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K–12 Standards

Grade 8 Math Essence Statements (2026)

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Numerical Representations and Relationships: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and manipulate numbers and expressions.

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    Number and operations

    1. 2

      The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use real numbers in a variety of forms. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)8.2

Computations and Algebraic Relationships: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to perform operations and represent algebraic relationships.

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    Proportionality

    1. 4

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use proportional and nonproportional relationships involving slope. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)8.4

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    Expressions, equations, and relationships

    1. 9

       The student applies mathematical process standards to use multiple representations to develop foundational concepts of simultaneous linear equations. (Supporting Standard)8.9

Geometry and Measurement: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and apply geometry and measurement concepts.

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    Proportionality

    1. 3

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use proportional relationships to describe dilations. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)8.3

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    Expressions, equations, and relationships

    1. 7

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use geometry to solve problems. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)8.7

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    Two-dimensional shapes

    1. 10

      The student applies mathematical process standards to develop transformational geometry concepts. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)8.10

Data Analysis and Personal Financial Literacy: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how to represent and analyze data and how to describe and apply personal financial concepts.

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    Proportionality

    1. 5

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use proportional and nonproportional relationships to develop foundational concepts of functions. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)8.5

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    Measurement and data

    1. 11

      The student applies mathematical process standards to use statistical procedures to describe data. (Supporting Standard)8.11

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Grade 8

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