ICSE Mathematics (Grade 8)
- Description
- Curriculum
The curriculum of ICSE focuses on the overall development of the students and encourages them to think creatively. It gives the best possible teaching and training to students. The board also believes in encouraging students to become independent learners and think out of the box. It provides its students with important life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making which helps them prepare for higher education and the real world. The proposed curriculum includes the study of number system, algebra, geometry, mensuration, etc., imparted through various activities like use of pictures, puzzles, etc.,
Our Approach to Teaching and Learning:
We follow the 5 step process depicted in the picture below.
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1Number System
- Rational numbers
- Exponents
- Playing with numbers
- Sets
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2Ratio and Proportion
- Percent and Percentage
- Profit, Loss and Discount
- Simple interest and Compound interest
- Direct and Inverse variations
- Time and work problems
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3Algebra
- Algebraic Expressions
- Multiplication and division of algebraic expression
- Identities
- Linear equations in One variable
- Properties of Inequations
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4Geometry
- Understanding shapes
- Special types of Quadrilaterals
- Circle
- Representing 3D in 2D
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5Mensuration
- Area of Trapezium, Polygon and semi-circle
- Surface area
- Volume and Capacity
- Cube
- Cuboid
- Cylinder
- Total surface area and Curved surface areas of 3D figures
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6Data Handling
- Bar graphs
- Pie charts
- Probability