8th Grade Power Standards 

Math Standards

Trimesters 1-3

  • Solve problems in both mathematical and every day contexts.
     
  • Communicate mathematical thinking clearly and concisely.

Trimester 1

  • Represent linear relationships using equations, graphs and tables.
     
  • Solve linear relationships.
     
  • Recognize and write expressions for linear and non-linear patterns.

Trimester 2

  • Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
     
  • Recognize and write expressions for exponential patterns.
     
  • Apply rules of exponents.

Trimester 3

  • Demonstrate an understanding of transformations, congruence and similarity.
     
  • Solve and analyze expressions, including those involving group symbols.

Language Arts Standards

Trimesters 1-3

  • Reads, comprehends, and analyzes a variety of grade level texts.
     
  • Writes with focus, organization, and supporting details.
     
  • Uses standard English conventions in writing, revising and editing.

Trimester 1

  • Analyzes the development of fictional characters.

Trimester 2

  • Analyzes the elements of historical fiction.

Trimester 3

  • Understands and applies research skills.
     
  • Analyzes and applies the elements of Elizabethan drama.
     
  • Reads and analyzes poetry.

 

Science Standards

Trimester 1

  • Understands the properties of matter

  • Relates atoms and molecules to elements and compounds

Trimester 2

  • Describe motion in terms of position, direction and speed

  • Differentiates between potential and kinetic energy

Trimester 3

  • Describes the effects of the movement of the Earth's plates
  • Describes the causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes
  • Describes how the Earth's surface is changes by natural processes

World History Standards

Trimesters 1-3

  • Explains the cultural development of world civilizations.
     
  • Analyze the history and political aspects of major empires.
     
  • Describes the foundations of economic systems throughout history.
     
  • Uses maps, graphs, timelines & other sources to interpret events.