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Mathematics: Applications and Connections - 2001 Course 3 - 8th Grade
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Problem Solving and Algebra
  1-1  A Plan for Problem Solving
  1-2  Powers and Exponents
  1-3  Variables, Expressions, and Equations
  1-4  Solving Subtraction and Addition Equations
  1-5  Solving Division and Multiplication Equations
  1-6  Writing Expressions and Equations
  1-7  Solving Two-Step Equations
  1-8  Geometry: Perimeter and Area
  1-9  Solving Inequalities
Chapter 1 
Algebra: Using Integers 
  2-1  Integers and Absolute Value
  2-2  Comparing and Ordering Integers
  2-3  Adding Integers
  2-4  More about Adding Integers
  2-5  Subtracting Integers
  2-6  Statistics: Matrices
  2-7  Multiplying Integers
  2-8  Dividing Integers
  2-9  Solving Equations
  2-10  Geometry: The Coordinate System
Chapter 2 
 Using Proportion and Percent
   3-1  Ratios and Rates
  3-2  Ratios and Percents
  3-3  Solving Proportions
  3-4  Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
  3-5  Finding Percents
  3-6  Percent and Estimation
Chapter 3 
 Statistics: Analyzing Data
 4-1  Bar Graphs and Histograms
  4-2  Circle Graphs
  4-3  Line Plots
  4-4  Measures of Central Tendency
  4-5  Measures of Variation
  4-6  Algebra: Scatter Plots
  4-7  Choosing an Appropriate Display
  4-8  Misleading Graphs and Statistics
Chapter 4 
 Geometry: Investigating Patterns
  5-1  Parallel Lines
  5-2  Classifying Triangles
  5-3  Classifying Quadrilaterals
  5-4  Symmetry
  5-5  Congruent Triangles
  5-6  Similar Triangles
  5-7  Transformations and M.C. Escher
Chapter 5 
 Exploring Number Patterns
  6-1  Divisibility Patterns
  6-2  Prime Factorization
  6-3  Greatest Common Factor
  6-4  Rational Numbers
  6-5  Rational Numbers and Decimals
  6-6  Probability: Simple Events
  6-7  Least Common Multiple
  6-8  Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
  6-9  Scientific Notation
Chapter 6 
 Algebra: Using Rational Numbers
  7-1  Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
  7-2  Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
  7-3  Multiplying Fractions
  7-4  Properties of Rational Numbers
  7-5  Patterns and Functions: Sequences
  7-6  Geometry: Area of Triangles and Trapezoids
  7-7  Geometry: Circles and Circumference
  7-8  Dividing Fractions
  7-9  Solving Equations
  7-10  Solving Inequalities
Chapter 7 
 Applying Proportional Reasoning
 8-1  Using Proportions
  8-2  The Percent Proportion
  8-3  Algebra: The Percent Equation
  8-4  Large and Small Percents
  8-5  Percent of Change
  8-6  Simple Interest
  8-7  Geometry: Similar Polygons
  8-8  Indirect Measurement
  8-9  Scale Drawings and Models
  8-10  Geometry: Dilations
Chapter 8 
 Algebra: Exploring Real Numbers
  9-1  Square Roots
  9-2  Estimating Square Roots
  9-3  The Real Number System
  9-4  The Pythagorean Theorem
  9-5  Using the Pythagorean Theorem
  9-6  Geometry: Distance on the Coordinate Plane
  9-7  Geometry: Special Right Triangles
 Chapter 9
 Algebra: Graphing Functions
10-1  Functions
  10-2  Using Tables to Graph Functions
  10-3  Equations With Two Variables
  10-4  Graphing Linear Functions
  10-5  Graphing Systems of Equations
  10-6  Graphing Quadratic Functions
  10-7  Geometry: Translations
  10-8  Geometry: Reflections
  10-9  Geometry: Rotations
 Chapter 10
 Geometry: Using Area and Volume
 11-1  Area of Circles
  11-2  Three-Dimensional Figures
  11-3  Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
  11-4  Volume of Pyramids and Cones
  11-5  Surface Area of Prisms
  11-6  Surface Area of Cylinders
  11-7  Measurement: Precision and Significant Digits
Chapter 11
 Investigating Discrete Math and Probability
  12-1  Counting Outcomes
  12-2  Permutations
  12-3  Combinations
  12-4  Pascal’s Triangle
  12-5  Probability of Compound Events
  12-6  Experimental Probability
  12-7  Statistics: Using Sampling to Predict
 Chapter 12
Algebra: Exploring Polynomials 
 13-1  Modeling Polynomials
  13-2  Simplifying Polynomials
  13-3  Adding Polynomials
  13-4  Subtracting Polynomials
  13-5  Multiplying Monomials and Polynomials
  13-6  Multiplying Binomials
  13-7  Factoring Polynomials
 Chapter 13