Grade 8 PARCC math: geometric transformations
Transformations are introduced in 8th grade under the Common Core under the umbrella of congruency (and similarity).
Grade 8 PARCC math: Pythagorean distance
Determining the distance along the diagonal of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem is new to 8th graders under the Common Core.
Grade 8 PARCC math: functions as rules
Working with functions comes to the Common Core in 8th grade, and the properties of functions described in different ways can be compared.
Grade 8 PARCC math: scientific notation
Do you know how to put numbers expressed in "scientific notation" in order from least to greatest? You'll need to if you're taking the PARCC 8th-grade math test.
Grade 8 PARCC math: integer exponents
Another new topic for 8th graders under the Common Core is the idea of expressions in exponents. Do you know the rules?
Lemont H.S. evacuated after bomb threat
A bomb threat at a west-suburban IL high school caused an evacuation last week. It follows within a month of false news reports
Expelled for using the N-word? Sue the school.
A text-message exchange between friends at a private high school in Chicago has led to the expulsion of 2 girls for making racist remarks.
Gummy bears make students sick in Naperville
Students at Naperville North HS in IL became ill today after eating gummy bears that may have been laced with another substance.
Japan’s prime minister to visit Pearl Harbor
Japan’s prime minister will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the country’s attack on Pearl Harbor…
Virginia district considers banning racial books
A school district in Virginia might ban 2 books that have been banned by school districts across America many times before. They contain racial slurs.