Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 8 mathematics Teacher's Guide PDF

The Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher’s Guide, developed under Ethiopia’s New Curriculum Framework, is a professionally crafted resource that empowers teachers with structured strategies for delivering advanced math instruction. Published by the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau, the guide provides a unit-by-unit breakdown, including real-world applications, logical reasoning, and geometric insight tailored for the Grade 8 level.

Teacher's Guide Summery

• Publisher: Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau
• Published Year: 2014 E.C/2021 G.C
• Subject: Mathematics
• Grade Level: Grade 8
• Curriculum Type: Ethiopian New Curriculum
• Book Type: Teacher's Guide
• Total Units: 8 units
• Total Pages: 97
• File Size: 2.7 MB
• File Format: PDF

The Teacher's guide is written by:

• Tolosa Diriba
• Mequanint Teshome
• Afework Awlachew

🔹 Unit 1: Rational Numbers

Covers operations with positive and negative fractions and decimals. Students develop fluency in all four arithmetic operations and deepen their conceptual understanding of rationality.

🔹 Unit 2: Squares, Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots

Explains exponentiation, perfect squares, and cube roots. Teachers are guided on how to introduce power rules using real-world examples.

🔹 Unit 3: Linear Equations and Inequalities

Students learn to solve one-variable equations and inequalities, including graphing solutions on number lines. Emphasizes logic-based problem-solving.

🔹 Unit 4: Similarity of Figures

Develops understanding of proportional reasoning and geometric similarity. Includes classroom-ready activities for visual comparison and scale application.

🔹 Unit 5: Theorems on Triangle

Explores triangle relationships such as angle sum, exterior angles, and triangle inequality theorems. Provides structured proofs and visual models.

🔹 Unit 6: Lines and Angles in a Circle

Examines relationships between central and inscribed angles, intersecting chords, and arc measures. Teachers receive guidance for diagram-based instruction.

🔹 Unit 7: Solid Figures and Measurement

Covers properties of 3D shapes including cubes, cylinders, and pyramids. Includes detailed steps for calculating volume and surface area using standard formulas.

🔹 Unit 8: Introduction to Probability

Introduces the concept of chance, basic terminology, event outcomes, and predictions. Hands-on activities help students estimate probabilities using real examples.