Math 8 Standards

THE NUMBER SYSTEM I know that there are numbers that are not rational, and I can
approximate them by rational numbers.
Standard Description Level
8.NS.1 I can identify rational and irrational numbers.
8.NS.2 I can convert repeating decimals to rational numbers. 1
I can find approximations for irrational numbers.
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STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY I can investigate patterns of association in bivariate
data.
Standard Description Level
8.SP.1 I can construct scatter plots.
I can interpret scatter plots.
8.SP.2 For data that appear to be linear, I can estimate a line of
best fit.

I can informally asses the fit of a linear model.
8.SP.3 I can interpret a linear model for real-world data.
8.SP.4 I can compare frequencies and relative frequencies from
two-way tables.


EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS I can work with radicals and integer exponents.
Standard Description Level
8.EE.1 I can simplify and evaluate numerical expressions with
integer exponents.

I can develop and apply properties of exponents.
8.EE.2 I can use square root and cube root symbols. 1
I can evaluate square roots and cube roots. 1
8.EE.3 I can convert between standard notation and scientific
notation. 1

I can use scientific notation to compare relative sizes of
numbers

8.EE.4 I can perform operations on numbers in scientific
notation.

I can use scientific notation to solve problems.
I can convert measurement results to appropriate units.

EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS I can explain and show the connections between
proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
Standard Description Level
8.EE.5 I can graph proportional relationships. 1 2 3
I can compare two representations of a proportional
relationship. 2

8.EE.6 I can use similar triangles to verify that a line has
constant slope.2

I can relate linear equations to slopes and intercepts.


EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS I can analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of
linear equations.
Standard Description Level
8.EE.7 I can simplify and solve linear equations by writing
equivalent forms.
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I can simplify and solve linear equations with rational
coefficients.

I can identify or write equations with 0, 1, or infinitely
many solutions. 1

8.EE.8 I can identify the solution to a system of two linear
equations as the intersection point. 12

I can solve systems of two linear equations algebraically.
1

I can estimate the solution to two linear equations by
graphing. 3

I can solve problems involving systems of two linear
equations.


FUNCTIONS I can write, evaluate, and compare functions.
Standard Description Level
8.F.1 I can understand that a function is a rule. 1
8.F.2 I can compare two representations of a function.
8.F.3 I can decide if a function is linear or non-linear.

FUNCTIONS I can use functions to model relationships between quantities.
Standard Description Level
8.F.4 I can identify rate of change from a graph, table, or
description.
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I can identify initial value of a function from a graph,
table, or description.

I can write a function from the rate of change and initial
value.

8.F.5

I can describe features of a non-linear function from its
graph.

I can sketch a graph from a verbal description of its
features. 1


GEOMETRY I can show congruence and similarity using physical models,
transparencies, or geometry software. 3 4
Standard Description Level
8.G.1 I can identify congruent parts in rotations, reflections, and
translations.1 4
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8.G.2 I can identify transformations that move a figure onto a
congruent figure.

8.G.3 I can use coordinates to describe translations,
reflections, and rotations.

I can use coordinates to describe dilations.
8.G.4 I can compare ratios of side lengths to decide if two
figures are similar.

I can identify the scale factor that enlarges or reduces a
figure to match a similar figure. 1

I can identify transformations that move a figure onto a
similar figure.

8.G.5 I can justify and calculate angle measures in triangles
and line figures. 1 4

I can justify the angle-angle criterion of similar triangles.

GEOMETRY I can explain and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
Standard Description Level
8.G.6 I can explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its
converse.

8.G.7 I can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find lengths.
8.G.8 I can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance
between points.


GEOMETRY I can solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of
cylinders, cones, and spheres.
Standard Description Level
8.G.9 I can apply the formula for volume of a cone.
I can apply the formula for volume of a cylinder. 1
I can apply the formula for volume of a sphere. 1
I can apply formulas to find volumes of combined solids.
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