Grade 8 - Annual Exam Syllabus 2023-24

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Grade 8 - Annual Exam S

Sl. No. Subject Grade Total Marks

1 English 8 70

Spanish -
100

2 Languages 8

French -
100
Hindi -
100

3 Math 8 100

Physics 8 100

4
Chemistry 8 100

Biology 8 100
5 History 8 100

75 (Written
Component)
6 Geography 8
+ 25 (Coursework)
= 100
50 (Written
Component)
+ 25 (Individual
7 Global Dimensions 8
Report)
+ 25 (Team Project)
= 100

60
(Paper - 2 : Practical )

8 ICT 8

40
( Paper - 1 : Theory)

(50 - Prep sheet &


9 Art 8 50 - Final outcome)
= 100
Grade 8 - Annual Exam Syllabus

Syllabus

Paper 1 - Reading (35 marks)


Comprehension, Vocabulary and FOS (25 marks)
Prose - Engulfed by Inferno

Poetry - Invictus
Grammar - (10 marks)
1) Conjunctions 2) Phrases and Clauses 3) Types of
Sentences 4) Finite and Non-Finite Verbs 5) Combining Sentences

Paper 2 - Writing (35 marks)


Directed Writing (15 marks) - Interview/Journal/Letter based on Vendetta
(250 to 300 words)

Composition (20 marks) - 2 Narrative & 2 Descriptive topics - Choose 1 out of


the 4 (350 to 400 words)

Tenses – Present, Present Perfect, Simple past, Imperfect, difference between


simple past and imperfect, Immediate Future (regular and irregular verbs for
all tenses)
Degrees of comparison
Direct and Indirect object pronouns
Por vs Para
Gente Joven 2 Ch 2, Ch 4
Gente Joven 3 Ch 2, Ch 5
Vocabulary of Familia y amigos, Casa, Ciudad/ Barrio, Comida, Colegio, Salud,
Rutina Diaria, Tiempo libre, Vacaciones y Transporte

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT:
General conversation on any 2 the topics mentioned above.

Tenses- Present, Past tense, Imperfect, Future (regular and irregular verbs for
all tenses)
Adverbs
Adjectives
Direct and Indirect object pronouns
Tricolore 2- Unit 6-7
Tricolore 3- Unit 3-8

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT:
General conversation on the topics mentioned below:
La famille et les amis , les passe-temps , l'école, les vacances et la nourriture
Unit: स्वास्थ्य, संस्कृ ति और समाज, पर्यावरण, पर्यटन, प्राणी जगत, विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी।

Grammar: संख्या 1-100 (अंक और अक्षर), उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय, वाक्य उसके भेद, मुहावरे, पर्यायवाची और
विलोम शब्द, कारक, समुच्चय बोधक अव्यय।

Writing Skills: ई-मेल लेखन, डायरी लेखन, पत्र लेखन, साक्षात्कार लेखन,
नोट/टिप्पणी लेखन, भाषण लेखन, फिल्म समीक्षा, पुस्तक समीक्षा, लेख लेखन

As per the textbook:


1. Number 1 ( 1.1 to 1.9)
2. Algebra 1 ( 2.1 to 2.6)
3. Number 2 ( 3.1 to 3.6)
4. Algebra 2 ( 6.1 to 6.4)
5. Algebra 3 ( 8.1 to 8.5)
6. Geometry ( 7.1 to 7.3)
7. Mensuration - Area, perimeter & Volume
For the shapes Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Cirlce, Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone
and Sphere.

According to Textbook : Chapters 1 to 4 (only till 4.4)


1. Measurements and Units
2. Forces and Motion
3. Forces and Pressure
4. Work, Energy and Power (4.1 to 4.4)

According to IGCSE Syllabus Guide 0625 : The following units from the IGCSE
Syllabus Guide
1.1 : Physical Quantities and Measurement Techniques (complete)
1.2 : Motion (complete)
1.3 : Mass and Weight (complete)
1.4 : Density (complete)
1.5 : Forces (complete)
1.6 : Momentum (complete)
1.7 : 1.7.1 : Energy (complete)
1.7.2 : Work (Complete)
1.7.3.(7) : Efficiency
1.7.4 : Power (Complete)
1.8 : Pressure (complete)
As per the Chemistry Coursebook
Topic 1: States of Matter
Topic 2: Atoms and Elements
Topic 3: Atoms Combining
Topic 4: Reacting Masses (4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 only)
Topic 9: The rate of reaction
Topic 12: The Periodic Table
Topic 18: Separation and Purification

As per IGCSE Syllabus Guide 0620:


Topic 1: States of Matter
Topic 2: Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Topic 3: Stoichiometry - 3.1 only (CORE)
Topic 6: Chemical Reactions (6.1 & 6.2 only)
Topic 8: The Periodic Table
Topic 12: Experimental Techniques (12.1,12.3,12.4) only

As per IGCSE Syllabus Guide 0610


1 Characteristics and classification of living organisms
1.1Characteristics of living organisms
1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems
1.3 Features of organisms
2 Organisation of the organism
2.1 Cell structure
2.2 Size of specimens
3 Movement into and out of cells
3.1 Diffusion
3.2 Osmosis
3.3 Active transport
4 Biological molecules
4.1 Biological molecules
5 Enzymes
5.1 Enzymes
7 Human nutrition
7.1 Diet
7.2 Digestive system
7.3 Physical digestion
7.4 Chemical digestion
7.5 Absorption
19 Organisms and their environment
19.1 Energy flow
19.2 Food chains and food webs
19.3 Nutrient cycles
19.4 Populations
20 Human influences on ecosystems
20.1 Food supply
20.2 Habitat destruction
20.3 Pollution
20.4 Conservation
History - Paper 1 (Source based)
The portion will be as follows:-
World War I
1. Prelude to War and Trigger
2. Few Key Battles and Trench Warfare
3. Technology and Naval Warfare
4. Atlantic War and Entry of USA

History/Civics Paper 2
Section A History (45 marks)
A. Art and Architecture
1. Modern European Art and Raja Ravi Varma Paintings
2. Indo-Saracenic Architecture and Mumbai Art Deco
B. 1857 Sepoy Mutiny
C. Indian Independence and Partition
D. Conspiracy Theories
E. World after WW 1 (Treaty of Versailles & German reaction )
Section B Civics and Governance (15 marks)
1. Non-Aligned Movement and India
2. Nuclear Tests and Strategic Autonomy

The syllabus is as follows:


1. OS Maps
2. Environmental Regions
2a. Factors affecting climate
2b. Climographs
2c. Equatorial rainforests
3. International Development
3a. Simple and composite indicators of development
3b. Economic activities and development
3c. Population and development
3d. Trade and aid
4. Volcanoes and Earthquakes
4a. Structure of the Earth
4b. Plate Boundaries
4c. Volcanoes
4d. Earthquakes
Themes:
- Peace and Conflict
- Language and communication
- Travel and Tourism
- Human and other species

Skills:
- Facts, opinions, stereotype, bias, prejudice and value judgement
- Analysis of issues: causes and consequences
- Perspectives: global, national, and local stakeholders
- Evaluation of source and arguments
- Critical thinking
- Providing solutions
- Writing a structured argument
- Testing claims

As per textbook :
Ch 3- Database Management : Access 2016
Ch 4- Raising Queries
Ch 5- Designing Forms and Reports
Ch 8- Website Designing
Ch 11- Coding Club: Python Next Steps

As per textbook :
Ch 1- Latest Technologies and Trends
Ch 2- Play with Google Apps
Ch 6- Communication Technology
Ch 7-Computer Malware
Ch 9-Troubleshooting
Ch 10- Social Networking and Being Cyber Smart

Portrait Art
No. of Components/Duration

Paper 1 Reading - Marks 35 - Duration: 1 hr 15 mins


Paper 2 Writing - Marks
35 - Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Paper 12 (Listening) - Marks 25 - Duration: - approx. 30


minutes
Paper 22 & 42 (Reading & Writing) - Marks 50 - Duration: 60
minutes
Paper 3 (Speaking) - Marks 25 - Duration: 10 minutes per
student

Paper 12 (Listening) - Marks 25 - Duration : approx. 30 minutes


Paper 22 & 42 (Reading & Writing) - Marks 50 - Duration: 60
minutes
Paper 3 (Speaking) - Marks 25 - Duration: 10 minutes per
student
Reading & Writing - 60 marks Duration: 2hrs
Listening - 30 marks- Duration: 45 minutes
Speaking - 10 marks Duration: 5 minutes (each student)

Paper 1 ( 50 marks ) - Non calculator based : Duration - 1 hour


Paper 2 ( 50 marks) - Calculator based : Duration - 1 hour

Paper divided into 3 sections with the 3 subject components:


Total Marks : 100
Section A : MCQ - 30 marks
Section B : Structured - 50 marks
Section C : ATP - 20 marks

Duration: 2 hours
Paper divided into 3 sections with the 3 subject components:

Section A : MCQ - 30 marks


Section B : Structured - 50 marks
Section C : ATP - 20 marks

Duration: 2 hours

Paper divided into 3 sections with the 3 subject components:

Section A : MCQ - 30 marks


Section B : Structured - 50 marks
Section C : ATP - 20 marks
Duration:-: 2 hours
History - Paper 1 (Source based)
Marks:- 40 marks
Duration:- 50 minutes

History/Civics Paper 2
Marks:- 60
Duration :- 1 hour 15 minutes

Component 1: Written paper


Section A
- OS Maps [20 marks]
Section B
- Structured questions [55 marks]
Marks: 75
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins

Component 2: Coursework
Field report on Sanjay Gandhi National Park (submission
already done)
Note: The field report marks will be scaled to 25 and added to
their annual exam scores.
Component 1: Written Examination Duration: 1 hour 15
minutes [50 marks]
This paper will test the critical thinking of students. Students
will have to answer skill based questions based on provided
sources.

Component 2: Individual Report [25 marks]


Component 3: Team Project [25 marks]
Note: The Individual Report (Component 2) and Team Project
(Component 3) marks will be scaled to 25 marks each and
added to the annual exam scores. These have already been
submitted.

Paper - 2 : Practical (1 hr 45 Mins)


Section A : Database Management using Access 2016
(Includes Ch-3, 4 & 5 from textbook)
Section B : Website Designing - (Includes Ch-8 from textbook)
Section C : Python Programming
(Includes Ch-11 from textbook)

Paper - 1 : Theory (1 hr )
Paper pattern:
Fill in the blanks
Multiple choice questions
True or False
Identify the picture
Short answers
Scenario based questions

Students will be doing an observational study of facial features


during the prep period before the exam and will produce an
A4-size Portrait during the final exam period.

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