Alaska Performance Standards: Grade 8

The student accurately solves problems (including real-world situations).

The student solves problems (including real-world situations) using estimation.

The student demonstrates algebraic thinking.

The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of functions, patterns, or sequences including those represented in real-world situations.

The student demonstrates a conceptual understanding of geometric drawings or constructions.

The student demonstrates an understanding of geometric relationships.

The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of similarity, congruence, symmetry, or transformations of shapes.

The student demonstrates understanding of position and direction.

The student solves problems (including real-world situations).

The student demonstrates understanding of measurable attributes.

The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of rational numbers (fractions, decimals, or percents including integers).

The student demonstrates conceptual understanding of real numbers.

The student communicates his or her mathematical thinking.

The student demonstrates an ability to problem solve.

The student demonstrates an ability to use logic and reason.

The student demonstrates a conceptual understanding of probability and counting techniques.

The student demonstrates an ability to analyze data (comparing, explaining, interpreting, evaluating, making predictions, describing trends; drawing, formulating, or justifying conclusions).

The student demonstrates an ability to classify and organize data.