Education is the building block of every student's future. To ensure all students have every opportunity to succeed, Indiana adopted world-class academic standards in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and an assessment system to measure student progress. This booklet clearly spells out what students should know and be able to do in Grade 8. Examples are given to help students understand what is required to meet the standards. Students should review this guide with their teachers and share it with their parents and family.