Chapter 1
Squares, Cubes & Their Roots
Find squares, cubes, square roots, and cube roots using various methods.
Class 8 CBSE Maths introduces exponents, algebraic identities, linear equations, and the Pythagorean theorem. Students tackle mensuration of complex shapes and begin working with graphs systematically.
Last updated: 5 May 2026
The Class 8 CBSE Maths syllabus on SparkEd covers 15 chapters aligned to the latest CBSE curriculum, spanning number systems, algebra, geometry, mensuration and data and statistics. Every chapter on this page links to a topic guide with concept notes, a free PDF worksheet at three difficulty levels, and an interactive practice module with instant feedback.
Class 8 maths builds the foundation that the next year's chapters depend on, so consistent weekly practice matters more than last-minute cramming. Class 8 CBSE Maths introduces exponents, algebraic identities, linear equations, and the Pythagorean theorem. Students tackle mensuration of complex shapes and begin working with graphs systematically.
How to use this page: open a chapter's Topic Guide for the concept refresher, switch to Practice for graded questions, and download the PDF worksheet for offline use. Each chapter has around 60 questions across easy, medium, and hard sets — enough material for a full revision cycle leading up to school assessments and CBSE board-aligned tests.
Chapter 1
Find squares, cubes, square roots, and cube roots using various methods.
Chapter 2
Apply laws of exponents including negative and zero exponents; standard form.
Chapter 3
Study properties of rational numbers: closure, commutativity, distributivity.
Chapter 4
Classify quadrilaterals and explore angle sum and properties of special quadrilaterals.
Chapter 5
Explore divisibility rules, number patterns, and mathematical puzzles.
Chapter 6
Multiply polynomials, apply standard algebraic identities, and simplify expressions.
Chapter 7
Identify and solve problems involving direct and inverse proportion.
Chapter 8
Calculate percentages, profit, loss, discount, tax, and compound interest.
Chapter 9
Prove and apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve right-triangle problems.
Chapter 10
Solve linear equations with variables on both sides; apply to word problems.
Chapter 11
Explore properties of polygons, constructions, and geometric reasoning.
Chapter 12
Read and draw bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and coordinate plots.
Chapter 13
Factorize algebraic expressions using common factors, regrouping, and identities.
Chapter 14
Calculate area of trapezium, polygon, and surface area and volume of solids.
Chapter 15
Organize data using frequency tables, draw histograms and pie charts, and introduction to probability.