GRADE 8

Discipline/ Component MATHEMATICS

The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts and principles of patterns and algebra (factors of polynomials, rational algebraic expressions,
linear equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables); geometry (axiomatic structure of
Grade Level Standard geometry, triangle congruence, inequalities in a triangle, and parallel and perpendicular lines); and statistics and probability (probability of simple
events) as applied - using appropriate technology - in critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, communicating, making connections,
representations, and decisions in real life.

CONTENT PERFORMANCE
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARDS STANDARDS

Grade 8 - FIRST QUARTER The learner… The learner…

Patterns and Algebra

Demonstrates Is able to formulate real- Factors completely different types of polynomials M8AL-Ia-b-1
understanding of life problems involving (polynomials with common monomial factor,
key concepts of factors of polynomials, difference of two squares, sum and difference of
factors of rational algebraic two cubes, perfect square trinomials, and general
polynomials, expressions, linear trinomials).
rational algebraic equations and
expressions, linear inequalities in two
equations and Solves problems involving factors of polynomials. M8AL-Ib-2
inequalities in two
variables, systems of
variables, systems of
linear equations and
linear equations and
inequalities in two
inequalities
variables and linear
functions.
functions, and solve
these problems
accurately using a variety
of strategies.
Illustrates rational algebraic expressions. M8AL-Ic-1

Simplifies rational algebraic expressions. M8AL-Ic-2

Performs operations on rational algebraic M8AL-Ic-d-1

expressions.

Solves problems involving rational algebraic M8AL-Id-2

expressions.

Illustrates the rectangular coordinate system and M8AL-Ie-1

its uses.

Illustrates linear equations in two variables. M8AL-Ie-3

Illustrates the slope of a line. M8AL-Ie-4

Finds the slope of a line given two points, M8AL-Ie-5

equation, and graph.
Writes the linear equation ax + by = c in the form y M8AL-If-1
= mx + b and vice versa

Graphs a linear equation given (a) any two points; M8AL-If-2

(b) the x – and y – intercepts; (c) the slope and a
point on the line.

Describes the graph of a linear equation in terms M8AL-If-3

of its intercepts and slope.

Finds the equation of a line given (a) two points; M8AL-Ig-1

(b) the slope and a point; (c) the slope and its
intercepts.

Solves problems involving linear equations in two M8AL-Ig-2

variables.

Illustrates a system of linear equations in two M8AL-Ih-1

variables.

Graphs a system of linear equations in two M8AL-Ih-2

variables.
 Categorizes when a given system of linear
equations in two variables has graphs that are
parallel, intersecting, and coinciding.
M8AL-Ih-3

Solves a system of linear equations in two

variables by (a) graphing; (b) substitution; (c)
elimination. M8AL-Ii-j-1

Solves problems involving systems of linear equations inM8AL-Ij-2

two variables.
SUMMATIVE TESTS

Grade 8 -SECOND QUARTER

Illustrates linear inequalities in two variables. M8AL-IIa-1

Patterns and Algebra Differentiates linear inequalities in two variables M8AL-IIa-2

from linear equations in two variables.

Graphs linear inequalities in two variables. M8AL-IIa-3

Solves problems involving linear inequalities in two M8AL-IIa-4

variables.

Solves a system of linear inequalities in two M8AL-IIb-1

variables.
 Solves problems involving systems of linear M8AL-IIb-2
inequalities in two variables.

Illustrates a relation and a function. M8AL-IIc-1

Verifies if a given relation is a function. M8AL-IIc-2

Determines dependent and independent M8AL-IIc-3

variables.

Finds the domain and range of a function. M8AL-IId-1

Illustrates a linear function. M8AL-IId-2

Graphs a linear function’s (a) domain; (b) range; M8AL-IId-e-1

(c) table of values; (d) intercepts; and (e) slope

Solves problems involving linear functions. M8AL-IIe-2

Geometry demonstrates is able to communicate determines the relationship between the

understanding of mathematical thinking hypothesis and the conclusion of an if-then
key concepts of with coherence and statement.
logic and reasoning. clarity in formulating and M8GE-IIf-1
analyzing arguments.
 transforms a statement into an equivalent if-then
statement

M8GE-IIf-2

determines the inverse, converse, and

contrapositive of an if-then statement. M8GE-IIg-1

illustrates the equivalences of : (a) the statement

and its contrapositivie; and (b) the converse and
inverse of a statement. M8GE-IIg-2

uses inductive or deductive reasoning in an

argument. M8GE-IIh-1

writes a proof (both direct and indirect). M8GE-IIi-j-1

SUMMATIVE TESTS

Grade 8 - THIRD QUARTER TOTAL

Geometry 1. is able to formulate an
organized plan to
handlea real-life
situation.
demonstrates
understanding of describes a mathematical system M8GE-IIIa-1
key concepts of
axiomatic structure
of geometry and
triangle congruence
2. is able to illustrates the need for an axiomatic structure of a
communicate mathematical system in general, and in Geometry
mathematical thinking in particular: (a)defined terms; (b) undefined
with coherence and terms; (c) postulates; and (d) theorems.
clarity in formulating,
investigating, analyzing,
and solving real-life
problems involving
congruent triangles using
appropriate and accurate
representations.

M8GE-IIIa-c-1

illustrates triangle congruence. *** M8GE-IIId-1

illustrates the SAS, ASA and SSS congruence

postulates. M8GE-IIId-e-1

solves corresponding parts of congruent triangles. M8GE-IIIf-1

proves two triangles are congruent M8GE-IIIg-1

proves statements on triangle congruence M8GE-IIIh-1

M8GE-IIIi-j-1
applies triangle congruence to construct
perpendicular lines and angle bisectors.
Grade 8 - FOURTH QUARTER
Geometry demonstrates is able to communicate illustrates theorems on triangle inequalities
understanding of mathematical thinking (Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, Triangle
key concepts of with coherence and Inequality Theorem, Hinge Theorem).***
inequalities in a clarity in formulating,
triangle, and parallel investigating, analyzing, M8GE-IVa-1
and perpendicular
lines.

and solving real-life applies theorems on triangle inequalities.

problems involving
triangle inequalities, and
parallelism and
perpendicularity of lines M8GE-IVb-1
using appropriate and
accurate
representations.

proves inequalities in a triangle

M8GE-IVc-1

M8GE-IVd-1
proves properties of parallel lines cut by a
transversal. ***

M8GE-IVe-1
determines the conditions under which lines and
segments are parallel or perpendicular.
Statistics and Probability
 53. illustrates an experiment, outcome, sample
space and event.***
demonstrates is able to formulate and
understanding of solve practical problems M8SP-IVf-1
key concepts of involving probability of
probability. simple events.

54. counts the number of occurrences of an M8SP-IVg-1

outcome in an experiment: (a) table; (b) tree
diagram; (c) systematic listing; and (d)
fundamental counting principle.***

M8SP-IVh-1
55. finds the probability of a simple event.

56. illustrates an experimental probability and a M8SP-IVi-1

theoretical probability.

57. solves problems involving probabilities of M8SP-IVj-1

simple events.
SUMMATIVE TESTS
TOTAL
ATICS
(factors of polynomials, rational algebraic expressions,
two variables); geometry (axiomatic structure of
and statistics and probability (probability of simple
ng, communicating, making connections,

NO. OF DAYS TAUGHT

6
2

2
1

1
1

3
3
47

2
2

2
3

10
3
45

1
2

10

3
41

5
2

3
40