Building Blocks of 8th Grade Math
8th grade math is full of high-stakes concepts — linear equations, functions, the Pythagorean theorem, transformations — and the students who thrive in high school math are the ones who don't just pass these topics but genuinely own them.
Starts Tue, Sep 8
9:30 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Sabrina
4.6
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities with speed and accuracy, including multi-step and real-world applications
Interpret slope and y-intercept in context, and move fluently between equations, tables, and graphs
Apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems in two and three dimensions
Work confidently with integer and rational exponents, including simplifying expressions using exponent rules
Identify, describe, and perform geometric transformations (translations, reflections, rotations, dilations) on the coordinate plane
Analyze and distinguish between linear and nonlinear functions using multiple representations
Set up and solve systems of linear equations using substitution and elimination
Reason with scientific notation and perform operations with very large and very small numbers
Meet Sabrina.
Sabrina
Drawing on a wealth of classroom experience and a passion for modern pedagogy, Sabrina Keller transforms complex content into accessible, engaging lessons. Her innovative approach—characterized by strategic use of digital platforms and interactive assessment techniques—empowers students to excel academically while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. While her primary emphasis is elementary school math, she teaches everything from pre-K number sense to education classes at the university level in her capacity as adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho.
8th grade math is full of high-stakes concepts — linear equations, functions, the Pythagorean theorem, transformations — and the students who thrive in high school math are the ones who don't just pass these topics but genuinely own them. Building Blocks of 8th Grade Math runs alongside your regular school year as an ongoing reinforcement class, giving you the space to develop real depth and fluency in the foundational skills your teacher had to move past before winter break. This isn't about catching up — it's about the strategic advantage of mastering the material that Algebra II, geometry, and standardized tests will assume you know cold. Driven students use this class to make sure the rational tradeoffs of a packed academic schedule don't quietly chip away at the foundation they're building on.
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