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

Yes. StudyPug covers every topic in the New York 8th grade math curriculum, including linear equations, the Pythagorean Theorem, and scientific notation, so your child can get step-by-step help on exactly what was assigned in class.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, covering one concept at a time. Your child can pause, rewind, and rewatch as often as needed, then move straight into practice problems to check their understanding.

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

Yes. New York students take the Grade 8 Mathematics assessment as part of the Grades 3-8 state testing program. StudyPug's lessons and practice are aligned to the New York Next Generation Math Standards that the test covers.

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Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice 8th grade math topics at home, on the go, or wherever it is most convenient for them.

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NY 8th Grade Math Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to keep up with New York's 8th grade math curriculum, from linear equations and functions to geometry and data analysis.

NY 8th Grade Math Curriculum

IDMath Standard DescriptionStudyPug Topic

NY-8.NS.1Know that numbers that are not rational are called irrational
- Rational vs. Irrational numbers
- Understanding the number systems
- Converting repeating decimals to fractions
NY-8.NS.2Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers
- Estimating square roots
- Solving problems with rational numbers in decimal form
- Solving problems with rational numbers in fraction form
- Determine square roots of rational numbers
NY-8.EE.1Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions
- Combining the exponent rules
- Quotient rule of exponents
- Power of a product rule
- Power of a quotient rule
- Power of a power rule
- Using exponents to describe numbers
- Exponent rules
- Order of operations with exponents
- Using exponents to solve problems
- Product rule of exponents
NY-8.EE.2Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations
- Cubic and cube roots
- Square and square roots
- Converting radicals to mixed radicals
- Converting radicals to entire radicals
- Squares and square roots
NY-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
- Scientific notation
NY-8.EE.4Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation
- Conversions between metric and imperial systems
- Metric systems
- Imperial systems
- Conversions involving squares and cubic
NY-8.EE.5Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph
- Graphing from slope-intercept form y=mx+b
- Ratios
- Rates
- Proportions
- Understanding tables of values of linear relationships
- Applications of linear relationships
- Identifying proportional relationships
NY-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
- Graphing linear functions using a single point and slope
- Slope equation: $m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2- x_1}$
- Slope intercept form: y = mx + b
- Parallel line equation
- Perpendicular line equation
NY-8.EE.7Solve linear equations in one variable
- Introduction to linear equations
- 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
- Solving literal equations
NY-8.EE.8Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations
- Solving systems of linear equations by elimination
- 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 substitution
NY-8.F.1Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output
- Identifying functions
- Relationship between two variables
NY-8.F.2Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
- Function notation
NY-8.F.3Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function
- Introduction to nonlinear equations
NY-8.F.4Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities
- Applications of linear relations
- Rate of change
- Parallel and perpendicular lines in linear functions
- Representing patterns in linear relations
- Reading linear relation graphs
- Solving linear equations by graphing
NY-8.F.5Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph
- Understanding graphs of linear relationships
- Understand relations between x- and y-intercepts
- Domain and range of a function
NY-8.G.1Verify experimentally the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations
- Tessellations using translations and reflections
- Line symmetry
- Rotational symmetry and transformations
NY-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
- Congruence and congruent triangles
- Understanding tessellations
NY-8.G.3Describe the effect of dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections on two-dimensional figures using coordinates
- Tessellations using rotations
- Enlargements and reductions with scale factors
- Scale diagrams
NY-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
- Similar triangles
NY-8.G.5Use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles
- Isosceles and equilateral triangles
- Classifying triangles
NY-8.G.6Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse
- Pythagorean theorem
NY-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
- Applications of pythagorean theorem
- Using the pythagorean relationship
NY-8.G.8Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between two points in a coordinate system
- Distance formula: $d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$
- Midpoint formula: $M = ( \frac{x_1+x_2}2 ,\frac{y_1+y_2}2)$
NY-8.G.9Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems
- 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
NY-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
NY-8.SP.2Know that straight lines are widely used to model relationships between two quantitative variables
- Graphing linear functions using table of values
- Graphing linear functions using x- and y-intercepts
- Word problems of graphing linear functions
NY-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
- Reading and drawing Venn diagrams

8th Grade Math

About 8th Grade New York math

New York follows the New York Next Generation Math Standards, organized around number systems, expressions and equations, functions, geometry, and statistics and probability. In 8th grade, students work with irrational numbers, integer exponents, scientific notation, linear functions, transformations, the Pythagorean Theorem, and bivariate data. StudyPug provides lessons and practice problems aligned to every strand in this course.

Strands: Number System, Expressions and Equations, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability
Lessons with step-by-step explanations for every 8th grade topic
Practice problems and instant feedback on each concept
Aligned to the New York Next Generation Math Standards

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice problems organized by strand and aligned to the New York Next Generation Math Standards for 8th grade.

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New York 8th Grade Math Topics

The Number System: Understanding rational and irrational numbers, using rational approximations to compare irrational numbers, and applying square root and cube root symbols to solve equations.
Expressions and Equations: Applying properties of integer exponents, working with numbers in scientific notation, performing operations with scientific notation, and solving linear equations in one variable.
Functions: Defining functions as input-output rules, comparing properties of two functions, interpreting y = mx + b as a linear function, constructing functions to model linear relationships, and analyzing graphs qualitatively.
Geometry: Verifying properties of rotations, reflections, and translations; understanding congruence and similarity through sequences of transformations; using informal arguments about triangle angle sums; explaining and applying the Pythagorean Theorem; and finding distances in a coordinate system.
Statistics and Probability: Constructing and interpreting scatter plots, using linear models for bivariate data, solving problems with linear model equations, and analyzing two-way tables for bivariate categorical data.

How StudyPug Helps New York 8th Grade Math Students

When a student gets stuck on a concept like the Pythagorean Theorem or simultaneous linear equations, StudyPug provides clear video lessons that walk through each step at their own pace. Every lesson is followed by practice problems with instant feedback, so gaps in understanding are caught before they become bigger problems. Students can use 8th grade math notes to review key ideas, or take an 8th grade math quiz to check how well they have prepared for an upcoming test.

StudyPug also helps students who want to look ahead or revisit earlier material. A student who needs a refresher on ratios or proportional reasoning from the year before can review the 7th grade math curriculum nyc without leaving the platform, making it easy to fill in any missing foundations before moving forward.

Aligned to New York 8th Grade Math Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built around the New York Next Generation Math Standards for 8th grade. The content follows the same strand structure that New York teachers use in the classroom - the Number System, Expressions and Equations, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability - so what your child practices on StudyPug directly supports what they are learning at school.

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