Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
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Knowledge and Understanding
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Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
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Application
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Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
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Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
Thinking and Investigation
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Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
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Communication
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On the next page are four graphs, four equations, four tables and four rules. Your task is to match each graph with an
equation, a table and a rule.
(A) Write your answers in the following table
Graph
A
B
C
D
Equation
(B) Explain how you matched each of the four graphs to its equation.
Table
Rule
Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
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Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
Evaluation Rubric
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
- Circles three correct answers
- Shows most work
- Uses appropriate labels for
most sections of work
- Circles two correct answers
- Circles one correct answer
- Shows some work
- Shows limited work
- Uses labels for some sections - Uses few or no labels, and
of work, not all labels are
labels aren’t appropriate
appropriate
8m55 Overall Expectations: Model linear relationships graphically and algebraically, and solve and verify algebraic equations,
using a variety of strategies
- Circles four correct answers
- Shows all work, including
formulas and variables
- Uses appropriate labels for
each section of work
- Circles three correct answers
- Shows most work
- Uses appropriate labels for
most sections of work
- Circles two correct answers
- Shows some work
- Uses labels for some sections
of work, not all labels are
appropriate
- Circles one correct answer
- Shows limited work
- Uses few or no labels, and
labels aren’t appropriate
T/I
- Circles four correct answers
- Shows all work
- Uses appropriate labels for
each section of work
8m60 Variables, Expressions, and Equations: Model linear relationships using tables of values, graphs, and equations
- Answer both parts of the
- Answer both parts of the
- Answer some of the
- Answer almost none of the
question correctly
question, with few mistakes
question, with some mistakes
question, with multiple
- Show all steps used to solve
- Show most steps used to
- Show some steps used to
mistakes
the problem
solve the problem
solve the problem
- Show few steps used to solve
- Use appropriate labels for
- Use appropriate labels for
- Use appropriate labels for
the problem
each section of work
most sections of work
some sections of work
- Use undescriptive or no
- Explain and justify solution in
- Explain and justify most
- Explain and justify some
labels
words, and with a check
steps of the solution in words, steps of the solution in words, - Explain and justify few steps
and with a check
with or without a check
of the solution in words,
without a check
Comm.
App.
K/U
8m54 Overall Expectations: Represent linear growing patterns using graphs and algebraic equations (or t-chart)
8m64 Variables, Expressions, and Equations: Solve and verify linear equations involving a one-variable term and having solutions
that are integers
- Answer both parts of the
- Answer both parts of the
- Answer some of the
- Answer almost none of the
question correctly
question, with few mistakes
question, with some mistakes
question, with multiple
- Show all steps used to solve
- Show most steps used to
- Show some steps used to
mistakes
the problem
solve the problem
solve the problem
- Show few steps used to solve
- Use appropriate labels for
- Use appropriate labels for
- Use appropriate labels for
the problem
each section of work
most sections of work
some sections of work
- Use undescriptive or no
- Explain and justify solution in
- Explain and justify most
- Explain and justify some
labels
words, and with a check
steps of the solution in words, steps of the solution in words, - Explain and justify few steps
and with a check
with or without a check
of the solution in words,
without a check
Overall Achievement Level
Level
4+
4
4-
Range
95 - 100 %
87 – 94 %
80 – 86 %
Level
3+
3
3-
Range
77 – 79 %
73 – 76 %
70 – 72 %
Level
2+
2
2-
Range
67 - 69 %
63 – 66 %
60 – 62 %
Level
1+
1
1-
Range
57 - 59 %
53 – 56 %
50 – 52 %
Grade 8 Mathematics (Barr)
Chapter 8: Equations and Relationships Unit
Group Assignment (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4)
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Collaboration
Behaviours Observed by Monsieur Barr
Student tries his or her hardest
Student demonstrates open-mindedness
Student communicates well with peers
Student uses own knowledge to solve problem, asking questions, but not
copying
Student solves conflicts in a respectful manner when they arise, or helps
prevent conflicts from occurring
Student uses time effectively
Student is considerate of peers’ level of understanding, and helpful in
explaining his or her thought process
Collaboration
Collaboration
Needs
Improvement
Satisfactory
Needs
Improvement
Satisfactory
Needs
Improvement
Satisfactory
Needs
Improvement
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Excellent
Good
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Excellent
Good
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Student tries his or her hardest
Student demonstrates open-mindedness
Student communicates well with peers
Student uses own knowledge to solve problem, asking questions, but not
copying
Student solves conflicts in a respectful manner when they arise, or helps
prevent conflicts from occurring
Student uses time effectively
Student is considerate of peers’ level of understanding, and helpful in
explaining his or her thought process
Behaviours Observed by ____________________________
Satisfactory

Student tries his or her hardest
Student demonstrates open-mindedness
Student communicates well with peers
Student uses own knowledge to solve problem, asking questions, but not
copying
Student solves conflicts in a respectful manner when they arise, or helps
prevent conflicts from occurring
Student uses time effectively
Student is considerate of peers’ level of understanding, and helpful in
explaining his or her thought process
Behaviours Observed by ____________________________
Good
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Student tries his or her hardest
Student demonstrates open-mindedness
Student communicates well with peers
Student uses own knowledge to solve problem, asking questions, but not
copying
Student solves conflicts in a respectful manner when they arise, or helps
prevent conflicts from occurring
Student uses time effectively
Student is considerate of peers’ level of understanding, and helpful in
explaining his or her thought process
Behaviours Observed by ____________________________
Collaboration
Excellent
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Excellent
Good
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