Year 8 Mathematics

In Semester 1 of Year 8 Mathematics, students develop their proficiency in the foundational topic of real number. In Semester 2, students will begin working with Pythagoras and continue their exploration of algebra. Year 8 students will be assessed on their learning through a variety of Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests, Collaborative Tasks and Rich Mathematical Tasks.

 

Subject Type: Compulsory

Length: Full year

Contact Person: imogen.palmer@stcolumba.sa.edu.au  

Further Reading: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/mathematics/year-8

 

Topic Overview 

Semester 1

  • Probability
  • Measurement
  • Real Numbers
  • Triangles

Semester 2

  • Ratio
  • Pythagoras
  • Algebra
  • Linear Relationships
  • Statistics

  

Assessment Overview 

Skills and Application Task (100%)

  • Probability Test
  • Measurement Task
  • Real Numbers Test
  • Real Numbers Task
  • Pythagoras Task
  • Algebra Test
  • Linear Relationships Test
  • Linear Relationships Task