Gizmos for Alberta - Mathematics: Grade 8 (Alberta Curriculum and Program of Studies adopted 2026)

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

1: Number: Numbers are organized into systems with unique notation to communicate quantities and to facilitate calculations.

1.1.1.A.SP4: Compare and order rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP5: Determine a rational number between any two given rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP6: Investigate fractions that result in repeating decimals.

1.1.1.A.SP7: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide any two rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP8: Assess the reasonableness of a sum, difference, product, or quotient, using estimation.

1.1.1.A.SP10: Solve problems involving rational numbers in real-world situations.

1.1.1.B.SP3: Approximate an irrational number as a rounded decimal.

1.1.1.B.SP4: Express an irrational number as an exact value.

1.1.1.B.SP6: Compare and order real numbers.

1.1: How can the density of the number line contribute to a sense of number?

1.1.1: Students interpret rational and irrational numbers.

1.2: In what ways can rational and irrational numbers support interpretation of roots and powers?

1.2.1: Students interpret square roots of perfect and non-perfect squares.

1.3: How can proportional reasoning support problem solving?

1.3.1: Students analyze multiplicative relationships within ratios.

1.1.1.A.SP4: Compare and order rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP5: Determine a rational number between any two given rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP6: Investigate fractions that result in repeating decimals.

1.1.1.A.SP7: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide any two rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP8: Assess the reasonableness of a sum, difference, product, or quotient, using estimation.

1.1.1.A.SP10: Solve problems involving rational numbers in real-world situations.

1.1.1.B.SP3: Approximate an irrational number as a rounded decimal.

1.1.1.B.SP4: Express an irrational number as an exact value.

1.1.1.B.SP6: Compare and order real numbers.

2: Algebra: Generalizing arithmetic with expressions, equations, and inequalities supports problem solving in real-world situations.

2.1.1.A.SP1: Express an algebraic term as multiplication of a coefficient and variable factors and vice versa.

2.1.1.A.SP2: Justify that an algebraic expression is a polynomial.

2.1.1.A.SP4: Classify a polynomial according to number of terms.

2.1.1.A.SP5: Relate the value of the exponent in an algebraic term to the degree of the algebraic term.

2.1.1.A.SP6: Name algebraic terms according to degree.

2.1.1.A.SP7: Determine the degree of a polynomial.

2.1.1.A.SP9: Add and subtract monomials by combining like terms.

2.2: In what ways can flexibility with numbers facilitate the process of solving equations?

2.2.1: Students solve single-variable linear equations involving rational numbers.

2.3: In what ways can multiple values be generalized?

2.3.1: Students interpret inequalities.

2.1.1.A.SP1: Express an algebraic term as multiplication of a coefficient and variable factors and vice versa.

2.1.1.A.SP2: Justify that an algebraic expression is a polynomial.

2.1.1.A.SP4: Classify a polynomial according to number of terms.

2.1.1.A.SP5: Relate the value of the exponent in an algebraic term to the degree of the algebraic term.

2.1.1.A.SP6: Name algebraic terms according to degree.

2.1.1.A.SP7: Determine the degree of a polynomial.

2.1.1.A.SP9: Add and subtract monomials by combining like terms.

3: Geometry: The properties of geometric objects are explained through justification and proof.

3.1: In what ways can similarity refine reasoning about geometric objects?

3.1.1: Students interpret similarity through scale factor.

3.2: How might multiple geometric relationships influence interpretation of a geometric object?

3.2.1: Students analyze and explain triangle problems, using theorems.

4: Measurement: Attributes such as length, area, volume, and angle are quantified by measurement.

4.1: In what ways can a 3-D shape be modelled to support its measurement?

4.1.1: Students analyze the surface area of right 3-D shapes, using 2-D models.

5.1.1.A.SP1: Calculate the slope of a line, given two points on the line.

5.1.1.A.SP10: Solve problems involving rate of change from various representations modelling real-world situations.

5.1.1.A.SP11: Prove that a linear function has exactly one 𝑥-intercept.

5.1.1.A.SP12: Express, as an ordered pair, the 𝑥- and 𝑦-intercepts of a linear function from a graph or equation.

5.1.1.A.SP13: Express a linear function as an equation in slope-intercept form, given the graph.

5.1.1.A.SP14: Graph a linear function, given the equation.

5.1.1.A.SP15: Express a horizontal or vertical line as an equation.

5.1.1.A.SP16: Graph horizontal and vertical lines.

5.1.1.A.SP4: Investigate how 𝑏 and 𝑚 in the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 affect the vertical position and steepness of a graph.

5.1.1.A.SP5: Prove that the slope of a vertical line is undefined.

5.1.1.A.SP6: Distinguish between graphs of linear and non-linear functions.

5.1.1.A.SP7: Investigate how variations of slope and 𝑦-intercepts contextually affect the rate of change of a linear function.

5.1.1.A.SP9: Graph a linear function, given slope and one point on the line.

5.1.1.A.SP10: Solve problems involving rate of change from various representations modelling real-world situations.

5.1.1.A.SP11: Prove that a linear function has exactly one 𝑥-intercept.

5.1.1.A.SP12: Express, as an ordered pair, the 𝑥- and 𝑦-intercepts of a linear function from a graph or equation.

5.1.1.A.SP13: Express a linear function as an equation in slope-intercept form, given the graph.

5.1.1.A.SP14: Graph a linear function, given the equation.

5.1.1.A.SP15: Express a horizontal or vertical line as an equation.

5.1.1.A.SP16: Graph horizontal and vertical lines.

6: Statistics: The science of collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting data can inform understanding and decision making.

6.1: In what ways can representation clarify a distribution?

6.1.1: Students analyze distribution of data, using shape.

7: Probability: Modelling randomness and quantifying the likelihood of events can inform decision making where uncertainty exists.

7.1: In what ways can multiple events affect probability?

7.1.1: Students interpret probability of independent and dependent events.

Correlation last revised: 8/4/2026

Alberta - Mathematics: Grade 8

Alberta Curriculum and Program of Studies | Adopted: 2026

1: Number: Numbers are organized into systems with unique notation to communicate quantities and to facilitate calculations.

1.1.1.A.SP4: Compare and order rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP5: Determine a rational number between any two given rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP6: Investigate fractions that result in repeating decimals.

1.1.1.A.SP7: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide any two rational numbers.

1.1.1.A.SP8: Assess the reasonableness of a sum, difference, product, or quotient, using estimation.

1.1.1.A.SP10: Solve problems involving rational numbers in real-world situations.

1.1.1.B.SP3: Approximate an irrational number as a rounded decimal.

1.1.1.B.SP4: Express an irrational number as an exact value.

1.1.1.B.SP6: Compare and order real numbers.

2: Algebra: Generalizing arithmetic with expressions, equations, and inequalities supports problem solving in real-world situations.

2.1.1.A.SP1: Express an algebraic term as multiplication of a coefficient and variable factors and vice versa.

2.1.1.A.SP2: Justify that an algebraic expression is a polynomial.

2.1.1.A.SP4: Classify a polynomial according to number of terms.

2.1.1.A.SP5: Relate the value of the exponent in an algebraic term to the degree of the algebraic term.

2.1.1.A.SP6: Name algebraic terms according to degree.

2.1.1.A.SP7: Determine the degree of a polynomial.

2.1.1.A.SP9: Add and subtract monomials by combining like terms.

3: Geometry: The properties of geometric objects are explained through justification and proof.

4: Measurement: Attributes such as length, area, volume, and angle are quantified by measurement.

5.1.1.A.SP1: Calculate the slope of a line, given two points on the line.

5.1.1.A.SP4: Investigate how 𝑏 and 𝑚 in the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 affect the vertical position and steepness of a graph.

5.1.1.A.SP5: Prove that the slope of a vertical line is undefined.

5.1.1.A.SP6: Distinguish between graphs of linear and non-linear functions.

5.1.1.A.SP7: Investigate how variations of slope and 𝑦-intercepts contextually affect the rate of change of a linear function.

5.1.1.A.SP9: Graph a linear function, given slope and one point on the line.

5.1.1.A.SP10: Solve problems involving rate of change from various representations modelling real-world situations.

5.1.1.A.SP11: Prove that a linear function has exactly one 𝑥-intercept.

5.1.1.A.SP12: Express, as an ordered pair, the 𝑥- and 𝑦-intercepts of a linear function from a graph or equation.

5.1.1.A.SP13: Express a linear function as an equation in slope-intercept form, given the graph.

5.1.1.A.SP14: Graph a linear function, given the equation.

5.1.1.A.SP15: Express a horizontal or vertical line as an equation.

5.1.1.A.SP16: Graph horizontal and vertical lines.

6: Statistics: The science of collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting data can inform understanding and decision making.

7: Probability: Modelling randomness and quantifying the likelihood of events can inform decision making where uncertainty exists.