8th Grade Math SOLsthat need to be Empasized

 

Note:  The sections in Bold and are underlined represent SOL topics.  The yellow pinpoints a specific SOL strand that was identified as a division weakness.  Underneath is the URL link and a brief description of an activity that will enhance this objective.

 

Measurement and Geometry

 

Surface Area (8.7)

·        Pyramids (Square Based)

 

http://www.mathsearch.com/alejandre/mathfair/pyramid2.html

 

A cool lesson where students can build a pyramid and then calculate the Surface Area and Volume

 

 

·        Rectangular Prisms

 

http://www.aaamath.com/B/geo79_x9.htm

 

Students can interactively find the surface area of rectangular problems given.

 

Circumference of a circle given a radius (6.12)

 

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/toc_vol2.shtm

 

This site contains good lessons for various activities on circumference and area of a circle.

 

Determine the area of a figure by applying the properties of rectangles (7.7)

 

http://www.math.com/school/subject3/lessons/s3u2l4gl.html

 

Students can take notes on this site where it gives details of different types of polyons.

 

Identify which quadrilaterals share a specific characteristic (6.13)

 

http://www.math.com/school/subject3/lessons/s3u2l3gl.html

 

Another site where students can reinforce their polygon skills.

 

Pythagorean’s Theorem – Missing side (8.10)

 

http://www.gomath.com/algebra/pythagorean.php

 

A place where students can calculate for a missing side.  It also has a worksheet available for more practice.

 

Apply the properties of similar triangles (6.14)

 

Weights (6.10)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html

 

Pick the game “Animal Weights” and students will need to balance the weight with the respective weight.  Very User Friendly.

 

http://www.calculator.com/

 

A calculator where students can verify conversions. Click on the yellow or orange button on the lower right hand side.

 

Students Estimate measure of an angle (6.14)

 

http://www.toonuniversity.com/6m_angle_d.html

 

A fun and interactive lesson which reviews the types of angles.  Simply follow the instructions and watch the review take place!

 

Identify the coordinates of a point on a grid after transformation (7.12)

 

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/activities/intranet/ks3/maths/coordinate_game/game1.htm

 

http://www.funbrain.com/co/index.html

 

This website is an interactive game where students can instantly identify and verify if a coordinate is correct.

 

http://www.math.com/school/subject3/lessons/s3u1l2gl.html

 

Students can take notes on coordinates and the grid system.

 

Probability and Statistics

 

Make a Prediction based on

·        Graphed data (8.11)

·        A sample (7.18)

 

http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics//Probability/PRB0004.html

 

In this cool lesson plan, teachers will have students doing a tree diagram as well as probability.  It can be modified to the class needs.

 

·        Bar graph (8.11)

 

http://www.hellam.net/maths2000/charts.html

 

Students can input data and create a graph.  The teachers will need to compile questions based upon their data.  Very quick and easy to do.

 

Determine the number of combinations possible (7.15)

 

http://mathematics.hellam.net/maths2000/combi.html

 

A good way to reinforce combinations.  Students can find the total number of combinations of a car, cone and outfit.  When the student is correct, it will take you back to the original page.

 

Given a set of data, determine the probability of a simple event occurring (6.20b)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/fish.html

 

A simple way to reinforce simple probability.  Students count the fish and figure out the outcomes.

 

Identify the scatterplot that best represents a specified correlation (7.17)

 

http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_144_g_4_t_5.html?open=activities

 

This is one of the best sites that I’ve seen.  This is an interactive lesson where the teacher asks questions and gets input from the class.  They will be able to make correlation.  It does take a minute or two to load up but its worth the wait.

 

Patterns, Functions and Algebra

 

Determine the value of the variable in an equation presented in words (7.19)

 

http://www.aaamath.com/B/equ723x2.htm          (For 1 Variable Substitution)

http://www.aaamath.com/B/equ723x3.htm          (For 2 Variable Substitution)

 

 

This is an interactive website where students can get additional reinforcement on a pre-algebra topic.

 

 

Translate a verbal

·        Expression into an algebraic expression (7.19)

·        Sentence to an equation (7.19)

 

http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/wmstds/tricks.html

 

A good lesson with translating expressions into math.

 

 

Identify the

·        Equation that represents the data in a table (8.14)

·        Graph of an equation (8.14)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html

(Planet Hop)  A great game where not only do they identify the coordinate they must also identify the equation of a line.

 

Solve

·        A multistep equation in one variable involving whole numbers (8.14)

·        Multistep equation (8.14)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html

 

Go to this site and choose “equation match”  Students will math equations with the same solution to unveil a picture.

 

Determine the proportion needed to solve a problem (8.14)

 

http://www.leeric.lsu.edu/bgbb/7/ecep/math/q/q.htm

 

Here the teacher can find a good lesson on ratios and proportions.

 

Identify

·        An inequality (7.20)

·        A specified component of an equation (7.20)

 

http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/k12/algebra/activities/alg1_quickmath.html

 

Students can enter inequalities and equations and verify the answer.

 

Number and Number Sense

Identify equivalent forms of rational numbers (8.1)

 

http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/52396.html

 

From Dr. Math, this gives a great description of the differences between whole, integers, rational, real, natural and irrational numbers.

 

Identify correct relationship for a given fraction, decimal and percent (6.1)

 

http://www.ToonUniversity.com/flash.asp?err=198&engine=

 

Another fun game for students to review fractions and decimals.

 

http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/shade.html

 

Students can shade in the appropriate percentage of the graph. 

 

http://www.gamequarium.com/decimals.html

 

This site contains all types of review of decimal activities.  It gives the correct answer immediately whether right or wrong.

 

http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.asp

 

Fractions galore!  Students can play a game and review for equivalent fractions at the same time.  It does take a minute or two to load, but once it starts, sit back and enjoy!

 

Solve a problem involving scale distances expressions as decimals (6.4)

 

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/act/heights.html

 

Another site where it is lesson based.  Can be used for more than one subject.

 

Translate a 10-digit number in standard form into scientific notation (7.1)

 

http://janus.astro.umd.edu/astro/scinote.html

 

http://science.widener.edu/svb/tutorial/scinot.html

 

Students will get a review on scientific notation.  Here they will convert numbers to the notation as well as into regular numbers.

 

Determine greatest common factors of two numbers (6.3a)

 

http://www.aaamath.com/B/fra66gx2.htm

 

An interactive site where students can find simple GCF items.  Instantly tells you whether you are right or wrong

 

Demonstrate knowledge of the definition of prime numbers (6.3b)

 

http://www.faust.fr.bw.schule.de/mhb/eratosiv.htm

 

Students will explore what numbers are prime or factors.  Click on a number that is a multiple and it will disappear.

 

http://www.aaamath.com/B/g63a_px1.htm

 

This site helps students determine what numbers are prime or composite.