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Elkhorn Public Schools
Math
Mathematics - Grade 8

Number Theory

Operations: Whole Numbers
The learner will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers within the context of numerical problems.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30.
  
Rounding: Appropriate/Place Value
The learner will be able to correctly round to an appropriate place value within the context of a problem.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Prime/Composite Numbers
The learner will be able to identify and display numbers including prime and composite, factors and multiples, divisibility, powers and properties.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Mental Math: Compatible Numbers
The learner will be able to apply compatible numbers to perform mental computations.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Number Lines: Ordering Numbers
The learner will be able to place numbers in order on a number line.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Equivalent Fractions/Decimals/Percents
The learner will be able to determine equivalent forms among fractions, decimals, and percents.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.2
  
Expanded Notation: Exponents
The learner will be able to apply exponential notation when writing numbers in expanded form.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.3
  
Scientific Notation: Large/Less Than 1
The learner will be able to express large numbers and numbers less than one using scientific notation.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.3
  
Estimation Strategies: Apply
The learner will be able to utilize estimation strategies in various problems with and without applying technology.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Proportions: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to practical problems, such as those involving scale drawings, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, through the application of proportions.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Number Sets
The learner will be able to recognize and relate the real number set and its subsets.
Strand Scope Source
Cardinal Numbers Master Elkhorn Public Schools
  
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Fractions

Compare Fractions
The learner will be able to order and compare fractions, compare fractions with different denominators, compare a fraction with its lowest term, find a missing number in a fraction equation, and identify, from a list of fractions with different denominators, which fraction is the largest.
Strand Scope Source
Compare Fractions Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Fractions: Operations
The learner will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fraction numbers within the context of numerical problems.
Strand Scope Source
Fractions Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Fractions: Manipulatives
The learner will be able to identify manipulatives that represent fractions.
Strand Scope Source
Fractions Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Ratio/Proportion/Percents
The learner will be able to use and convert ratio, proportion, and percents.
Strand Scope Source
Add Fractions Master Elkhorn Public Schools
  
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Decimals

Place Value: Decimals
The learner will be able to understand place value of decimal numbers.
Strand Scope Source
Add Decimals Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30.
  
Operations: Decimals
The learner will be able to perform the four basic operations on decimals with and without applying technology.
Strand Scope Source
Add Decimals Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.1
  
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Algebraic Concepts

Operations: Fractions
The learner will be able to perform the four basic operations on proper, improper, and mixed fractions that have like and unlike denominators with and without applying technology.
Strand Scope Source
Basic Operations Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.1
  
Operations: Integers
The learner will be able to perform basic operations with integers.
Strand Scope Source
Computation Master Elkhorn Public Schools
  
Operations: Percents
The learner will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide percent numbers within the context of numerical problems.
Strand Scope Source
Calculate Percentages Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Integer Number Sentences: Comparing
The learner will be able to compare number sentences that include negative integers and ordering symbols (<, >, =).
Strand Scope Source
Integers Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30.
  
Order of Operations: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate expressions for given replacement values of variables using the order of operations.
Strand Scope Source
Order of Operations Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
Order of Operations: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to use the order of operations to obtain solutions to problems with and without applying technology.
Strand Scope Source
Order of Operations Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.4
  
Equations: Solve/One Variable
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to multi-step equations with one variable.
Strand Scope Source
Solve Equations Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
Equations: Translating
The learner will be able to correctly translate a given sentence into an equation.
Strand Scope Source
Identify Sentence Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Problem Solving: Algebraic Operations
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to problems by applying algebraic operations.
Strand Scope Source
Problem Solving Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
Properties
The learner will be able to identify and apply commutative, associative, distributive, inverse, and identity properties and the property of zero.
Strand Scope Source
Properties Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
Variables: Identify/Patterns
The learner will be able to apply variables to identify patterns.
Strand Scope Source
Variable Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.3
  
Inequalities
The learner will be able to solve for the value of a variable given in an inequality and as shown on a graph by manipulating the inequality correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Inequalities Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Expressions: Translate
The learner will be able to translate sentences into algebraic expressions and/or vice-versa.
Strand Scope Source
Expressions Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Appropriate Operation
The learner will be able to recognize the appropriate operation and perform proper computations to obtain solutions to word problems.
Strand Scope Source
Order of Operations Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Relations: Represent
The learner will be able to apply tables, graphs, and rules to illustrate relations.
Strand Scope Source
Relations Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.3. Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
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Probability/Statistics

Data: Analyzing/Interpret/Display
The learner will be able to analyze, interpret, and display data.
Strand Scope Source
Data Reinforce NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.1
  
Measures of Central Tendency
The learner will be able to decide and calculate the appropriate measure of central tendency to explain a set of data.
Strand Scope Source
Measures of Central Tendency Reinforce NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.1and 8.5.4.
  
Theoretical Probability: Understand
The learner will be able to show a comprehension of theoretical probability by conducting experiments or simulations.
Strand Scope Source
Theoretical Probability Reinforce NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Frequency: Relative/Understand
The learner will be able to show a comprehension of relative frequency by conducting experiments or simulations.
Strand Scope Source
Frequency Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Statistics: Decision Making
The learner will be able to recognize appropriate application of probability and statistical methods as a means for making decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Statistics Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Sampling Methods: Apply/Appropriate
The learner will be able to apply appropriate sampling methods.
Strand Scope Source
Sampling Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Statistical Analysis: Predictions
The learner will be able to make predictions based upon the evaluation of scattergrams, frequency distributions, stem-leaf plots, and histograms.
Strand Scope Source
Statistical Analysis Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
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Conversion: Within System
The learner will be able to apply correct conversion factors to convert units within both standard and metric measurement systems.
Strand Scope Source
Converting Reinforce NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.3.2
  
Circle: Circumference/Area
The learner will be able to calculate the area, circumference, and diameter of a circle.
Strand Scope Source
Area of a Circle Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Indirect Measures: Similar Triangles
The learner will be able to determine the measure of objects indirectly, through the use of similar triangles.
Strand Scope Source
Direct/Indirect Measure Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Formulas: Problem Solving/Area/Perimeter
The learner will be able to comprehend and use formulas to obtain solutions to problems involving perimeter and area of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles and area and circumference of circles.
Strand Scope Source
Formulas Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.3
  
Formulas: Problem Solving/Volume/Surface
The learner will be able to apply the formulas for volume and surface area of rectangular prisms, cylinders, and cones to obtain solutions to problems.
Strand Scope Source
Formulas Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.4
  
Applying: Measurement Concepts
The learner will be able to choose suitable instruments and properly measure quantities for temperature, time, money, length and width, area and perimeter, volume and capacity, weight and mass in both US customary and metric units at the required level of accuracy.
Strand Scope Source
Tools/Instruments Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.3.1
  
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Lines: Perpendicular/Parallel
The learner will be able to identify and apply properties of both perpendicular and parallel lines.
Strand Scope Source
Lines: Parallel/Perpendicular Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Geometric Figures
The learner will be able to identify, describe, compare, and identify various geometric figures.
Strand Scope Source
Figures: Identify Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.1
  
Congruence/Similarity/Symmetry
The learner will be able to comprehend and use geometric properties and relationships of congruence, similarity, and symmetry.
Strand Scope Source
Congruence/Similarity/Symmetry Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.2
  
Pythagorean Theorem: Understand/Apply
The learner will be able to comprehend and use geometric properties and relationships of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Strand Scope Source
Pythagorean Theorem Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.2
  
Geometry: Describe
The learner will be able to apply geometric illustrations to explain the physical world.
Strand Scope Source
Figures: Representations Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.6
  
Solids: Polyhedra/Classify
The learner will be able to classify polyhedra.
Strand Scope Source
Three-Dimensional Solids Reinforce Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
Transformations: Exploring
The learner will be able to apply and explore transformations (translation, reflection, and rotation) using manipulatives and real-world objects.
Strand Scope Source
Transformations Master Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9), Version 9, Advanced 2 week tested: 30
  
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Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane

Coordinate Systems: 1D/Understand/Use
The learner will be able to show an understanding and use one-dimensional coordinate system.
Strand Scope Source
Coordinate Geometry Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Coordinate Systems: 2D/Understand/Use
The learner will be able to show an understanding and use two-dimensional coordinate system.
Strand Scope Source
Coordinate Geometry Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Coordinate Plane: Ordered Pairs/Plot
The learner will be able to plot positions identified by ordered pairs on a coordinate grid.
Strand Scope Source
Coordinate Geometry Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Graphing: Equations/Two Variables
The learner will be able to graph an equation in two variables by producing a table of ordered pairs.
Strand Scope Source
Graphing Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
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Data Interpretation

Data Collection
The learner will be able to collect data.
Strand Scope Source
Data Collection and Classification Reinforce NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.1
  
Charts and Graphs
The learner will be able to identify and apply appropriate charts and graphs.
Strand Scope Source
Tables/Charts Reinforce NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Analyzing: Graphical Forms
The learner will be able to formulate comparisons, predictions, and inferences by reading and interpreting tables, charts, and graphs.
Strand Scope Source
Analyzing/Evaluating Graphical Forms Master NE: Standards, February 6, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
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