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.8.8

 

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

Pacing  

Instruct/

Assess

 

Component Code

 

Component

Standard(s)

2   M.8.8.1  

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.

 
3   M.8.8.2  

Find an unknown measure using characteristics of angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

8.G.A.5
3   M.8.8.3  

Use triangle theorems (Triangle Sum Theorem and Exterior Angle Theorem) to solve problems.

8.G.A.5
2   M.8.8.4  

Use given angle information to determine angle-angle criterion for similarity of triangles.

8.G.A.5

Academic Vocabulary: write, 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