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Singapore Dimensions Math 8A Self-Paced
Class experience
US Grade 8
Learners will complete the Dimensions 7A book in this 18-week long semester course. This course will have assignments posted once a week. There are no live meetings in a flex class. *Learners must have the required books to take this course. The materials are listed in the "Supply List" section. Monday-Friday: 1) The teacher will post each Monday morning, which will include the week's teaching videos, lessons, and assignments. Please tell the teacher if you would like to complete the...
18 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lessons 1.1, 1.2Week 2Lesson 2Lessons 1.3, 1.4Week 3Lesson 3Lessons 1.5, 1.6Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 1.7Week 5Lesson 5Lessons 2.1, 2.2Week 6Lesson 6Lessons 2.3, 2.4Week 7Lesson 7Lesson 2.5Week 8Lesson 8Lessons 3.1, 3.2Week 9Lesson 9Lessons 3.3Week 10Lesson 10Lessons 4.1, 4.2Week 11Lesson 11Lessons 4.3Week 12Lesson 12Lessons 5.1, 5.2Week 13Lesson 13Lessons 5.3, 5.4Week 14Lesson 14Lessons 5.5Week 15Lesson 15Lessons 6.1, 6.2Week 16Lesson 16Lessons 6.3, 6.4Week 17Lesson 17Lessons 7.1, 7.2Week 18Lesson 18Lessons 7.3, 7.4
Chapter 1: Exponents and Scientific Notation 1.1 Positive Exponents and the Laws of Exponents 1.2 Zero and Negative Integer Exponents 1.3 Fractional Exponents A. nth root of a Positive Number B. Fractional Exponents 1.4 Comparing Exponents 1.5 Scientific Notation A. Representation of Very Small or Very Large Numbers B. Computation 1.6 Rounding Numbers to a Specified Number of Significant Figures 1.7 Estimations and Accuracy of Calculators A. Estimations B. Estimation and Irrational Numbers C. Accuracy in Calculators In a Nutshell Review Exercise 1 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal Chapter 2: Linear Equations in Two Variables 2.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables A. Review of Linear Equations in One Variable B. Meaning of Linear Equations in Two Variables 2.2 Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Variables using the Graphical Method 2.3 Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Variables using the Substitution Method 2.4 Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Variables using the Elimination Method 2.5 Solving Problems using Simultaneous Equations In A Nutshell Review Exercise 2 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal Chapter 3: Expansion and Factorization of Algebraic Expressions 3.1 Expansion of the Products of Algebraic Expressions A. Product of Single Terms B. Product of Two Expressions 3.2 Special Products More Properties of Inequalities 3.3 Factorization by using Special Products of Algebraic Expressions In A Nutshell Review Exercise 3 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal Chapter 4: Quadratic Factorization and Equations 4.1 Factorization of ax2 + bx +cA. x2 + bx + c B. ax2 + bx + c 4.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factorization 4.3 Problem Solving Involving Quadratic Equations In A Nutshell Review Exercise 4 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal Chapter 5: Simple Algebraic Fractions 5.1 Simplifying Simple Algebraic Fractions 5.2 Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Fractions 5.3 Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions 5.4 Fractional Equations A. Solving Equations Involving Algebraic Fractions B. Problem Solving Involving Fractional Equations 5.5 More about Formulas A. Finding the Value of an Unknown Quantity in a Formula B. Changing the Subject of a Formula In A Nutshell Review Exercise 5 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal Chapter 6: Congruence and Reflections 6.1 Congruence and Reflections A. Congruent Figures B. Reflections 6.2 Translations, Rotations and Combining Transformations A. Translations B. Rotations C. Combining Transformations 6.3 Similarity 6.4 Enlargements and Similarity A. Scale Factors B. Enlargements In A Nutshell Review Exercise 6 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal Chapter 7: Parallel Lines and Angles in Triangles and Polygons 7.1 Angles formed by Parallel Lines and Transversals A. Angle Properties B. Parallel Lines and Transversals 7.2 Interior and Exterior Angles of a Triangle A. Angle Sum of a Triangle B. Exterior Angle of a Triangle 7.3 Angles Properties of Special Quadrilaterals 7.4 Polygons A. Types of Polygons B. Sum of Interior Angels of a Polygons C. Sum of Exterior Angels of a Polygons In A Nutshell Review Exercise 7 Extend Your Learning Curve Write In Your Journal
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Homework Offered
1) Complete any workbook pages/problems assigned. 2) Review work done in the textbook. 3) Practice math facts - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division - as learned in class. 4) Optional homework assignments can be completed as the practice is needed.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Progress will be evaluated with the "Practice" pages. Placement tests could also continue to be taken to ensure learner progress.Grades Offered
Grades, Scoring: 1) I can assign grades if requested. The learner must turn in their Test pages from the Test Book to receive a grade. Please let me know if you are requesting a grade for the semester. 2) I do not grade homework. Learners are welcome to ask individual questions or post photos for homework review. It is not required to submit homework. 3) If the learner is not requesting a grade, submitting "Tests" is not required. 4) The "Teacher's Guide" contains the answers to the lesson homework and test answers
Prerequisite: 1) The successful completion of the previous semester of this book series. 2) Placement tests can be found here: https://www.singaporemath.com/placement-tests/ or 3) Approval of the teacher.
Books may be purchased through https://www.singaporemath.com/ (available internationally) Required: 1) Singapore Dimensions Math Textbook 8A 2) Singapore Dimensions Math Workbook 8A Pencil Optional: Writing tablet (for example, https://www.amazon.com/StarG640-Ultrathin-Graphics-Battery-Free-Pressure/dp/B078YR2MTF ) 1) Dimensions Math Workbook Solutions 8A 2) Dimensions Math Teaching Notes and Solutions 8A
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
External Resources (optional): All the external resources in this class are optional. This class includes a paid subscription to ixl.com for the duration of this course. This is an optional resource and not required for learners. Learners will be given a username and password upon request. This class also provides matching supplementary lessons from Khan Academy and Splashlearn - both of which you can use without accounts, or create accounts. Both of these resources are optional and not required for this class as well.
1) Singapore Dimensions Math Textbook 8A 2) Singapore Dimensions Math Workbook 8A
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Ages: 12-17