LAKE ZURICH MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

MATH DEPARTMENT

8th GRADE CURRICULUM

 

Algebra
bulletVariables, Expressions, and Integers (simplifying, writing, applications of)
bulletSolving and Graphing (equations/inequalities, systems of equations/inequalities, linear equations, parabolas)
bulletFactoring Polynomials
bulletRadicals (simplifying)
bulletSolving Quadratics (using factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula)
Introduction to Algebra & Geometry
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Variables, Expressions, and Integers (simplifying)

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Algebra (multi-step equations/inequalities with variables on both sides, properties, including distributive)

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Ratio, Proportion, and Probability

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Geometry ( area, surface area, perimeter, circumference,  volume, solving for missing degrees/sides, transformations, angle relationships, Pythagorean theorem)

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Properties of Polygons

 
Academic (slower pace)
bulletVariables, Expressions, and Integers
bulletSolving one and two step equations
bulletRatio/Proportion/Probability
bulletGeometry (area, surface area, perimeter, circumference,  volume, solving for missing degrees/sides, transformations, angle relationships)
bulletProperties of Polygons
 

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