CBSE Syllabus for Class 8 Maths: Students in CBSE Class 8 need to be thorough with their syllabus so that they can prepare for the exam properly. Understanding and knowing the CBSE syllabus for Class 8 Maths will make it easier for the students to streamline their exam preparation strategy. The Class 8 Maths syllabus just sets a base for higher education as many concepts covered in Class 8 will be the core of chapters in higher classes.

For the convenience of students, we have listed the updated syllabus for CBSE Class 8 Maths in the sections below. Students may refer to it and start their exam preparation. By following the syllabus, students will be able to stay on track. It will also help the students get an idea about the marks that each chapter will carry. Continue reading to find more information on the CBSE syllabus for Class 8 Maths.

CBSE Class 8 Maths Syllabus: Chapter List

Every chapter is of utmost importance for students when they are preparing for their final exams. Students must keep all their concepts regarding the CBSE Class 8, as it will be helpful for them in their higher education as well. Moreover, the chapters that the students learn for their regular exam will also be helpful for their competitive exam preparation (if they are planning to appear for one). Hence, students must carefully learn and practice questions from the chapters given below to complete their CBSE Class 8 Maths syllabus:

Chapters	Name of Chapter
Chapter 1	Rational Numbers
Chapter 2	Linear Equations in One Variable
Chapter 3	Understanding Quadrilaterals
Chapter 4	Practical Geometry
Chapter 5	Data Handling
Chapter 6	Squares and Square Roots
Chapter 7	Cubes and Cube Roots
Chapter 8	Comparing Quantities
Chapter 9	Algebraic Expressions and Identities
Chapter 10	Visualising Solid Shapes
Chapter 11	Mensuration
Chapter 12	Exponents and Powers
Chapter 13	Direct and Inverse Proportions
Chapter 14	Factorisation
Chapter 15	Introduction to Graphs
Chapter 16	Playing with Numbers

So, let us now have a detailed look at the CBSE syllabus for Class 8 Maths in the following sections.

NCERT Syllabus for Class 8 Maths: Topics

Knowing what chapters to study within the syllabus is extremely crucial. More than that, it is important that the students understand what topics they must cover in each chapter. This will make it easier for them to practice the questions from all the topics within a chapter. As a result, by practicing, the students can become experts in solving the questions from different perspectives.

Below we have provided detailed information about the CBSE Class 8 Maths chapters stating the topics that each chapter covers:

• Rational Numbers: Introduction, Properties of Rational Numbers, Representation of Rational Numbers on the Number Line, Rational Numbers between Two Rational Numbers.

• Linear Equations in One Variable: Introduction, Solving Equations Which Have Linear Expressions on one Side and Numbers on the Other Side, Some Applications, Solving Equations having the Variable on Both Sides, Some More Applications, Reducing Equations to Simpler Form, Reducing Equations to Simpler Form, Equations Reducible to the Linear Form.

• Understanding Quadrilaterals: Introduction, Polygons, Sum of the Measures of the Exterior Angles of a Polygon, Kinds of Quadrilaterals, Some Special Parallelograms.

• Practical Geometry: Introduction, Constructing a Quadrilateral, Some Special Cases.

• Data Handling: Looking for Information, Organising Data, Grouping Data, Circle Graph or Pie Chart, Chance and Probability.

• Squares and Square Roots: Introduction, Properties of Square Numbers, Some More Interesting Patterns, Finding the Square of a Number, Square Roots, Square Roots of Decimals, Estimating Square Roots.

• Cubes & Cube Roots: Introduction, Cubes, Cube Roots.

• Comparing Quantities: Recalling Ratios and Percentages, Finding the Increase or Decrease Per cent, Finding Discounts, Prices Related to Buying and Selling (Profit and Loss), Sales Tax/Value Added Tax, Compound Interest, Deducing a Formula for Compound Interest, Rate Compounded Annually or Half Yearly (Semi-Annually), Applications of Compound Interest Formula.

• Algebraic Expressions and Identities: What Are Expressions, Terms, Factors and Coefficients, Monomials, Binomials and Polynomials, Like and Unlike Terms, Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Expressions, Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions: Introduction, Multiplying a Monomial by a Monomial, Multiplying a Monomial by a Polynomial, Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial, What is an Identity? Standard Identities, Applying Identities.

• Visualising Solid Shapes: Introduction, Views of 3D-Shapes, Mapping Space Around Us, Faces, Edges and Vertices.

• Mensuration: Introduction, Let us Recall, Area of Trapezium, Area of a General Quadrilateral, Area of a Polygon, Solid Shapes, Surface Area of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder, Volume of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder, Volume and Capacity.
• Exponents & Powers: Powers with negative exponents, Laws of exponents, use of exponents to express small numbers in standard form.
• Direct & Inverse Proportions: Direct Proportion, inverse proportion.
• Factorisation: Factors of natural numbers, what is factorisation, division of algebraic expressions.
• Playing with Numbers: Numbers in general form, games with numbers, letters for digits, tests of divisibility, divisibility by 9 and 3.

CBSE Class 8 Maths Preparation Tips

To prepare well for CBSE Maths for Class 8, referring to the NCERT Maths textbook would be enough. Just make sure you understand the theory and logic behind every concept. Students must ensure that they are preparing a proper timetable for their study and making Maths a part of their daily routine. This will make it easier for the students to be thorough with their Maths exam preparation.

• Make notes of important points and formulas. Understand what they mean and memorise them by heart. It would help to practice the sums consistently and not burden yourself during the exams. And solve a sufficient number of questions from every concept you finish.
• Maths requires a lot of question practice in order to implement the concepts correctly.
• Finish every chapter thoroughly with a conceptual understanding in all topics. Solve the in-text questions given at the end of every chapter.
• Refer to Embibe practice papers and mock tests to strengthen the concepts.
• Students must take the CBSE Class 8 Maths mock tests for free from Embibe for each chapter. It will help them understand how well prepared they are for the exam and what they must implement to improve their shortcomings.
• Solve adequate problems based on each topic and improve your problem-solving speed and accuracy.
• For better understanding of the chapter and to make learning fun, students may refer to the Embibe Big Books. These books have all the information under one roof for that the students will not have to jump from one place to another in search of relevant items.

Benefits of Knowing Syllabus Before Exam

There are many perks of knowing the syllabus before the exam. A syllabus sets the curriculum for the entire year which will make it easier for the students to mentally prepare themselves for the upcoming exams. But, that is not all. Some of the benefits of being familiar with the syllabus before the exam are listed below:

• Students are suggested to read the syllabus properly as it helps them know the course details. Also, it gives an overview of what they will focus on at an early stage.
• By being familiar with the syllabus students understand how many marks each unit and subunit will carry.
• Students can get a clear idea of all the books they must follow for their exam preparation. These CBSE Class 8 Maths books (Board recommended and reference) are available for free on Embibe.
• It helps students to prepare a proper study plan.
• A syllabus helps students develop a spirit by laying out the course of action from the initial days.
• It helps students to set goals as well as outcomes of the topics.

FAQs on CBSE Class 8 Maths Syllabus

In the sections below we have provided some of the commonly asked questions on CBSE Class 8 Maths syllabus:

Students in Class 8 should be familiar with their syllabus for all the subjects before they start their exam preparation. In the article above, we have provided the CBSE Class 8 Maths syllabus as per the latest guidelines. Hopefully, it benefits all students in their exam preparation. For any further updates on CBSE Class 8 exams, subscribe to Embibe.