ICSE Class 8 Social Science is a compulsory, foundational subject that aims to build a comprehensive understanding of Indian history, democratic principles, and global geographical concepts. The subject is traditionally divided into History & Civics and Geography, preparing students for the detailed study required in the ICSE curriculum.
Note: As a Class 8 subject, the examination is an internal assessment conducted by the school, following the content and assessment guidelines set by the CISCE board.
Social Science is usually treated as two separate 100-mark papers: History & Civics and Geography. Both adhere to the standard 80:20 assessment distribution.
The structure is generally divided into two parts, with a high emphasis on factual recall and descriptive answering.
The ICSE Class 8 syllabus focuses heavily on the advent of the Modern Age and the history of the Indian Nationalist Movement.
Section A: Civics (Focus on Indian Governance)
Section B: History (The Modern Period)
Geography focuses on the representation of features, human dynamics, and the regional study of Asia and India.
The 20 marks of IA for each paper assess continuous effort and practical application, crucial for the final result.
Disclaimer: The information provided above represents a commonly followed structure across many ICSE-affiliated schools. However, the exact syllabus, textbook list, marks distribution, assessment methods, paper pattern, internal assessment activities, weightage, and evaluation criteria may vary from one school to another. Students are strongly advised to verify all details, including syllabus topics, exam format, and prescribed books directly with their teachers or school authorities.
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