Grade 08 Mathematics - EC: M08.B-E.1.1.4
Continuum of Activities
The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.
This continuum of activities offers:
- Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
- Questions/activities that grow in complexity
- Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Grade Levels
8th Grade
Course, Subject
Mathematics
Activities
Solve. Write your answers in scientific notation.
- 3.2 x 105 + 4.7 x 107
- 1.5 x 1014 – 2.6 x 1012
- (1.8 x 104)(2.2 x 103)
- The distance to drive from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA is about 4.4 x 103 units. What is the best choice for the units this measurement is given in: cm, m, or km? Explain.
- If the mass of one neutron is about 1.7 x 10-27 kg, what is the mass of 5 neutrons? Show your work.
- The edge of a cube is 2.8 x 10-2 meters. What is the volume of the cube? Write your answer in scientific notation. Show or explain your work.
Answer Key/Rubric
- 4.732 x 107
- 1.474 x 1014
- 3.96 x 107
- 1.68 x 109
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
Km is the best choice for the units because Philadelphia and San Diego are very far away from one another and 4.4 x 103 means 4,400. 4,400 km is the most reasonable choice.
- 8.5 x 10-27 kg.
Acceptable work may include, but is not limited to:
1.7 × 5 = 8.5
- 2.1952 x 10-5
Acceptable work/explanation may include, but is not limited to:
