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8th Grade Math Worksheets

First things first, prioritize major topics with our printable compilation of 8th grade math worksheets with answer keys. Pursue conceptual understanding of topics like number systems, expressions and equations, work with radicals and exponents, solve linear equations and inequalities, evaluate and compare functions, understand similarity and congruence, know and apply the Pythagorean Theorem, find volume and surface area, develop an understanding of statistics and probability and much more. Our free math worksheets for grade 8 students make sure they start right!

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Converting Fractions to Decimal

Convert each fraction with a multiple of 10 as its denominator into a decimal number by placing the decimal point at the right spot.

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Finding the Square Roots of Perfect Squares

Apply prime factorization and determine the square roots of the first fifty perfect squares offered as positive integers.

Slope of a Line passing through Two Points

Use the formula, m = (y 2 - y 1 ) / (x 1 - x 1 ) to find the slope(m) of a line passing through two points: (x 1 ,y 1 ) and (x 2 ,y 2 ).

Solving Multi-Step Equations

Follow the order of operations, rearrange to make the unknown variable the subject, and solve for its integer value.

Identifying Functions from Ordered Pairs

Observe each set of ordered pairs given in Part A, figure out ordered pairs from graphs in Part B, and state if they represent a function.

Translation on Graphs | Writing Coordinates

Slide each figure in the said direction: up or down, left or right. Write the coordinates of the shifted image.

Congruence | Congruent Parts

Complete the congruence statement for each pair of triangles by writing the corresponding side or corresponding angle.

Finding the Interior Angle

Find the measure of the indicated interior angle by subtracting the sum of the known angles from 180.

Interior Angles - Finding the Unknown

Observe whether the interior angles lie on the same side or opposite sides of the transversal and find the unknown angle.

Identifying Right Triangles

Square the adjacent and opposite sides of the triangle; take the root of their sum; if you arrive at the hypotenuse, then it's a right triangle.

Volume of Cones

Plug the given radius(r) and height(h) in the formula V = 1/3πr 2 h and find the volume of the cone.

Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

Read each word problem with a real-life scenario and find the mean, median, mode, and range for each data set.

Converting Fractions to Percent

Switch each fraction to percent by multiplying the numerator by 100, dividing the product by the denominator, and adding the % symbol.

Finding the Square of Square Roots

The square of a square root is the radicand. So, simply multiply the radicand with the square of the number outside the root.

Convert to the Standard Form

Isolate the x and y-terms to one side and the constant to the other side of the equation and rewrite it in the form: ax + by = c.

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8th Grade Math Worksheets (Grade 8 - For Ages 13 to 14)

Beginning of the school year.

These worksheets are building off of last year's skills. They are part of the 8th grade curriculum, but they are usual learned in one shot. In our experience it is because they are very concrete skills that don't need much explanation.

• Compare Exponents - Have students compare the end value of these exponents.
• Function Tables - Input the variables into the equations and see what comes out.
• Math Operations and Reasoning - Every problem is missing three to four operators. Make each equation true.
• Surface Area - You are given 2 to 3 dimensions or measures of a rectangular prism and asked to find all the others. Sometime math has a cool power about it!
• Circle the Irrational Numbers - If you can write a number as a fraction or simple ratio, it's rational. Take a quick glance at these specimens and determine if they are rational.
• Operations with Exponents - We take exponents out for a walk and throw them into 2 and 3 step problems.
• Scientific Notation - Meeting up with our friend times ten to the exponent. Write each number using scientific notation then move on to standard format. Pay attention to number 3. What's up with that one?
• Venn Diagrams - We always knew that Venn Diagrams had a huge place in the Language Arts classroom, but they do the same thing when organizing data. Venn Diagrams should be used in the math classroom just as much.

Midyear Problems

These problems actually take more time to understand and may take two or three passes to really catch on.

• Evaluate Expressions - This is a quick plug and chug activity to test student skills.
• Writing Expressions - Convert number sentences to expressions. A really good skill to have.
• Rewriting Fraction Equations - Solve for the variable in each case. Please note there are two- three step problems in the batch.
• Order of Operations - Remember good ole' PEMDAS for this one. There are three steps max for each one.
• Surface Area - You will also be asked to find other measurements of length.
• Determine the Slope of a Line - You will work off of points and actual lines on cooridinate graphs.

Advanced Skills

These are the skills that not everyone can grasp in just a few times going over it. These also happen to be the skills that many students have trouble with on standard tests.

• The Truth of Inequalities - Determine the truth value for ever inequality you come across. A simple T or F will do.
• Probability as a Fraction - Determine the probability of every event in the form of a fraction.
• Solve Simultaneous Linear Equations - This is always the point in algebra where kids say "What the heck is that?" Make sure they master this skill before moving on, it's critical.
• Monomial, Binomial, and Polynomial Operations - We take these sets and throw them through various operations. We concentrate mostly on products and quotients here.
• Graphing Linear Inequalities - These are the baby steps to full on graphing inequalities. At this point we are just looking for a directional line and point.
• Logarithms - We focus on the conversion and calculations with logs and log form.
• Using Pythagorean Theorem - We really give the Pythagorean Theorem a work out. First, determine if you have a 90 degree angle in the triangle. Second, find the length of a side and measurement all using the Theorem.
• Midpoints and Equations of Straight Lines - We give you two points on the path of a line. We then ask to find the midpoint of those two points on the line and the equation of said line. Who knew lines had such a personality?

What Do Students Learn in the 8th Grade Math?

You can make math a treat for everyone who chooses to engage in it. Many children don't enjoy Math as it gets more complex through the years. 8th Grade is particularly challenging as it remains the difference between middle and high school. Thus, it's necessary that as a teacher, you're on par with all that you need to teach your student in 8th Grade. This way, their transition into high school is much easier.

What Math Should a Student in 8th Grade Already Know?

A student in 8th Grade should already have some idea about operation, algebra, and geometry. They should also have spatial and number senses. The 8th Grade students you teach should already know something about the representation of numbers in Standard Form. They should also know about numerical representation in the expanded and scientific notification. One of the important topics that they should be aware of is surrounding ratios and rates. 8th Grade is meant to expound on these concepts, but general awareness and concepts are necessary for these students.

Identification of ratios and rates is also necessary. The students should know how they will multiply and divide with positive and negative rational numbers. Topics of finding the perimeter and area of 2D figures are also essential. They must be aware of the process of plotting graphs and isolating quadrants within these graphs.

Finally, they should also know about the concept of probability and how to calculate the probability of dependent and independent events.

Topics Covered

8th Grade Math is all about the combination of new and old topics. You may have to conduct a fair amount of revision before delving into the newer topics. When students return from the summer break, they will have quite the brain fog. Thus, it's better to start with topics they are vaguely aware of, such as ratio and proportion. It's wise to start with something they can use daily as it helps them define the concept's applicability.

The next topic would involve number systems which involve the scientific notation of the numbers. There is also the distinction between rational and irrational numbers that students must know. Negative and positive numbers also help decide a certain number's absolute value.

Next, the topic involves the comparison of scientific notations to further cement what a scientific notation is. Standard arithmetic is also helpful with these scientific notations. Thus, it's necessary to know the concepts in these topics and how to carry them out.

8th Graders are also terribly focused on real numbers. 8th grade is the last time you can inform them about math fundamentals before they head off to high school. Thus, it would be best if you taught them to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa. Determining the roots of these numbers is also essential. They would also have to know the properties of these real numbers to identify them, so there's a fair bit of theoretical knowledge involved.

8th Grade is a step up from Seventh Grade; therefore, it comes with more complicated expressions and equations. Calculating the subject of the formula and other more complicated expressions is an integral portion of the syllabus. You need to inform your students about further elaboration on inequalities and substitution.

Many seventh-grade topics, like the Pythagorean theorems, transformations, and geometry, are much more advanced. These topics are cycled back, and new concepts are introduced alongside them. The students learn how to analyze equations and identify their solutions.

Students will also learn a fair bit about geometry and polygons, along with the proportional relationships and transformations that help establish regular shapes. Students will also identify congruency and similarity in triangles to calculate sides and angles within a pair of similar and congruent triangles.

Geometry is not only confined to that of two-dimensional shapes, and students have to learn the geometry used for three-dimensional shapes, which involves concepts of surface area and volume. The syllabus also includes learning about regular and irregular polygons and prisms.

Graphing is a significant topic in 8th Grade. The students must learn about inequalities, equations, and other expressions and how to present them on a graph. They must also learn how to calculate the slope or gradient of a set of values to determine a line's equation. They also have to learn about the applications of linear inequalities.

Graphing also involves finding linear relationships, such as finding x and y-intercepts and calculating functions. One of the central concepts that the students must know about is the y = mx + b concept, which is necessary for calculating equations.

Functions, Probability, and Statistics are three of the most outstanding and complex concepts in 8th Grade. However, they are also the ones that are likely to be the most practically used. Functions involve graphical representation, and probability trees are a simple way to explain probability to students. Statistics involve breaking down data in terms of the mean, median, and mode. Most students find statistics quite a fun chapter, but it narrows down to how you teach it.

Is It a Challenging Year?

8th Grade Math can be pretty challenging for those students who don't practice or pay attention. For such students, you must afford some extra care. There are many new concepts that most 8th graders have to grapple with, such as geometry and algebraic manipulation. 8th-grade math is also particularly challenging because it introduces many real-life problems for the students.

Students will learn about money and interest, which will serve them quite well in the coming years. 8th Grade also focuses on word problems and disguised math problems. Applying these word problems can also help students in their practical life. The rules are increasingly tricky in 8th-grade math. The percentages are now greater than 100, and the pressure to compete is all present.

Final Thoughts

8th Grade Math need not be complicated if teachers engage with the students. Math involves connection to the brain as any other subject does. However, there are different ways to pique an 8th grader's interest, and once one finds a way to do that, 8th grade Math can be quite straightforward.

8th Grade Online Math Worksheets

According to the Common Core Standards, in Grade 8, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

8th Grade Domains

If you know a particular Common Core Domain that you'd like to practice, you can drill down to it here.

• Know that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximate them by rational numbers.
• Work with radicals and integer exponents.
• Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
• Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
• Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
• Use functions to model relationships between quantities.
• Understand congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometry software.
• Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
• Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones and spheres.
• Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.

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Linear functions.

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• Finding Midpoint
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Exponents and Radicals

• Multiplication Property of Exponents
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Polynomials

• Writing Polynomials in Standard Form
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• Multiplying Monomials
• Multiplying and Dividing Monomials
• Multiplying a Polynomial and a Monomial
• Multiplying Binomials
• Factoring Trinomials
• Operations with Polynomials

Geometry and Solid Figures

• Pythagorean Relationship
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• Pyramids and Cone

Statistics and Probability

• Mean and Median
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• Probability Problems
• Combinations and Permutations

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We cover a number of High School ready activities here. Everything is a little more open response at this level.

Infinitives – These are root of what verbs are. [L.8.1.A]

Subjunctive Mood – When you are not working with facts. [L.8.1.A]

Verbals – Nouns that function as verbs. [L.8.1.A]

Gerunds – Similar to nouns. [L.8.1.A]

Active and Passive Verbs – Are the verbs in motion or just about to get warmed up? [L.8.1.B]

Phrasal Verbs – These are usually adverbs, but that doesn't always hold true. [L.8.1.B]

Using Verbs To Indicate Mood – A good descriptive verb can really bring emotion into a sentence. [L.8.1.C]

Interrogative Pronouns – When your are really looking to elicit a response from someone. [L.8.1.C]

Verbal Shifts In Voice and Mood – It is amazing who a simple word change, or two, can complete change the impact of text. [L.8.1.D]

Punctuation Pause and Breaks – What would make that sentence flow very well? [L.8.2.A]

Semicolons – Most college educated adults still have trouble this pesky use of punctuation. [L.8.2.A]

Ellipsis Omission – Sometimes say using less is more effective to make your point. [L.8.2.B]

Grade 8 Spelling – As far as vocabulary, you will find the usual suspects here. [L.8.2.C]

Conditional Language – When you are trying to require an outcome. [L.8.3.A]

Identifying Active and Passive Voice Writing – You are deciphering another author's writing here. [L.8.3.A]

Writing With An Active or Passive Voice – We take the previous topic and use our own language to complete the tasks. [L.8.3.A]

Paragraph Based Context Clues – Students will need to take the whole work into account here. [L.8.4.A]

Advanced Root Words – Some of the words they form are a bit tricky. [L.8.4.B]

Using References To Understand Words – Using a reference tool is also a great idea. [L.8.4.C]

Inferred Word Meanings – Taking those words to a new level and then verifying them too. [L.8.4.D]

Irony and Puns – These figure of speech shouldn't give you that hard of a time. [L.8.5.A]

Relationships Between Vocabulary Words – They exist you just have to make the connection. [L.8.5.B]

Advanced Connotation and Denotation – You are deciphering another author's writing here. [L.8.5.C]

8th Grade Vocabulary – Time to put all that reading to good use. [L.8.6]

Middle School Vocabulary - Students will learn grade level vocabulary terms for use in their own writing. [L.7-8.6]

Reading: Informational Text

Interpreting And Inferring From Text – This truly is the key to getting the most out of what you read. [RI.8.1]

Theme Development – You are deciphering another author's writing here. [RI.8.2]

Connecting Individuals, Ideas, or Events – This can be across the same story or multiple works. [RI.8.3]

Understanding Word Impact – Some words can be explosive others can be chilling. [RI.8.4]

Analyzing Paragraphs – It may just be a few sentences, but it can be profound. [RI.8.5]

Conflicting Viewpoints – Opinions start to collide and the debate begins. [RI.8.6]

Understanding Written Works In Different Mediums – It is so interesting to think which of your favorite story makes a better movie, book, or even told aloud story. [RI.8.7]

Validating Arguments – Is that a lawyer's job on either side of a court case? [RI.8.8]

Conflicting Information – This is where a good journalist thrives. [RI.8.9]

Grade 8 Literary Nonfiction Comprehension – These passages are more about explaining or learning something new. [RI.8.10]

Reading For Information – The topics are not common and are very interesting for any age. [RI.8.10 and W.8.7]

Reading: Literature

Using Textual Evidence – The primer steps to becoming an inferential detective. [RL.8.1]

Identifying Themes of Work – You are deciphering another author's writing here. [RL.8.2]

Character Actions and Decisions – What do those crazy characters try to do? [RL.8.3]

Literary Devices - Students explore techniques that are used to capture readers. [RL 8.3, W.8.1.C]

Literary Techniques - We look at some unique twists that are often found in literature. [RL 8.3, W.8.1.C]

Plot Twist - We help students learn to identify the use of this technique and we help them get comfortable with using it in their own writing. [RL.6-8.3]

Analyzing Word Choices – You never fully appreciate how powerful words are to make people take action. [RL.8.4]

Comparing Parts of a Story – Most of the time we are looking for keys to the plot development. [RL.8.5]

Differences In Point of View – Healthy debate makes for a powerful democracy. [RL.8.6]

Films and Their Scripts – Sometimes the screenplay is culprit as to why a wonderful book becomes a bad movie. [RL.8.7]

Analyzing Modern Works of Fiction – Doesn't it seem like masterpieces only come around once per decade? [RL.8.9]

Grade 8 Literature Reading Comprehension – We start to call upon all skills of the reader here. [RL.8.10]

Little Women - Students explore this classic Louisa May Alcott novel. [RL.6-8.10]

Introducing Written Arguments – Verbal arguments might be a little easier to start. [W.8.1.A]

Writing Supporting Claims – You will be asked to do this more often as you become an adult. [W.8.1.B]

Using Effective Words, Phrases, and Clauses – You can create a powerful position for yourself here. [W.8.1.C]

Writing Formal and Informal Letters – There is a vast difference between the two. Even more so between different authors. [W.8.1.D]

Writing Supportive Conclusion Sections – How do you sum all of this up for us? [W.8.1.E]

Informative Text Introduction – Be clear and concise. Also, make sure to provide a preview of what is to come. [W.8.2.A]

8th Grade Writing Prompts – You will find multiple sections like this covered in by the Core. [W.8.2.B]

Transitional Writing – How do you fluidly move from one topic to another? [W.8.2.C]

Writing To Explain, Describe, and Inform – When there is a purpose behind your writing, it is simple to evaluate. [W.8.2.D]

Commands – Sentence that must be followed. [W.7-8.2.D]

Writing Formal Letters – A further expansion of the previous standard. [W.8.2.E]

Argumentative Essay Outlines - These are to help you form an argument and plan all your major thougts. [W.7-8.2]

Writing Expository Conclusion Statements – Where do you go from here with it? [W.8.2.F]

Notice Writing – Listen up! Something is going down. [W.6-8.2]

Constructing Narratives – How do you put two and two together? [W.8.3.A]

Narrative Writing Techniques – We show you a few things that you might not have thought of before. [W.8.3.B]

Shifting Time and Settings Through Writing – The two standard sets are almost identical. [W.8.3.C]

Precise Words and Relevant Details – This is just paying attention to detail here. [W.8.3.D]

Concluding Narrative Statement – How do you finish that perfect thought off? [W.8.3.E]

Writing Thank You Notes – Tell someone that they made your day and it may just make their's too. [W.6-8.3]

Grade 8 Task Based Writing – These can be a great deal of fun. [W.8.4]

Guided and Peer Writing Revision – Working as a team should not be a new skill for this age. [W.8.5]

S.M.A.R.T. Goals – We follow the concept of SMART planning. [W.8.5]

Writing About Similarities – This is skill that come easier for most writers. [W.8.6]

Grade 8 Research Projects – Make sure to infer properly. Don't read into anything. [W.8.7]

Gather Relevant Search Information – How do you build your case with what you are given. [W.8.8]

Grade 8 Writing Projects – You will have some fun and some challenges at the same time here. [W.8.10]

Science Related Language Content – It's time to start looking at school across multiple subjects. [RST.8.1]

Social Studies

Social Studies Related Language Arts – There is a lot of history here, pun intended. [RH.8.8]

What Do 8th Graders Learn in English Class?

Eighth grade is a highly important year for anyone's academic success because the major things learned during this year are used throughout high school, university life and even in professional fields. An eighth-grader should have a strong grip on the English language because of this language's status in the world. Teachers during eighth grade should focus on spoken and written content in the English language. An eighth-grader should have excellent reading and writing skills along with correct pronunciation and accurate punctuation practices.

Given below are some of the things that the eighth-graders learn in their English class:

Writing Skills

During their eighth grade, students learn a lot of new and unique writing skills. With the help of these new skills, students write essays, stories, letters in a way better than ever before. Eighth graders also learn about formal and informal ways of communication that help them in their professional life and research works.

Reading Skills

During eighth grade, students are advised to read as much as they can. Reading is essential for the development of a good vocabulary. Eighth graders are taught how to make inferences, how to grab the main idea, and how to read in between lines.

Punctuation

When it comes to writing, a proper use of punctuation matters a lot. Eighth graders spend a lot of time struggling with the correct use of punctuation marks. It is a must for every eighth-grader to have a strong grip on punctuation and knowledge of all punctuation marks so that they can use the right mark at the right place.

During eighth grade, teachers should focus a lot on students' vocabulary and pronunciation. Teachers should teach new words, their meanings, and correct pronunciation to the students and should emphasize their use in written and oral content. Teachers' should also encourage students to communicate more with their fellows to improve their spoken English.

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Welcome to Grade 8 Learn-At-Home! 

This page is designed to help provide you with resources to teach your child at this level and to give you some confidence as you tackle this adventure. It focuses on the core subjects, but you can add in any extras that you would like to include. The resources listed are based on the various curriculum learning outcomes presented by the provinces and territories.

Remember that learning at home is a different experience than learning in a classroom. You do not (and should not) do seatwork and focused learning for the whole day. Keep your intentional learning times short and engaging. Learning happens outside of that official "school" time just fine. Provide an environment of learning and see what happens!

A typical school year is divided up into 180 days / 36 weeks. Simply make a plan for each week to pull together your homeschool year. Here is a simple schedule.

• EVERY DAY: Math, Language, Reading
• MWF: Science
• T/TH : Social Studies
• Add in art, music, French, health, and phys ed as desired. 

For Math , pick a program that will work best for your child and use it a little each day. 

For Language , the main sections of a language program are literature, writing, spelling, and grammar. Try to include something for each area over the course of a week.

For Reading , just read with your child. Pick some classic children’s literature and snuggle together to read aloud. Ask lots of questions as you work your way through the book and have them engage in conversation. Let them come up with theories of what’s going to happen next. A fun idea is to pick books that have been made into movies. Read the book, and then follow up with a movie.  If your child is an avid reader on their own, make time to have them read to themselves and to you. 

For Science , divide the year into unit topics. Most provinces have 4-5 units in the year. That means you have 7 to 9 weeks for each topic, three times a week. (21-27 lessons for each.) Watch related TV shows like Magic School Bus or Bill Nye, play online games, do experiments, and let your child be a natural scientist. 

For Social Studies, di vide the year into 3 units of about 12 weeks each, two times a week (24 lessons for each.) Some subjects may need more time and that's okay. 

You can add in additional subjects as you would like, whether that be an intentional part of learning time or just as extra learning throughout the day.

• For Art , you can do free art time, follow the instructions of someone else (such as the YouTube channel ArtHubForKids), join an art club like KinderArt.com, or use a series of art lessons. You can even just look at various pieces of art and talk about what they see. 
• For Music , quiet listening time to different kinds of music from different time periods and different cultures can be a lot of fun. Talk about the instruments they hear, the rhythm and beat, and the speed of the tempo. They can even move their bodies how they think the music makes them feel. 
• For Phys.Ed & Health , make sure to get some intentional active time each day to keep moving. Talk about how to be safe in all kinds of scenarios and the importance of proper food.

The main thing? Have fun. 

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If you would prefer a workbook based math program, consider one of these cost-effective options.

• JUMP Math 8.1  and  JUMP Math 8.2   -  Teacher Guides are free on their website , but are optional.
• Complete MathSmart 8
• Mathematics 8 (look under the Secondary tab)

Please note - there are many other math courses and curricula available. These are just some Canadian-centred ones that are cost-efficient.

Here are some fun ways to review and practice math skills.

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Use this set of lesson plans (intended for a classroom so you might need to adapt some slightly.) It explores worldviews in the Renaissance, the Spanish Conquest vs the Aztecs, and in Japan. The textbook is available here . Click the Social Studies 8 Textbook tab at the top of the page to get to the other units. There are some additional fiction book suggestions here, if you want to add any in.

LANGUAGE ARTS

• Easy Peasy Language Arts 8  (this is a free online homeschool program. It is a faith-based program, although I'm not sure if there are any references to faith in this language program.)
• Daily Grammar
• Khan Academy Grammar
• Canada: Neighbours with a Difference  - an online video teach program with a printable workbook

Prefer a workbook or worksheets? Here are a few options.

• EnglishSmart 8
• Grammar on the Go  - Look under the "Intermediate" section for this.
• Grade 7 Worksheets

Here are some ways to add language arts to your day without a curriculum.

• Read books and do a  Book Report
• Write a Story 
• Play Scrabble or  Bananagrams
• Pick a project from  KinderArt
• Play in the  Chrome Music Lab .
• Play some games on  Classics for Kids . You can also listen to their podcasts to learn more about classical music.
• Play Charades. Need some ideas? Check out this  Charades Generator .
• FrenchSmart 8
• JeFrench.com

Just want a general workbook ?

• ScienceSmart 8

(This unit is covered in all provinces and territories.)

In this unit, students explore the importance of water to humans and animals.

Here are some Parent-Interactive resources . Although most of these are intended for a classroom setting, you can complete most of these lessons and activities at home.

• Fresh and Saltwater Systems : A review page for the unit in the Alberta Grade 8 Science textbook (which you can access here .)
• Project FLOW: Activities and lessons that explore watersheds, the Great Lakes,  pollutants and more. There is a bright yellow "Get This Resource" button on the sidebar to access the file.
• Water Systems on Earth : This resource takes a look at various water sources in Canada like glaciers and oceans, as well as tides, shorelines, and drainage basins.

Here are some Independent Learning Resources.

• The Watershed Game
• Bill Nye Video: The Water Cycle

(This unit is covered in all the provinces.)

In this unit, students explore light and how it moves.

• Light and Optics : Lesson plans based on the Alberta Grade 8 Science textbook (which you can access here .) Includes worksheets and answer keys. The unit on light begins at page 371.
• Optics : A multi-lesson resource that focuses on the reflection, refraction, and properties of light. It is intended for a class study so it might need some adaptation.

Here are some Independent Learning Resources .

• Bill Nye Video: Light and Optics
• Bending Light Game
• ScienceWiz Portal to Discovery: Light

(This unit is covered in almost all provinces and territories.)

In this unit, students explore the flow of liquids.

• Mix and Flow of Matter: Lesson plans based on the Alberta Grade 8 Science textbook (which you can access here .) Includes worksheets and answer keys. The unit on fluids begins at page 14.
• Fluids : A multi-lesson resource that focuses on density, viscosity, and forces in fluids. It is intended for a class study so it might need some adaptation.
• Fluids Simulator
• Bill Nye Video: Fluids
• Fluid Simulator

(This unit is covered in all provinces / territories)

In this unit, students explore what cells are and how they work. You might need access to a microscope for this unit, although you might be able to find images online instead if you don't have a microscope.

• Cells and Systems: Lesson plans based on the Alberta Grade 8 Science textbook (which you can access here .) Includes worksheets and answer keys. The unit on light begins at page 371.
• Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems : A multi-lesson resource that focuses on cells, their reproduction, interdependence, and healthy and unhealthy bodies. It is intended for a class study so it might need some adaptation.
• Explore a Cell interactive
• Cells Alive! website (games, interactive features, images and more.)
• Cell Craft Game
• Bill Nye Video: Cells

In this unit, students discover more about simple machines, transfer energy, and how machines change over time.

• Mechanical Systems : Lesson plans based on the Alberta Grade 8 Science textbook (which you can access here ..) Includes worksheets and answer keys. The unit on machines begins at page 2.
• Dynamic Systems Game
• Science Max Video: Simple Machines

(This unit is covered in Grade 8 in British Columbia.)

In this unit, students explore the layers of the Earth and how it moves.

Here are some  Parent-Interactive resources . Although most of these are intended for a classroom setting, you can complete most of these lessons and activities at home.

• Planet Earth:  Lesson plans based on the Alberta Grade 7 Science textbook (which you can  access here . Look under the PLANET EARTH folder for the pages in this unit.) Includes worksheets and answer keys. The unit on structure begins at page 199.
• Plate Tectonics  - 6 lessons that explore the earth layers and tectonics. It even uses food!
• The Earth's Crust  - A multi-lesson resource that focuses on the earth, rocks, and dirt. It is intended for a class study so it might need some adaptation.

Here are some  Independent Learning Resources.

• Bill Nye:  The Crust of the Earth
• The Layers of the Earth Online Quiz

PHYS.ED & HEALTH

Use activities from GoNoodle to keep active.

• Food and Heatlh : This course through Coursera, although designed for older learners, is clear and covers nutrition, sustainable food practices, and processed foods. Delivered through a video format with quizzes at the end of each unit.

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Brief history of different grading systems

In 1785, students at Yale were ranked based on "optimi" being the highest rank, followed by second optimi, inferiore (lower), and pejores (worse). At William and Mary, students were ranked as either No. 1, or No. 2, where No. 1 represented students that were first in their class, while No. 2 represented those who were "orderly, correct and attentive." Meanwhile at Harvard, students were graded based on a numerical system from 1-200 (except for math and philosophy where 1-100 was used). Later, shortly after 1883, Harvard used a system of "Classes" where students were either Class I, II, III, IV, or V, with V representing a failing grade. All of these examples show the subjective, arbitrary, and inconsistent nature with which different institutions graded their students, demonstrating the need for a more standardized, albeit equally arbitrary grading system.

In 1887, Mount Holyoke College became the first college to use letter grades similar to those commonly used today. The college used a grading scale with the letters A, B, C, D, and E, where E represented a failing grade. This grading system however, was far stricter than those commonly used today, with a failing grade being defined as anything below 75%. The college later re-defined their grading system, adding the letter F for a failing grade (still below 75%). This system of using a letter grading scale became increasingly popular within colleges and high schools, eventually leading to the letter grading systems typically used today. However, there is still significant variation regarding what may constitute an A, or whether a system uses plusses or minuses (i.e. A+ or B-), among other differences.

An alternative to the letter grading system

Letter grades provide an easy means to generalize a student's performance. They can be more effective than qualitative evaluations in situations where "right" or "wrong" answers can be easily quantified, such as an algebra exam, but alone may not provide a student with enough feedback in regards to an assessment like a written paper (which is much more subjective).

Although a written analysis of each individual student's work may be a more effective form of feedback, there exists the argument that students and parents are unlikely to read the feedback, and that teachers do not have the time to write such an analysis. There is precedence for this type of evaluation system however, in Saint Ann's School in New York City, an arts-oriented private school that does not have a letter grading system. Instead, teachers write anecdotal reports for each student. This method of evaluation focuses on promoting learning and improvement, rather than the pursuit of a certain letter grade in a course. For better or for worse however, these types of programs constitute a minority in the United States, and though the experience may be better for the student, most institutions still use a fairly standard letter grading system that students will have to adjust to. The time investment that this type of evaluation method requires of teachers/professors is likely not viable on university campuses with hundreds of students per course. As such, although there are other high schools such as Sanborn High School that approach grading in a more qualitative way, it remains to be seen whether such grading methods can be scalable. Until then, more generalized forms of grading like the letter grading system are unlikely to be entirely replaced. However, many educators already try to create an environment that limits the role that grades play in motivating students. One could argue that a combination of these two systems would likely be the most realistic, and effective way to provide a more standardized evaluation of students, while promoting learning.