Learning Level 8 · often taught in Year 8
Level 8 Mathematics
Use rational and irrational numbers, exponents, linear algebra, rates, geometry, data and probability.
Academy topic groups
These examples include revision and extension ideas. They are not a complete list of official expectations for this level. Check your child's needs with their teacher.
Number and Algebra
- Work with rational and irrational numbers and estimate their values
- Apply the four operations to integers and simple algebraic expressions
- Expand brackets and collect like terms in algebraic expressions
- Factorise simple algebraic expressions using common factors
- Solve linear equations, including those with pronumerals on both sides
- Plot linear relationships on a coordinate plane and read values from graphs
- Apply percentage increase and decrease to real-world problems
Measurement and Geometry
- Calculate the circumference and area of circles
- Find the surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders
- Use Pythagoras' theorem to find unknown sides in right-angled triangles
- Identify congruent figures and use the tests for triangle congruence
- Investigate properties of quadrilaterals and establish relationships between them
Statistics and Probability
- Explore variation in samples drawn from a population
- Use back-to-back stem-and-leaf plots to compare two data sets
- Construct two-way tables to represent compound events
- Calculate probabilities of complementary events and simple compound events
Practise these topics
Turn Level 8 into real skills
Try topic quizzes and worked explanations, then review progress together. Choose practice that matches what your child is learning now.