MATH CORRELATIONS - GRADE 8
Prepared by Paulette Cefalu-Walkwitz

04-05

05-06

06-07

07-08

08-09

BENCHMARK

GLEs

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-1-M demonstrating that a rational number can be expressed in many forms, and selecting an appropriate form for a given situation (e.g., fractions, decimals, and percents)

 

1.  Compare rational numbers using symbols (i.e.,  <, #, =, $ , > )

     and position on a number line

2.  Use whole number exponents (0-3) in problem-solving contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-2-M demonstrating number sense and estimation skills to describe, order, and compare rational numbers (e.g., magnitude, integers, fractions, decimals, and percents)

 

1.  Compare rational numbers using symbols (i.e.,  <, #, =, $ , > ) and position on a number line

 

3.  Estimate the answer to an operation involving rational numbers based on the original numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-3-M reading, writing, representing, and using rational numbers in a variety of forms (e.g., integers, mixed numbers, and improper fractions)

 

4.  Read and write numbers in scientific notation with positive exponents

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-4-M demonstration a conceptual understanding of the meaning of the basic arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and their relationships to each other

 

5.  Simplify expressions involving operations on integers, grouping symbols, and whole number exponents using order of operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-5-M applying an understanding of rational numbers and arithmetic operations to real-life situations

 

2.  Use whole number exponents (0-3) in problem-solving contexts)

 

6.  Identify missing information or suggest a strategy for solving a real-life, rational-number problem

 

8.  Solve real-life problems involving percentages, including percentages less than 1 or greater than 100

 

9.  Find unit/cost rates and apply them in real-life problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-6-M constructing, using, and explaining procedures to compute and estimate with rational numbers employing mental math strategies

 

3.  Estimate the answer to an operation involving rational numbers based on the original numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-7-M selecting and using appropriate computational methods and tools for given situations involving rational numbers (e.g., estimation, or exact computation using mental arithmetic, calculator, computer, or paper and pencil)

 

 

 

 

 

 

N-8-M demonstrating a conceptual understanding and applications of proportional reasoning (e.g., determining equivalent ratios, finding a missing term of a given proportion)

 

7.  Use proportional reasoning to model and solve real-life problems

 

8.  Solve real-life problems involving percentages, including percentages less than 1 or greater than 100

 

9.  Find unit/cost rates and apply them in real-life problems

 

18.  Apply rate of change in real-life problems, including density, velocity, and international monetary conversions

 

30.  Construct, interpret, and use scale drawings in real-life situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-1-M demonstrating a conceptual understanding of variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities (e.g., symbolically represent real-world problems as linear terms, equations, or inequalities, etc.)

 

10.  Write real-life meanings of expressions and equations involving rational numbers and variables

 

11.  Translate real-life situations that can be modeled by linear or exponential relationships to algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-2-M modeling and developing methods for solving equations and inequalities (e.g., using charts, graphs, manipulatives, and/or standard algebraic procedures)

 

12.  Solve and graph solutions of multi-step linear equations and inequalities

 

14.  Construct a table of x- and y- values satisfying a linear equation and construct a graph of the line on the coordinate plane

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-3-M representing situations and number patterns with tables, graphs, and verbal and written statements, while exploring the relationships among these representations (e.g., multiple representations for the same situation)

 

13.  Switch between functions represented as tables, equations, graphs, and verbal representations, with and without technology

 

14.  Construct a table of x- and y- values satisfying a linear equation and construct a graph of the line on the coordinate plane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-4-M analyzing tables and graphs to identify relationships exhibited by the data and making generalizations based upon these relationships

 

11. Translate real-life situations that can be modeled by linear or exponential relationships to algebraic expressions, equation inequalities

(A-1-M) (A-4-M) (A-5-M)

 

13.  Switch between functions represented as tables, equations, graphs, and verbal representations with and without technology 

 

15.  Describe and compare situations with constant or varying rates of change

 

16.  Explain and formulate generalizations about how a change in one variable results in a change in another variable

 

38.  Sketch and interpret a trend line (i.e., line of best fit) on a scatterplot

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-5-M demonstrating the connection of algebra to the other strands and to real-life situations    

 

9.  Find unit/cost rates and apply them in real-life problems  

 

10.  Write real-life meanings of expressions and equations involving rational numbers and variables  

 

11.  Translate real-life situations that can be modeled by linear or exponential relationships to algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities  

 

29.  Solve problems involving lengths of side of similar triangles 

 

38.  Sketch and interpret a trend line (i.e., line of best fit) on a scatterplot 

 

39.  Represent the nth term in a pattern as a formula and test the representation

 

47.  Represent the n^th term in a pattern as a formula and test the representation (P-1-M) (P-2-M) (P-3-M) (A-5-M)                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M-1-M applying the concepts of length, area, surface area, volume, capacity, weight, mass, money, time, temperature, and rate to real-world experiences

 

17.  Determine the volume and surface area of prisms and cylinders

 

18.  Apply rate of change in real-life problems, including density, velocity, and international monetary conversions

 

 

 

 

 

 

M-2-M demonstrating an intuitive sense of measurement (e.g., estimating and determining reasonableness of measures)

 

19.  Demonstrate an intuitive sense of the relative sizes of common units of volume in relation to real-life applications and use this sense when estimating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M-3-M selecting appropriate units and tools for tasks by considering the purpose for the measurement and the prevision required for the task (e.g., length of a room in feet rather than inches)

 

20/ Identify and select appropriate units for measuring volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M-4-M using intuition and estimation skills to describe, order, and compare formal and informal measures (e.g., ordering cup, pint, quart, gallon; comparing a meter to a yard)

 

21.  Compare and estimate measurements of volume and capacity within and between the U.S. and metric systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M-5-M converting from one unit of measurement to another within the same system (Comparisons between systems, customary and metric, should be based on intuitive reference points, not formal computation)

 

22.  Convert units of volume/capacity within systems for U.S. and metric units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M-6-M - demonstrating the connection of measurement to the other strands and to real-life situations

 

18.  Apply rate of change in real-life problems, including density, velocity, and international monetary conversions

 

30.  Construct, interpret, and use scale drawings in real-life situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-1-M using estimation skills to describe, order, and compare geometric measures

 

19.  Demonstrate an intuitive sense of the relative sizes of common units of volume in relation to real-life applications and use this sense when estimating

 

21.  Compare and estimate measurements of volume and capacity within and between the U.S. and metric systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-2-M identifying, describing, comparing, constructing, and classifying geometric figures and concepts

 

23.  Define and apply the terms measure, distance, midpoint, bisect, bisector, and perpendicular bisector

 

24.  Demonstrate conceptual and practical understanding of symmetry, similarity, and congruence and identify similar and congruent figures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-3-M making predictions regarding transformations of geometric figures (e.g., make predictions regarding translations, reflections, and rotations of common figures)

 

25.  Predict, draw, and discuss the resulting changes in lengths, orientation, angle measures, and coordinates when figures are translated, reflected across horizontal or vertical lines, and rotated on a grid

 

26.  Predict, draw, and discuss the resulting changes in lengths, orientation, and angle measures that occur in figures under a similarity transformation (dilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-4-M constructing two- and three-dimensional models

 

27.  Construct polyhedra using 2-dimensional patterns (nets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-5-M making and testing conjectures about geometric shapes and their properties

 

28.  Apply concepts, properties, and relationships of adjacent, corresponding, vertical, alternate interior, complementary, and supplementary angles

 

29.  Solve problems involving lengths of sides of similar triangles

 

30.  Construct, interpret, and use scale drawings in real-life situations

 

31.  Use area to justify the Pythagorean theorem and apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse in real-life problems

 

32.  Model and explain the relationship between the dimensions of a rectangular prism and its volume (i.e., how scale change in linear dimension(s) affects volume)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-6-M demonstrating an understanding of the coordinate system (e.g., locate points, identify coordinates, and graph points in a coordinate plane to represent real-world situations)

 

25.  Predict, draw, and discuss the resulting changes in lengths, orientation, angle measures, and coordinates when figures are translated, reflected across horizontal or vertical lines, and rotated on a grid

 

26.  Predict, draw, and discuss the resulting changes in lengths, orientation, and angle measures that occur in figures under a similarity transformation (dilation)

 

33.  Graph solutions to real-life problems on the coordinate plane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-7-M demonstrating the connection of geometry to the other strands and to real-life situations (e.g., applications of the Pythagorean Theorem)

 

17.  Determine the volume and surface area of prisms and cylinders

 

31.  Use area to justify the Pythagorean theorem and apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse in real-life problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-1-M systematically collecting, organizing, describing, and displaying data in charts, tables, plots, graphs, and/or spreadsheets

 

34.  Determine what kind of data display is appropriate for a given situation

 

35.  Match a data set or graph to a described situation, and vice-versa

 

36.  Organize and display data using circle graphs

 

37.  Collect and organize data using box-and-whisker plots and use the plots to interpret quartiles and range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-2-M analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, drawing inferences, and making estimations, predictions, decisions, and convincing arguments based on organized data (e.g., analyze data using concepts of mean, median, mode, range, random samples, sample size, bias, and data extremes)

 

37.  Collect and organize data using box-and-whisker plots and use the plots to interpret quartiles and range

 

38.  Sketch and interpret a trend line (i.e., line of best fit) on a scatterplot

 

39.  Analyze and make predictions from discovered data patterns

 

40.  Explain factors in a data set that would affect measures of central tendency (e.g., impact of extreme values) and discuss which measure is most appropriate for a given situation

 

41.  Select random samples that are representative of the population, including sampling with and without replacement, and explain the effect of sampling on bias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-3-M describing informal thinking procedures (e.g., solving elementary logic problems using Venn diagrams, tables, charts, and/or elementary logic operatives to solve logic problems in real-life situations; reach valid conclusions in elementary logic problems involving “and, or not if/then”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-4-M analyzing various counting and enumeration procedures with and without replacement (e.g., find the total number of possible outcomes or possible choices in a given situation)

 

41.  Select random samples that are representative of the population, including sampling with and without replacement, and explain the effect of sampling on bias

 

42.  Use lists, tree diagrams, and tables to apply the concept of permutations to represent an ordering with and without replacement

 

43.  Use lists and tables to apply the concept of combinations to represent the number of possible ways a set of objects can be selected from a group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-5-M comparing experimental probability results with theoretical probability (e.g., representing probabilities of concrete situations as common fractions, investigating single-event and multiple-event probability, using sample spaces, geometric figures, tables, and/or graphs)

 

44.  Use experimental data presented in tables and graphs to make outcome predictions of independent events

 

45.  Calculate, illustrate, and apply single- and multiple-event probabilities, including mutually exclusive, independent events and non-mutually exclusive dependent events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-6-M demonstrating the connections of data analysis, probability, and discrete math to other strands and to real-life situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-1-M describing, extending, analyzing, and creating a wide variety of numerical, geometrical, and statistical patterns (e.g., skip counting of rational numbers and simple exponential number patterns)

 

 

46.  Distinguish between and explain when real-life numerical patterns are linear/arithmetic (i.e., grows by addition) or exponential/geometric (i.e., grows by multiplication)

 

47.  Represent the nth term in a pattern as a formula and test the representation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-2-M   describing and representing relationships using tables, rules, simple equations, and graphs

 

13.  Switch between functions represented as tables, equations, graphs, and verbal representations, with and without technology

 

47.  Represent the nth term in a pattern as a formula and test the representation

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-3-M analyzing relationships to explain how a change in one quantity results in a change in another (e.g.,change in the dimensions of a rectangular solid affects the volume)

 

47.  Represent the nth term in a pattern as a formula and test the representation

 

48.  Illustrate patterns of change in dimension(s) and corresponding changes in volumes of rectangular solids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-4-M demonstrating the pervasive use of patterns, relations, and functions in other strands and in real-life situations

 

46.  Distinguish between and explain when real-life numerical patterns are linear/arithmetic (i.e., grows by addition) or exponential/geometric (i.e., grows by multiplication)