Saskatchewan · Grade 8
Mathematics, Grade 8
Saskatchewan’s Grade 8 math course, from Number to Statistics and Probability.
- Units
- 4
- Lessons
- 13
- Skills
- 25
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 10 skills
Number
Squares and Square Roots
Perfect squares
I can recognize perfect squares and find their square roots.
Skill 1.1
Estimating square roots
I can estimate the square root of a number that is not a perfect square.
Skill 1.2
Percents
Representing percents beyond 100 and fractional percents
I can represent fractional percents and percents greater than 100.
Skill 1.3
Combined percents and problem solving
I can solve problems with combined percents and percents of percents.
Skill 1.4
Rates, Ratios, and Proportional Reasoning
Rates versus ratios
I can tell the difference between a rate and a ratio.
Skill 1.5
Proportional reasoning
I can solve problems using proportional reasoning.
Skill 1.6
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Multiplying fractions
I can multiply fractions and mixed numbers.
Skill 1.7
Dividing fractions
I can divide fractions and mixed numbers.
Skill 1.8
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Multiplying and dividing integers
I can multiply and divide integers using the sign rules.
Skill 1.9
Order of operations with integers
I can use the order of operations with integers.
Skill 1.10
The official wording · 10 outcomes
- 1.1
- Demonstrate understanding of the square and principle square root of whole numbers concretely or pictorially and symbolically.
- 1.2
- Demonstrate understanding of the square and principle square root of whole numbers concretely or pictorially and symbolically.
- 1.3
- Expand and demonstrate understanding of percents greater than or equal to 0% (including fractional and decimal percents) concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.4
- Expand and demonstrate understanding of percents greater than or equal to 0% (including fractional and decimal percents) concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.5
- Demonstrate understanding of rates, ratios, and proportional reasoning concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.6
- Demonstrate understanding of rates, ratios, and proportional reasoning concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.7
- Demonstrate understanding of multiplying and dividing positive fractions and mixed numbers, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.8
- Demonstrate understanding of multiplying and dividing positive fractions and mixed numbers, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.9
- Demonstrate understanding of multiplication and division of integers concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- 1.10
- Demonstrate understanding of multiplication and division of integers concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
Key ideas
A perfect square is the area of a square with a whole-number side, like 25 = 5 x 5.
345% is 3.45, shown as 345 shaded squares across grids of 100.
A ratio compares two quantities of the same type; a rate compares different types.
Multiplying by a fraction less than 1 gives a smaller result.
Two integers with the same sign give a positive product or quotient.
Watch out for
- Confusing squaring a number with doubling it.
- Thinking a percent can never exceed 100.
- Treating a rate and a ratio as the same thing.
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Unit 2 · 5 skills
Patterns and Relations
Linear Relations
Representing linear relations in many forms
I can represent a linear relation as an equation, table, graph, or picture.
Skill 2.1
Identifying linear relations
I can tell whether a representation is linear and if a point fits it.
Skill 2.2
Solving Linear Equations
Solving one-step equations
I can solve a one-step linear equation.
Skill 2.3
Solving two-step equations
I can solve a two-step linear equation.
Skill 2.4
Solving equations with brackets
I can solve an equation with brackets using the distributive property.
Skill 2.5
The official wording · 5 outcomes
- 2.1
- Demonstrate understanding of linear relations concretely, pictorially (including graphs), physically, and symbolically.
- 2.2
- Demonstrate understanding of linear relations concretely, pictorially (including graphs), physically, and symbolically.
- 2.3
- Model and solve problems using linear equations of the form: • • ax b =
- 2.4
- • • ax b c + =
Key ideas
A single linear relation can be shown as an equation, table, graph, or model.
A one-step equation is undone with a single inverse operation.
Each row of a table matches a point on the graph and a value in the equation.
Preservation of equality keeps the equation true while solving.
A linear relation has a constant change and a straight-line graph.
Watch out for
- Treating a table and graph of the same relation as unrelated.
- Adding instead of dividing to undo multiplication.
- Plotting points in the wrong order.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 3 · 8 skills
Shape and Space
The Pythagorean Theorem
Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem
I can explain the Pythagorean Theorem for a right triangle.
Skill 3.1
Pythagorean problems and the converse
I can solve problems with the Pythagorean Theorem and use the converse.
Skill 3.2
Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
Views and nets of 3-D objects
I can sketch views and build nets of right prisms and cylinders.
Skill 3.3
Surface area formulae and problems
I can find the surface area of a right prism or cylinder.
Skill 3.4
Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
Relating base area to volume
I can relate a prism or cylinder's base area to its volume.
Skill 3.5
Volume formulae and problems
I can find the volume of a right prism or cylinder.
Skill 3.6
Tessellation
Properties of tessellating shapes
I can explain what makes a shape tessellate and spot tessellations around me.
Skill 3.7
Creating tessellations
I can create a tessellation and explain the math in it.
Skill 3.8
The official wording · 8 outcomes
- 3.1
- Demonstrate understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem concretely or pictorially and symbolically and by solving problems.
- 3.2
- Demonstrate understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem concretely or pictorially and symbolically and by solving problems.
- 3.3
- • • analyzing views • • sketching and constructing 3-D objects, nets, and top, side, and front views
- 3.4
- • • generalizing strategies and formulae • • analyzing the effect of orientation • • solving problems.
- 3.5
- • • relating area to volume
- 3.6
- • • generalizing strategies and formulae • • analyzing the effect of orientation • • solving problems.
- 3.7
- creatingtessellations • • identifyingtessellationsin theenvironment.
- 3.8
- creatingtessellations
Key ideas
In a right triangle, the squares on the two legs add to the square on the hypotenuse.
The top, front, and side views describe a 3-D object.
Volume is the base area times the height.
Shapes tessellate when angles meeting at a point sum to 360°.
The relationship can be shown by fitting the two smaller squares onto the largest.
Watch out for
- Applying the theorem to a non-right triangle.
- Drawing a net missing a face.
- Confusing volume with surface area.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 4 · 2 skills
Statistics and Probability
Analyzing Data Displays
Comparing and critiquing data displays
I can compare data displays and spot misleading features.
Skill 4.1
Probability of Independent Events
Probability of two independent events
I can find the probability of two independent events.
Skill 4.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 4.1
- SP8.1Analyzethemodes ofdisplayingdataandthe reasonablenessofconclusions.
- 4.2
- SP8.2Demonstrate understandingoftheprobability ofindependentevents concretely,pictorially,orally,and symbolically.
Key ideas
Different graphs suit different data: circle graphs for parts of a whole, line graphs for change over time.
Independent events do not affect each other's outcomes.
Interval sizes, bar widths, and scale can bias how a graph is read.
The probability of both events relates to the probability of each one separately.
Watch out for
- Assuming any graph shows the data fairly.
- Treating dependent events as independent.
- Choosing a graph type that doesn't suit the data.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
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The official curriculum
This page follows Saskatchewan’s own curriculum for Mathematics, Grade 8.
Textbooks
The textbooks Saskatchewan Ministry of Education lists for Mathematics, Grade 8:
- MathLinks 8
- Nelson Math Focus 8
- Pearson Math Makes Sense 8 (WNCP ed.)
From core resources, read October 27, 2026. curriculum.gov.sk.ca
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Questions about Mathematics, Grade 8
What is Mathematics, Grade 8?
Saskatchewan’s Grade 8 math course: 4 units and 25 skills, from Number to Statistics and Probability.
What units are in Mathematics, Grade 8?
1. Number, 2. Patterns and Relations, 3. Shape and Space and 4. Statistics and Probability.
Is there a provincial exam for Mathematics, Grade 8?
No. Saskatchewan gives no provincial exam for Mathematics, Grade 8.
What textbook does Mathematics, Grade 8 use?
The textbooks Saskatchewan Ministry of Education lists for Mathematics, Grade 8: MathLinks 8, Nelson Math Focus 8 and Pearson Math Makes Sense 8 (WNCP ed.).
What comes after Mathematics, Grade 8?
Mathematics, Grade 9.
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