equations

1.2: Represent and analyze quantitative relationships in a variety of ways.

1.2.a: Describe the effects of characteristics of linear relationships on the way the relationships are represented verbally and in tables, graphs and equations.

Function Machines 3 (Functions and Problem Solving)
 Linear Functions
 Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

1.3: Use operations, properties and algebraic symbols to determine equivalence and solve problems.

1.3.a: Solve problems using various algebraic methods and properties.

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
 Solving Equations on the Number Line

2: Quantitative relationships can be expressed numerically in multiple ways in order to make connections and simplify calculations using a variety of strategies, tools and technologies.

2.1: Understand that a variety of numerical representa-tions can be used to describe quantitative relation-ships.

2.1.a: Compare and order integers, powers and roots using number lines and grids.

Integers, Opposites, and Absolute Values
 Rational Numbers, Opposites, and Absolute Values

2.1.b: Extend the understanding of scientific notation to very small numbers.

Unit Conversions
 Unit Conversions 2 - Scientific Notation and Significant Digits

2.2: Use numbers and their properties to compute flexibly and fluently, and to reasonably estimate measures and quantities.

2.2.a: Solve problems involving fractions, decimals, ratios and percents.

Beam to Moon (Ratios and Proportions)
 Comparing and Ordering Decimals
 Estimating Population Size
 Estimating Sums and Differences
 Multiplying with Decimals
 Part-to-part and Part-to-whole Ratios
 Percent of Change
 Percents, Fractions, and Decimals
 Proportions and Common Multipliers
 Real-Time Histogram
 Road Trip (Problem Solving)
 Sums and Differences with Decimals
 Time Estimation

2.2.b: Make generalizations about operations with very large and very small numbers.

Unit Conversions

3: Shapes and structures can be analyzed, visualized, measured and transformed using a variety of strategies, tools and technologies.

3.1: Use properties and characteristics of two- and three-dimensional shapes and geometric theorems to describe relationships, communicate ideas and solve problems.

3.1.a: Explore the relationships among sides, angles, perimeters, areas, surface areas and volumes of congruent and similar polygons and solids.

Perimeters and Areas of Similar Figures
 Similar Figures

4: Data can be analyzed to make informed decisions using a variety of strategies, tools and technologies.

4.1: Collect, organize and display data using appropriate statistical and graphical methods

4.1.a: Construct appropriate representations of data based on the size and kind of data set and the purpose for their use.

Correlation
 Describing Data Using Statistics
 Stem-and-Leaf Plots

Correlation last revised: 5/9/2018

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