Top Picks for Eighth Graders

Typical eighth graders are refining their skills to move on to higher level mathematics. Many eighth graders will be ready to move onto algebra; for those who are, we've listed the best options here. For others, a geat problem solving resource is here.

high school algebra text

Algebra (The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project)

John W. McConnell

Topic: math
Age Level: secondary
You'll use it daily

high school algebra text

Elementary Algebra

Harold R. Jacobs

Topic: math
Age Level: secondary
You'll use it daily

entertainment with math terms

G Is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book

David M. Schwartz

Topic: math
Age Level: middle school
You'll use it occasionally

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Math Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools

George Lenchner

Topic: math
Age Level: middle school
You'll use it weekly