EVERYTHING YOU NEED to teach Grade 8 Algebra: Algebraic Expressions, Equations & Inequalities. Includes Google Slides lessons, practice worksheets, review activities, assessments, and Ontario math report card comments. Topics include Evaluating Algebraic Expressions and Solving and Graphing Linear Equations & Inequalities.
This middle school math unit contains updates that align with the 2020 Ontario Math Curriculum. You’ll get access to our best math resources to cover the Equations and Inequalities (C2) section of the Algebra strand.
Please Note: The updated expectations for grades 7 and 8 are very similar. In our updated version of this unit, grades 7 and 8 are nearly identical.
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— WHAT’S INCLUDED? —
Tips for Effective Use of our Math Resources (Click here to see the document)
UNIT OUTLINE (Click Here to Preview the Algebra Unit Outline)
This is a copy of the unit outline. Links are activated when you purchase and download the file from TpT.
LESSON PLANS (Click Here to Preview)
Please Note: Answers and Teacher Notes are included in the lessons.
The newest version is Google Slides. I project these in my classroom for students to see. It reduces photocopies and makes life much easier because the setup is done in advance.
We have created lessons that correspond to each of the expectations of the Ontario curriculum. All lessons follow a 3-part format including expectations, learning goals, examples, minds-on activities, action activities, extension/discussion activities, and consolidation activities. In some instances, there are two lessons to cover an expectation because of the depth and/or difficulty. I would suggest you move on at a pace appropriate for your students.
Digital Classroom Slides – 2021 Update
We have created a copy of the lessons that can be shared in your Digital Classroom. The slides are the same but the Teacher’s Notes and Answers have been removed.
2020 Lesson Update:
C2.1 – add and subtract monomials
C2.2 – algebraic expressions (2 lessons)
C2.3 – solve equations
C2.4 – solve inequalities
2019 Update: We have included Follow-up questions for each lesson (based on buyer feedback)
The original version is still available as part of this package.
- Lesson 1: Algebra in real-life situations
- Lesson 2: Model linear relationships using tables, graphs, and equations
- Lesson 3: Translate statements into algebraic expressions
- Lesson 4: Evaluate algebraic expressions using substitution
- Lesson 5: Using the general term
- Lesson 6: Solve and verify linear equations
UNIT WORKBOOK (2021 update) – (Click Here to Preview)
Upon request, we created a workbook that addresses each expectation of the curriculum. Teachers can print the sheets for their students or share them directly in their digital classroom.
2022 Update: We’ve created a self-checking version of the workbook using Easel.
STATIONS (CENTRES)
Give your students to work on the material in a different way. I use this as an opportunity to spend some time with GUIDED GROUPS (Questions included) for the first half of the period and monitor/assess during the second half of the period. If you have a challenging class, this can a difficult routine to establish, but well worth the effort!
- Guided stations
- Mental Math
- Using Manipulatives
- Problem Solving
- (Media) Video Links
STUDY GUIDE and UNIT TEST (with answer keys). I give the students the STUDY GUIDE at the beginning of the unit and have them meet with me periodically before the test to ensure they understand the material
I HAVE… WHO HAS… game (Using the General Term)
These have proven to be great activities for content review and developing teamwork within my class
TRACKING TEMPLATES to help you record student learning and grades.
REPORT CARD COMMENTS
I have included the comments that apply to the unit.
The complete set of report card comments is available here: Grade 8 Math Report Card Comments
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