1. Math 8 “Year of Fundamentals” Pre-Algebra & Geometry
Number System
Expressions and Equations
Functions
Geometry
Statistics and Probability

2. NYS Grade 8 Mathematical Practices
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

3. Successful Math 8 Students
Vocabulary
Recognition of operations
Understand how the content is presented in questions: multiple choice/short answer
Interpreting and understanding the information provided in word problems

4. Successful Math 8 Students
Are Prepared
1.) For class by having materials with them
2.) Study for Quizzes and Tests by reviewing notes and homework questions assigned.

5. Successful Math 8 Students
Practice
1.) Homework is attempted, with effort put forth on each assigned problem.
2.) Homework is not to exceed 30 minutes outside of class.
3.) Graded Homework is always high-quality work.
4.) Homework is due at the start of class for full credit. Half-credit will be given after class or the next day. No credit given if received any later. A Homework Test grade will be given each marking period.