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Grade 8 - Mathematics![]() East Middle School Math Department Welcome to the Grade 8 Mathematics Page! Here is a small sample of what you'll find in our new website. --This could be a math, science, or English question. Click on it to find out. MCAS Online Practice Questions --Yes, these are all math questions. Just Click on question 1 and begin the online practice test. You will know immediately if you got the answer right or wrong as well as an explanation of why the answer is what it is. --This site has lots of math instructional videos Virtual Manipulatives 1. Algebra Balance Scales--Includes Negatives --Solve simple algebraic equations using a balance beam representation. --Place values into the machine, observe the output and then figure out the pattern. Math Games --This game helps you practice solving multi-step equations --This game helps you practice changing the slope and y-intercept to create lines at different angles. --This game helps you practice the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Also, you can change the game to practice percents. Right now, we have it set up for multiplication and division but feel free to change it to percents, or addition and subtraction just scroll down and select the version that you want to play. --This game helps you practice all types of math. Take a walk around the mall and see for yourself. --This game helps you learn how to think algebraically with clever weighing scales. --This game helps you practice solving one step and two step equations. 7. Penguin Waiter--This game helps you practice how to calculate the correct tip using percents. In the advanced level, you are given the total bill and have to figure out the original bill. Check it out for yourself, you may be a super brain. 8. Fractions and Percent Matching Game --Practice converting fractions to percentages and back again. This is a timed matching game. Good luck. There are more instructional tools on our new website. Take the time to check it out. |
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