CBSE Class 8 Maths Exam Preparation
Squares, cubes, polynomials, and mensuration — bridging to Class 9
Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 8 Mathematics. Rational numbers, squares, cubes, algebraic identities, graphs, and solid shapes — with marks distribution and exam strategy.
Practice with AI Evaluation →80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
3 hours
Exam Duration
14
Total Chapters
Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown
96 theory marks| Chapter | Marks | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Rational Numbers | 6 | Medium |
| Linear Equations in One Variable | 8 | Medium |
| Understanding Quadrilaterals | 6 | Medium |
| Data Handling | 6 | Easy |
| Squares and Square Roots | 8 | Medium |
| Cubes and Cube Roots | 6 | Medium |
| Comparing Quantities | 8 | Medium |
| Algebraic Expressions and Identities | 10 | Hard |
| Mensuration | 10 | Hard |
| Exponents and Powers | 6 | Easy |
| Direct and Inverse Proportions | 6 | Easy |
| Factorisation | 8 | Hard |
| Introduction to Graphs | 4 | Easy |
| Playing with Numbers | 4 | Easy |
Topics That Appear Every Year
Study Strategy for 90+
Algebraic identities and factorisation together can carry 18+ marks — master these
Mensuration: always write formula with units before substitution
Compound Interest: learn both the formula method and repeated simple interest method
Word problems in Linear Equations: always define the variable clearly first
Practice drawing pie charts accurately — angles must be calculated and drawn with protractor
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