Mathematics Department

Grade 8 Foundations of Algebra

Developed By: Deanna Banks, Leann Martin, Kristen Scioscia

Effective Date: Fall 2018
Scope and Sequence
Month GRADE 8

Foundations of Algebra

September *Common Assessment: Baseline Assessment*

UNIT 1
Topic: Exponents & Roots - Chapter 1 (22 days)
Prerequisites:
● Interpreting the real number system
● Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers

Objectives:
● Understand exponential notation and use it to evaluate exponential expressions
● Add, subtract, multiply, and divide expressions with integer exponents using all properties of exponents

Additional Notes:
● Math-Lib, Scavenger Hunt
● Exponents Reference Sheet (Highlight as property as you learn it)
● Celebrity Exponents Quiz
October Objectives: Exponents & Roots - Chapter 1 (Continued):
● Add, subtract, multiply, and divide expressions with integer exponents using all properties of exponents
● Recite the first 20 perfect squares and the first 10 perfect cubes.
● Evaluate and estimate square and cube roots.
● Solve equations involving square and cubes of variables
● Solve Real-World Problems involving squares and cubes
● Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems.
● Order all real numbers, including irrationals, on a real number line.
● Compare irrational numbers by using rational approximations

Additional Notes:
● Flash Cards-Perfect Squares Around the World Activity
● Timed (5 minutes) Perfect Squares and Cubes Quiz (Google Forms)
● Number Lines with Frankenstein
● *Skip Compound Interest in 1.6
● Be sure to teach how to find volumes of 3-dimensional figures

Chapter 1 Assessment (Need to redo Ch.1 test to eliminate #16)

UNIT 1
Topic: Scientific Notation - Chapter 2 (15 days)
Prerequisites:
● Multiplying and dividing decimals by positive powers of 10

Objectives:
 ● Express large and small numbers in scientific notation.
● Write numbers in standard form.
● Compare numbers in scientific Notation
● Add and subtract numbers in scientific notation
● Apply scientific notation to real-world situations.

Additional Notes:
● Skip prefix system in 2.2
● Find Someone Who Has… Activity
Chapter 2 Assessment
November Objectives: Scientific Notation - Chapter 2 (Continued)
● Multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation

UNIT 2
Topic: Algebraic Linear Equations - Chapter 3 (28 days, including pre-skill review)
Prerequisites:
● Solve Linear Equations with One Variable
● Understand Equivalent Equations
● Solve Real-World Problems Involving Linear Equations with One Variable
● Represent fractions as repeating decimals
Objectives:
● Solve multi-step linear equations with one variable, including equations with rational number coefficients
● Solve real-world problems involving linear equations with one variable

Additional Notes:
● Before starting Ch.3, take 5-7 days to review one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations, including distributive
property, combining like terms, and variables on both sides. Include two-step word problems in one variable.
● Scavenger Hunts, Math-Libs, Face-ing Math
● Eliminate equations like problems pg. 102 #9-12 where there is an expression with multiple terms in the numerator of
a fraction
● Eliminate repeating decimal problems that cannot be converted to fractions with the 9s trick.

December UNIT 2
Topic: Algebraic Linear Equations - Chapter 3 (Continued)
Objectives:
● Identify Linear Equations with no solution and infinitely many solutions
● Represent a relationship between two variable using a linear equation and using a table of values
● Solve for a variable in a two variable linear equation

Additional Notes:
● In 3.2, do not include the terms “inconsistent,” “consistent,” and “identity” - students just need to be able to identify
one solution, no solution, and infinitely many solutions
● The goal of 3.4 is to teach students how to “solve for y” in a two-variable equation in order to be able to graph lines
in slope-intercept form in chapter 4.
Chapter 3 Assessment
January UNIT 3
Topic: Linear Equations and Relationships - Chapter 4 (20 days?)

Prerequisites:
● Interpreting direct proportion in an equation and on a graph

Objectives:
● Find the slope of all types of lines
● Use the slope formula
● Use similar triangles to explain why the slope is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line
● Explore the relationship between the lines y = mx and y = mx + b
● Use the slope-intercept form to write an equation of a line.
● Identify and write equations of parallel lines
● Identify and write linear functions. (Ex. Given: slope and point, two points, point & parallel equation)
● Graph linear functions (Ex. Given m and b, given m and a point)
● Explain slope and y-intercept in the content of real-world problems

Additional Notes:
● Scavenger Hunts, Math-Libs, Group Task Cards, Station Activity
● Watch Slope Dude
● Celebrity Slope Quiz
 Chapter 4 Assessment

February UNIT 2
Topic: Systems of Linear Equations - Chapter 5 (15 Days)

Prerequisites:
● Graphing linear equations using a table of values
● Solving real-world problems algebraically

Objectives:
● Solve systems using the graphical method
● Solve systems using table of values
● Solve systems using the elimination method
● Interpret the solution of a system of equations as being the point of intersection of two lines on a graph because the
point satisfies both equations simultaneously
● Solve simple systems by inspection to identify when the system has no solution or infinitely many solutions
● Write and solve systems to solve real-world problems

Additional Notes:
● Teach Chapter 5 in this order: section 5.4, 5.1 (very basic), 5.2, 5.5, 5.3
● *Do not teach solving linear systems by substitution
● Do not do graphing problems when the solution is not an integer ordered pair
● Include rational number solutions for the elimination method (ex. 0.5)
● Teach all algebraic methods of solving before doing word problems. Include “frames” on word problems Day 1.
● In 5.5, do not include the terms “inconsistent” and “dependent” - students just need to be able to identify one
solution, no solution (parallel lines), and infinitely many solutions (same line)
● Scavenger Hunts, Math-Libs
Chapter 5 Assessment
Algebra Benchmark Assessment
March UNIT 4
Topic: Functions - Chapter 6 (14 days)

Prerequisites:
● Writing algebraic expressions to represent unknown quantities
● Evaluating algebraic expressions

Objectives:
● Understand relations and functions
● Know that when a relation is a function, each input is assigned to exactly one output
● Represent relations using mapping diagrams
● Identify functions graphically including the vertical line test
● Translate verbal descriptions of functions into algebraic, numerical, and graphical forms
● Identify a linear function from a table and a graph
● Use graphs to describe functions qualitatively
● Compare two linear functions represented in the same form and represented in different forms
● Identify if a function is linear or nonlinear from a table, from a graph, and from an equation.
Additional Notes:
● Identifying Functions Activity
● In 6.1, skip identifying the different types of relations (For example: one to one, one to many)
● Use Hands-on activity on pg.275
Chapter 6 Assessment

UNIT 5
Topic: Pythagorean Theorem - Chapter 7 (8 days)

Prerequisites:
● Understand and evaluate squares, square roots, cubes, and cubic roots
● Find the length of horizontal and vertical lines on the coordinate plane
● Find the volume of a solid

Objectives:
● Discover the Pythagorean Theorem and the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
● Solve real-world problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points on the coordinate plane
 ● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the volume of solids
Additional Notes:
● Use Hands-on Activity (Rearrangement) on pg. 7 of textbook B to show relationship between legs and hypotenuse in
a right triangle.
● Include right triangles that have two variables, where you have to solve for one in order to solve for the other.
● In section 7.2, do not use the distance formula. Instead, show how to find the distance between two points by
creating a right triangle on the coordinate plane and using the Pythagorean Theorem.
Chapter 7 Quiz
April UNIT 6
Topic: Geometric Transformations - Chapter 8 (12 days)

Prerequisites:
● Recognize a symmetric point on the coordinate plane
● Identify directly proportional quantities

Objectives:
● Understand the concept of a translation, reflection, rotation, and dilation
● Draw images after translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations
● Find the coordinates of points after translations, reflections, and dilations
● Find the dimensions of figures after dilations
● Find the center of a dilation
● Compare translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations

Additional Notes:
● Use transformations flip-book as a study guide tool.
● Geoboards activities
● Use videos that show the movement of transformations
● Use Transformations Reasoning Packet, which includes multiple choice and select all that apply problems

Chapter 8 Assessment

UNIT 6
Topic: Congruence and Similarity - Chapter 9 & Grade 8 NJSLS Performance Coach Book Lesson 22-23 ( 12 days- will
continue into May)

Prerequisites:
● Identifying the scale factor in diagrams
● Solving problems involving scale drawings or model
● Finding measures of angles formed by parallel lines
● Find angle measures using angle pair relationships, including vertical angles, adjacent angles, complementary angles,
and supplementary angles

Objectives:
● Understand the concept of congruence and similarity
● Apply the concept of congruence and similarity
● Use tests for congruent and similar triangles
● Relate congruent figures and similar figures using geometric transformations
● Describe a sequence of transformations
● Relate congruent and similar figures using a sequence of transformations
● Finding the measures of the interior and exterior angles of a triangle
● Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angles of triangles
● Find angle measures using angle pair relationships formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal

Additional Notes:
● Use Grade 8 NJSLS Performance Coach Book to teach angle pair relationships formed by parallel lines when cut by
a transversal.

Chapter 9 Assessment
May Summative Spring Assessment*
PARCC

UNIT 7
Topic: Statistics - Chapter 10 (15 days)

Prerequisites:
● Finding relative frequencies
 Objectives:
● Construct a scatter plot given two sets of quantitative data.
● Identify patterns of association between two sets of quantitative data
● Identify outliers in a scatter plot
● Understand the line of best fit and write and use a linear equation for a line of best fit

Additional Notes:
● Student project: students will gather their own data involving two quantitative variables that they want to find the
relationship between, and use it to create a scatter plot and draw conclusions.
● Hands-on activity on pg.186
● Do not do problems that require the use of a graphing calculator
June UNIT 7
Topic: Statistics - Chapter 10 (Continued)

Prerequisites:
● Finding relative frequencies

Objectives:
● Read a two-way table
● Construct and interpret a two-way table
● Convert data to relative frequencies in a two-way table

Additional Notes:
● In 10.3, combine two-way tables with probability of simple events
Chapter 10 Assessment

Unit 1

Exponents, Roots, and Scientific Notation

Summary and Rationale

In this unit students will learn the basic skills involving exponents and powers. The students will know the first 20
perfect squares and the first 10 perfect cubes by the end of the unit. They will simplify real number expressions using
integer exponents and the laws of exponents. They also will learn how to operate with numbers in scientific notation.
Students will learn to approximate the values of irrational numbers by estimating square and cube roots. Students will
solve real-world volume and surface area problems where exponents are involved.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence.

Approximately 37 days (this includes time for review, quizzes and tests)

Standards

The Number System

8.NS.A.1 Know that numbers that are not rational are called irrational. Understand informally that every number has
a decimal expansion; for rational numbers show that the decimal expansion repeats eventually, and
convert a decimal expansion which repeats eventually into a rational number.

8.NS.A.2 Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers, locate
them approximately on a number line diagram, and estimate the value of expressions (e.g., π2 ). For
example, by truncating the decimal expansion of √2, show that √2 is between 1 and 2, then between
1.4 and 1.5, and explain how to continue on to get better approximations.

Expressions and Equations

8.EE.A.1 Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For
example, 32 × 3–5 = 3–3 = 1/33 = 1/27.

8.EE.A.2 Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations
of the form x2 = p and x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate
square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes.
Know that √2 is irrational.

8.EE.A.3 Use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times an integer power of 10 to estimate very large or
very small quantities, and to express how many times as much one is than the other. For example, estimate
the population of the United States as 3 × 108 and the population of the world as 7 × 109 , and determine
that the world population is more than 20 times larger.

8.EE.A.4 Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimal
and scientific notation are used. Use scientific notation and choose units of appropriate size for
measurements of very large or very small quantities (e.g., use millimeters per year for seafloor spreading).
Interpret scientific notation that has been generated by technology.

Geometry

8.G.C.9 Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems.

Interdisciplinary Connections

NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

NJSLS Science

MS- Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
ESS1-3
Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.

Instructional Focus

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

There are rules for operating with numerical How are the rules of multiplying and dividing powers helpful?
expressions involving exponents. How can we tell when quantities are equal?
Exponents are used to express very large and very What are irrational quantities?
small numbers in scientific notation. How can the properties of exponents be used to simplify
There are rules for operating with square and cube expressions?
roots. How can roots and exponents be used to solve real-world
There is an inverse relationship between squares and problems?
square roots.
There is a difference between estimation and actual
value.
If a positive integer is not a perfect square, then its
square root is irrational.
Irrational numbers are non-terminating, non-
repeating decimals.

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects

Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Exponents ● Understand exponential notation and use it to evaluate
● Roots exponential expressions
● Laws of exponents ● Add, subtract, multiply, and divide expressions with
● Scientific notation integer exponents using all properties of exponents
· ● Recite the first 20 perfect squares and the first 10
perfect cubes.
● Evaluate and estimate square and cube roots.
● Solve equations involving square and cubes of
variables
 ● Solve Real-World Problems involving squares and
cubes
● Know the formulas for the volumes of cones,
cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-
world and mathematical problems.
● Order all real numbers, including irrationals, on a real
number line.
● Compare irrational numbers by using rational
approximations
● Express large and small numbers in scientific notation.
● Write numbers in standard form.
● Compare numbers in scientific Notation
● Add and subtract numbers in scientific notation
● Apply scientific notation to real-world situations.
● Multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides

-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 1: Exponents
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 2: Scientific Notation
-Teacher-made materials (such as square root flashcards, scientific notation matching game etc.), geoboards, white
boards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards

Modifications

Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources

Unit 2

Algebraic Linear Equations & Systems of Equations

Summary and Rationale

In this unit, students will learn how to use the properties of real numbers to rewrite complex expressions involving
parentheses and like terms. They will find solutions to application problems using algebraic equations. They will use
these properties to solve multi-step equations, including those with variables on both sides. Finally, students will
determine if an ordered pair is a solution to a system of equations and be able to solve a system of equations.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence for topics of Algebraic Linear Equations and
Systems of Equations.
Algebraic Linear Equations: Approximately 28 days
Systems of Equations: Approximately 15 days
(This includes time for a review of 7th grade multi-step equations, review, quizzes and tests)
 Standards

Expressions and Equations

8.EE.C.7a Give examples of linear equations in one variable with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no
solutions. Show which of these possibilities is the case by successively transforming the given equation
into simpler forms, until an equivalent equation of the form x = a, a = a, or a = b results (where a and b are
different numbers).

8.EE.C.7b Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require
expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

8.EE.C.8a Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of
intersection of their graphs, because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously.

8.EE.C.8b Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically, and estimate solutions by graphing
the equations. Solve simple cases by inspection. For example, 3x + 2y = 5 and 3x + 2y = 6 have no
solution because 3x + 2y cannot simultaneously be 5 and 6.

8.EE.C.8c Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables. For
example, given coordinates for two pairs of points, determine whether the line through the first pair of
points intersects the line through the second pair.

Functions

8.F.B.4 Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of change
and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y) values, including
reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function
in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.

Interdisciplinary Connections

NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.

Instructional Focus
Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

The strategy for solving multi-step equations and How are mathematical properties helpful in simplifying
equations with variables on both sides is overall the expressions and equations?
same for solving equations. Why is using equations to solve problems useful?
The properties of real numbers can be used to rewrite
complex expressions involving parentheses and like
terms and to solve multi-step equations.
A system of equations is a set of two or more
equations that each involves the same set of two or
more variables.
A solution of a system of equations is a set of values
that are solutions of all of the equations in the system.

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects

Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Multi-step equations ● Apply the distributive property to rewrite algebraic
● Complex expressions involving parentheses expressions.
● Systems of equations ● Combine like terms in an expression.
· ● Use the properties of Equality to solve multi-step
equations.
● Solve equations with variables on both sides of the
equal sign.
● Solve multi-step linear equations with one variable,
including equations with rational number coefficients
● Solve real-world problems involving linear equations
with one variable
● Identify Linear Equations with no solution and
infinitely many solutions
● Represent a relationship between two variables using a
linear equation and using a table of values
● Solve for a variable in a two variable linear equation
● Solve systems using the graphical method
● Solve systems using table of values
● Solve systems using the elimination method
● Interpret the solution of a system of equations as being
 the point of intersection of two lines on a graph
because the point satisfies both equations
simultaneously
● Solve simple systems by inspection to identify when
the system has no solution or infinitely many solutions
● Write and solve systems to solve real-world problems

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides

-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 3: Algebraic Linear Equations
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 5: Systems of Equations
-Teacher-made materials (such as equation matching game, equation jeopardy, find someone who, etc.), whiteboards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards

Modifications

Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources

Unit 3

Linear Equations and Relationships

Summary and Rationale

This unit focuses on linear equations and linear functions. Students will identify constant rates of change to distinguish
proportional and non-proportional relationships. They will solve multi-step problems involving direct variation.
Students will interpret the slope and x- and y-intercepts when graphing a linear equation. They will learn to
symbolically represent and solve real-world situations that involve linear equations. Students will be able to write a
linear equation and make a prediction if given a table, graph, or verbal description. Through the use of tables and
graphs, students will represent, analyze, and solve real-world problems related to linear equations and systems of linear
equations. Students will translate among verbal, tabular, graphical, and algebraic representations of linear functions.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence.

Approximately 20 days (this includes time for review, quizzes and tests)

Standards
Expressions and Equations

8.EE.B.5 Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph. Compare two
different proportional relationships represented in different ways. For example, compare a distance-time
graph to a distance-time equation to determine which of two moving objects has greater speed.

8.EE.B.6 Use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-
vertical line in the coordinate plane; derive the equation y = mx for a line through the origin and the
equation y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b.

Functions

8.F.A.2 Compare properties (e.g. rate of change, intercepts, domain and range) of two functions each represented
in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a linear function represented by a table of values and a linear function represented by an
algebraic expression, determine which function has the greater rate of change.

8.F.B.4 Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of change
and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y) values, including
reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function
in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.

8.F.B.5 Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g., where
the function is increasing or decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the qualitative
features of a function that has been described verbally.

Interdisciplinary Connections

NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

NJSLS Science

MS-PS3- Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the
1 mass of an object and to the speed of an object.

Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.

Instructional Focus
Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

If an equation is linear, then a constant change in the Why does graphing a linear equation result in a straight line?
x-value corresponds to a constant change in the Where in the real world can you find and what are the
yvalue. important attributes of linear patterns and linear relationships?
The slope of a linear equation represents the rate of
change.
The slope of a line may be calculated by finding the
ratio of the rise to the run for any two points on the
line.
Horizontal lines have a slope of zero since the rise is
zero for any run, and zero divided by a nonzero
number is zero.
Vertical lines have a slope that is undefined because
any two points on the line will have a run of zero, and
division by zero is undefined.
The x-intercept of a line is the value of x where the
line crosses the x-axis (where y = 0) and the y-
intercept of a line is the value of y where the line
crosses the y-axis (where x = 0).
The slope-intercept form for a linear equation is y =
mx + b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Parallel lines have the same slope and perpendicular
lines have slopes that are the negative reciprocals of
each other.
There are zero, one, or infinitely many solutions to a
system of equations, depending on whether the lines
are parallel, intersecting, or coincident.
If a function has a constant rate of change then it is a
linear function.
A direct variation is a special type of linear function
that can be written in the form y = kx where k is a
nonzero constant.
A linear relationship can be represented as verbal
descriptions, functions, graphs, and tables

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects
Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Linear equations ● Find the slope of all types of lines
● Functions ● Use the slope formula
● Graphing ● Use similar triangles to explain why the slope is the
● Slope same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical
line
· ● Explore the relationship between the lines y = mx and
y = mx + b
● Use the slope-intercept form to write an equation of a
line.
● Use the slope and intercepts to write and graph linear
equations.
● Identify and write equations of parallel lines
● Identify and write linear functions. (Ex. Given: slope
and point, two points, point & parallel equation)
● Graph linear functions (Ex. Given m and b, given m
and a point)
● Explain slope and y-intercept in the content of real-
world problems
● Recognize direct variation by graphing tables of data
and checking for constant ratios.
● Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear
function in terms of the situation it models and in terms
of its graph or a table.
● Compare linear functions represented in different ways.

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides

-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 4: Lines and Linear Equations
-Teacher-made materials (such as celebrity quizzes, flip books, matching games, stations, etc.), geoboards, white
boards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards

Modifications

Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources

Unit 4

Graphs and Functions

Summary and Rationale

In this unit students will locate ordered pairs of rational numbers on a coordinate plane. They will be introduced to
expressions, relations, and functions. They will learn to generate different representations of data using tables, graphs,
and equations. Lastly, students will use functions to describe relationships among data.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence.

Approximately 14 days (this includes time for review, quizzes and tests)

Standards

Functions

8.F.A.1 Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. The graph of a function
is the set of ordered pairs consisting of an input and the corresponding output.

8.F.A.2 Compare properties (e.g. rate of change, intercepts, domain and range) of two functions each represented
in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a linear function represented by a table of values and a linear function represented by an
algebraic expression, determine which function has the greater rate of change.

8.F.A.3 Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line; give
examples of functions that are not linear. For example, the function A = s2 giving the area of a square as a
function of its side length is not linear because its graph contains the points (1,1), (2,4) and (3,9), which
are not on a straight line.

8.F.B.4 Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of change
and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y) values, including
reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function
in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.

8.F.B.5 Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g., where
the function is increasing or decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the qualitative
features of a function that has been described verbally.

Interdisciplinary Connections

NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.

Instructional Focus

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

Ordered pairs of rational numbers can be located on a Why do we need to study the relationship between two
coordinate plane. numbers?
Functions can be used to describe relationships How are ordered pairs, graphs, and tables used to represent
among data. relationships between two quantities?
Relations can be used to assign members of one set to What could be understood from a function by examining its
members of another set. multiple representations?
A function, a specific type of relation, assigns each
member of one set to a unique number of another set.
Relationships can be described and generalizations
made for mathematical situations that repeat in a
predictable way.
These generalizations can then be represented in a
variety of forms including tables, graphs, equations,
and in words.

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects

Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Functions ● Write solutions of equations in two variables as
● Graphing lines ordered pairs.
● Relationships between numbers ● Understand relations and functions
● Depiction of relationships between quantities ● Know that when a relation is a function, each input is
assigned to exactly one output
· ● Represent relations using mapping diagrams
● Represent functions with tables, graphs, and equations.
● Identify functions graphically including the vertical
line test
 ● Translate verbal descriptions of functions into
algebraic, numerical, and graphical forms
● Identify a linear function from a table and a graph
● Use graphs to describe functions qualitatively
● Compare two linear functions represented in the same
form and represented in different forms
● Identify if a function is linear or nonlinear from a
table, from a graph, and from an equation.

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides

-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 6: Functions
-Teacher-made materials (such as matching games, identifying functions, reasoning problems, etc.), geoboards,
whiteboards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards

Modifications

Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources

Unit 5

Pythagorean Theorem and Measurement

Summary and Rationale

In this unit students will use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems with right triangles. Finally, students will use
the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between points on a coordinate plane and solve real-life problems
Students will also focus on using formulas to solve problems involving geometric figures. They will use these formulas
to find the volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres. They will build upon their experience with
polygons to develop these formulas.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence.

Approximately 8 days (this includes time for review, quizzes and tests)

Standards

Geometry

8.G.B.6 Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

8.G.B.7 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in realworld and
mathematical problems in two and three dimensions.

8.G.B.8 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system.

8.G.C.9 Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems.

Interdisciplinary Connections

NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

NJSLS Social Studies

6.2.8.D.3. Evaluate the importance and enduring legacy of the major achievements of Greece, Rome, India, and
c China over time.

Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.

Instructional Focus

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

The Pythagorean Theorem is an historically and In what situations will we need to solve problems dealing with
practically important application of squares and measurements of right triangles?
square roots. What attributes of three-dimensional objects are important to
The Pythagorean Theorem and its converse can be be able to measure and quantify and why?
used to calculate lengths of line segments in 2- and 3- Why must you know the area of the base to find the volume of
dimensional geometric objects. prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones?
The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to find the
distances between points on the coordinate plane and
able to find real-world distances.
Prior experience with polygons can be used to
develop formulas for the volume of prisms, cylinders,
pyramids, and cones.
Pyramids and cones are 1/3 the volume of prisms and
cylinders of the same base and height.
An understanding of cylinder and cone volumes gives
the opportunity to explore Archimedes’ formula for
the volume of a sphere.
Finding the volume of three-dimensional objects with
or without curved surfaces is useful in solving
problems.

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects

Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Pythagorean Theorem ● Discover the Pythagorean Theorem and the converse
● Volume of Composite Solids of the Pythagorean Theorem
● Solve real-world problems involving the Pythagorean
· Theorem
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance
between two points on the coordinate plane
● Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the volume of
solids

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides

-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 7: The Pythagorean Theorem
-Teacher-made materials (such as square hands-on activity, matching game, etc.), geoboards, white boards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards
Book: What’s Your Angle, Pythagoras? By Julie Ellis

Modifications
Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources

Unit 6

Geometric Relationships (Transformations, Congruence and Similarity)

 Summary and Rationale

In this unit students will solve problems involving angles created by parallel lines cut by transversals: vertical, alternate
interior, alternate exterior, and corresponding angles. They will demonstrate that the sum of the angles in a triangle is
180 degrees. Students will apply transformations (translations, reflections, and rotations) to plane figures in the
coordinate plane. They will learn how the transformation of a figure affects the location on the coordinate plane.
Also, in this unit students will study congruence and similarity. They will use proportional relationships in similar
figures to find missing measurements. They will use similar triangles to solve problems that include height and
distance. Students will generate similar figures using dilations. Students will use critical attributes to define
congruency. They will learn how the transformation of a figure affects its congruency.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence for topics of Geometric Transformations and
Congruence and Similarity
Geometric Transformations: Approximately 12 days
Congruence and Similarity: Approximately 12 days
(This includes time for review, quizzes and tests)

Standards

Geometry

8.G.A.1 Verify experimentally the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations:

a. Lines are transformed to lines, and line segments to line segments of the same length.
b. Angles are transformed to angles of the same measure.
c. Parallel lines are transformed to parallel lines.

8.G.A.2 Understand that a two-dimensional figure is congruent to another if the second can be obtained from the
first by a sequence of rotations, reflections, and translations; given two congruent figures, describe a
sequence that exhibits the congruence between them.

8.G.A.3 Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using
coordinates.

8.G.A.4 Understand that a two-dimensional figure is similar to another if the second can be obtained from the first
by a sequence of rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations; given two similar two-dimensional
figures, describe a sequence that exhibits the similarity between them.

8.G.A.5 Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles, about the
angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal, and the angle angle criterion for similarity of
triangles. For example, arrange three copies of the same triangle so that the sum of the three angles
appears to form a line, and give an argument in terms of transversals why this is so.

8.G.B.7 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real world and
mathematical problems in two and three dimensions.

Interdisciplinary Connections
NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.

Instructional Focus

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

When parallel lines are cut by a transversal congruent Describe the relationship between two parallel lines cut by a
angles are formed. transversal and the angles that are formed.
The sum of the angles in a triangle always equals How can we copy shapes and make precise drawings without
180° and it can be proven by the Triangle Sum measuring tools?
Theorem. How can proportional reasoning be applied to problem-solving
Students will learn how the transformation of a figure situations involving similar figures?
affects the location on the coordinate plane. How are the results of a transformation different than the
Transformational geometry can be used to describe original figure? How are they similar?
motions, patterns, designs, and properties of shapes in
the real world.
When a figure (pre-image) is rotated, the vertex and
its image are the same distance from the center of
rotation and all the angles formed by the vertex, the
center of rotation, and the image of that vertex are
congruent.
When a figure is reflected, each vertex and its image
are an equal, perpendicular distance from the line of
reflection.
When a figure is translated, each point in the pre-
image moves the same distance and in the same
direction.
If two figures are similar one is an enlargement or
reduction of the other.
Two polygons are similar if corresponding angles are
congruent and corresponding sides are proportional.
Given two similar figures, it is often possible to find
an unknown side length in one of the figures by
setting up and solving a proportion.
After a dilation, the image is similar to the original
figure.
The scale factor in a dilation determines precisely
how much the size changes.
Figures with the same shape and size are congruent.
That if we know that corresponding sides and angles
are congruent, we can conclude that the polygons are
congruent.
Two figures are congruent if one figure can be
transformed into the other through a series of
translations, reflections, and rotations.

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects

Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Geometric relationships ● Understand the concept of a translation, reflection,
● Transformations rotation, and dilation
● Angles ● Draw images after translations, reflections, rotations,
● Parallel lines and dilations
● Transversal ● Find the coordinates of points after translations,
reflections, and dilations
● Angle pair relationships
● Find the dimensions of figures after dilations
● Translation
● Find the center of a dilation
● Pre-Image, image
● Compare translations, reflections, rotations, and
● Reflection, line of reflection
dilations
● Rotation, center of rotation, angle of rotation, ● Understand the concept of congruence and similarity
clockwise, counter-clockwise ● Apply the concept of congruence and similarity
● Dilation ● Use tests for congruent and similar triangles
● Congruence ● Relate congruent figures and similar figures using
● Similarity geometric transformations
● Proportional relationships ● Describe a sequence of transformations
● Similar triangles ● Relate congruent and similar figures using a sequence
● Corresponding angles, corresponding sides of transformations
● Statement of congruence, statement of ● Identify the image of a figure after a combined
similarity transformation is performed, and determine whether
the final image is similar or congruent to the original.
· ● Finding the measures of the interior and exterior
angles of a triangle
● Use informal arguments to establish facts about the
 angle sum and exterior angles of triangles
● Find unknown angles and identify possible side
lengths in triangles.
● Find angle measures using angle pair relationships
formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides

-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 8: Geometric Transformations
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 9: Congruence and Similarity
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Lesson 22: Finding Measures of Angles Formed by Transversals
Intersecting Parallel Lines
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Lesson 23: Exploring Angles of Triangles
-Teacher-made materials (such as transformations flip book, identifying types of transformations, transformations
reasoning problems, etc.), geoboards, whiteboards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards
-Book: Cut Down to Size at High Noon By Scott Sundby

Modifications

Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources

Unit 7

Statistics

Summary and Rationale

In this unit students will organize and construct scatter plots. They will construct lines of best fit. They will select and
construct appropriate displays to convey information and make conjectures about possible relationships amongst two
different variables.

Recommended Pacing

For recommended specific pacing refer to the scope and sequence for topics of Statistics
Statistics: Approximately 15 days
(This includes time for review, quizzes and tests)

Standards
Statistics and Probability

8.SP.A.1 Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association
between two quantities. Describe patterns such as clustering, outliers, positive or negative association,
linear association, and nonlinear association.

8.SP.A.2 Know that straight lines are widely used to model relationships between two quantitative variables. For
scatter plots that suggest a linear association, informally fit a straight line, and informally assess the model
fit (e.g. line of best fit) by judging the closeness of the data points to the line

8.SP.A.3 Use the equation of a linear model to solve problems in the context of bivariate measurement data,
interpreting the slope and intercept. For example, in a linear model for a biology experiment, interpret a
slope of 1.5 cm/hr as meaning that an additional hour of sunlight each day is associated with an additional
1.5 cm in mature plant height.

8.SP.A.4 Understand that patterns of association can also be seen in bivariate categorical data by displaying
frequencies and relative frequencies in a two-way table. Construct and interpret a two-way table
summarizing data on two categorical variables collected from the same subjects. Use relative frequencies
calculated for rows or columns to describe possible association between the two variables. For example,
collect data from students in your class on whether or not they have a curfew on school nights and whether
or not they have assigned chores at home. Is there evidence that those who have a curfew also tend to have
chores?

Functions

8.F.B.4 Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of change
and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y) values, including
reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function
in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.

8.F.B.5 Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g., where
the function is increasing or decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the qualitative
features of a function that has been described verbally.

Interdisciplinary Connections

NJSLS ELA

A.R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.

RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Integration of Technology

8.1.8.A.5 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve
problems.
 Instructional Focus

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions:

A scatter plot is a graph that shows bivariate data; How do scatter plots and lines of best fit enable you to make
that is, data for which there are two variables for each predictions about data?
observation, such as height and weight. What are the ways in which data can be collected, analyzed,
If a correlation exists within data plotted on a scatter and represented to answer questions that are important to us?
plot, a line of best fit (trend line) can be drawn and a
linear equation formulated.
A two-way table displays two-variable data by
collecting it into rows and columns.
Collecting and analyzing data can answer some
questions, and the question to be answered
determines the data that needs to be collected, how
best to collect it, and how to visually represent it.

Evidence of Learning (Assessments)

Ongoing observation
Class Participation
Classwork
Problem of the Day/Week
Exit Tickets
Homework
Quizzes/Tests
Projects

Objectives (SLO)

Students will know: Students will be able to:

● Scatter plots ● Construct a scatter plot given two sets of quantitative
● Data analysis data.
● Making predictions using data ● Identify patterns of association between two sets of
● Lines of best fit quantitative data
● Identify outliers in a scatter plot
● Understand the line of best fit and write and use a
· linear equation for a line of best fit
● Use the line of best fit to solve problems and make
predictions
● Read a two-way table
● Construct and interpret a two-way table
● Convert data to relative frequencies in a two-way table

Suggested Resources/Technology Tools

-Textbooks, workbooks, and assessment aides
-Online textbook
-Parcc.pearson.com & parcconline.org (PARCC Practice Tests and Released Items)
-Khan Academy; www.insidemathematics.org/performanceassessment-tasks
-Calculators when specified
-Google Classroom
-Math In Focus Resources Chapter 10: Statistics
-Teacher-made materials ( scatter plot project using own data, arm span activity, etc.), geoboards, whiteboards
-NJSLS Grade 8 Mathematics Performance Coach Workbook
-FACEing Math activity book
-www.brainpop.com
-Teacher Pay Teachers Resources: scavenger hunts, math-libs, task cards

Modifications

Special Education: Modifications are determined by each student's Individual Education Plan. Examples include:
-Use concrete examples of concepts before teaching the abstract
-Reduce the number of concepts presented at one time
-Give additional presentations by varying the methods using repetition, simpler explanations, more examples and
modeling
-Use of aids (calculator, computer, tape recorder, etc.)
-Frequently check on progress of independent work
-Provide study guides and copy of notes
-Provide repetition and practice

ELL: Modifications are determined by each student. Examples include:

- Provide students with notes, examples, tests, and quizzes in their primary language
- Monitor the student's comprehension of language used during instruction
- Give written directions to supplement verbal directions
- Frequently check on progress of independent work

504: Modifications are determined by each student’s 504 plan. Examples include:
-Teacher will review, restate and repeat directions, as needed
-Frequently check on progress of independent work

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER STANDARDS

Please select all standards that apply to this unit of study:

❏ Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
❏ Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.
❏ Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
❏ Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
❏ Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
❏ Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.
❏ Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.
❏ Use technology to enhance productivity.

LINKS TO CAREERS:
● https://www.math.uci.edu/math-majors/math-career-resources