Kerala Talent Olympiad

Unleash Your Genius

Class 8 Syllabus

Explore the syllabus for Class 7 and the first two chapters of Class 8 to prepare for the Kerala Talent Olympiad.

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