Gizmos for Alberta - Mathematics: 8th Grade Knowledge and Employability (Program of Studies adopted 2006)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this province's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

N: : Number

N.1: : Demonstrate a number sense for whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percents and apply arithmetic operations to solve problems with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents in everyday contexts.

N.1.1: : use estimation strategies to estimate quantities and read and write numerals and number words to 1 000 000

N.1.3: : represent an understanding of place value to the hundredths concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.4: : recognize, model and describe multiples, factors, composites and primes to 100 concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.5: : represent and describe proper fractions, mixed numbers and equivalent fractions concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.6: : compare and order proper fractions and decimals to the hundredths

N.1.7: : estimate and apply arithmetic operations to whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths in everyday contexts

N.1.8: : estimate and apply arithmetic operations to proper fractions with like denominators concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.9: : identify decimal equivalents for commonly used fractions, such as halves, quarters and tenths

N.1.10: : estimate and apply arithmetic operations to decimals to the hundredths concretely, pictorially and symbolically to solve problems in everyday contexts

N.1.11: : represent and explain the meaning of percentage and the relationship between percentage and decimals concretely, pictorially and symbolically

N.1.12: : assess the reasonableness of calculations and problem-solving strategies, using a variety of tools and/or strategies; e.g., estimation, mental mathematics, tables, graphs, calculators and/or computers

N.1.14: : identify common uses of positive and negative numbers, including above/below sea level and temperatures

PR: : Patterns and Relations

PR.1: : Construct, extend and summarize patterns, including those found in nature and within their environments, using rules, charts, mental mathematics, calculators and other strategies/tools.

PR.1.1: : identify and describe patterns and relationships in nature and everyday contexts in spoken or written form

PR.1.2: : represent a rule for a pattern, make predictions using the rule and extend the rule

PR.2: : Use informal and concrete representations of equality and operations to solve problems in everyday contexts.

PR.2.1: : describe everyday situations using variables

PR.2.2: : represent and explain the meaning of preservation of equality by balancing or using models and diagrams

PR.2.3: : use pre-algebra strategies to solve equations with one unknown and with whole numbers

SS: : Shape and Space

SS.1: : Use measurement concepts, appropriate tools and results of measurements to solve problems in everyday contexts.

SS.1.1: : recognize and explain the meaning of length, width, height, depth, thickness, perimeter and circumference

SS.1.2: : estimate and use everyday metric (SI) tools and units to take accurate linear measurements; e.g., millimetre, centimetre, metre, kilometre

SS.1.4: : estimate, measure and calculate the perimeters of quadrilaterals and triangles to solve problems in everyday contexts

SS.1.5: : estimate, measure and calculate the perimeter and area of irregular shapes by dividing them into parts, e.g., area, using manipulatives and diagrams

SS.1.6: : demonstrate the relationships among the circumference, radius and diameter of circles

SS.1.7: : calculate and solve everyday problems that involve mass (weight) and volume (capacity), using metric and Imperial units

SS.1.8: : use concrete objects to relate cm³ to mL

SS.1.9: : use conversion charts, calculators and/or other tools to compare and convert common metric (SI) and Imperial linear units, as required in everyday contexts

SS.1.10: : recognize the relationships among seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, centuries and millennia, using a variety of tools; e.g., calendars and technology

SS.1.12: : convert between hours and minutes and between minutes and seconds, as required in everyday contexts

SS.2: : Use visualization and symmetry to extend their awareness of objects and shapes and solve problems that involve classification and sketching.

SS.2.13: : identify, classify, describe and construct models of 3-D objects; e.g., rectangular prisms, cubes, cylinders, cones and spheres

SS.2.14: : design and construct nets for 3-D objects

SS.2.15: : recognize and identify, from everyday observations and experiences, points, lines, parallel lines, intersecting lines, perpendicular lines, vertical lines, horizontal lines and line segments

SS.2.17: : recognize and label the quadrants on a grid

SS.2.18: : identify and plot points in the first quadrant of a coordinate grid, using ordered pairs

SS.3: : Describe motion in terms of slides (translation), turns (rotation) or flips (reflection) and use coordinates to describe and create 2-D objects, including tessellations.

SS.3.20: : recognize and describe motion as a slide (translation), a turn (rotation) or a flip (reflection)

SP: : Statistics and Probability

SP.1: : Implement a plan for collecting, displaying and examining information and data gathered from appropriate sources within everyday contexts.

SP.1.2: : use a variety of strategies to interpret information from prepared graphs and/or charts; e.g.,

SP.1.2.a: : read axis and column subheadings and text under, beside or above

SP.1.2.b: : compare and examine pictures, bars, lines, symbols or markers

SP.1.2.c: : find trends or patterns

SP.1.3: : make predictions based on information and data

SP.1.4: : develop and communicate appropriate conclusions and discuss the reasonableness of data and results

SP.1.5: : gather, organize and display information and data, using a variety of organizers/methods; e.g., journals, diagrams, charts, lists, graphs, spreadsheets, rank ordering and/or frequency charts

SP.1.6: : examine and discuss the results of simple probability experiments/experiences

SP.1.7: : demonstrate and/or discuss that different outcomes may occur when repeating the same experiment and/or everyday activity

Correlation last revised: 11/11/2022

Alberta - Mathematics: 8th Grade Knowledge and Employability

Program of Studies | Adopted: 2006

N: : Number

PR: : Patterns and Relations

SS: : Shape and Space

SP: : Statistics and Probability