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Maryland Math Standards - 8th Grade
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Algebra, Patterns, and Functions
A. Patterns and Functions1. Identify, describe, extend, and create patterns, functions and sequences
a. Determine the recursive relationship of arithmetic sequences represented in words, in a table or in a graph
b. Determine the recursive relationship of geometric sequences represented in words, in a table, or in a graph
c. Determine whether relationships are linear or nonlinear when represented in words, in a table, symbolically, or in a graph
d. Determine whether relationships are linear or nonlinear when represented symbolically
B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
1. Write, simplify, and evaluate expressions
a. Write an algebraic expression to represent unknown quantities (Algebraic Sentences )
b. Evaluate an algebraic expression (Variable Substitution , Variable Substitution 2 )
c. Evaluate numeric expressions using the order of operations (Order Of Operations )
d. Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms (Simplifying Algebraic Expressions )
e. Describe a real-world situation represented by an algebraic expression
2. Identify, write, solve, and apply equations and inequalities
a. Write equations or inequalities to represent relationships (Algebraic Sentences 2 , Algebraic Sentences )
b. Solve for the unknown in a linear equation (Single Variable Equations , Single Variable Equations 2 , Single Variable Equations 3 )
c. Solve for the unknown in an inequality (Single Variable Inequalities )
d. Identify or graph solutions of inequalities on a number line (Number Line Inequalities )
e. Identify equivalent equations
f. Apply given formulas to a problem-solving situation (Simple Interest , Compound Interest )
g. Write equations and inequalities that describe real-world problems
C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships
1. Locate points on a number line and in a coordinate plane
a. Graph linear equations in a coordinate plane
2. Analyze linear relationships
a. Determine the slope of a graph in a linear relationship (Determining Slope )
b. Determine the slope of a linear relationship represented numerically or algebraically
Geometry
A. Properties of Plane Geometric Figures1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures
a. Identify and describe geometric relationships between angles formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal. (Identifying Angles )
b. Identify and describe the relationship among the parts of a right triangle (Pythagorean Theorem )
2. Analyze geometric relationships
a. Determine the measurements of angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal (Angle Measurements , Angle Measurements 2 )
b. Apply right angle concepts to solve real-world problems (Pythagorean Theorem )
c. Determine whether three given side lengths form a right triangle
C. Representation of Geometric Figures
1. Represent plane geometric figures
a. Draw quadrilaterals
b. Construct perpendicular line segments
c. Construct triangles
D. Congruence and Similarity
1. Apply the properties of similar polygons
a. Determine similar parts of polygons (Proportions 2 )
E. Transformations
1. Analyze a transformation on a coordinate plane
a. Identify, describe, and plot the results of multiple transformations on a coordinate plane
Measurement
C. Applications in Measurement1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas (Rectangular Solids 2 )
a. Estimate and determine the circumference or area of a circle (Circle Area , Circle Circumference )
b. Estimate and determine area of a composite figure (Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures )
c. Estimate and determine the volume of a cylinder (Cylinders )
d. Determine the volume of cones, pyramids, and spheres
e. Determine the surface area of cylinders, prisms, and pyramids (Rectangular Solids , Triangular Prisms , Cylinders )
2. Analyze measurement relationships
a. Use proportional reasoning to solve measurement problems (Area and Volume Conversions , Unit Cost , Triangle Angles 2 , Area And Volume Proportions , Solving For Angles , Proportions 2 , Distance, Rate, and Time , Train Problems )
Statistics
A. Data Displays1. Organize and display data
a. Organize and display data to make circle graphs
b. Organize and display data to make box-and-whisker plots
c. Organize and display data to make a scatter plot
B. Data Analysis
1. Analyze data
a. Interpret tables
b. Interpret box-and-whisker plots
c. Interpret scatter plots
d. Interpret circle graphs
e. Analyze multiple box-and-whisker plots using the same scale
Probability
A. Sample Space1. Identify a sample space
a. Describe the difference between independent and dependent events (Object Picking Probability )
b. Determine the number of outcomes
B. Theoretical Probability
1. Determine the probability of an event comprised of no more than 2 independent events (Probability 2 )
a. Express the probability of an event as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent
2. Determine the probability of a second event that is dependent on a first event of equally likely outcomes (Object Picking Probability )
a. Express the probability as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent
C. Experimental Probability
1. Analyze the results of a survey or simulation
a. Make predictions and express the probability of the results as a fraction, a decimal with no more than 2 decimal places, or a percent
2. Conduct a probability experiment
3. Compare outcomes of theoretical probability with the results of experimental probability
4. Describe the difference between theoretical and experimental probability
Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic
A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value1. Apply knowledge of rational numbers and place value
a. Read, write, and represent rational numbers (Scientific Notation )
b. Compare, order, and describe rational numbers with and without relational symbols (<, >, =) (Compare Mixed Values , Compare Mixed Values 2 , Compare Integers )
C. Number Computation
1. Analyze number relations and compute
a. Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers (Integer Addition , Integer Subtraction , Positive Integer Subtraction , Integer Multiplication , Integer Division , Integer Equivalence )
b. Calculate powers of integers and square roots of perfect square whole numbers (Perfect Squares )
c. Identify and use the laws of exponents to simplify expressions (Exponent Basics , Multiplying and Dividing Exponent Expressions , Exponent Rules For Fractions )
d. Use properties of addition and multiplication to simplify expressions (Simplifying Algebraic Expressions , Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 2 )
2. Estimation
a. Estimate the square roots of whole numbers (Estimating Square Roots )
3. Analyze ratios, proportions, and percents
a. Determine unit rates (Unit Cost , Distance, Rate, and Time )
b. Determine or use percents, rates of increase and decrease, discount, commission, sales tax, and simple interest in the context of a problem (Percentage Change , Purchases At Stores , Restaurant Bills , Commissions , Percent of Quantity , Simple Interest )
c. Solve problems using proportional reasoning (Unit Cost , Proportions 2 , Distance, Rate, and Time )
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