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1 Study Plan Study plan - Grade 8 Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision.

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2 Percentages Changing percentages to fractions and decimals Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to change percentages to fractions and know how to change percentages to decimals.

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3 Percentages One quantity as a percentage of another Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find a percentage of an amount and how to express one quantity as a percentage of another.

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4 Percentages Calculating Percentages and Fractions of Quantities Info Go
 

Objective: To find percentages and fractions of quantities and solve problems with percentages

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5 Uniform motion Average speed Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to convert units for speed, distance and time.

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6 Volume Finding the volume of prisms Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to: use formulae to find the volume of prisms, calculate the volume of a variety of prisms, and explain the relationship between units of length and units of volume.

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7 Volume Volume of a cylinder and sphere. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to: calculate the volume of cylinders, spheres and hemispheres using the appropriate formulae, and use the relationship between litres and other measures of volume.

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8 Volume Volume of pyramids and cones. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to: use formulae to find the volume of right pyramids and cones, and calculate the volume of a variety of pyramids and cones.

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9 Volume Composite solids. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to: dissect composite solids into simpler shapes so that the volume can be calculated, calculate the volume of a variety of composite solids, and use formulae appropriately.

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10 Surface area Surface area of a cube/rectangular prism. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able calculate the surface area of a number of different shapes by applying the appropriate formula.

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11 Surface area Surface area of a triangular/trapezoidal prism. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able calculate the surface area of a number of triangular and trapezoidal shapes by applying the appropriate formula.

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12 Surface area Surface area of a cylinder and sphere. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able calculate the surface area of different cylindrical and spherical shapes by applying the appropriate formula.

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13 Surface area Surface area of pyramids Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the surface areas of pyramids.

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14 Surface area Surface area of cones Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the surface areas of cones by finding the area or the base 'p r . 'and the area of the curved surface ' p r l'. The student will also be able to find the slant height 'l' given the perpendicul

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15 Algebraic expressions Simplifying Algebraic expressions: combining addition and subtraction. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to approach algebraic expressions questions and avoid the most common mistakes.

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16 Algebraic expressions Simplifying algebraic expressions: multiplication Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify expressions involving multiplication of pronumerals and write them in the simplest form.

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17 Algebraic expressions Simplifying algebraic expressions: division Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use all the operations needed for simplifying algebraic expressions.

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18 Algebraic expressions Expanding algebraic expressions: multiplication Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able mentally to multiply and remove parentheses from simple algebraic expressions in one step.

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19 Algebraic expressions Expanding algebraic expressions: negative multiplier Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to expand expressions using a negative multiplier.

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20 Algebraic expressions Expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions.

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21 Algebraic equations Solving equations containing addition and subtraction Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how solve simple equations involving addition and subtraction by moving everything but the pronumeral onto one side of the equation, leaving the pronumeral by itself on the other side.

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22 Algebraic equations Solving equations containing multiplication and division Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve simple equations involving all operations.

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23 Algebraic equations Solving two step equations Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve two step equations.

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24 Algebraic equations Solving equations containing binomial expressions Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to move terms in binomial equations.

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25 Algebraic equations Equations involving grouping symbols. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve equations using grouping symbols

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26 Algebraic equations Equations involving fractions. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to solve equations using fractions.

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27 Algebra- formulae Equations resulting from substitution into formulae. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to substitute into formulae and then solve the resulting equations.

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28 Algebra- formulae Changing the subject of the formula. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to move pronumerals around an equation using all the rules and operations covered previously.

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29 Algebra-factorising Simplifying easy algebraic fractions. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to simplify algebraic fractions by factorising.

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30 Algebraic fractions Simplifying algebraic fractions using the index laws. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify most algebraic fractions using different methodologies.

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31 Algebra-negative indices Algebraic fractions resulting in negative indices. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to understand how to simplify an algebraic fractional expression with a negative index, and also how to write such an expression without a negative index.

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32 Factorisation Factorisation of algebraic fractions including binomials. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be able to simplify more complex algebraic fractions using a variety of methods.

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33 Graphing binomials Binomial products. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the term binomial product and be capable of expanding and simplifying an expression.

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34 Graphing binomials Binomial products with negative multiplier Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand specific terms and be prepared to expand and simplify different monic binomial products.

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35 Graphing binomials Binomial products [non-monic]. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson, the student will have examined more complex examples with binomial products.

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36 Squaring binomial Squaring a binomial. [monic] Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should understand the simple one-step process of squaring a monic binomial.

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37 Squaring binomial Squaring a binomial [non-monic]. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will apply the same rule that is used with monic binomials.

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38 Factorising Expansions leading to the difference of two squares Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand expansions leading to differences of 2 squares.

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39 Algebraic expressions-products Products in simplification of algebraic expressions Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand simplification of algebraic expressions in step-by-step processing.

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40 Algebraic expressions-larger expansions Algebraic Expressions - Larger expansions. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of expanding larger algebraic expressions.

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41 Algebra-highest common factor Highest common factor. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of turning a simple algebraic expression into the product of a factor in parentheses and identifying the highest common factors of the whole expression.

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42 Factors by grouping Factors by grouping. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to complete the process given just two factors for the whole expression.

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43 Difference of 2 squares Difference of two squares Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student understand the difference of two squares and be capable of recognising the factors.

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44 Common fact and diff Common factor and the difference of two squares Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be aware of common factors and recognise the difference of two squares.

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45 Quadratic trinomials Quadratic trinomials [monic] - Case 1. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the factorisation of quadratic trinomial equations with all terms positive.

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46 Factorising quads Factorising quadratic trinomials [monic] - Case 2. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will accurately identify the process if the middle term of a quadratic trinomial is negative.

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47 Factorising quads Factorising quadratic trinomials [monic] - Case 3. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an increased knowledge on factorising quadratic trinomials and will understand where the 2nd term is positive and the 3rd term is negative.

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48 Factorising quads Factorising quadratic trinomials [monic] - Case 4. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to factorise all of the possible types of monic quadratic trinomials and specifcally where the 2nd term and 3rd terms are negative.

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49 Quadratic equations Introduction to quadratic equations. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand simple quadratic equations.

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50 Quadratic equations Quadratic equations with factorisation. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find both roots of a quadratic equation by factorising.

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51 Quadratic equations Solving quadratic equations. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have gained more confidence in working with quadratic equations.

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52 Quadratic equations Completing the square Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the process of completing the square.

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53 Quadratic equations Solving quadratic equations by completing the square Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the reasoning behind completing the square.

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54 Quadratic equations The quadratic formula Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with the quadratic formula.

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55 Quadratic equations Problem solving with quadratic equations Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to express a problem as a quadratic equation and then solve it.

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56 Quadratic equations Solving simultaneous quadratic equations graphically Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will better understand why quadratic equations have two solutions and will be capable of solving quadratic equations and problems graphically..

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57 Data Line graphs. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to organise, read and summarise information in line graphs.

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58 Coordinate Geometry-straight line The straight line. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a line which is parallel to either axis and comment on its gradient, where that gradient exists.

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59 Coordinate Geometry-slope, etc. Lines through the origin. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a line which passes through the origin of the form y=mx and comment on its gradient compared to the gradients of other lines through the origin and use the information to solve problems.

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60 Coordinate Geometry-equation of line General form of a line and the x and y Intercepts. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to change the equation of a straight line from the form, written as y=mx+c, into the general form and vice versa.

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61 Geometry-parabola The parabola: to describe properties of a parabola from its equation Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to predict the general shape and important features of a parabola and then graph the parabola to check the predictions.

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62 Functions and graphs Quadratic polynomials of the form y = ax. + bx + c. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to predict the general shape of a parabola and verify the predictions by sketching the parabola. The student will also be introduced to the discriminant and the axis.

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63 Translations Transformations - reflections Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to take a pre-image and using the appropriate techniques, accurately show its image after reflection.

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64 Geometric transformations Geometry transformations without matrices: reflection (Stage 2) Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will use and understand the language used in geometric transformations and perform reflections in a number plane.

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65 Geometric transformations Geometry transformations without matrices: translation (Stage 2) Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will perform translations in a number plane.

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66 Geometric transformations Geometry transformations without matrices: rotation (Stage 2) Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will perform and construct rotations.

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67 Geometric transformations Geometry transformations without matrices: dilation or enlargement (Stage 2) Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will perform the non-congruent transformation of dilation or emlargement and calculate scale factor.

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68 Statistics Frequency distribution table Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to construct a frequency distribution table for raw data and interpret the table.

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69 Statistics Frequency histograms and polygons Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to construct and interpret frequency histograms and polygons.

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70 Statistic-probability The mode Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find the mode from raw data, a frequency distribution table and polygon.

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71 Statistic-probability The mean Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate means from raw data and from a frequency table using an fx column.

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72 Statistic-probability The median Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to determine the median of a set of raw scores

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73 Geometry-angles Parallel Lines. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify corresponding, co-interior and alternate angles.

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74 Geometry-problems Additional questions involving parallel lines Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to complete two step parallel line questions, and identify other ways to solve them.

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75 Geometry-triangles Angle sum of a triangle Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify and use the angle sum of a triangle theorem to solve geometric problems.

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76 Geometry-triangles Exterior angle theorem Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify and use the exterior angle of a triangle theorem to solve geometric questions.

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77 Special triangles Special triangles Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to identify an equilateral and an isosceles triangle and solve geometry questions involving these triangles.

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78 Geometry-quadrilaterals Quadrilaterals Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able to find missing angles by using the fact that a quadrilateral's angle sum is 360 degrees.

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79 Geometry-constructions Geometric constructions Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will able complete constructions with a ruler and a pair of compasses.

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80 Geometry - angles To determine angle labelling rules, naming angles according to size, angle bisector properties and related algebra Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will label angles, use a protractor and perform calculations using algebra involving angles.

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81 Geometry-constructions Angle bisector construction and its properties (Stage 2) Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to bisect an angle using a pair of compasses and a straight edge.

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82 Geometry-quadrilaterals Classifying Quadrilaterals Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will understand the properties that classify quadrilaterals.

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83 Geometry-quadrilaterals Using the Properties of a Parallelogram Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use and prove the properties of a parallelogram.

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84 Geometry-quadrilaterals Proving a Shape is a Parallelogram Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use properties to prove a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

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85 Geometry-quadrilaterals Properties of the Rectangle, Square and Rhombus Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson students will be able to use the properties of the rectangle, square and rhombus for formal proofs and to find values.

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86 Geometry-polygons Angles of regular polygons Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify and use the angle sum of a polygon formula, and understand that the external angles of a polygon add up to 360 degrees.

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87 Geometry-congruence Congruent triangles, Test 1 and 2 Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify which test to use to show two triangles are congruent.

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88 Geometry-congruence Congruent triangles, Test 3 and 4 Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify other tests to use to show two triangles are congruent.

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89 Geometry-congruence Proofs and congruent triangles. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to set out a formal proof to show that two triangles are congruent.

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90 Similar triangles Similar triangles Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify which test to use to show two triangles are similar.

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91 Similar triangles Using similar triangles to calculate lengths Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate lengths using similar triangles.

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92 Overlapping triangles Examples involving overlapping triangles Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate unknown sides in overlapping or adjacent similar triangles.

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93 Pythagoras Find the hypotenuse Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras' Theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse.

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94 Pythagoras Pythagorean triples Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the 3-4-5 Pythagorean triple.

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95 Pythagoras Find the hypotenuse Part 2 Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras' Theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse using decimals and surds.

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96 Pythagoras Calculating a leg of a right-angled triangle Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras' Theorem to calculate the length of one of the shorter sides of a right triangle.

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97 Trigonometry-ratios Trigonometric ratios. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify the hypotenuse, adjacent and opposite sides for a given angle in a right angle triangle. The student will be able to label the side lengths in relation to a given angle e.g. the side c is op

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98 Trigonometry-ratios Using the calculator. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the calculator to find values for the sine, cosine and tangent ratios of acute angles.

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99 Trigonometry-ratios Using the trigonometric ratios to find unknown length. [Case 1 Sine]. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the sine ratio to calculate lengths and distances.

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100 Trigonometry-ratios Using the trigonometric ratios to find unknown length. [Case 2 Cosine]. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the cosine ratio to find the length of the adjacent side of a right angle triangle.

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101 Trigonometry-ratios Using the trigonometric ratios to find unknown length. [Case 3 Tangent Ratio]. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the tangent ratio to calculate the length of the opposite side in a right angle triangle.

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102 Trigonometry-ratios Unknown in the denominator. [Case 4]. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to use the trig ratios to calculate lengths and distances when the denominator is unknown.

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103 Trigonometry-compass Bearings - the compass. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify compass bearings, compass bearings with acute angles and 3 figure bearings from true north.

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104 Trigonometry-practical Trigonometric ratios in practical situations. Info Go
 

Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving compass bearings and angles of depression and elevation.

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105 Exam Exam - Grade 8 Info Go
 

Objective: Exam

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