8th Grade homeschool math curriculum

All 36 weeks of 8th grade math, planned and ready, with the exact topic for every week below. Start with Week 1 free, no card needed.

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How 8th grade math works

Each lesson walks through a worked example, then hands-on or visual practice (ten-frames, fraction bars, number lines, coordinate planes), then a quiz that grades itself.

Time: about 40–50 minutes a day
Scores go straight to the gradebook and report card
Print any lesson as a worksheet with an answer key
Parent tools: hours log, weekly report, portfolio
Family plan: up to 4 students, each with their own records

The full 36-week scope & sequence

Topics and standards come straight from the live course. Standards codes are listed for reference; Life Academy is built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states.

Quarter 1 (weeks 1–9)

Week	Topic	Standards
1	Pre-Algebra: like terms and the distributive property	CCSS 7.EE.A.1, 8.EE.C.7b
2	One-step & two-step equations; justify each step	CCSS 8.EE.C.7
3	Inequalities; graph solutions; compound intro	CCSS 7.EE.B.4b, extending to 8.EE.C.7
4	Linear equations in one variable; word → equation → check	CCSS 8.EE.C.7b
5	Rewrite formulas; isolate variables	CCSS 8.EE.C.7, preview of A-CED.A.4
6	Absolute value equations lite; extraneous solutions awareness	extension of CCSS 8.EE.C.7 and 6.NS.C.7
7	Linear inequalities word problems	CCSS 7.EE.B.4b
8	Slope from graphs/tables/points; slope formula with meaning	CCSS 8.EE.B.5, 8.EE.B.6, 8.F.B.4
9	Slope-intercept form; graph from equation; write from graph	CCSS 8.EE, 8.F

Quarter 2 (weeks 10–18)

Week	Topic	Standards
10	Standard form; convert forms of linear equations	algebra extension beyond CCSS 8.EE
11	Functions vs relations; vertical line test; function notation f(x)	prepares for A-APR.A.1
12	Linear equations/inequalities/functions mastery gate	CCSS 8.EE.A.1–4, 8.EE.B.5–6, 8.EE.C.7
13	Systems: graphing method; solution as intersection	CCSS 8.EE.C.7, 8.F.A.1–3, 8.G.B.7, 8.G.C.9
14	Solve systems by substitution & elimination; check
15	Systems word problems (mixture, money, motion lite)
16	Function representations; arithmetic sequences as linear
17	Linear inequalities systems (graphical feasible region intro)
18	Systems + functions midyear mastery

Quarter 3 (weeks 19–27)

Week	Topic	Standards
19	Exponent rules review; scientific notation bridge
20	Add/subtract polynomials; like terms seriously
21	Multiply polynomials; area models (CPA)
22	Polynomial mastery practice
23	Algebra spiral: linear + systems + poly lite
24	Pre-Algebra semester mix (preview of Algebra I)
25	Factor GCF; factor trinomials intro where ready
26	Factoring practice + solve by factoring preview
27	Quadratic intro: what y = x² does; vertex idea (not full Algebra I)

Quarter 4 (weeks 28–36)

Week	Topic	Standards
28	Pre-Algebra mixed fluency
29	Pre-Algebra review: ready for Algebra I next year
30	Pre-Algebra mixed practice (untimed, then timed)
31	Targeted reteach from error log
32	Pre-Algebra teach-back of one tough skill
33	Final algebra weak-spot clinic
34	Pre-Algebra mastery sweep (Algebra I is 9th)
35	Math warm defense problems
36	Pre-Algebra Grade 8 mastery gate

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FAQ

Is this 8th grade math curriculum free?

Week 1 is free with no card needed: open the Week 1 math lesson. Weeks 2–36 unlock with a Student plan ($35/month) or a Family plan for up to 4 students ($69/month).

How long is a 8th grade math lesson?

Plan on about 40–50 minutes a day for math. There is one lesson per week of the school year, broken into short daily steps.

Is Life Academy accredited?

No. Life Academy is not accredited. It's built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states, and parents are the school of record. Why that's usually fine.

Can I print it?

Yes. Every lesson prints as a worksheet with a separate parent answer key.

Life Academy is a parent-directed online K–12 curriculum, built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states. It is not accredited, and parents issue the homeschool transcript. Nothing here is legal advice. Check your state's law at HSLDA. Questions? Email david.dukes77102@gmail.com.