LAC 28:CXLII.1901. Grade Level Foundational Skills

A. By the end of grade 8, mathematically proficient students can reliably apply the following skills to engage in grade-appropriate mathematical tasks. This list does not represent the full depth of learning expected in grade 8, but is comprised of the foundational skills required by the standards. 1. Identify irrational numbers, recognizing the decimal patterns indicating a decimal represents a rational number. 2. Compare the magnitude of irrational numbers using approximations. 3. Fluently apply the properties of integer exponents. 4. Fluently solve simple cube and square root equations. 5. Write and perform operations with numbers written in scientific notation. 6. Solve linear equations algebraically or through graphing. 7. Solve systems of linear equations. 8. Construct a function to model a linear relationship. 9. Use transformation to discuss similarity and congruence. 10. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine distance. 11. Find the volume of cones, cylinders, and spheres.