CBSE · Class 8 · Mathematics · Chapter 1

A Square and A Cube

Explore square and cube numbers, their patterns, roots and geometric interpretations.

4 lessons 50 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Square NumbersExplore square numbers, perfect-square patterns, odd-number relationships, triangular numbers and square roots.
  2. 2Cubic NumbersExplore cubic numbers, taxicab numbers, odd-number patterns, cube roots and successive differences.
  3. 3A Pinch of HistoryTrace the historical ideas and terminology behind squares, cubes and roots.
  4. 4Chapter Summary and PractiseReview squares, cubes, roots, patterns and prime-factor methods through mixed practice.