We will be using the Math Thematics book #3 for eighth grade math. It is the third book in the series; the others have been used in previous grades. The book covers a variety of topics which are divided into “Modules”. These modules are then separated into sections, and then into explorations. By approaching problems in a variety of ways and settings, the program is set up to teach students math concepts and lifelong problem solving strategies.

Goals for students

• Reason logically
• Apply mathematical skills to real-world activities
• Communicate about and through mathematics
• View mathematics as relevant to their lives and connected to other areas
• Understand the connections among the different strands of mathematics and the connections of mathematics to other content areas
• Feel confident in using quantitative and spatial information to make decisions
• Become independent learners with a desire for lifelong learning
   

Check out the books web page  www.mlmath.com for

• Examples
• Extra problems
• Explanations