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Squares and Square Roots — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · Mathematics

What Squares and Square Roots covers in ICSE Class 8 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Mathematics syllabus.

38 questions30 flashcards7 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Squares and Square Roots

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1. Basic Ideas: Square and Square Root

  • Square means a number multiplied by itself.
  • 5 squared equals 25.
  • 0.04 is the square of 0.2.
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2. Perfect Squares and Prime Factor Method

  • A number whose exact square root can be obtained is called a perfect square.
  • 16, 49, 1.21, and 9/16 are perfect squares.
  • Every natural number is not a perfect square. Whole numbers and integers are also not necessarily perfect squares.
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3. Finding Square Roots by Prime Factor Method

  • 484 has square root 22 by prime factorization.
  • 980 must be multiplied by 5 to become a perfect square, and the square root of the new number is 70.
  • 3150 must be divided by 14 to become a perfect square.
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4. Division Method for Square Roots

  • The division method works for perfect squares and also for non-perfect squares.
  • Digits are grouped in pairs starting from the decimal point.
  • For mixed decimals, group the integral part from right to left and the decimal part from left to right.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Squares and Square Roots

SquareSquare rootRadical signPerfect squarePrime factor methodDivision methodPythagorean tripletsProperties of square numbers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Squares and Square Roots for ICSE Class 8 Mathematics?
Key topics in Squares and Square Roots include Basic Ideas: Square and Square Root, Perfect Squares and Prime Factor Method, Finding Square Roots by Prime Factor Method, Division Method for Square Roots. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Squares and Square Roots for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 38 practice questions on Squares and Square Roots. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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