STAAR_Standards_Snapshot_Math_New_TEKS___Grade_8 Feb 2014
STAAR Standards Snapshot - Grade 8 Math
(New TEKS – 2014-15)
Mathematical Process Standards
8.1(A)
8.1(B)
8.1(C)
8.1(D)
apply
mathematics
to problems
arising in
everyday life,
society, and
the workplace
use a problem‐solving model
that incorporates analyzing
given information, formulating a
plan or strategy, determining a
solution, justifying the solution,
and evaluating the problem‐
solving process and the
reasonableness of the solution
select tools, including real
objects, manipulatives, paper and
pencil, and technology as
appropriate, and techniques,
including mental math,
estimation, and number sense as
appropriate, to solve problems
communicate mathematical
ideas, reasoning, and their
implications using multiple
representations, including
symbols, diagrams, graphs,
and language as appropriate
8.1(E)
create and use
representations
to organize,
record, and
communicate
mathematical
ideas
8.1(F)
8.1(G)
analyze
mathematical
relationships
to connect and
communicate
mathematical
ideas
display, explain, and
justify mathematical
ideas and arguments
using precise
mathematical
language in written
or oral
communication
1
Numerical
Representations and
Relationships
Rptg Cat
Readiness Standards
STAAR
8.2(D)
8.2(C)
8.4(C)
8.5(G)
8.5(I)
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8.8(C)
graph proportional relationships,
interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the
line that models the relationship
use data from a table or graph to determine
the rate of change or slope and y‐intercept in
mathematical and real‐world problems
identify functions using sets of ordered pairs,
tables, mappings, and graphs
write an equation in the form y = mx + b to
model a linear relationship between two
quantities using verbal, numerical, tabular,
and graphical representations
model and solve one‐variable equations with
variables on both sides of the equal sign that
represent mathematical and real‐world
problems using rational number coefficients
and constants
3
Geometry and
Measurement
8.7(A)
8.7(B)
20
8.7(C)
8.10(C)
8.5(D)
4
Data Analysis and
Personal Financial Literacy
8.4(A)
8.5(A)
8.5(B)
8.5(E)
8.5(F)
8.5(H)
8.8(A)
8.8(B)
8.9(A)
8.3(C)
# Items
8.2(A)
8.2(B)
5
8.4(B)
2
Computations and
Algebraic Relationships
order a set of real numbers arising from
mathematical and real‐world contexts
Supporting Standards
8.12(D)
use an algebraic representation to explain
the effect of a given positive rational scale
factor applied to two‐dimensional figures on
a coordinate plane with the origin as the
center of dilation
solve problems involving the volume of
cylinders, cones, and spheres
use previous knowledge of surface area to
make connections to the formulas for lateral
and total surface area and determine
solutions for problems involving rectangular
prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders
use the Pythagorean theorem and its
converse to solve problems
explain the effect of translations, reflections
over the x‐ or y‐axis, and rotations limited to
90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° as applied to two‐
dimensional shapes on a coordinate plane
using an algebraic representation
8.3(A)
use a trend line that approximates the linear
relationship between bivariate sets of data
to make predictions
calculate and compare simple interest and
compound interest earnings
8.5(C)
8.3(B)
8.6(A)
8.6(C)
8.7(D)
8.8(D)
8.10(A)
8.10(B)
8.10(D)
8.11(A)
8.11(B)
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8.12(A)
8.12(C)
8.12(G)
56
(4 Griddable)
34‐36 questions from Readiness Standards
extend previous knowledge of sets and subsets using a visual representation to describe
relationships between sets of real numbers
approximate the value of an irrational number, including and square roots of numbers
less than 225, and locate that rational number approximation on a number line
convert between standard decimal notation and scientific notation
use similar right triangles to develop an understanding that slope, m, given as the rate
comparing the change in y‐values to the change in x‐values, (y2 – y1)/(x2 – x1), is the same
for any two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) on the same line
represent linear proportional situations with tables, graphs, and equations in the form of
y = kx
represent linear non‐proportional situations with tables, graphs, and equations in the
form of y = mx + b, where b ≠ 0
solve problems involving direct variation
distinguish between proportional and non‐proportional situations using tables, graphs,
and equations in the form y = kx or y = mx + b, where b ≠ 0
identify examples of proportional and non‐proportional functions that arise from
mathematical and real‐world problems
write one‐variable equations or inequalities with variables on both sides that represent
problems using rational number coefficients and constants
write a corresponding real‐world problem when given a one‐variable equation or
inequality with variables on both sides of the