ICSE Class 8 Maths Books – Chapters, Practice & PDFs

This page is the working list of ICSE Class 8 Maths books: 73 chapters across 11 books, with what each chapter contains and its PDF. Every chapter in the table below has its PDF on this page, so the books you searched for are inside the first screen.

What the PDFs alone do not show is what is inside each chapter. The table counts each chapter’s named sections, its practice questions and its pages — read from the book, not guessed. The notes under each chapter tell you what it works through, and the Class 8 books hub links the other subjects.

Reference: CISCE-aligned ICSE textbook material.

ICSE Class 8 Maths Books: chapter PDF downloads

Maths

Maths-Algebra

Maths-Arithmetical-Problems

Maths-Commercial-Arithmetic

Maths-Geometry

Maths-Mensuration

Maths-Number-Systems

Maths-Numbers

Maths-Sets

Maths-Statistics

Selina Concise

ICSE Class 8 Maths Books: what is inside each chapter

Three counts appear in the table. A section is one of the book’s own main headings — sub-headings are not counted. A practice question is a numbered item under an exercise heading, and pages are the chapter’s pages in the PDF.

Chapter 11: Formulae (Maths)

Formulae is built around one idea: the subject of a formula and its evaluation. The chapter’s single section, “Evaluation of the subject of the formula”, carries the whole treatment.

• Evaluation of the subject of the formula

Exercise 11.1 holds the most practice, with 12 questions.

Chapter 16: Linear Equations and Inequations (Maths)

The chapter defines equations and linear equations, then works through solving an equation, the permissible rules, and cross-multiplication. It moves on to problems based on linear equations and solving word problems. The second half treats linear inequations, the replacement set, representing solutions on a number line, and solving linear inequations in one variable.

• Linear Equations and Inequations
• Equations
• Linear equation
• Solving an equation
• Permissible rules for solving equations
• Solving linear equations in one variable

and 8 more

Exercise 16.2 is the heaviest of the four, at 30 questions.

Chapter 24: Constructions (Maths)

Constructions is a ruler-and-compass chapter. It opens with basic constructions, then builds triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi and squares, and moves on to circles.

• Basic Constructions Using Ruler and Compass
• Construction 1
• Construction 2
• Construction 3
• Construction 4
• Construction of Triangles

and 29 more

Exercise 24.3 sets the most questions, 27 in total.

Chapter 25: Theorems on Area (Maths)

The chapter defines area and equal figures, then distinguishes congruent figures from equal ones. Its working core is a run of theorems on area.

• Theorems on Area
• Area
• Equal figures
• Difference between congruent and equal figures
• Theorem 1
• Theorem 2

and 3 more

Exercise 25 leads the practice with 7 questions.

Chapter 30: Statistics (Maths)

Statistics begins with column (or bar) graphs and pie charts, then groups data and draws histograms. The chapter then treats the mean of raw and grouped data, the median, and the mode.

• Column (or Bar) Graphs
• Pie Chart
• Grouping of Data
• Histograms
• Mean
• Mean of raw (ungrouped) data

and 4 more

Exercise 30.3 carries the most questions, 6 in all.

Chapter 32: Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures (Maths)

A review opens the chapter, which then works through perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles and squares. Trapezium, parallelogram, rhombus and circle follow.

• Review
• Perimeter and Area of Triangles
• Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
• Perimeter and Area of Squares
• Trapezium
• Parallelogram

and 2 more

Test Yourself holds the largest set of questions, with 32.

Chapter 33: Volume and Surface Area Cuboid Cube (Maths)

The chapter treats the cuboid as a rectangular solid, then the cube. A section on application puts both to use.

• Cuboid (a rectangular solid)
• Cube
• Application

Test Yourself has the most practice, with 15 questions.

Chapter 34: Collection and Tabulation of Data (Maths)

The chapter builds from data and frequency to raw data, arrayed data and frequency distribution. It then constructs a frequency table, introduces grouped frequency distribution, and defines class-intervals, class-limits and class mark.

• Data
• Frequency
• Raw Data, Arrayed Data and Frequency Distribution
• Constructing a Frequency Table
• Grouped Frequency Distribution
• Class-Intervals and Class-Limits

and 1 more

The chapter’s single exercise, Exercise 34, sets 12 questions.

Chapter 35: Graphical Represention of Statistical Data (Maths)

This chapter reviews graphical representation of statistical data. Its single section is titled “Review”.

• Review

Exercise 35 carries the larger share, with 16 questions.

Chapter 36: Arithmetic Mean Mode and Median (Maths)

The chapter opens with a review, then takes mode and median as its working sections.

• Review
• Mode
• Median

Exercise 36 holds the most questions, 19 in total.

Chapter 37: Sets (Maths)

Sets reviews the basics, then moves through representation of a set, cardinal number and types of sets. Subset, proper subset, super set, universal set and complement set follow. Later sections cover set operations, distributive laws, De-Morgan’s laws and cardinal properties.

• Review
• Representation of a Set
• Cardinal Number of a Set
• Types of Sets
• Subset
• Proper Subset

and 8 more

Exercise 37 (C) and Test Yourself tie for the most questions, with 12 each.

Chapter 38: Venn Diagrams (Maths)

A review opens the chapter. Its working section shows how Venn diagrams express the relationship between sets.

• Review
• Use of Venn-Diagrams to Show the Relationship Between the Sets

Exercise 38 (A) sets the most questions, 14 in all.

Chapter 39: Ordered Pair Cartesian Product (Maths)

The chapter starts with the ordered pair and the equality of ordered pairs, then moves to the cartesian product.

• Ordered Pair
• Equality of Ordered Pairs
• Cartesian Product

Test Yourself leads with 11 questions.

Chapter 40: Relations and Mappings (Maths)

Relations come first, with a section on representing a relation. The chapter then defines mapping or function and works on the value of a function.

• Representation of a Relation
• Mapping or Function
• Value of a Function

Exercise 40 (A) and Exercise 40 (C) each set 10 questions.

Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts and Operations (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter lays the ground for algebra: fundamental concepts, laws of operations, powers of a literal, terms, algebraic expressions, and factors and coefficients. It then works through addition and subtraction of algebraic expressions, multiplication, and division — of a monomial by a monomial and of a polynomial by a monomial.

• Fundamental Concepts
• Laws of operations
• Powers of a literal
• Terms
• Algebraic expressions
• Factors and coefficients

and 5 more

The Answers set carries the longest practice run, with 27 items.

Chapter 3: Exponents (Maths-Algebra)

Exponents covers the reciprocal of a power, then some laws of indices.

• Reciprocal of a power
• Some laws of indices

The chapter’s Exercise sets 11 questions.

Chapter 4: Special Products and Expansions (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter works through special products, then expansions, then the corollaries that follow from them.

• Special Products
• Expansions
• Corollaries

The Answers set is the largest, with 46 items.

Chapter 6: Hcf Lcm (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter’s single section is the lowest common multiple (Lcm).

• Lowest Common Multiple (Lcm)

The Answers set holds 4 items.

Chapter 8: Linear Equations and Inequations (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter moves from equations to solving linear equations and verifying the solution. Its second half covers inequations, the laws of inequality, solving inequations and their graphical representation.

• Linear Equations and Inequations
• Equations
• Solving linear equations
• Verification of the solution
• Inequations
• Laws of inequality

and 2 more

Exercise 8b is the biggest, with 18 questions.

Chapter 9: Simultaneous Linear Equatins (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter introduces the linear equation in two variables, then simultaneous linear equations, and works through the substitution method.

• Linear equation in two variables
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Substitution method

The single Exercise holds 5 questions.

Chapter 10: Graphs (Maths-Algebra)

Graphs builds from the coordinate system and the coordinates of a point to quadrants and plotting a point with given coordinates. It then moves to solving simultaneous linear equations graphically.

• Coordinate System
• Coordinates of a point
• Quadrants in the coordinate plane
• Plotting a point with given coordinates
• Solving simultaneous linear equations graphically

Chapter 11: Quadratic Equations (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter’s single section is solving a quadratic equation.

• Solving a quadratic equation

The Answers set holds the most practice, with 21 items.

Chapter 12: Relations and Mappings (Maths-Algebra)

Relations is the chapter’s one working section.

• Relations

The Answers set runs to 18 items.

Chapter 16: Special Products and Expansions (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter works through special products, a Challenge, and expansions, in that order.

• Special Products
• Challenge
• Expansions

Exercise 16.2 carries the most questions, 13 in all.

Chapter 17: Factorisaion (Maths-Algebra)

Factorisation of algebraic expressions comes first. Factorising the difference of two squares and factorising quadratic trinomials follow.

• Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
• Factorising the Difference of Two Squares
• Factorising Quadratic Trinomials

Exercise 17.2 sets the most questions, 6 in total.

Chapter 18: Formula Reference Content (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter deals with framing a formula, then checking it.

• Framing a Formula
• Check

Exercise 18.1 and Exercise 18.2 each set 12 questions.

Chapter 19: Simple Linear Equations (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter’s single section is linear equations.

• Linear Equations

Exercise 19.2 is the largest, with 33 questions.

Chapter 20: Inequations (Maths-Algebra)

Inequations covers operations on inequations, then a Challenge.

• Operations on Inequations
• Challenge

Exercise 20.1 and the Revision Exercise each set 5 questions.

Chapter 21: Simultaneous Linear Equations (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter moves from solving simultaneous equations to solving word problems that use them.

• Solving Simultaneous Equations
• Solving Word Problems Using Simultaneous Equations

Exercise 21.2 holds the heavy practice, with 25 questions.

Chapter 22: Quadratic Equations (Maths-Algebra)

Solving quadratic equations is the chapter’s single section.

• Solving Quadratic Equations

The Revision Exercise sets 5 questions.

Chapter 23: Relations and Mappings (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter takes relations as its single section.

• Relations

Exercise 23.1, Exercise 23.2 and the Revision Exercise each set 4 questions.

Chapter 24: Graphs (Maths-Algebra)

The chapter opens with graphs and the graphical representation of a linear equation in two variables. It then explains the concept of a linear locus, the graphical solution of simultaneous equations, and the truth table.

• Graphs
• Graphical Representation of a Linear Equation in Two Variables
• The Concept of a Linear Locus
• Graphical Solution of Simultaneous Equations
• Truth table

Exercise 24.1 carries the most questions, 6 in all.

Chapter 1: Ratio and Proporation (Maths-Arithmetical-Problems)

The chapter covers continued ratio, dividing a quantity in a given ratio, multiplying ratio, and proportion.

• Continued ratio
• Dividing a quantity in a given ratio
• Multiplying ratio
• Proportion

The chapter’s Exercise holds 24 questions.

Chapter 2: The Unitary Method Reference Content (Maths-Arithmetical-Problems)

The unitary method is the core of the chapter, with multiplying ratio also treated. Two worked problems appear as sections — the cost of sugar, and an army camp’s ration — before more complex problems on time and work.

• The Unitary Method
• Multiplying ratio
• If 5 kg of sugar costs Rs 160, find the cost of 7 kg of sugar.
• An army camp of 120 soldiers has enough ration to last 50 days. If 40 more soldiers join the camp after 10 days, how long will the remaining ration last?
• More complex problems on time and work

The first Exercise leads with 16 questions.

Chapter 4: Profit and Loss (Maths-Arithmetical-Problems)

The chapter starts with some definitions, then moves to marked price and discount.

• Some definitions
• Marked price
• Discount

Exercise 4a sets 18 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 5: Speed Time Distance (Maths-Arithmetical-Problems)

Speed Time Distance opens with conversion of units and uniform speed, then average speed and some important points. Relative speed is treated after that.

• Conversion of units
• Uniform speed
• Average speed
• Some important points
• Relative speed

Exercise 5b holds 10 questions.

Chapter 11: Percentage and Its Applications (Maths-Commercial-Arithmetic)

The chapter covers profit and loss, then simple interest and its calculation, followed by the calculation of compound interest. It also includes a section of mental maths.

• Profit and Loss
• Simple Interest
• Calculation of Simple Interest
• Calculation of Compound Interest
• Mental maths

Exercise 11.2 is the heaviest, with 35 questions.

Chapter 12: Ratio and Proportion (Maths-Commercial-Arithmetic)

Ratio comes first, with methods of comparison and proportional parts. The chapter then moves to proportion, and to direct and inverse proportion.

• Ratio
• Methods of Comparison
• Proportional Parts
• Proportion
• Direct and Inverse Proportion

Exercise 12.1 sets 20 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 13: Speed Distance Time (Maths-Commercial-Arithmetic)

A single section ties together speed, distance, and time.

• Speed, Distance, and Time

Exercise 13.1 holds 19 questions.

Chapter 14: Time and Work (Maths-Commercial-Arithmetic)

The chapter’s one section is the relation between time and work.

• Relation Between Time and Work

Exercise 14.1 sets 20 questions.

Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts (Maths-Geometry)

Fundamental Concepts builds from points, lines, rays, line segments and planes to angles and types of angles. Angles at a point, vertically opposite angles and parallel lines follow.

• Fundamental Concepts
• Lines and Angles
• Point
• Line
• Ray
• Line segment

and 7 more

The Answers set holds 17 items.

Chapter 2: Triangles (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter starts with the triangle and its classification by sides — scalene, isosceles and equilateral — with a property and converse for each. It then covers angle properties of a triangle, important terms such as altitude, median, incircle and circumcircle, inequalities in a triangle, congruence, and Pythagoras’ theorem.

• About Triangles
• Classification of triangles on the basis of sides
• Scalene triangle
• Isosceles triangle
• Property the angles opposite to the equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal.
• Converse the converse, or opposite, of this is also true. Thus, if two angles of a triangle are equal, the sides opposite to them are equal.

and 13 more

The Answers set carries the most practice, with 29 items.

Chapter 3: Polygons (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter’s single section is the angles of a polygon.

• Angles of a polygon

Exercise 3 sets 16 questions.

Chapter 4: Quadrilaterals (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter defines the quadrilateral and the parallelogram, then works through properties of rectangles and rhombi. The square, trapezium, isosceles trapezium and kite follow, each with its properties.

• Quadrilateral
• Parallelogram
• Property 1** All the interior angles of a rectangle are right angles.
• Property 2** the diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length.
• Rhombus
• Property 1** All the sides of a rhombus are equal in length.

and 12 more

The main Exercise holds 8 questions.

Chapter 5: Constructions (Maths-Geometry)

Constructions starts with basic constructions — an angle equal to a given angle, bisecting an angle, perpendicular lines, and the perpendicular bisector of a line segment. From there it moves through triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses and squares.

• Constructions
• Basic Constructions
• To construct an angle equal to a given angle
• To bisect a given angle
• To construct perpendicular lines
• To construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment

and 21 more

Revision Exercise 2 sets the most questions, with 12.

Chapter 7: Circle (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter defines the circle and its parts — chord, diameter, arc, circumference, semicircle, minor and major arcs. Angle subtended by an arc, central angle, secant and tangent, sector, segment and angle in a semicircle follow. Its later sections construct circles, including the circumcircle and incircle of a triangle.

• Circle
• Exterior and interior of a circle
• Chord of a circle
• Diameter of a circle
• Arc of a circle
• Circumference of a circle

and 14 more

Exercise 7a sets 8 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 8: Symmetry Reflection and Rotation (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter deals with linear symmetry first, then rotation.

• Linear Symmetry
• Rotation

The Answers set holds 12 items.

Chapter 25: Points and Planes Lines and Angles (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter opens with points and planes, then magnitude and types of angles and special pairs of angles. Perpendicular and parallel lines, angles formed by a transversal, and constructions follow.

• Points and Planes
• Magnitude and Types of Angles
• Special Pairs of Angles
• Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
• Angles Formed by a Transversal
• Constructions

Exercise 25.1 sets 12 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 26: Triangles (Maths-Geometry)

Triangles works through median, centroid, altitude and orthocentre, then congruency of triangles under the SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS rules. Pythagoras’ theorem follows, with later sections on the theorems.

• Median
• Centroid
• Altitude
• Orthocentre
• Congruency of Triangles
• Sss Rule

and 7 more

Exercise 26.2 is the heaviest, with 34 questions.

Chapter 27: Construction of Triangles (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter constructs triangles from given data — RHS, two sides and the altitude on the third side, and both base angles with the perimeter. Equilateral triangles, isosceles triangles and right-isosceles triangles follow.

• Construction of Triangles
• IV. Given Rhs.
• V. Given the measures of two sides and the altitude on the third side.
• VI. Given the measure of both base angles and the perimeter.
• Equilateral Triangles
• Given the measure of the altitude.

and 2 more

Exercise 27.1 sets 10 questions.

Chapter 28: Quadrilaterals (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter opens with the sum of angles of a quadrilateral, then the parallelogram and its further properties, and the square.

• Sum of Angles of a Quadrilateral
• Parallelogram
• More properties
• Square

Exercise 28.1 holds the most practice, with 20 questions.

Chapter 29: Construction of Quadrilaterals (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter constructs parallelograms from given sides and diagonals, then squares from a side or a diagonal. It also shows that any triangle can be converted into a rectangle.

• Construction of Parallelograms
• II. Given 1 side and 1 diagonal.
• Iii. Given 2 diagonals.
• Construction of Squares
• I. Given 1 side.
• II. Given 1 diagonal.

and 1 more

Exercise 29.1 and the Revision Exercise each set 5 questions.

Chapter 30: Polygons (Maths-Geometry)

The chapter covers types of polygons, then interior angles and exterior angles of a polygon, with two methods presented.

• Types of Polygons
• Interior Angles of a Polygon
• Exterior Angles of a Polygon
• Method I
• Method II

Exercise 30.1 sets 20 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 31: Symmetry Reflection and Rotation (Maths-Geometry)

Symmetry (linear symmetry) opens the chapter, with examples following. Reflection, rotation and more about reflection come after.

• Symmetry (linear symmetry)
• Examples
• Reflection
• Rotation
• More About Reflection

Test Yourself leads with 13 questions.

Chapter 32: Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures (Maths-Mensuration)

The chapter opens with area and perimeter of squares and rectangles, then area of a triangle, parallelogram, rhombus and trapezium. Circles, circumference and angle subtended by an arc follow.

• Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
• Area of a Triangle
• Area of a Parallelogram
• Area of a Rhombus
• Area of a Trapezium
• Circles

and 2 more

Exercise 32.1, Exercise 32.2 and Exercise 32.3 each set 25 questions.

Chapter 33: Volume and Surface Area of Cuboids (Maths-Mensuration)

The chapter treats cubes and the diagonal of a cube, then cuboids.

• Cubes
• Diagonal of a Cube
• Cuboids

Exercise 32.3 holds 25 questions.

Chapter 4: Real Numbers (Maths-Number-Systems)

Real Numbers builds from natural numbers, whole numbers and integers to operations involving irrational numbers, including rationalising factors and rationalising the denominator. It then treats real numbers and their closure, commutative, associative and distributive properties.

• Natural Numbers
• Whole Numbers
• Integers
• Operations Involving Irrational Numbers
• Addition and Subtraction of Irrational Numbers
• Multiplication and Division of Irrational Numbers

and 7 more

Exercise 4.2 sets 12 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 5: Directed Numbers (Maths-Number-Systems)

Directed Numbers works through addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, then simplification and a Challenge. A 3 x 3 magic square, with steps to construct it, follows.

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Simplification
• Challenge

and 2 more

Exercise 5.1 holds 9 questions.

Chapter 6: Hcf Lcm (Maths-Number-Systems)

The chapter starts with factorisation of numbers and prime factorisation, then common factors and common multiples. It works through methods for finding the HCF, the LCM and HCF of two numbers and of coprime numbers, with hot tips and a section on language.

• Factorisation of Numbers
• Prime Factorisation
• Common Factors
• Common Multiples
• Finding the Hcf
• Prime Factorisation Method

and 11 more

Exercise 6.2 sets the most questions, 16 in total.

Chapter 7: Fractions and Decimals (Maths-Number-Systems)

The chapter covers reduction to simplest form, comparing common fractions, and operations involving common fractions including multiplication and division. Decimal fractions follow, with addition, subtraction and multiplication.

• Reduction to Simplest Form
• Comparing Common Fractions
• Operations Involving Common Fractions
• Multiplication and Division
• Finding Hcf and Lcm of Common Fractions
• Decimal Fractions

and 2 more

Exercise 7.2 is the largest, with 27 questions.

Chapter 8: Approximation (Maths-Number-Systems)

Approximation deals with rounding off decimal fractions and significant digits in decimals.

• Rounding Off Decimal Fractions
• Significant Digits in Decimals

Exercise 8.1 sets 9 questions.

Chapter 9: Squares and Square Roots (Maths-Number-Systems)

The chapter covers the square of a number, then the square root of a number.

• Square of a Number
• Square Root of a Number

Exercise 9.2 holds 12 questions, the most in the chapter.

Chapter 10: Powers and Roots (Maths-Number-Systems)

Powers and Roots covers cubes and cube roots, with a table of squares and cubes.

• Cubes and Cube Roots
• Table of Squares and Cubes

Exercise 10.1 and the Revision Exercise each set 3 questions.

Chapter 2: Factors and Multiples (Maths-Numbers)

The chapter opens with factors and multiples, then classifies numbers.

• Factors and multiples
• Classification of numbers

The chapter’s Exercise runs to 16 questions.

Chapter 3: Fractions (Maths-Numbers)

The chapter’s one section is the application of fractions.

• Application of fractions

Exercise 3 sets 16 questions.

Chapter 4: Decimals (Maths-Numbers)

The chapter’s single section deals with recurring decimals.

• Recurring decimals

The Exercise and Answers each set 5 questions.

Chapter 5: Approximation Rounding Off (Maths-Numbers)

The chapter covers rounding off whole numbers, then rounding off decimal fractions.

• Rounding off whole numbers
• Rounding off decimal fractions

The Answers set holds 16 items.

Chapter 1: Idea of Sets (Maths-Sets)

Idea of Sets covers sets and types of sets.

• Sets
• Types of Sets

The Answers set holds 15 items.

Chapter 3: Venn Diagrams (Maths-Sets)

The chapter links Venn diagrams with set operations, then intersecting sets and subsets. Properties of cardinal numbers, operations on three sets, associative laws, distributive laws, De Morgan’s laws and word problems follow.

• Venn Diagrams and Set Operations
• Intersecting Sets
• Subset
• Properties of Cardinal Numbers
• Operations on Three Sets
• Associative Laws

and 3 more

Exercise 3.1 sets 10 questions.

Chapter 1: Statistics (Maths-Statistics)

Statistics opens with classification of data and arrayed data, then graphical representation of data. Grouped data, the nonoverlapping and overlapping methods, constructing a histogram, and mean, median and mode follow.

• Classification of Data
• Arrayed data
• Graphical Representation of Data
• Grouped Data
• Nonoverlapping method
• Overlapping method

and 2 more

The Answers set holds the most practice, with 17 items.

Chapter 34: Tabulation of Data (Maths-Statistics)

The chapter works from raw data and array to frequency and simple frequency distribution. Class limits and class interval, grouped frequency distribution, and inclusive and exclusive forms of class intervals follow.

• Raw Data
• Array
• Frequency
• Simple Frequency Distribution
• Class Limits and Class Interval
• Grouped Frequency Distribution

and 1 more

Exercise 34.1 sets 7 questions.

Chapter 35: Diagrammatic Representation of Data (Maths-Statistics)

The chapter surveys diagrammatic representation of data, with column graphs or bar charts, pie charts and histograms. Choosing a diagrammatic representation and line graphs follow.

• Diagrammatic Representation of Data
• Column Graphs/Bar Charts
• Note that
• Pie Charts
• Histograms
• Note

and 2 more

Exercise 35.1 sets 9 questions.

Chapter 31: Symmetry Reflection and Rotation (Selina Concise)

The chapter covers symmetry (linear symmetry) with examples, then reflection, rotation and more about reflection.

• Symmetry (linear symmetry)
• Examples
• Reflection
• Rotation
• More About Reflection

Test Yourself carries the most practice, with 13 questions.

How to revise Class 8 Maths chapter by chapter

1. Start algebra with Fundamental Concepts and Operations (Maths-Algebra Chapter 1). Terms, factors, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic expressions all live here, and Special Products and Expansions, Factorisaion and the equation chapters assume it.
2. Then work the equations sequence: Linear Equations and Inequations (Maths Chapter 16, 66 questions) and Simple Linear Equations (Maths-Algebra Chapter 19, 68 questions). Both are practice-heavy.
3. Next, the sets sequence: Sets (Maths Chapter 37) → Venn Diagrams (Maths Chapter 38) → Ordered Pair Cartesian Product (Maths Chapter 39) → Relations and Mappings (Maths Chapter 40).
4. Geometry needs its own order: Fundamental Concepts (Maths-Geometry Chapter 1) → Triangles (Maths-Geometry Chapter 26) → Quadrilaterals (Maths-Geometry Chapter 28) → Constructions (Maths Chapter 24, 96 questions).
5. Mensuration next: Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures (Maths Chapter 32) → Volume and Surface Area Cuboid Cube (Maths Chapter 33).
6. Leave statistics for last: Collection and Tabulation of Data (Maths Chapter 34) → Graphical Represention of Statistical Data (Maths Chapter 35) → Arithmetic Mean Mode and Median (Maths Chapter 36).

Practice weight in the Maths book is heaviest in Constructions, with 96 questions, and Linear Equations and Inequations, with 66 — a sign of where the syllabus expects time. The table’s question counts let you judge a chapter’s weight before you open it.

Common mistakes to avoid in Class 8 Maths

• Applying an operation to only one side of the formula. Changing the subject of a formula in Chapter 11 is not the same as solving a linear equation in Chapter 16. Whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other.
• Treating a shared chapter title as revision. Linear Equations appears in Maths Chapter 16 and Maths-Algebra Chapter 19 with different exercises. Check the book name in the table before you skip a chapter.
• Ignoring question counts when planning time. Constructions sets 96 questions and Percentage and Its Applications sets 93; Formulae sets 24. Let the table’s counts decide where your session time goes.

Sources and data verification

The counts in the table describe 11 textbooks: Maths, Maths-Algebra, Maths-Arithmetical-Problems, Maths-Commercial-Arithmetic, Maths-Geometry, Maths-Mensuration, Maths-Number-Systems, Maths-Numbers, Maths-Sets, Maths-Statistics and Selina Concise. Every count was read from those books and can be checked against the PDF on this page.

This page covers 73 chapters in the table. The following chapters are not on this page yet:

• Maths: chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29 are not on this page yet.
• Maths-Algebra: chapters 2, 5 and 7 are not on this page yet.
• Maths-Arithmetical-Problems: chapter 3 is not on this page yet.
• Maths-Geometry: chapter 6 is not on this page yet.
• Maths-Mensuration: chapters 1 and 2 are not on this page yet.
• Maths-Numbers: chapters 1, 6 and 7 are not on this page yet.
• Maths-Sets: chapter 2 is not on this page yet.

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Class 8 Maths books: frequently asked questions