Mathematics - Grade 8
Explore 17 topics and 95 lessons designed to help you master Mathematics.
Your Journey Awaits
Follow the path below to progress through each topic. Each step builds on the last, taking you from beginner to expert.
Expressions, formulae and equations
Expressions, formulae and equations
Geometry and measure
Geometry and measure
Statistics and probability
Statistics and probability
Algebra
Algebra
Algebraic Equations
Setting up equations, solving equations by inspection, and using variables, coefficients and constants.
Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic language, terms, coefficients and exponents, adding and subtracting like terms, and squares, cubes, roots and substitution.
Exponents
Comparing and representing numbers in exponential form, scientific notation, and the laws of exponents.
Functions and Relationships
Determining input values, output values and rules for patterns and relationships using flow diagrams and tables.
Numeric and Geometric Patterns
Investigating and extending numeric and geometric patterns, describing relationships between numbers, and finding general rules in own words or algebraic language.
Integers
Counting, ordering and comparing integers, calculations with integers involving all four operations, properties of integers, and solving problems in context.
Whole Numbers
Properties of whole numbers, calculations with whole numbers, factors and multiples, solving problems involving ratio, rate and speed, and solving problems in financial contexts.
Graphs
Interpret and draw global graphs, and plot points and linear graphs on the Cartesian plane.
Geometry of Straight Lines
Geometry of 2D Shapes
Common Fractions
Dividing by common fractions, squares, cubes and roots of fractions, and solving percentage and mixed-number problems in context (CAPS Grade 8 Term 1).
Decimal Fractions
Multiplying and dividing decimal fractions, squares, cubes and roots of decimals, and solving problems in context (CAPS Grade 8 Term 1).