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There are several small changes, mostly deletes from the Math 8 standards.  I have looked over these individually, and I think (as a beginning math teacher)  that they help end some confusion.

For example, 8.1- a,b,c seemed somewhat redundent to me.  In filing VGLA's, I sometimes got confused as to which is which, since they seem to overlap.  I think the change will help this confusion.

8.3:  The deletion is a good one.  I don't think we need to be told to use practical examples.

8.6:  Also less wordiness and confusion.

8.11:  Both changes eliminate needless wordiness and definition ( a math teacher should know how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem without further "instruction". 


I think this gives enough specific examples. In other deletions I see the same thing; we are simplifying and streamlining the SOL, making it easier (for me) to understand.

I honestly do not see any changes that I disagree with.

I think 8.1 is still just a bit overlapping.  I wouldn't mind if they changed some wording in "a" and "b" to make sure they were completely separate.

NO.