GRADE 8 MATHEMATICS

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We are now starting Chapter 7 Volume and will spend 2 weeks on it. Let's look at the first 2 sections this week.

Section 7.1 Understanding Volume - page 246

Students will copy and learn the definitions of 'base of a prism or cylinder', 'height of prism or cylinder' (p.246) and 'volume' (p.247). Please read carefully and understand Example 1 and 2 on p. 247/248.

For practice work on page 250-253 # 3-8, 10,11,12. Please show your work in detail.

Section 7.2 Volume of a Prism - page 259

Students should read carefully and understand Example 1 and 2 on p. 255-256 as well as Key Ideas on p. 257.

For practice work on p. 258-261 # 4-10, 11,13,16,19. Please show your work and pay attention to the correct units for area and volume.