2020s
8th Grade
Moderate Rigor
Eighth Grade Mathematics (2020)
Common Core aligned mathematics with strong emphasis on algebraic thinking, functions, and geometric reasoning. Technology-integrated learning.
5
Hours/Week
8
Skills Expected
Common Core & Digital Era
Era
Historical Context
Common Core State Standards unified much curriculum. COVID-19 accelerated online learning tools. Emphasis on conceptual understanding over procedural fluency.
Common Core & Digital Era (2020-2029)
Common Core standards widely adopted. Emphasis on critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning. Digital learning mainstream.
Skills Expected
What students were expected to master by the end of 8th grade
- Linear equations in one variable
- Functions and function notation
- Geometric transformations
- Pythagorean theorem proofs and applications
- Volume of cylinders, cones, spheres
- Scatter plots and lines of best fit
- Irrational numbers
- Systems of linear equations
Sample Topics & Assignments
Typical problems, readings, or assignments from this era
Typical Resources of the Era
Common textbooks and materials used in 2020s classrooms
- Illustrative Mathematics
- Eureka Math
- Big Ideas Math
- Khan Academy