8th Grade Report Overview

The materials reviewed for Grade 8 do not meet the expectations for alignment to the CCSSM.  The materials partially met the criterion for Gateway 1: Focus on the Major Work and Coherence. The materials focus on the major work of the grade level and covered all of the Grade 8 standards. The materials fell short in the connection between grade levels in what was previously taught to what will be taught. The materials do not meet the expectations for Gateway 2, Rigor and Mathematical Practices. The materials had conceptual development, procedural skill, and application but not to the extent to help a student master all standards. The content was heavy with procedural skills and did not offer many places for students to explain their thinking or construct a viable argument about mathematics. There was not evidence that shows a meaningful connection between the eight MPs and the standards. The practices were listed but did not enhance instruction or student learning.