Grade 8 - Mathematics (2007, 2016)

Mathematics 

Number

Patterns and Relations

Shape and Space

Statistics and Probability

Develop number sense.

Patterns

Variable and Equations

Measurement

3D Objects and 2D Shapes

Transformations

Data Analysis

Chance and Uncertainty

Demonstrate an understanding of perfect squares and square roots, concretely, pictorially and symbolically (limited to whole numbers). 

Determine the approximate square root of numbers that are not perfect squares (limited to whole numbers). 

Demonstrate an understanding of percents greater than or equal to 0%, including greater than 100%. 

Demonstrate an understanding of ratio and rate. 

Solve problems that involve rates, ratios and proportional reasoning. 

Demonstrate an understanding of multiplying and dividing positive fractions and mixed numbers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.

Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication and division of integers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically

 Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems.

Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways.

Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems.

Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them.

Describe and analyze position and motion of objects and shapes. 

Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.

Use experimental or theoretical probabilities to represent and solve problems involving uncertainty.

Graph and analyze two-variable linear relations. 

Model and solve problems, concretely, pictorially and symbolically, using linear equations of the form: • ax = b • x/a = b , a ≠ 0 • ax + b = c • x/a + b = c, a ≠ 0 • a(x + b) = c, where a, b and c are integers.  

Develop and apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems. 

Draw and construct nets for 3-D objects. 

Determine the surface area of: • right rectangular prisms • right triangular prisms • right cylinders to solve problems. 

Develop and apply formulas for determining the volume of right rectangular prisms, right triangular prisms and right cylinders. 

Draw and interpret top, front and side views of 3-D objects composed of right rectangular prisms. 

Demonstrate an understanding of the congruence of polygons. 

Critique ways in which data is presented in circle graphs, line graphs, bar graphs and pictographs. 

Solve problems involving the probability of independent events.