Sudan Basic Education (Grade 8) Curriculum - Mathematics

This curriculum is based on the South Sudan Primary 8 Mathematics syllabus. The course emphasizes a practical approach to mathematics, aiming to equip students with lifelong skills. The curriculum covers six units:

Unit 1: Numbers

• Factors and Multiples: Students explore factors and multiples of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Squares and Square Roots: Calculation of squares and square roots of perfect squares, fractions, and decimals, including recurring decimals.
• Conversions: Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Applications: Real-world applications of fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Unit 2: Measurement

• Perimeter: Calculating the perimeter of rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, and trapeziums.
• Area: Calculating the area of rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, and trapeziums.
• Surface Area: Calculating the surface area of cubes and cuboids.
• Volume: Calculating the volume of cubes and cuboids, and converting between cubic meters and cubic centimeters.
• Time, Speed, and Distance: Solving problems involving time, speed, and distance.

Unit 3: Geometry

• Circles and Triangles: Inscribing and circumscribing circles and triangles.
• Pythagoras' Theorem: Applying the Pythagorean theorem to determine lengths and areas of triangles.
• Pyramids and Prisms: Exploring properties of pyramids and prisms, including faces, vertices, and edges.
• Scale: Understanding and applying scale in drawings and maps.
• Coordinates: Plotting coordinates and solving problems involving linear scale.

Unit 4: Algebra

• Algebraic Expressions: Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions.
• Word Problems: Translating word statements into algebraic expressions.
• Sets: Understanding set theory, including union, intersection, empty sets, and equal sets.
• Venn Diagrams: Representing sets using Venn diagrams.

Unit 5: Statistics

• Data Collection: Gathering, recording, and interpreting data from various sources.
• Tables and Graphs: Reading and interpreting tables and graphs, including bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs.
• Probability: Calculating probabilities of simple events.

Unit 6: Business Accounting

• Commission: Calculating commission earned on sales.
• Discounts: Calculating discounts on marked prices.
• Hire Purchase: Understanding hire purchase agreements and calculating installments.
• Profit and Loss: Calculating profit and loss in business transactions.
• Simple Interest: Calculating simple interest on loans.
• Compound Interest: Calculating compound interest on loans.
• Cash Accounts: Preparing and balancing cash accounts.

The curriculum encourages active learning through group work, discussions, and practical activities. It also emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The teacher's guide provides detailed explanations, examples, and exercises for each topic.