CBSE Class 8 Syllabus for Maths

The CBSE Class 8 Mathematics syllabus includes a range of topics designed to build a strong foundation in mathematics. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Rational Numbers

  • Introduction to rational numbers
  • Representation of rational numbers on the number line
  • Operations on rational numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Simplifying expressions involving rational numbers

2. Linear Equations in Two Variables

  • Introduction to linear equations
  • Solution of linear equations in two variables
  • Graphical representation of linear equations
  • Application of linear equations in real-life problems

3. Understanding Quadrilaterals

  • Types of quadrilaterals (parallelograms, trapeziums, rhombuses, rectangles, squares)
  • Properties of quadrilaterals
  • Theorems related to quadrilaterals
  • Classification based on properties

4. Data Handling

  • Collection of data
  • Organizing data in tabular form
  • Representation of data using bar graphs, histograms, and pie charts
  • Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)

5. Algebraic Expressions and Identities

  • Understanding algebraic expressions
  • Simplification of algebraic expressions
  • Algebraic identities and their proofs
  • Factorization of algebraic expressions

6. Mensuration

  • Area and perimeter of different shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, circle)
  • Surface area and volume of 3D shapes (cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres)
  • Problems based on mensuration

7. Squares and Square Roots

  • Square of a number
  • Square roots and their properties
  • Estimation of square roots
  • Applications of square roots in real-life problems

8. Cubes and Cube Roots

  • Cube of a number
  • Cube roots and their properties
  • Estimation of cube roots
  • Applications of cube roots in real-life problems

9. Introduction to Graphs

  • Plotting points on a Cartesian plane
  • Reading and interpreting graphs
  • Understanding the concept of linear graphs
  • Application of graphs in solving problems

10. Geometry

  • Basic geometrical concepts (point, line, angle, etc.)
  • Understanding angles and their types (complementary, supplementary, etc.)
  • Properties of triangles and their types (isosceles, equilateral, scalene)
  • Construction of angles and triangles

11. Mensuration (Volume and Surface Area)

  • Volume and surface area of cubes and cuboids
  • Volume and surface area of cylinders
  • Volume and surface area of cones
  • Volume and surface area of spheres

12. Symmetry

  • Line symmetry and rotational symmetry
  • Identifying symmetrical shapes
  • Understanding symmetry in patterns and designs

13. Exponents and Powers

  • Understanding exponents and powers
  • Laws of exponents
  • Applications of exponents in simplifying expressions

14. Practical Geometry

  • Construction of geometric shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals)
  • Using a compass and ruler for geometric constructions
  • Applications of geometric constructions

This syllabus aims to enhance students' problem-solving skills and mathematical understanding through practical applications and theoretical concepts.

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