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K–12 Standards

Essential Elements: Grade 8

Other Wisconsin Mathematics sets

The Number System8.NS

  • A

    Know that there are numbers that are not rational and approximate them by rational numbers.M.8.NS.A

    1. 1

      Subtract fractions with like denominators, including halves, thirds, fourths, and tenths with minuends less than or equal to one.M.EE.8.NS.1

    2. 2

      Represent and compare fractions and decimal fractions to hundredths.M.EE.8.NS.2

      1. a

        Express a fraction with a denominator of 100 as a decimal.M.EE.8.NS.2.a

      2. b

        Using real world examples, compare quantities represented as decimals to hundredths.M.EE.8.NS.2.b

The Expressions and Equations8.EE

  • A

    Work with radicals and integer exponents.M.8.EE.A

    1. 1

      Identify and understand the meaning of exponents.M.EE.8.EE.1

    2. 2

      Identify a geometric sequence of whole numbers with a whole number common ratio.M.EE.8.EE.2

    3. 3

      Compose and decompose whole numbers up to 999.M.EE.8.EE.3

    4. 4

      Compose and decompose whole numbers up to 999.M.EE.8.EE.4

  • B

    Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.M.8.EE.B

    1. 5

      Graph a simple ratio by connecting the origin to a point representing the ratio in the form of y/x. For example, when given a ratio in standard form (2:1), convert to 2/1, and plot the point (1,2).M.EE.8.EE.5

    2. 6

      Graph a simple ratio by connecting the origin to a point representing the ratio in the form of y/x. For example, when given a ratio in standard form (2:1), convert to 2/1, and plot the point (1,2).M.EE.8.EE.6

  • C

    Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations. (M)M.8.EE.C

    1. 7

      Solve simple algebraic equations with one variable using addition and subtraction.M.EE.8.EE.7

    2. 8

      Not applicable. See M.EE.8.EE.5.

Functions8.F

  • A

    Define, evaluate, and compare functions.M.8.F.A

    1. 1

      Given a table of data for a linear function containing at least 2 complete ordered pairs, identify a missing number that completes another ordered pair. M.EE.8.F.1

    2. 2

      Given a table of data for a linear function containing at least 2 complete ordered pairs, identify a missing number that completes another ordered pair.M.EE.8.F.2

    3. 3

      Given a table of data for a linear function containing at least 2 complete ordered pairs, identify a missing number that completes another ordered pair.M.EE.8.F.3

  • B

    Use functions to model relationships between quantities. (M) M.8.F.B

    1. 4

      Determine the values or rule of a function using a graph or a table.M.EE.8.F.4

    2. 5

      Describe how a graph represents a relationship between two quantities.M.EE.8.F.5

Geometry8.G

  • A

    Understand congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometry software. M.8.G.A

    1. 1

      Recognize translations, rotations, and reflections of shapes. M.EE.8.G.1

    2. 2

      Identify shapes that are congruent.M.EE.8.G.2

    3. 3

      Not applicable.

    4. 4

      Identify similar shapes with and without rotation.M.EE.8.G.4

    5. 5

      Compare any angle to a right angle, and describe the angle as greater than, less than, or congruent to the right angle.M.EE.8.G.5

  • B

    Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. (M)M.8.G.B

    1. 6

      Not applicable.

    2. 7

      Not applicable.

    3. 8

      Not applicable.

  • C

    Solve real world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres.(M)M.8.G.C

    1. 9

      Use the formulas for perimeter and area of rectangles, and volume of rectangular prisms to solve real-world and mathematical problems.M.EE.8.G.9

Statistics and Probability8.SP

  • A

    Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data. (M)M.8.SP.A

    1. 1

      Not applicable.

    2. 2

      Not applicable. See M.EE.SP.ID.1.

    3. 3

      Not applicable.

    4. 4

      Construct a graph or table from given categorical data and interpret the data.M.EE.8.SP.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Wisconsin Essential Elements for Mathematics

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