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Data Handling — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · Mathematics

What Data Handling covers in ICSE Class 8 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Mathematics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Data Handling

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1. Statistics and Data

  • Statistics has two meanings.
  • In the singular sense, it is the branch of knowledge used in collecting, analysing, presenting, and interpreting numerical information.
  • In the plural sense, it means the collection of numerical data in a systematic manner with some definite object in view.
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2. Frequency, Raw Data, Arrayed Data, and Frequency Distribution

  • Frequency tells how many times a number appears in a set of data.
  • Raw data is data recorded in its original form.
  • Arrayed data is raw data arranged in ascending or descending order.
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3. Frequency Tables: Ungrouped and Grouped

  • An ungrouped frequency distribution lists each separate value and its frequency.
  • A grouped frequency distribution uses class intervals to group data into ranges.
  • Class intervals such as 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, and 50-60 are used for grouped data.
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4. Bar Graphs

  • A bar graph is the simplest and most widely used graphical representation of numerical data.
  • All bars are of the same width.
  • The width of the bars does not represent anything.

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Central concept: Data Handling

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What are the important topics in Data Handling for ICSE Class 8 Mathematics?
Key topics in Data Handling include Statistics and Data, Frequency, Raw Data, Arrayed Data, and Frequency Distribution, Frequency Tables: Ungrouped and Grouped, Bar Graphs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Data Handling for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 57 practice questions on Data Handling. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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