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8th Grade pathway

Ages 13–14 · 8 skills · 4 guided lessons

Prepare for high school: linear equations, Pythagorean theorem, and rhetorical analysis.

By the end of 8th Grade

Solve and graph linear equations
Apply the Pythagorean theorem
Analyze theme development in literature
Identify rhetorical devices in nonfiction
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Math progression

2 milestones
  1. 1
    Linear Equations
    Solve, graph, and write linear equations.
  2. 2
    Pythagorean Theorem
    Apply a² + b² = c² to right triangles.
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Reading progression

2 milestones
  1. 1
    Theme Development
    Trace how a theme develops through a literary text.
  2. 2
    Rhetorical Analysis
    Analyze how authors use rhetoric to persuade.
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Writing progression

1 milestones
  1. 1
    Literary Analysis Essay
    Analyze a text with a thesis and textual evidence.
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Science progression

1 milestones
  1. 1
    Forces & Motion
    Newton's laws and how forces shape motion.
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Social Studies progression

1 milestones
  1. 1
    The U.S. Constitution
    Branches of government, rights, and civic duty.
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Life Skills progression

1 milestones
  1. 1
    Budgeting Basics
    Income, expenses, and a starter monthly budget.

Featured guided lessons

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Math
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Solving Linear Equations

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

4 practice sets · Free PDFOpen lesson
📐
Math
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Pythagorean Theorem Practice

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

Printable worksheet · Free PDFOpen lesson
✍️
Reading
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Theme Development

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

3 practice sets · Free PDFOpen lesson
🎙️
Reading
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Rhetorical Devices Drill

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

Printable worksheet · Free PDFOpen lesson

Where to start in 8th Grade

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Linear Equations

Solve, graph, and write linear equations.

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How to help at home

Try one short problem together at breakfast — talk through your thinking out loud.

Practice this skill again

Reinforcement and slightly harder activities to build confidence.

📈
Math
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Solving Linear Equations

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

4 practice sets · Free PDFOpen lesson
📐
Math
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Pythagorean Theorem Practice

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

Printable worksheet · Free PDFOpen lesson
✍️
Reading
8th
Free
Skill-building lesson

Theme Development

Practice questions generated fresh, with a note for the grown-up.

3 practice sets · Free PDFOpen lesson

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