Math Curriculum

8th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will construct and solve multi-step linear equations to apply to real world contexts. Students will construct and solve systems of equations to apply to real world contexts. Students will construct  and compare multiple representations of functions.

Outcomes and Components:

M.8.10

  Students will analyze angle relationships created by parallel lines cut by a transversal and use triangle theorems to solve problems in real world contexts.

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Standard(s)

    M.8.10.1   Identify corresponding angles, complementary angles, supplementary angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, same side interior angles, and vertical angles given a set of parallel lines cut by a transversal.  
    M.8.10.2   Calculate the measure of angles using characteristics of angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal. 8.G.A.5
    M.8.10.3   Justify the Triangle Sum Theorem to show that three angles of a triangle create a straight line. 8.G.A.5
    M.8.10.4   Use facts about supplementary angles and the Triangle Sum Theorem to justify the Exterior Angle Theorem. 8.G.A.5
    M.8.10.5   Use facts about corresponding angles to determine angle - angle criterion for similarity of triangles. 8.G.A.5

Academic Vocabulary: justify, identify, calculate

Content Vocabulary: corresponding angles, complementary angles, supplementary angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, same side interior angles, vertical angles, parallel lines cut by a transversal, Triangle Sum Theorem, Exterior Angle Theorem, Angle-Angle Criterion, similar