Grade Eight Math Curriculum
Number of Pages (Coursebook): 211
Number of Pages (Printables): 1
Recommended Ages: 13 to 14 Years
Program Length: 36 Weeks
Digital PDF: You will be able to download your resources immediately upon purchase! You will also receive an email with a link to access your downloads.
Printed & Shipped: Your order will be delivered in 3-6 business days—with free shipping to Canada and the US! You will also receive a FREE Digital PDF of your resources.
✅ How Wee Learn's Math Curriculum meets or exceeds all grade-level expectations for Common Core State Standards (USA) and the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum (Canada).
What is the How Wee Learn Grade Eight Math Curriculum?
This isn’t a collection of worksheets or a series of disconnected lessons. The How Wee Learn Grade Eight Math Curriculum is a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, fully integrated program that:
- ✅ Meets or exceeds U.S. and Canadian math standards.
- ✅ Covers all core math skills for each grade.
- ✅ Requires just ONE page of math per day!
There are no lengthy lesson plans to prepare, no separate units to organize, and no overwhelm. Just open the course book and begin!
Yes, I know—it sounds too good to be true. But I assure you, every lesson has been carefully tested, refined, and intentionally designed to actually work.
It really is that simple.
A Balanced Understanding
The How Wee Learn Math Curriculum thoroughly covers the five essential strands of math, ensuring that children develop a balanced, real-world understanding of math.
- 🔢 Number Sense
- 🧮 Algebra
- 📊 Data
- 📐 Spatial Sense & Measurement
- 💵 Financial Literacy
Rather than teaching these strands in isolation, skills are intentionally integrated and revisited throughout the year in a spiral method. This allows children to build lasting understanding rather than memorize and forget.
A Developmentally Appropriate Approach
The methodology used in the How Wee Learn Math Curriculum varies slightly by age, intentionally capitalizing on each child’s stage of cognitive development.
💛 Grades 1–3
Learning Math Through Storytelling
In the primary years, math comes alive through storytelling. Lessons begin with a short story read aloud—just one paragraph that gently introduces the day’s math concept. From there, children dive into their math work, making connections to the story they’ve just heard.
This approach in Grades 1-3 helps young learners:
- Emotionally connect with math concepts.
- Understand abstract ideas through language, context, and imagination.
- Build confidence and positive feelings about math.
Children aren’t just filling out math pages—they’re solving problems that actually make sense and feel meaningful. Through stories, learning becomes natural… and fun!
🧠 Grades 4–8
Building Strong Mathematical Thinkers
In the junior and intermediate years, the curriculum shifts to meet growing cognitive abilities.
Grades 4–8 use a thoughtful blend of:
- Clear, direct instruction
- Word problems
- Real-world application
- Problem-solving and reasoning tasks
This approach ensures that math skills are not only taught but also understood and applied. Children learn how to think mathematically, analyze situations, and confidently use their skills when needed.
In all grade levels, new skills are introduced with simple, clear instructions and then practiced right away in a way that actually makes sense to kids. And instead of teaching a concept once and checking it off forever, the curriculum uses a spiral approach—intentionally revisiting skills throughout the year so learning sticks.
One page a day truly is enough.
More pages don’t always mean more learning. In fact, sometimes they just mean more overwhelm.
The How Wee Learn Math Curriculum is designed with one clear goal in mind: helping kids truly understand math—not rush through it.
That’s why our program focuses on a research-informed, developmentally appropriate approach that builds confidence and long-term retention, one manageable step at a time.
It isn’t about doing less.
It’s about doing what works.
Meet Your Qualified Curriculum Creators
Get to know the hearts and minds behind How Wee Learn—a team of certified teachers, child‑development specialists, and creative educators who pour their expertise and love for learning into every curriculum resource they craft.
Sarah Noftle, BA, B.Ed., Reading Specialist
John Noftle, BA, M.Ed., C.Psych
Jessica Beasley, BA, B.Ed., M.Ed. Mathematics
Heather Bartok, BHSc, B.Ed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Teacher's Guide?
No. Everything you need is directly in the coursebook, guiding you and your child through each lesson—step by step, one page a day. An answer key is provided should you need to clarify any answers.
Are your resources secular?
Yes! All the resources from How Wee Learn are secular.
What are your qualifications?
Sarah Noftle, BA, B.Ed., Reading Specialist
Jessica Beasley, BA, B.Ed., M.Ed. Mathematics
When will I receive my order?
Instantly! After purchase, you will be sent an email with a link to download your resources. You will be able to view your materials on your computer, tablet, or phone. You can also print a hard copy at home or at your local print shop. Select resources are also available Printed & Shipped. Printed & Shipped orders are delivered via Priority Post and arrive in 3-6 business days.
What kind of paper and binding are used for Printed & Shipped resources?
Our Printed & Shipped resources are printed on premium paper and spiral bound. All printables (materials included in addition to the coursebook) are printed on sturdy 110-lb. cardstock.
If I order Printed & Shipped, will I also get a digital copy?
Yes! All Printed & Shipped orders also receive a Free Complimentary Digital Copy emailed to you immediately upon purchase. You can use this digital copy to start browsing and using your new resources right away!
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