Will this help with my child's 8th grade math homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every 8th grade California math topic, including linear equations, functions, the Pythagorean Theorem, and statistics, so your child can find help for exactly what was assigned in class.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, so your child can watch a focused lesson on one concept, such as solving systems of equations or applying the Pythagorean Theorem, without sitting through a full class period.

Is there a state test for 8th grade math in California?

Yes. California 8th graders take the CAASPP math assessment. StudyPug lessons align to the California Mathematics Standards that this test covers, helping students stay prepared throughout the year.

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CA 8th Grade Math Curriculum

Give your 8th grader the support they need with lessons and practice built around what California schools actually teach, from linear functions to the Pythagorean Theorem.

CA 8th Grade Math Curriculum

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CA.8.NS.1Know that numbers that are not rational are called irrational
- Comparing and ordering rational numbers
- Solving problems with rational numbers in decimal form
- Understanding the number systems
- Rational vs. Irrational numbers
- Converting repeating decimals to fractions
CA.8.NS.2Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers
- Determine square roots of rational numbers
- Estimating square roots
CA.8.EE.1Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions
- Exponent rules
- Product rule of exponents
CA.8.EE.2Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations
- Introduction to exponents
- Squares and square roots
- Square and square roots
- Cubic and cube roots
- Converting radicals to mixed radicals
- Converting radicals to entire radicals
CA.8.EE.3Use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times an integer power of 10 to estimate very large or very small quantities
- Using exponents to describe numbers
- Using exponents to solve problems
- Scientific notation
CA.8.EE.4Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimal and scientific notation are used
- Order of operations with exponents
- Conversions between metric and imperial systems
- Metric systems
- Imperial systems
- Conversions involving squares and cubic
CA.8.EE.5Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph
- Reading linear relation graphs
- Identifying proportional relationships
- Ratios
- Rates
- Proportions
CA.8.EE.6Use 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
- Similar triangles
- Horizontal and vertical distances
- Slope equation: $m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2- x_1}$
- Slope intercept form: y = mx + b
CA.8.EE.7Solve linear equations in one variable
- Solving linear equations using distributive property: a(x + b) = c
- Solving two-step linear equations: ax + b = c, x/a + b = c
- Model and solve one-step linear equations: ax = b, x/a = b
- Solving two-step linear equations using addition and subtraction: ax + b = c
- Solving two-step linear equations using multiplication and division: x/a + b = c
- Solving two-step linear equations using distributive property: a(x + b) = c
CA.8.EE.8Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations
- Solving linear equations with variables on both sides
- Solving literal equations
- Money related questions in linear equations
- Unknown number related questions in linear equations
- Distance and time related questions in linear equations
- Rectangular shape related questions in linear equations
- Determining number of solutions to linear equations
- Solving systems of linear equations by graphing
- Solving systems of linear equations by elimination
- Solving systems of linear equations by substitution
CA.8.F.1Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output
- Representing patterns in linear relations
- Understanding tables of values of linear relationships
- Relationship between two variables
- Identifying functions
CA.8.F.2Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
- Solving linear equations by graphing
- Understanding graphs of linear relationships
CA.8.F.3Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line
- Graphing linear relations
- Introduction to nonlinear equations
CA.8.F.4Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities
- Applications of linear relationships
- Rate of change
- Parallel and perpendicular lines in linear functions
- Applications of linear relations
CA.8.F.5Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph
- Reading and drawing line graphs
CA.8.G.1Verify experimentally the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations
- Rotational symmetry and transformations
- Introduction to transformations
- Tessellations using translations and reflections
CA.8.G.2Understand 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
- Line symmetry
- Tessellations using rotations
CA.8.G.3Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates
- Enlargements and reductions with scale factors
CA.8.G.4Understand 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
- Similar polygons
- Scale diagrams
CA.8.G.5Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles, about the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal, and the angle-angle criterion for similarity of triangles
- Angle relationships
- Parallel and perpendicular line segments
CA.8.G.6Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse
- Pythagorean theorem
CA.8.G.7Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine unknown side lengths in right triangles in real-world and mathematical problems in two and three dimensions
- Using the pythagorean relationship
- Applications of pythagorean theorem
CA.8.G.8Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system
- Distance formula: $d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$
CA.8.G.9Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems
- Volume of cylinders
- Word problems relating volume of prisms and cylinders
- Surface area and volume of prisms
- Surface area and volume of pyramids
- Surface area and volume of cylinders
- Surface area and volume of cones
- Surface area and volume of spheres
CA.8.SP.1Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities
- Box-and-whisker plots and scatter plots
- Advantages and disadvantages of different graphs
CA.8.SP.4Understand that patterns of association can also be seen in bivariate categorical data by displaying frequencies and relative frequencies in a two-way table
- Frequency tables and dot plots
- Critiquing data presentation
- Reading and drawing bar graphs
- Reading and drawing histograms
- Reading and drawing Venn diagrams
- Stem and leaf plots

8th Grade Math

About 8th Grade California math

California follows the California Mathematics Standards, organized around number systems, expressions and equations, functions, geometry, and statistics and probability. In 8th grade, students work with rational and irrational numbers, integer exponents, scientific notation, linear equations and systems, functions, transformations and similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, volume of 3D shapes, and bivariate data. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems aligned to every strand in this course.

Strands covered: Number System, Expressions and Equations, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability
Video lessons explaining every concept, from slope and linear functions to scatter plots
Practice problems and step-by-step solutions for each topic
Fully aligned to the California Mathematics Standards for 8th grade

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice for every 8th grade topic, aligned to the California Mathematics Standards.

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California 8th Grade Math Topics

The Number System: Understanding rational and irrational numbers, using rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare their size.
Expressions and Equations: Properties of integer exponents, square and cube roots, scientific notation, and operations with numbers in scientific notation.
Functions: Defining functions, comparing properties of functions, interpreting y = mx + b as a linear function, constructing functions to model linear relationships, and analyzing graphs.
Geometry: Rotations, reflections, translations, dilations, congruence and similarity, angle relationships, the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse, and volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres.
Statistics and Probability: Constructing and interpreting scatter plots, linear models for bivariate data, slope and intercept in context, and two-way tables for categorical data.

How StudyPug Helps California 8th Grade Math Students

When a student gets stuck on a concept like graphing proportional relationships or applying the Pythagorean Theorem in three dimensions, StudyPug lets them go back to the exact lesson they need, watch it at their own pace, and then work through practice problems with step-by-step solutions. You can explore 8th grade math notes or test understanding with an 8th grade math quiz at any point in the year.

Students who want to revisit earlier material can also look back at the ca grade 7 math curriculum to fill any gaps before moving forward with 8th grade content.

Aligned to California 8th Grade Math Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built around the California Mathematics Standards for 8th grade, covering the same strands and learning goals that California teachers use in the classroom, so what your child studies here matches what they are expected to know at school.

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