Year 8 Mathematics
Year 8 Mathematics covers the Late Stage 4 NSW curriculum, preparing students for the Year 9 pathway and the transition to Stage 5 content. It extends Year 7 foundations with linear relationships, Pythagoras, geometric reasoning and algebraic equation-solving.
Units
12
Active lessons
57
Course type
Mathematics
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AvailableLinear Relationships
6 active lessons
Plot points and graph linear equations on the Cartesian plane, and interpret gradient, intercepts and the equation y = mx + b.
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AvailablePythagoras' Theorem
6 active lessons
Apply Pythagoras' theorem to find unknown sides in right-angled triangles and calculate distances on the coordinate plane.
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AvailableProperties of Geometrical Figures
5 active lessons
Classify and calculate angle relationships, apply parallel-line properties, find angles in triangles and polygons, identify congruent triangles, and write geometric reasoning.
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AvailableData Analysis
8 active lessons
Organise, display and analyse data using frequency tables, cumulative frequency, IQR, back-to-back plots and sampling methods.
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AvailableSurface Area of Solids
3 active lessons
Calculate the surface area of prisms and cylinders, and solve problems involving composite solids.
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AvailableVolume of Composite Solids
3 active lessons
Calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders, and solve problems involving composite solids.
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AvailableIntroduction to Networks
5 active lessons
Read and construct networks, classify paths and circuits, test for Eulerian trails, explore planar graphs and apply networks to routing and transport problems.
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AvailableAlgebraic Techniques (Stage 5)
4 active lessons
Simplify algebraic fractions, expand expressions with multiple and negative terms, expand binomial products with the area model, and recognise equivalent expressions.
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AvailableIndices A
5 active lessons
Apply negative indices, write numbers in scientific notation, round to significant figures, and operate with scientific notation.
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AvailableIndices B
3 active lessons
Manipulate products and quotients with negative indices, apply index laws to algebraic bases, and solve simple indicial equations by equating bases.
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AvailableEarning and Making Money
5 active lessons
Use simple interest, calculate wages and salary, understand income tax, manage a budget and work with credit and debit in everyday Australian money contexts.
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AvailableData Analysis Investigation
4 active lessons
Pose statistical questions, collect and sample data, choose and compute appropriate statistics and displays, and communicate reliable conclusions.
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Part of online learning access
Unit overviews are public previews. Individual lessons use the same online learning access gate as the existing Year 12 Advanced course.