UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 8

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 8: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.

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Status

KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Mathematics Year 8: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 8Mathematics

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+

1. Number

10 points

Negative number calculations

Powers and roots introduction

Prime factorisation

HCF and LCM

Fractions and mixed numbers

Percentage increase/decrease

Reverse percentage introduction

Ratio problems

Best buys

Rates

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Algebra

7 points

Expanding brackets

Factorising simple expressions

Solving linear equations

Linear inequalities

Sequences and nth term introduction

Formula substitution

Rearranging simple formulae

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Graphs

7 points

Coordinates

Linear graphs

Gradient

Intercept

`y = mx + c`

Real-life graphs

Conversion graphs

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Geometry and measure

9 points

Parallel line angle facts

Interior and exterior angles of polygons

Constructions

Scale drawings

Area of compound shapes

Surface area of prisms

Volume of prisms

Circumference of a circle

Area of a circle introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Statistics and probability

8 points

Pie charts

Scatter graphs

Correlation

Averages from tables

Grouped data introduction

Probability sample spaces

Relative frequency

Expected outcomes

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Number

2Algebra

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

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Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Study material

Open material inside YourFavTeacher with a clean page viewer, navigation, and protected viewing without a public download link.

Digital textbook

YourFavTeacher_Revision_Booklet_Year_8_Maths_2026

The booklet is 52 pages and includes 11 chapters for Year 8 Mathematics, theoretical explanations, worked examples with full solutions and relevant graphs/shapes/diagrams.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 8

Mathematics

Mathematics Year 8: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.

Back to year

Status

KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Mathematics Year 8: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 8Mathematics

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+

1. Number

10 points

Negative number calculations

Powers and roots introduction

Prime factorisation

HCF and LCM

Fractions and mixed numbers

Percentage increase/decrease

Reverse percentage introduction

Ratio problems

Best buys

Rates

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Algebra

7 points

Expanding brackets

Factorising simple expressions

Solving linear equations

Linear inequalities

Sequences and nth term introduction

Formula substitution

Rearranging simple formulae

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Graphs

7 points

Coordinates

Linear graphs

Gradient

Intercept

`y = mx + c`

Real-life graphs

Conversion graphs

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Geometry and measure

9 points

Parallel line angle facts

Interior and exterior angles of polygons

Constructions

Scale drawings

Area of compound shapes

Surface area of prisms

Volume of prisms

Circumference of a circle

Area of a circle introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Statistics and probability

8 points

Pie charts

Scatter graphs

Correlation

Averages from tables

Grouped data introduction

Probability sample spaces

Relative frequency

Expected outcomes

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Number

2Algebra

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Study material

Open material inside YourFavTeacher with a clean page viewer, navigation, and protected viewing without a public download link.

Digital textbook

YourFavTeacher_Revision_Booklet_Year_8_Maths_2026

The booklet is 52 pages and includes 11 chapters for Year 8 Mathematics, theoretical explanations, worked examples with full solutions and relevant graphs/shapes/diagrams.