New YorkNew York 8th Grade Math Curriculum
Video lessons and practice for every 8th grade math topic. Aligned to NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards for New York students.
New York 8th Grade Math Curriculum | StudyPugHelp
ID | Math Standard Description | StudyPug Topic |
|---|---|---|
NY-8.NS.1 | Know that numbers that are not rational are called irrational |
NY-8.NS.2 | Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers |
NY-8.EE.1 | Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions |
NY-8.EE.2 | Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations |
NY-8.EE.3 | Use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times an integer power of 10 to estimate very large or very small quantities |
NY-8.EE.4 | Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation |
NY-8.EE.5 | Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph |
NY-8.EE.6 | Use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line in the coordinate plane |
NY-8.EE.7 | Solve linear equations in one variable |
NY-8.EE.8 | Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations |
NY-8.F.1 | Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output |
NY-8.F.2 | Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way |
NY-8.F.3 | Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function |
NY-8.F.4 | Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities |
NY-8.F.5 | Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph |
NY-8.G.1 | Verify experimentally the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations |
NY-8.G.2 | Understand that a two-dimensional figure is congruent to another if the second can be obtained from the first by a sequence of rotations, reflections, and translations |
NY-8.G.3 | Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates |
NY-8.G.4 | Understand that a two-dimensional figure is similar to another if the second can be obtained from the first by a sequence of rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations |
NY-8.G.5 | Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles |
NY-8.G.6 | Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse |
NY-8.G.7 | Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions |
NY-8.G.8 | Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system |
NY-8.G.9 | Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems |
NY-8.SP.1 | Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities |
NY-8.SP.2 | Know that straight lines are widely used to model relationships between two quantitative variables |
NY-8.SP.4 | Understand that patterns of association can also be seen in bivariate categorical data by displaying frequencies and relative frequencies in a two-way table |
8th Grade Math Topics in New York
New York's 8th grade math curriculum follows the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. Students cover a wide range of concepts that bridge middle school math and high school algebra. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems for every standard below.
Number Systems and Exponents
8th graders in New York learn the difference between rational and irrational numbers and how to approximate irrational numbers on a number line. They apply properties of integer exponents to simplify expressions and use square root and cube root symbols to solve equations. Scientific notation is introduced so students can work with very large and very small quantities efficiently.
Linear Relationships and Functions
Students graph proportional relationships and interpret the unit rate as slope. They use similar triangles to understand why slope is constant on a straight line. Solving one-variable linear equations and systems of simultaneous linear equations are core skills at this level. Students also explore functions — understanding inputs, outputs, and how to model linear relationships with equations like y = mx + b.
Geometry: Transformations and the Pythagorean Theorem
New York 8th graders verify properties of rotations, reflections, and translations, and learn what makes two figures congruent or similar. They apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find unknown side lengths in right triangles and to calculate distances between points in a coordinate plane. Volume formulas for cones, cylinders, and spheres round out the geometry unit.
Data and Statistics
Students construct and interpret scatter plots to explore patterns between two quantities. They use linear models to describe relationships in bivariate data and analyze two-way tables to find patterns in categorical data.
How StudyPug Helps New York 8th Graders
- Video lessons aligned to every NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standard for Grade 8
- Practice problems after each lesson with step-by-step worked examples
- Short, focused lessons students can watch on any device at their own pace
- Useful for homework help, test prep, and catching up on missed material
Whether your child is preparing for the New York State Grade 8 Math Test or just needs help with a tricky homework problem, StudyPug has every topic covered.