Mathematics in Grade 8 | 4ème
Mathematics Class in Grade 8 Meets:
- Three Times / Week (Instruction in French)
- Three Times / Week (Instruction in English)
Structure of Program:
Contents:
- Algebra 1 Second Year (Standard Level) – Students study second half of Algebra 1 curriculum
- Algebra 2 (Extended Level) – Students study much of the Algebra 2 curriculum
- We follow the Education National program in French maths.
- Data management (FR)
- Algebra: Linear functions, Exponents and Exponential functions, Polynomials and Quadratic equations(US, standard)
- Algebra: Transformations of Functions, Quadratics, Complex numbers, Exponents and Logarithmic functions, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry (US, extended)
- Proofs (FR)
- Geometry: Thales, Pythagorean properties, Trigonometry (FR)
- Area and volume (FR, US)
- Algorithms (FR)
- Solids: pyramids and cones (FR)
- Proportionality, Percent (FR)
Objectives:
- Complete the skills and concepts outlined in the Washington State Standards for Algebra 1 (US) and Geometry (FR)
- Use of appropriate tools strategically in math
- Develop inductive and deductive reasoning skills
- Strategic problem solving
Assessment:
- Formative and summative tests and quizzes
- Long-term projects
- Organizational skills
- Open problems
Resources:
- Mathématiques Transmath (FR)
- KWYK (FR) exercises website
- Algebra 1, Holt McDougal (US, standard)
- Algebra 2, Big Ideas Learning (US, extended)
- Geogebra Geometry Software (FR)
- Excel Software (FR)
- Explorelearning.com Gizmos (US)
- Desmos.com Graphing Calculator (US)
Teachers
French Mathematics
U.S. Mathematics
