Math+8+Numeracy+2017

**GOALS FOR MATHEMATICS 8**

Mathematics 8 continue the path students begin in Mathematics K to 7 toward becoming lifelong learners of mathematics.
The Mathematics 8 curriculum is meant to reinforce the main goals of mathematics education: • using mathematics confidently to solve problems • using mathematics to better understand the world around us

** The following Curricular competencies will be cover in Math 8: **
__** Reasoning and Analyzing **__ __** Understanding and solving **__ __** Connecting and reflecting **__ Term I
 * § Use logic and patterns to solve puzzles and play games
 * § Use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas
 * § Estimate reasonably
 * § Demonstrate and apply mental math strategies
 * § Use tools or technology to explore and create patterns and relationships, and test conjectures
 * § Model mathematics in contextualized experiences
 * § Apply multiple strategies to solve problems in both abstract and contextualized situations
 * § Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving
 * § Visualize to explore mathematical concepts
 * § Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures
 * __ Communicating and representing __**
 * § Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions
 * § Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions
 * § Communicate mathematical thinking in many ways
 * § Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms
 * § Reflect on mathematical thinking
 * § Connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests
 * § Use mathematical arguments to support personal choices
 * § Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts.

[[file:1.5 Dividing Fractions and mixed number N..pdf|***1.5 Dividing Fractions and mixed number N.]]
===Unit 2: Rate Ratio and Proportional Reasoning .... Please use class notes below ===

[[file:2.3 Proportional Reasoning.pdf|*** 2.3 Proportional Reasoning]]
==**Unit 3: The Pythagorean Theorem **==