Gizmos for Alberta - Mathematics: 8th Grade (Program of Studies adopted 2016)

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

N.1: : Develop number sense.

N.1.1: : Demonstrate an understanding of perfect squares and square roots, concretely, pictorially and symbolically (limited to whole numbers).

N.1.2: : Determine the approximate square root of numbers that are not perfect squares (limited to whole numbers).

N.1.3: : Demonstrate an understanding of percents greater than or equal to 0%, including greater than 100%.

N.1.4: : Demonstrate an understanding of ratio and rate.

N.1.5: : Solve problems that involve rates, ratios and proportional reasoning.

N.1.6: : Demonstrate an understanding of multiplying and dividing positive fractions and mixed numbers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.

N.1.7: : Demonstrate an understanding of multiplication and division of integers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.

PR.1: : Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems.

PR.1.1: : Graph and analyze two-variable linear relations.

PR.2: : Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways.

PR.2.2: : Model and solve problems concretely, pictorially and symbolically, using linear equations of the form:

PR.2.2.a: : ax = b where a, b and c are integers.

PR.2.2.b: : x/a = b, a not equal to 0 where a, b and c are integers.

PR.2.2.c: : ax + b = c where a, b and c are integers.

PR.2.2.d: : x/a + b = c, a not equal to 0 where a, b and c are integers.

PR.2.2.e: : a(x + b) = c where a, b and c are integers.

SS.1: : Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems.

SS.1.1: : Develop and apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems.

SS.1.2: : Draw and construct nets for 3-D objects.

SS.1.3: : Determine the surface area of:

SS.1.3.a: : right rectangular prisms to solve problems.

SS.1.3.b: : right triangular prisms to solve problems.

SS.1.3.c: : right cylinders to solve problems.

SS.1.4: : Develop and apply formulas for determining the volume of right rectangular prisms, right triangular prisms and right cylinders.

SS.2: : Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them.

SS.2.5: : Draw and interpret top, front and side views of 3-D objects composed of right rectangular prisms.

SS.3: : Describe and analyze position and motion of objects and shapes.

SS.3.6: : Demonstrate an understanding of the congruence of polygons.

SP.1: : Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.

SP.1.1: : Critique ways in which data is presented in circle graphs, line graphs, bar graphs and pictographs.

SP.2: : Use experimental or theoretical probabilities to represent and solve problems involving uncertainty.

SP.2.2: : Solve problems involving the probability of independent events.

Correlation last revised: 11/11/2022

Alberta - Mathematics: 8th Grade