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Instructional Technology Resources

Mathematics Grade Eight

MDK12 Web Site
Middle School Scope and Sequence     
Maryland Curriculum Gr. 8 (VSC)
 
An excellent collection of grade appropriate math activities

Content Standards

1. Knowledge of Algebra Patterns and Functions.

2.  Knowledge of Geometry 3.  Knowledge of Measurement 4.  Knowledge of Statistics
5.  Knowledge of Probability 6.  Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation 7.  Processes of Mathematics
AAAMath
This is an excellent resource for basic drill on any math concept.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Knowledge of Algebra Patterns and Functions.

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic A. Patterns and Functions
Indicator 1. Identify, describe, extend, and create patterns, functions and sequences
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_2.html This resource provides a link to the Interactive Mathematics Virtual Manipulatives from the University of Utah.  It is an excellent group of concept related visuals that can be used by individual students or as  classroom presentations. Interactive WebPortal
Topic B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Indicator  1. Write, simplify, and evaluate expressions
http://www.mathdork.com/free10/golden/index.html This resource provides access to an animated explanation of the "Golden Rule" Web Based Animation
Topic B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Indicator 2. Identify, write, solve, and apply equations and inequalities
http://www.veazeys.com/math/lessons.htm This is an interactive resource that provides a series of algebraic problems on Equalities / Inequalities, Factoring, and Graphing that asks  users to solve a random list of   problems and then check their answers. Interactive WebSite
Topic B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Indicator 2. Identify, write, solve, and apply equations and inequalities
http://algebra.freeservers.com/springridge1.html This resource is a simple, illustrated tutorial for Algebra students. Interactive Tutorial
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C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships
Indicator 1. Locate points on a number line and in a coordinate plane
Ploting Algerbraic Equations This is a resource that will plot any equation typed into it. Web Based Simulator
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C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships
Indicator2.    Analyze linear relationships
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/slopeslider/index.html This resource provides access to an activity called Slope Slider.  It allows the user to manipulate various points on an x/y axis that changes the intersection of two lines.   It is possible to print out the various simulations Web Based Simulation
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Knowledge of Geometry

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures
Indicator 2.    Analyze geometric relationships
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_3.html This resource provides a link to the Interactive Mathematics Virtual Manipulatives from the University of Utah.  It is an excellent group of concept related visuals that can be used by individual students or as  classroom presentations.

Interactive Web Portal

Topic  A. Plane Geometric Figures
Indicator   1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures
http://www.kidport.com/Grade6/Math/MeasureGeo/MeasuringAngles.htm This resource is an interactive website that allows the user to manipulate a protractor to determine the measurement of an angle in a geometric shape.  There are several simulations

Web Based Simulation

Topic  A. Plane Geometric Figures
Indicator   1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures
http://infusion.allconet.org/PowerPoints/linesandangles2.ppt This resource provides access to a power point that explores the world of lines, line segments, and angles.  It has nice illustrations and real world examples.  It can be downloaded, saved, and edited.

Downloadable Power Point

Topic  A. Plane Geometric Figures
Indicator   1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures
http://infusion.allconet.org/PowerPoints/worldoftriangles.ppt This resource provides access to a power point that explores the word of triangles.  It reviews the different types and explores the shapes in the world.  It can be downloaded, saved, and edited.

Downloadable Power Point

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures
 Indicator  1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures
http://www.aaamath.com/geo318-polygons-numbers.html This resource is a AAAMath drill on identifying Polygons by the number of sides and angles.

Web Based Drill

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures
Indicator 2.    Analyze geometric relationships
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_3.html This resource provides a link to the Interactive Mathematics Virtual Manipulatives from the University of Utah.  It is an excellent group of concept related visuals that can be used by individual students or as  classroom presentations.

Interactive Web Portal

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures
Indicator 2.    Analyze geometric relationships
http://www.toonuniversity.com/6m_angle_d.html This resource provides access to an interactive game that challenges the user to identify different geometric angles.

Web Based Game

Topic  C. Representation of Geometric Figures
Indicator  1. Represent plane geometric figures
http://www.mathcats.com/explore/polygons.html This resource provides access to an interactive art site that allows the user to identify and drag various polygon shapes together to create a picture using the shapes

Web Based Game

Topic  D. Congruence
Indicator  1. Apply the properties of congruent polygons
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/similar_congruent/ This resource is an interactive game that presents a series of different geometric shapes and the users is asked to determine if they are similar or congruent.  If you are asked for a password use "roby"

Web Based Game

Topic  D. Congruence
Indicator  1. Apply the properties of congruent polygons
http://coolmath4kids.com/congruent.html This resource is an excellent reteaching activity that discusses Congruence.  Nice illustrations 

Web Based Lesson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Knowledge of Measurement

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic C. Applications in Measurement
Indicator 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_4.html This resource provides a link to the Interactive Mathematics Virtual Manipulatives from the University of Utah.  It is an excellent group of concept related visuals that can be used by individual students or as  classroom presentations. Interactive WebPortal
Topic C. Applications in Measurement
Indicator 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas
http://aaamath.com/geo.html This resource provides the user with simple interactive drill activities finding the Area, Volume, Circumference, Perimeter, of Circles, Cubes, Triangles, Squares, Rectangles, Parallelograms

Interactive WebPortal

Topic  C. Applications in Measurement
Indicator  1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/ This resource provides access to an interactive game that asks the user to find either the Area, Perimeter, or both Area and Perimeter of a labeled rectangle.  It contains 4 levels of difficulty.  Correct answers get the user puzzle pieces to solve a puzzle.

Interactive Web based Game

Topic  C.   Applications in Measurement
Indicator  1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas
http://www.kidport.com/Grade6/Math/MeasureGeo/MeasuringAngles.htm This resource is an interactive website that allows the user to manipulate a protractor to determine the measurement of an angle in a geometric shape.  There are several simulations

Web Based Simulation

Topic  C.   Applications in Measurement
Indicator  1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/math_models2/English/04/gr4ch28_1.html This resource is a reteaching activity that instructs the user in the way to determine the length of  one side of a triangle.  If you are asked for a password use "roby"
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4.  Knowledge of Statistics

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic  A. Data Displays
Indicator  1. Organize and display data
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/WheninDoubtGraphIt.html This resource provides an indepth study of Graphs.  "When In Doubt Graph It" is a webquest that contains an excellent activity and good resources. WebQuest
Topic  B. Data Analysis
Indicator  1. Analyze data
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/titanic.html This resource challenges the users to create a series of spreadsheets and graphs detailing the destruction of the RMS Titanic. Complete Lesson WebQues
Topic  B. Data Analysis
Indicator  1. Analyze data
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/
CERVENY/webquest/rccindex.html#introduction This resource presents an interesting activity in statistics.  The user is challenged to conduct a surevey of the number and makes of popular automobiles in an actual parkinglot and then present the statistical results.
WebQuest
Topic  B. Data Analysis
Indicator  1. Analyze data
http://aaamath.com/sta.html This resource provides links to a series of simple interactive drills on finding the Mean, Median, Mode and Range Interactive WebPortal
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Knowledge of Probability

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic A. Sample Space
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1. Identify a sample space
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/rabbits/index.html Students experiment with a simple ecosystem consisting of grass, rabbits and wolves, learning about probabilities, chaos and simulation. Web Based Simulation
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B. Theoretical Probability
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1. Determine the probability of an event comprised of no more than 2 independent events
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/prob/index.html This resource provides access to a simulation that explores Experimental Probability.   Nice class visual. Web Based Simulation
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B. Theoretical Probability
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2. Determine the probability of a second event that is dependent on a first event of equally likely outcomes
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/fire2/index.html Students run a simulation of how a fire will spread through a stand of trees, learning about probability and chaos. Parameters: Forest density, wind direction, size of forest. Web Based Simulation
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C. Experimental Probability
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1. Analyze the results of a probability experiment
http://illuminations.nctm.org/swr/list.asp?Ref=1&Std=4&Grd=6 This resource provides access to the Illuminations website that showcases 42 different interactive activities dealing with Analyzing, Organizing, and Displaying Data Web Portal
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C. Experimental Probability
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2. Conduct a probability experiment
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_5.html This resource provides access to a series of Probability experiments. Web Based Simulations
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C. Experimental Probability
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3. Compare outcomes of theoretical probability with the results of experimental probability
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/data/index.shtml This resource provides access to 2 excellent data sites that allow the user to analyze a real world problem. Web Based Simulations
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C. Experimental Probability
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4. Describe the difference between theoretical and experimental probability
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/spinner/index.html This resource provides access to a simulation that features an adjusable spinner.   Nice class visual Web Based Simulation
 

 

General Probability
 
 
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/index.html#pro This resource provides access to 35 different interactive simulations that explore all facets of probability. Web Portal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic  A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value
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1. Apply knowledge of rational numbers and place value
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/saloonsnap.html This resource provides access to a web game that asks the user to compare decimals, fractions, and percentages.  It has three levels of difficulty.

Web Based Game

Topic C. Number Computation
Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_1.html This resource provides a link to the Interactive Mathematics Virtual Manipulatives from the University of Utah.  It is an excellent group of concept related visuals that can be used by individual students or as  classroom presentations. Interactive WebPortal
Topic C. Number Computation
Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute
http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math7/strand2/2101.htm   This resource provides access to an interactive lesson on number relationships.

Web Based Lesson

Topic C. Number Computation
Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/laddergame.html This resource asks the user to order sets of decimals to complete a ladder Interactive Web Based Game
Topic C. Number Computation
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2. Estimation
http://aaamath.com/est.html   This resource provides access to a series of drills that explore all aspects of estimation.  It includes activities in rounding off numbers and solving additiona dn subtraction problems.

Web Based Drill

Topic C. Number Computation
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3. Analyze ratios, proportions, or percents
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_math/g05c27.html This resource is a matching game that asks the user to match equivalent ratios.

Web Based Game

Topic C. Number Computation
Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_1.html This resource provides a link to the Interactive Mathematics Virtual Manipulatives from the University of Utah.  It is an excellent group of concept related visuals that can be used by individual students or as  classroom presentations. Interactive WebPortal
     
     
 
   
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.  Processes of Mathematics

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Topic / Indicator Resource Resource Type
Topic A. Problem Solving
Indicator 1. Apply a variety of concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems
http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/grade8.html This resource provides  48 challenging word problems on a variety of 8th grade math concepts. Interactive WebSite
TopicA.   Problem Solving
Indicator 1.    Apply a variety of concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems
http://infusion.allconet.org/virtual/Petronella/Practice.html This resource provides a detailed look at various devices that have been used for computation from the Abacus to the Computer Virtual Field Trip
Topic  B. Reasoning
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1. Justify ideas or solutions with mathematical concepts or proofs
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/proofs/index.shtml   This resouce provides access to a series of engaging problems that challenge the user to provide proof for the solution to the question.  It begins with a simple lesson.  Scroll down to get to the simulated problems. Interactive Web Simulations
Topic  B. Reasoning
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1. Justify ideas or solutions with mathematical concepts or proofs
http://www.gamequarium.com/sudoku.html   This resource provides access to a simple SudoKu site that explaines the puzzle form and provides access to several puzzles. Interactive Web Simulations
Topic  C. Communications
Indicator
1. Present mathematical ideas using words, symbols, visual displays, or technology
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/mathk7/apgprp7.htm This resource provides access to a simple lesson the explores the ways students express mathematical ideas. Web Based Lesson
Topic D. Connections
Indicator1 . Relate or apply mathematics within the discipline, to other disciplines, and to life
http://senseanddollars.thinkport.org/ This Thinkport activity provides the user with a chance to set budgets and work with everyday uses of mathematics in "Sense and Dollars" Excellent Interactive Web Simulation