The 8th Grade Algebra Standard

In an attempt to assist in understanding the 8th Grade Algebra Standard, some resources are being gathered and added to this page.

The 2007 Minnesota Mathematics Standards
Download The 2007 Minnesota Mathematics Standards (pdf).
Download the Frequently Asked Questions about the 2007 Minnesota Mathematics Standards and Benchmarks for Grades K-12 from the MDE Academic Standards/Mathematics. (Scroll down the page and download a Word document with the FAQ.)

MCTM Statement Paper
The board of MCTM has composed a Statement Paper regarding the Minnesota Mathematics Academic Standards and Eighth Grade Algebra.

NCTM Position Statement
Download the NCTM Position Statement on: Algebra: What, When, and for Whom (pdf)
or read it on the NCTM website

Algebra Taskforce Information Presentation
A presentation developed by the Algebra Task Force expaining the new Algebra Standard.
Download Algebra Task Force Presentation (pdf)

Matt Mentor Article
An article concerning the 8th Grade Algebra Standard can be found in Mathbits - Summer 2008, page 5.
Download Mathbits Summer 2008 (pdf)