PACTA new syblluse math full test 2026 grade 08 PACTA

Chapter 1

Exam blueprint (Grade 8 Math 2026) + syllabus checklist

1

Paper structure & timing: MCQs + Short Questions + Constructed Response

2

Allowed tools & rules (geometry box, presentation, units, showing working)

3

Build your personal syllabus checklist (topic-by-topic) + weekly study plan

Chapter 2

Numbers & arithmetic foundations (Grade 8 test focus)

4

Number sets (N, W, Z, Q) + number line + absolute value

5

Fractions/decimals/percent + ratios

6

Rounding, estimation & significant figures

7

Profit, loss & discount percentage problems

8

Proportion + unitary method (cost, quantity, rates)

9

Mixed word-problem drill set (numbers, percent, ratio, proportion)

Chapter 3

Algebra & sequences (core scoring area)

10

Algebraic expressions: operations, coefficients, simplification

11

Factorization (common factor, identities, difference of squares)

12

Linear equations & using formulas (solve for a variable)

13

Arithmetic & geometric sequences (nth term, next term, missing term)

14

Polynomials: degree, like terms, basic evaluation

Chapter 4

Sets, relations & logical reasoning (MCQ + constructed response)

15

Set notation + subsets + number of subsets (power set size)

16

Union, intersection, complement; universal set

17

Venn diagrams for 2 sets (word problems)

18

Laws of sets: De Morgan’s, associative, commutative, distributive (verification)

19

Cartesian product & ordered pairs (basic P(A) style questions)

20

Reasoning skills for tricky MCQs (elimination, sanity checks, estimation)

Chapter 5

Geometry & constructions

21

Angles, triangles, quadrilaterals (properties & quick applications)

22

Circle basics: radius, diameter, chord, tangent

23

Coordinate geometry basics (plotting points, distances if in syllabus)

24

Geometric constructions (e.g., construct a rhombus with given side/angle)

25

“Verify/Prove” style geometry & set-identity questions (show steps clearly)

Chapter 6

Measurement (mensuration) + statistics & probability

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2D mensuration: perimeter & area (common shapes)

27

3D mensuration: surface area & volume (including sphere basics)

28

Units & conversions (length/area/volume) + correct rounding in final answers

29

Statistics: mean, median, mode (calculate & interpret)

30

Data representation: tables, bar graphs, line graphs (read & create)

31

Basic probability from simple experiments/data

Chapter 7

Full-test preparation: section strategies, mocks, revision loop

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Section I (MCQs): speed tactics, common traps, time budgeting

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Section II (Short): how to write 3-mark answers (steps, units, neat work)

34

Section III (Constructed Response): 10-mark solutions, diagrams, verification format

35

Timed full-length mock tests (repeatable process)

4 subtopics

36

Mock Test 1 (baseline) + strict timing

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Mock Test 2 (after weak-topic repair)

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Mock Test 3 (final simulation with exam-day rules)

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Post-mock analysis: categorize errors (concept, carelessness, time) + reattempt

40

Error log system: top 20 mistakes list + spaced revision schedule

41

Last 7 days plan + exam-day checklist (stationery, formulas, confidence routine)