In this course, eighth graders tackle exciting new ideas and concepts in preparation for work in high school. They extend earlier understandings of proportional relationships to study linear relationships and work with linear equations in one and two variables. Among other things, they are also introduced to the idea of functions and have their first encounter with irrational numbers. This course unfolds across 9 units that range in length from about 16 to 22 days. Units and other grade-level materials can be found on this page.