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Mathematics Curriculum Guide Grade 8

Objectives

Core Curr.
Content
Standards

Instructional
Activities

Assessment
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(Multi-cultural)

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GEPA
HSPA
Terra Nova

Unit 1
The student will be able to:
  Understanding Numbers & Interpreting Data      
Read & write whole numbers & decimals. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
4.8
Chapter 1.1 – Decimal Place Value,
pp. 12-13
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 1; Reteaching 1;
Enrichment 1; Mac. Act.
1/2
SAT-9
Round numbers to a given place. Make charts from given data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
| 4.7
4.8
Chapter 1.2 – Organizing Data In Tables,
pp. 14-15
  Practice 2; Reteaching 2;
Enrichment 2; Mac. Act.
3/4
M. III
Solve problems by using the five-step process. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 1.3 – Problem Solving: Using
5-Step, pp. 16-17
Teacher observation Practice 3; Reteaching 3;
Enrichment 3; Mac. Act.
5/6; calculator
 
Use logical reasoning & number sense. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
4.8
Chapter 1.4 – Thinking Mathematically:
Logical Reasoning, pp. 18-19
  Problem Solve 3; Critical
Thinking 1
 
Read, make & interpret grouped-frequency tables & line plots. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
4.8
Chapter 1.5 – Frequency Tables & Line
Plots, pp. 20-21
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 4; Reteaching 4;
Enrichment 4; Mac. Act.
7/8

SAT-9
M. IV

 

Read, make & interpret double bar graphs & triple bar graphs from given & collected data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
4.8
Chapter 1.6 – Interpreting & Making Bar
Graphs, pp. 22-23
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 5; Reteaching 5;
Enrichment 5; Mac. Act.
9/10
SAT-9
M. III
M. IV
Read, make & interpret double bar graphs & triple line graphs from given & collected data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 1.7 – Interpreting & Making Line
Graphs, pp. 24-25
Teacher observation Practice 5; Reteaching 5;
Enrichment 5; Mac. Act.
9/10
SAT-9
M. III
M. IV
Recognize misleading graphs. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 1.8 – Deceptive Graphs,
pp. 26-27
  Practice 6; Reteaching 6;
Enrichment 6
M. III
M. IV
Solve problems by conducting an experiment. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 1.9 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Conducting An Experiment, pp. 28-29
Assess cooperative learning teams Practice 7; Reteaching 7;
Enrichment 7
 
Making decisions about choosing a video rental store. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
4.14
Chapter 1.10 – Decision Making:
Choosing A Video Rental Store,
pp. 30-31
  Practice 8; Reteaching 8;
Enrichment 8
M. IV
Understand how mathematics has inspired poets. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.14
Chapter 1 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 32
     
Study the advantages of a computer. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
4.14
Chapter 1 – Technology, p. 33   Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter Review, p. 40   Home Involvement 1 M. IV
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter Test, p. 42 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid M. IV
Write hexadecimal numbers for base 10 numbers & vice versa. 4.1-4.4 Enrichment For All, p. 43      
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter Cumulative Review, p. 44      
Unit 2   Applying Operations: Whole & Decimals      
Add & subtract using mental math techniques. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.1 – Mental Math: Adding &
Subtracting, pp. 46-47
  Mac. Act. 17/18 M. I
Estimate sums & differences. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.10
Chapter 2.2 – Estimating Sums &
Differences, pp. 48-49
Teacher observation Mac. Act. 19/20 M. I
Add & subtract whole numbers & decimals using paper/pencil or a calculator. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.3 – Applying Addition & Subtraction, pp. 50-51   Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Mac Act. 21/22

M. I

 

Multiply & divide using mental math techniques. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.4 – Mental Math: Multiplying
& Dividing, pp. 52-53
Teacher observation Mac Act. 23/24 M. I
Estimate products & quotients. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.10
Chapter 2.5 – Estimating Products &
Quotients, pp. 54-55
  Practice 13; Reteaching 13; Enrichment 13;
Mac Act. 25/26
M. I
Solve problems by using estimation. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.10
Chapter 2.6 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Using Estimation, pp. 56-57
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 14; Reteaching 14; Enrichment 14;
Mac Act. 27/28
M. I
Apply order of operations. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.7 – Thinking Mathematically:
Using Number Concepts, pp. 58-59
  Problem Solve 9; Critical
Thinking 3
M. I
Multiply whole numbers & decimals using paper/pencil or a calculator. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.8 – Applying Multiplication,
pp. 60-61
  Practice 15; Reteaching 15; Enrichment 15;
Mac Act. 29/30
M. I
Divide whole numbers & decimals using paper/pencil or a calculator. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.9 – Applying Division,
pp. 62-63
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 16; Reteaching 16; Enrichment 16;
Mac Act. 31/32
 
Solve problems that involve identifying reasonable answers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.10 – Problem Solving:
Checking For A Reasonable Answer,
pp. 64-65
  Practice 17; Reteaching 17; Enrichment 17;
Mac Act. 33/34
M. I
Use & convert metric units of length, mass & capacity. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.9
Chapter 2.11 – Converting Metric
Measures, pp. 66-67
Teacher observation Practice 18; Reteaching 18; Enrichment 18;
Mac Act. 35/36
M. II
Write standard form of numbers given in exponential form. Find positive square roots. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 2.12 – Powers & Roots,
pp. 68-69
  Mac Act. 37/38 SAT-9
Write numbers given in standard form in scientific notation & vice versa. Multiply/divide large numbers using scientific notation. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2.13 – Scientific Notation,
pp. 70-71
  Practice 19; Reteaching 19; Enrichment 19;
Mac Act. 39/40
SAT-9
Make decisions about choosing a fishing trip. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 2.14 – Decision Making: Choosing A Plan For A Fishing Trip,
pp. 72-73
Assess cooperative learning teams Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
M. IV
Understand how CD’s have improved sound quality over LP’s. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 2 – Curriculum Connection:
Music, p. 74
     
Study computer line graphs. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.14
Chapter 2 – Technology: Computer
Double Line Graphs, p. 75
    M. III
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 2 Review, p. 82   Home Involvement 2  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 2 Test, p. 84 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid  
Compute using modular arithmetic. 4.1-4.4
4.14
Chapter 2 – Enrichment For All: Finite
Systems, p. 85
    M. I
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 2 – Cumulative Review, p. 86      
Unit 3   Equations & Formulas      
Use order of operations to simplify arithmetic expressions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.1 – Order of Operations,
pp. 88-89
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 21; Reteaching 21; Enrichment 21;
Mac Act. 41/42
M. I
SAT-9
Write & evaluate algebraic expressions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.2 – Algebraic Expressions,
pp. 90-91
Teacher observation Practice 22; Reteaching 22; Enrichment 22;
Mac Act. 43/44
M. I
SAT-9
Write equations & inequalities from word sentences. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.3 – Writing Algebraic
Sentences, pp. 92-93
Teacher observation Practice 23; Reteaching 23; Enrichment 23;
Mac Act. 45/46
SAT-9
Solve problems using the distance formula. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.4 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Using A Formula, pp. 94-95
Teacher observation Practice 24; Reteaching 24; Enrichment 24;
Mac Act. 47/48; Problem Solve 15/16
 
Solve 1-step equations involving addition & subtraction of whole numbers & decimals. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.5 – Equations: Addition &
Subtraction, pp. 96-97
Teacher observation Practice 25; Reteaching 25; Enrichment 25;
Mac Act. 49/50
M. I
M. V
SAT-9
Solve 1-step equations involving multiplication & division of whole & decimal numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.6 – Equations: Multiplication
& Division, pp. 98-99
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 26; Reteaching 26; Enrichment 26;
Mac Act. 51/52
M. I
M. V
SAT-9
Express mathematical relationships algebraically. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
4.14
Chapter 3.7 – Thinking Mathematically
Using Number Concepts, p. 100
  Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Critical Thinking 5
 
Solve 1-step inequalities. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.8 – Solving Inequalities,
pp. 102-103
Teacher observation Practice 27; Reteaching 27; Enrichment 27;
Mac Act. 53/54; Problem Solve 17
M. I
M. V
SAT-9
Solve 2-step equations. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.9 – Solving 2-Step Equations,
pp. 104-105
Teacher observation Practice 28; Reteaching 28; Enrichment 28;
Mac Act. 55/56; Problem Solve 18
M. I
M. V
Solve multi-step problems. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.10 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Solving A Multi-step Problem,
pp. 106-107
Teacher observation Practice 29; Reteaching 29; Enrichment 29;
|Mac Act. 57/58
M. I
M. V
Use formulas to find areas & missing dimensions of triangles & quadrilaterals. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.11 – Applying Equations:
Area Formulas, pp. 108-109
Teacher observation Practice 30; Reteaching 30; Enrichment 30;
Mac Act. 59/60
M. II
Use formulas to find volumes & missing dimensions of rectangular & triangular prism. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.12 – Applying Equations:
Volume Formulas, pp. 110-111
Teacher observation Practice 31; Reteaching 31; Enrichment 31;
Mac Act. 61/62; Problem Solve 19
 
Use formulas to find circumferences, areas & missing dimension of circles. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.13
Chapter 3.13 – Applying Equations:
Circles, pp. 112-113
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 32; Reteaching 32; Enrichment 32;
Mac Act. 63/64; Problem Solve 20/21
M. V
SAT-9
Find the mean, median, & mode of sets of numbers. Analyze the effects of changing data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.12
Chapter 3.14 – Mean, Median & Mode,
pp. 114-115
Teacher observation Practice 33; Reteaching 33; Enrichment 33;
Mac Act. 65/66; Problem Solve 22
M. IV
Make decisions about choosing a senior citizens’ project. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 3.15 – Decision Making:
Choosing A Senior Citizens’ Project,
pp. 116-117
Assess cooperative learning teams Problem Solve 23;
Critical Thinking 6
M. I
M. IV
Understand & use horsepower to find the amount of work engines can produce. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 3 – Curriculum Connection:
Science, pp. 118-119
Science Heavyweight rope/chord  
Distinguish between standard & scientific notation. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
4.14
Chapter 3 – Technology, p. 119 Science Scientific calculator;
Technology 14
 
Unit 3   Chapter 3      
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 3 Review, pp. 126-127   Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Home Involvement 3
 
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 3 Test, p. 128 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid  
Find areas by finding the sum of parts. 4.1-4.4
4.14
Chapter 3 – Enrichment For All, p. 129     M. II
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.4
4.16
Chapter 3 – Cumulative Review, p. 130      
Unit 4   Patterns & Number Theory      
Identify the rules of arithmetic sequences. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.11
Chapter 4.1 – Sequences, pp. 132-133 Teacher observation Practice 34; Reteaching 34; Enrichment 34;
Mac Act. 67/68; Problem Solve 24
M. II
SAT-9
Find the sum of the terms of an arithmetic sequence. 4.-1-4.4
4.6
4.11
Chapter 4.2 – Sequences & Patterns,
pp. 134-135
  Practice 35; Reteaching 35; Enrichment 35;
Mac Act. 69/70; Problem Solve 25
M. II
SAT-9
Solve problems by finding patterns. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.11
4.14
Chapter 4.3 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Finding A Pattern, pp. 136-137
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 36; Reteaching 36; Enrichment 36;
Mac Act. 71/72
 
Determine whether one number is divisible by another. 4.6
4.11
Chapter 4.4 – Mental Math: Divisibility
& Factors, pp. 138-139
Teacher observation Practice 37; Reteaching 37; Enrichment 37;
Mac Act. 73/74
 
Identify prime & composite numbers that are relatively prime. Find the prime factorization of numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 4.5 – Prime Factorization,
pp. 140-141
Teacher observation Practice 38; Reteaching 38; Enrichment 38;
Mac Act. 75/76; Problem Solve 26; Technology 15
 
Solve problems by making an organized list. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.11
Chapter 4.6 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Making An Organized List, pp. 142-143
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 39; Reteaching 39; Enrichment 39;
Mac Act. 77/78; Problem Solve 27
 
Identify & extend patterns. Relate numerical & geometric ideas. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.11
Chapter 4.7 – Thinking Mathematically:
Investigating Patterns, pp. 144-145
Student Feedback Problem Solve 28; Critical Thinking 7 M. III
Find the greatest common factor of a set of numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 4.8 – Greatest Common
Factor, pp. 146-147
  Practice 40; Reteaching 40; Enrichment 40;
Mac Act. 79/80
 
Write fractions in simplest form. Identify equivalent fractions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 4.9 – Applying the Greatest
Common Factor: Equivalent Fraction,
pp. 148-149
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 41; Reteaching 41; Enrichment 41;
Mac Act. 81/82; Centimeter cubes
 
Find the lowest common multiple of a set of numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 4.10 – Least Common Multiple,
pp. 150-151
Teacher observation Practice 42; Reteaching 42; Enrichment 42;
Mac Act. 83/84; Problem Solve 29-31
 
Make decisions about choosing a radio schedule. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 4.11 – Decision Making:
Choosing A ฝ Hour Radio Schedule,
pp. 152-153
Assess cooperative learning teams Problem Solve 32; Critical Thinking 8; Calculator  
Understand & use mnemonic devices. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 4 – Curriculum Connection:
Science, p. 154
Science Calculator  
Analyze computer generated data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 4 – Technology, p. 155   Computer  
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 4 Review, pp. 162-163   Home Involvement 4  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 4 Test, p. 164 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid  
Verify Goldbachs conjecture for given numbers. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 4 – Enrichment For All, p. 165   Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter Cumulative Review, p. 166      
Unit 5   Applying Operations: Fractions      
Rename fractions as terminating or repeating decimals. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.1 – Fractions, Mixed Numbers,
& Decimals, pp. 168-169
  Practice 43; Reteaching 43; Enrichment 43;
Mac Act. 85/86; Problem Solve 33
M. I
SAT-9
Compare & order fractions, mixed numbers & decimals. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.2 – Comparing Fractions &
Decimals, pp. 170-171
  Practice 44; Reteaching 44; Enrichment 44;
Mac Act. 87/88; Problem Solve 34; Technology 16
M. I
SAT-9
Estimate sums & differences of fractions & mixed numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.3 – Estimating Sums &
Differences, pp. 172-173
  Practice 45; Reteaching 45; Enrichment 45;
Mac Act. 89/90
M. I
Add & subtract fractions & mixed numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.4 – Adding & Subtracting
Mixed Numbers, pp. 174-175
  Practice 46; Reteaching 46; Enrichment 46;
Mac Act. 91/92
M. I
SAT-9
Estimate products of fractions & mixed numbers. Multiply fractions & mixed numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.5 – Multiplying Fractions &
Mixed Numbers, pp. 176-177
Mid-chapter Quiz Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 47; Reteaching 47; Enrichment 47;
Mac Act. 93/94; Problem Solve 35
M. I
SAT-9
Solve problems that involve guessing, testing & revising. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.6 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Guess, Test & Revise, pp. 178-179
  Practice 48; Reteaching 48; Enrichment 48;
Mac Act. 95/96; Problem Solve 36
 
Use an organized list. Use logical thinking. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.7 – Thinking Mathematically:
Applying Mathematics, pp. 180-181
  Problem Solve 37; Critical Thinking 9  
Estimate quotients of mixed numbers divided by mixed & whole numbers. Divide fractions & mixed numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.8 – Dividing Fractions &
Mixed Numbers, pp. 182-183
  Practice 49; Reteaching 49; Enrichment 49;
Mac Act. 97/98; Problem Solve 38
 
Compute using mental math, paper/pencil or calculator, choosing to rewrite numbers as fractions, mixed numbers or decimals. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.9 – Computing With Fractions
& Decimals, pp. 184-185
  Practice 50; Reteaching 50; Enrichment 50;
Mac Act. 99/100; Problem Solve 39
 
Solve equations involving fractions & mixed numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.10 – Solving Equations With
Fractions, pp. 186-187
  Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 51; Reteaching 51; Enrichment 51;
Mac Act. 101/102
 
Convert customary units of measure. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.11 – Converting Customary
Units of Measures, pp. 188-189
  Practice 52; Reteaching 52; Enrichment 52;
Mac Act. 103/104
 
Find lengths using a scale drawing. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.12 – Scale Drawing,
pp. 190-191
  Practice 53; Reteaching 53; Enrichment 53;
Mac Act. 105/106
 
Solve problems by working backwards. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.13 – Problem Solving Strategy:
Working Backwards, pp. 192-193
  Practice 54; Reteaching 54; Enrichment 54;
Mac Act. 107/108
M. IV
Make decisions about choosing a clothing store. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5.14 – Decision Making:
Choosing A Clothing Store, pp. 194-195
Assess cooperative learning teams    
Understand & use unit fractions as the Egyptians did. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5 – Curriculum Connection:
Social Studies, p. 196
Social Studies    
Use spreadsheets to organize data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.8
Chapter 5 –Technology: Computer
Spreadsheet, p. 197
  Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 5 Review, pp. 204-205   Home Involvement 5  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.4
4.16
Chapter 5 Test, p. 206 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid  
Simplify complex fractions. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 5 – Enrichment For All:
Complex Fractions, p. 207
     
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 5 – Cumulative Review, p. 208      
Unit 6   Geometry: Problem Solving      
Recall basic geometric definitions & notations, including perpendicular & parallel lines. Identify congruent & similar figures & their corresponding parts. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.1 – Representing Plane
Figures, pp. 210-213
  Mac Act. 109/110 M. II
SAT-9
Measure & identify angles, including complimentary & supplementary angles. Construct angles congruent to given angles. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.2 – Measuring & Constructing,
pp. 214-215
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 56; Reteaching 56; Enrichment 56;
Mac Act. 111/112
M. II
Construct perpendicular & angle bisectors. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.3 – Bisecting Line Segments &
Angles, pp. 216-217
Teacher observation Practice 57; Reteaching 57; Enrichment 57;
Mac Act. 113/114
M. II
SAT-9
Identify vertical, adjacent & corresponding angles & their relationships. Construct perpendicular lines. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.4 – Lines & Angles,
pp. 218-219
Teacher observation Practice 58; Reteaching 58; Enrichment 58;
Mac Act. 115/116
M. II
SAT-9
Classify triangles by their sides & angles. Find the measure of one angle given the measure of the other 2 angles. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.5 – Triangles, pp. 220-221 Teacher observation Practice 59; Reteaching 59; Enrichment 59;
Mac Act. 117/118
 
Identify & construct congruent triangles using SSS, SAS & ASA. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.6 – Constructing Congruent
Triangles, pp. 222-223
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 60; Reteaching 60; Enrichment 60;
Mac Act. 119/120
M. II
Solve problems by using diagrams. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.7 – Problem Solving: Drawing
A Diagram, pp. 224-225
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
Practice 61; Reteaching 61; Enrichment 61;
Mac Act. 121/122
 
Compute volumes. Make an organized list. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.8 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 226-227
Teacher observation Problem Solve 44, Critical Thinking 11 M. II
Recall the names of polygons. Find the sum of the measures of angles of polygons given the number of sides & vice versa. Find the number of diagonals in a polygon given the number of sides. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.9 – Polygons, pp. 228-229 Teacher observation Practice 62; Reteaching 62; Enrichment 62;
Mac Act. 123/124
M. II
Identify & draw reflections & translations. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.10 – Reflections &
Translations, pp. 230-231
Teacher observation Practice 63; Reteaching 63; Enrichment 63;
Mac Act. 125/126
M. II
Identify & draw reflections & translations. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.11 – Rotations, pp. 232-233 Teacher observation Practice 64; Reteaching 64; Enrichment 64;
Mac Act. 127/128
 
Solve problems by using spatial thinking. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.12 – Problem Solving – Using
Spatial Thinking, pp. 234-35
  Practice 65; Reteaching 65; Enrichment 65;
Mac Act. 129/130
 
Make decisions about choosing a trade show to sell cards. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6.13 – Decision Making,
pp. 236-237
Assess cooperative learning teams Mathematics in Action,
MacMillan/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 1992
 
Understand & use perspective in drawings. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6 – Curriculum Connection,
p. 238
Art Art books  
Study how a computer can tessellate shapes. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 6 – Technology: Computer,
p. 239
  Technology 5; Dot paper  
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 6 Review, pp. 246-247   Home Involvement 6  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 6 Test, p. 248 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C- Free Response
Answer grid  
Investigate a Mobius strip. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 6 – Enrichment For All, p. 249   Rulers, scissors, tape  
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 6 – Cumulative Review, p. 250      
Unit 7   Ratio, Proportion & Percent      
Interpret data & formulate problems related to a real-life situation. 4.1-4.4     Mathematics in Action,
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Copyright 1992
 
Write & identify ratios in 3 ways. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.1 – Equal Ratios, pp. 252-253   Practice 66; Reteaching 66; Enrichment 66;
Mac Act. 131/132
 
Find equivalent rates by scaling up & down mentally. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.2 – Mental Math: Equivalent
Rates, pp. 254-255
  Practice 67; Reteaching 67; Enrichment 67;
Mac Act. 133/134
 
Solve proportions mentally using paper/pencil or a calculator. Write proportions to solve problems. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.3 – Solving Proportions,
pp. 256-257
  Practice 68; Reteaching 68; Enrichment 68;
Mac Act. 135/136
M. II
Find actual/scale lengths given the corresponding lengths in scale drawings. Find missing lengths given pairs of similar triangles. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.4 – Scale Drawings & Similar
Triangles, pp. 258-259
  Practice 69; Reteaching 69; Enrichment 69;
Mac Act. 137/138
 
Solve problems by writing & solving algebraic sentences. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.5 – Problem Solving: Writing
& Solving An Algebraic Sentence,
pp. 260-261
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Copyright 1992
Practice 70; Reteaching 70; Enrichment 70;
Mac Act. 139/140
M. V
Use visual reasoning. Make a model. Compute areas of triangles & rectangles. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.6 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 262-263
Mid-chapter Quiz Problem Solve 52; Critical Thinking 13; Teacher Aid 10 M. II
Find tangent ratios. Use tangent ratios to find the measures of angles or the lengths of sides in right triangles. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.7 – The Tangent Ratio,
pp. 264-265
  Practice 71; Reteaching 71; Enrichment 71;
Mac Act. 141/142
M. I
Solve problems by drawing diagrams. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.8 – Problem Solving: Drawing
A Diagram, pp. 266-267
  Practice 72; Reteaching 72; Enrichment 72;
Mac Act. 143/144
 
Estimate what percent of a figure is shaded. Rename decimals & fractions as percents & vice versa. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.9 – Percents, Fractions &
Decimals, pp. 268-269
  Practice 73; Reteaching 73; Enrichment 73;
Mac Act. 145/146
 
Rename fractions as decimal percents. Rename decimals as mixed-number percents. Rename mixed-number percents as fractions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.10 – Percents & Fractions,
pp. 270-271
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Copyright 1992
Practice 74; Reteaching 74; Enrichment 74;
Mac Act. 147/148
M. I
Rename percents less than 1% & greater than 100% as decimals or fractions & vice versa. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.11 – Percents Greater Than 100, Less Than 1, pp. 272-273   Practice 75; Reteaching 75; Enrichment 75;
Mac Act. 149/150
M. I
Make decisions about choosing a place for the school dance. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7.12 – Decision Making,
pp. 274-275
Assess cooperative learning teams Problem Solve 56; Critical Thinking 14; Calculator  
Understand the ratios used in a major chord. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7 – Curriculum Connection:
Music, p. 276
Music Rubber bands; instruments  
Use calculations to compute with the tangent. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 7 – Technology: Computer,
p. 277
  Technology 18  
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter Review, pp. 284-285   Home Involvement 7  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 7 Test, p. 286 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Mathematics in Action,
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Copyright 1992
Answer grid
 
Find the sine & cosine of a given angle. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 7 – Enrichment: Sine & Cosine
Ratios, p. 287
     
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 7 – Cumulative Review, p. 288      
Unit 8   Applications With Percent      
Explore finding a percent of a number using grids. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.1 – Finding Percent Using A
Model, p. 290
  Problem Solve 57; Teacher Aid 10 M. I
Find percents of numbers mentally. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.2 – Mental Math: Percent Of
A Number, p. 292
  Practice 76; Reteaching 76; Enrichment 76;
Mac Act. 151/152
M. I
Find percents of numbers using equations & proportions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.3 – Percent Of A Number,
p. 294
  Practice 77; Reteaching 77; Enrichment 77;
Mac Act. 153/155; Problem Solve 58
M. I
Find what percent one number is of another mentally, by equations or by proportions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.4 – Percent One Number Is Of
Another, p. 296
  Practice 78; Reteaching 78; Enrichment 78;
Mac Act. 155/156
M. I
Given a percent of a number, find the total number mentally by equations or by proportions. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.5 – Finding The Total Number,
p. 298
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Copyright 1992
Practice 79; Reteaching 79; Enrichment 79;
Mac Act. 157/158
M. I
Estimate to find percents of numbers & total numbers. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.6 – Estimating With Percents,
p. 300
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 80; Reteaching 80; Enrichment 80;
Mac Act. 159/160
M. I
Solve problems by using simpler problems. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.7 – Problem Solving: Solving
A Simpler Problem, p. 302
Student oral feedback Practice 81; Reteaching 81; Enrichment 81;
Mac Act. 161/162; Problem Solve 59/60
M. I
Compute discounts & taxes. Investigate patterns. Display data in a graph. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.8 – Thinking Mathematically,
p. 304
Teacher observation Critical Thinking 15 M. I
Find percents of increase & decrease. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.9 – Percent of Increase or
Decrease, pp. 306-307
Teacher observation Practice 82; Reteaching 82; Enrichment 82;
Mac Act. 163/164
M. I
Find sale prices, regular prices & discount rates. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.10 – Applying Percent
Discount & Sale Price, pp. 308-309
Teacher observation Practice 83; Reteaching 83; Enrichment 83;
Mac Act. 165/166; Technology 19; Problem Solve 61
M. I
Find commissions, total pay & rates of commission. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.11 – Applying Percent:
Commission, pp. 310-311
Teacher observation Mathematics in Action,
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Copyright 1992
Practice 84; Reteaching 84; Enrichment 84;
Mac Act. 167/168; Sandpaper
M. I
Find amounts of simple interest & total amounts to be repaid. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.12 – Applying Percent: Simple
Interest, pp. 312-313
Teacher observation Practice 85; Reteaching 85; Enrichment 85;
Mac Act. 169/170
M. I
Make & interpret circle graphs from collected data. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 8.13 – Interpreting & Making
Circle Graphs, pp. 314-315
Teacher observation Practice 86; Reteaching 86; Enrichment 86;
Mac Act. 171/172; Compass; Protractor
M. IV
Solve problems by using a formula that involves percents. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8.14 – Problem Solving: Using
A Formula, pp. 316-317
Life Skills Practice 87; Reteaching 87; Enrichment 87;
Mac Act. 173/174; Problem Solve 62
 
Make a decision about what computer to buy. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 8.15 – Decision Making,
pp. 318-319
Assess cooperative learning teams Problem Solve 63; Critical Thinking 16  
Understand & use the consumer price index (CPI). 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8 – Curriculum Connection:
Social Studies, p. 320
Social Studies Calculator  
Use spreadsheets to organize data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 8 – Technology: Computer,
p. 321
Life Skills Mathematics in Action,
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Copyright 1992
Computers; Technology 6
M. IV
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter Review, pp. 328-329   Home Involvement 8  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 8 Test, p. 330 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid  
Find the new balance including the compound interest using a table.

4.1-4.4

 

Chapter 8 – Enrichment For All:
Compound Interest, p. 331
  Calculator  
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 8 – Cumulative Review, p. 332   Answer Grids  
Unit 9   Statistics      
Use percent to interpret survey results. Conduct a survey & display results. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.1 – Collecting Data: Making A
Survey, pp. 334-335
  Practice 88; Reteaching 88; Enrichment 88;
Mac Act. 175/176; Graph paper
M. IV
Interpret histograms. Make histograms from given & collected data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.2 – Histograms, pp. 336-337   Practice 89; Reteaching 89; Enrichment 89;
Mac Act. 177/178; Graph paper; straightedge
M. IV
Interpret stem & leaf plots. Make stem & leaf plots from given data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.3 – Stem & Leaf Plots,
pp. 338-339
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Practice 90; Reteaching 90; Enrichment 90;
Mac Act. 179/180; graph paper
M. IV
Interpret box & whisker plots. Make box & whisker plots from given data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.4 – Box & Whisker Plots,
pp. 340-341
  Practice 91; Reteaching 91; Enrichment 91;
Mac Act. 181/182; graph paper
M. IV
Choose the appropriate method to display. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.5 – Best Representation of
Data, pp. 342-343
  Practice 92; Reteaching 92; Enrichment 92;
Mac Act. 183/184; graph paper; newspaper; compass; protractors
M. IV
Solve problems by using tables. 4.1-4.4 Chapter 9.6 – Problem Solving: Making
A Table, pp. 344-345
Mid-chapter Quiz Practice 93; Reteaching 93; Enrichment 93;
Mac Act. 185/186
M. IV
Use visual reasoning. Investigate patterns. Use a formula. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.7 – Thinking Mathematically,
pp. 346-347
  Problem Solve 65; Critical Thinking 17; Teacher Aids 10, 12, 14 M. IV
Interpret scattergrams. Make scattergrams from given data. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.8 – Scattergrams, pp. 348-349   Practice 94; Reteaching 94; Enrich.; Mac Act. 187/188; Problem Solve 66; Tech. 20; graph paper M. IV
           
Identify misleading statements based on true statistics. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.9 – Misleading Statistics,
pp. 350-351
    M. IV
Solve problems that involve the strategies presented to date. 4.1-4.4
4.6
Chapter 9.10 – Problem Solving:
Strategies Review, pp. 353-353
  Practice 95; Reteaching 95; Enrichment 95;
Mac Act. 189/190
 
Make a decision about what to sell at the school bazaar. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 9.11 – Decision Making,
pp. 354-355
Assess cooperative learning teams Practice 96; Reteaching 96; Enrichment 96;
Mac Act. 191/192; Problem Solve 67; calculator
 
Understand & use growth statistics. 4.1-4.4
4.5
Chapter 9 – Curriculum Connection:
Social Studies, p. 356
Social Studies Problem Solve 68; Critical Thinking 18  
Study computer graphics. 4.1-4.4
4.5
4.6
Chapter 9 – Technology: Computer,
p. 357
  Graph paper, straightedge; Technology 7  
Review the concepts & skills presented in the chapter. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 9 Review, pp. 364-365   Home Involvement 9  
Assess students understanding of the concepts & skills presented in the chapter.

4.1-4.16

 

Chapter 9 Test, p. 366 Test Forms A/B – Multiple Choice
Test Form C – Free Response
Answer grid  
Interpret normal distribution curves.   Chapter 9 – Enrichment For All: Normal
Curve, p. 367
     
Review & maintain previously learned skills & concepts. 4.1-4.16 Chapter 9 – Cumulative Review, p. 368      
Unit 10   Measurement: Surface Area & Volume      
Identify & draw models, patterns & cross sections of prisms & pyramids. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 10.1 – Spatial Visualization,
p. 370
Student oral feedback Practice 97; Reteaching 97; Enrichment 97;
Mac Act. 193/194; Problem Solve 69; isometric dot paper
M. II
Find the surface areas of prisms & pyramids. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 10.2 – Surface Area: Prisms &
Pyramids, p. 374
Student oral feedback Practice 98; Reteaching 98; Enrichment 98;
Mac Act. 195/196; graph paper

M. II

 

Find the surface of cylinders. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 10.3 – Surface Area: Cylinders,
pp. 376-377
Student oral feedback Practice 99; Reteaching 99; Enrichment 99;
Mac Act. 197/198; graph paper
M. II
Solve problems using different strategies. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 10.4 – Problem Solving: Using
Different Strategies, pp. 378-379
Student oral feedback Practice 100; Reteaching 100; Enrichment 100;
Mac Act. 199/200; Problem Solve 70
M. II
Compute & compare areas & volumes. Graph data. 4.14-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 10.5 – Thinking Mathematically,
p.. 380-381
Mid-chapter Quiz Critical Thinking 19; newspapers; magazines  
Find the surface areas of cones. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7
Chapter 10.6 – Surface Area: Cones,
pp. 382-283
Student oral feedback Practice 101; Reteaching 101; Enrichment 101;
Mac Act. 201/202; scissors; tape
 
Find the volumes of cylinders. 4.1-4.4
4.6
4.7