Given similar figures, the student will use critical attributes to define similarity.

Given a problem situation, students will use experimental data or theoretical probability to make predictions and determine solutions to situations involving independent events.

Given problem situations that include given or collected data, the student will analyze the data and make inferences and convincing arguments based on the data.

Given a problem, the student will use concrete and pictorial models to solve equations and use symbols to record their actions.

Given composite figures (combinations of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, semicircles, and quarter circles), students will be able to determine expressions for the area as well as calculate the area of the figure.

Given problem situations, students will be able to estimate and solve for area of polygons and other shapes.

Given problem situations involving prisms, student will be able to estimate and solve for volume.

Given problem situations involving rational numbers, the student will select and use appropriate methods to solve the problems.

Given problem situations, the student will select and use appropriate operations to solve problems and justify the choice of operations.

Given problem situations, the student will use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems involving positive and negative fractions and decimals.

Given problem situations, the student will graph data with a constant rate of change to demonstrate relationships in familiar concepts, such as scaling.

Given problem situations involving percents, the student will estimate and find solutions to the problems.

Learn about differences between multiple representations in 8th grade and in Algebra I, including tables, equations, and graphs.

Rational Number Coefficients

Equations: Combining Like Terms

Discussing the best way to help students understand the process of solving an equation.

Learn about the vertical connection between the kindergarten and first grade addition and subtraction TEKS.

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers Grades 5–7

This resource contain links to video resources that demonstrate strategies for teaching mathematics concepts.