Kerala Talent Olympiad Exam - Class 8 Syllabus
Questions are based on the syllabus from Class 7 and the first two chapters of Class 8, aligned with Kerala State Syllabus and CBSE NCERT Syllabus.
Part A – Class 7 Topics
Integers
- Properties of integers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Word problems involving integers
Fractions and Decimals
- Operations on fractions and decimals
- Conversion between fractions and decimals
- Applications in real-life problems
Data Handling
- Collection and organization of data
- Mean, median, mode
- Bar graphs and double bar graphs
Simple Equations
- Solving simple linear equations
- Applications of equations in daily life
Lines and Angles
- Types of angles (complementary, supplementary, adjacent)
- Properties of parallel lines and transversals
The Triangle and its Properties
- Angle sum property of a triangle
- Exterior angle property
- Pythagoras theorem (basic understanding)
Congruence of Triangles
- Congruence criteria (SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS)
Comparing Quantities
- Ratios and proportions
- Percentage and its applications
- Simple interest
Rational Numbers
- Properties of rational numbers
- Representation on the number line
Practical Geometry
- Construction of lines and angles
- Construction of triangles
Perimeter and Area
- Area and perimeter of squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles
- Applications in real-life problems
Algebraic Expressions
- Addition and subtraction of algebraic expressions
- Monomials, binomials, and polynomials
Exponents and Powers
- Laws of exponents
- Expressing large numbers in standard form
Symmetry
- Line symmetry and rotational symmetry
Visualizing Solid Shapes
- Identification of 3D shapes
- Nets of 3D shapes
Part B – Class 8 Topics (First Two Chapters)
Rational Numbers
- Properties of rational numbers
- Representation on the number line
- Rational numbers between two rational numbers
Linear Equations in One Variable
- Solving linear equations
- Applications in real-life problems
