8th Grade Mathematics (Copy)
8th Grade Math Curriculum Timeline Overview
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Unit Name |
Target TEKS Standards |
Pacing Window |
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Real Number System |
8.2A, 8.2B, 8.2C, 8.2D |
10–13 Days |
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Linear Equations |
8.8A, 8.8B, 8.8C |
9–14 Days |
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Linear Relationships |
8.4A-C, 8.5A-B, 8.5E-I, 8.9A |
15–18 Days |
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Angle Relationships |
8.8D, 8.3A |
9–10 Days |
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Pythagorean Theorem |
8.6C, 8.7C, 8.7D |
8–12 Days |
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Transformations |
8.10A-D, 8.3A-C |
11–13 Days |
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Surface Area |
8.7B |
9–10 Days |
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Volume |
8.6A, 8.6B, 8.7A |
9–10 Days |
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Scatter Plots & Data |
8.11A-C, 8.5C, 8.5D |
10–12 Days |
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Financial Literacy |
8.12A-G |
9–12 Days |
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Test Prep & Review |
Full Course Integration |
10–15 Days |
Unit Summaries
Unit 1: Real Number System
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Estimate square roots easily.
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Classify real number sets.
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Scientific notation standard conversions.
Unit 2: Linear Equations
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Variables on both sides.
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Write equations and inequalities.
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Rational coefficients and constants.
Unit 3: Linear Relationships
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Identify functional relationships.
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Slope and rate changes.
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Direct variation problem solving.
Unit 4: Angle Relationships
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Parallel line transversal rules.
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Interior and exterior triangles.
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Similar triangle geometric criteria.
Unit 5: Pythagorean Theorem
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Real-world missing side problems.
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Right triangle converse identification.
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Area model conceptual geometric explanations.
Unit 6: Transformations
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Coordinate plane algebraic shifts.
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Translations, reflections, and rotations.
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Scale factor size changes.
Unit 7: Surface Area
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Lateral three-dimensional shape regions.
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Total face surface spaces.
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Prisms and cylindrical figures.
Unit 8: Volume
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Cylinder filling space calculations.
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Cone capacity measurement problems.
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Sphere real-world volume constraints.
Unit 9: Scatter Plots & Data
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Trend line associations.
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Mean absolute deviation math.
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Random population sampling strategies.
Unit 10: Financial Literacy
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Simple interest cost margins.
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Compound savings calculation models.
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Real college expense estimations.
Unit 11: STAAR Prep & Review
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Complete course skill retention.
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Mini vocabulary review matrices.
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Topic-specific math strategy checks.