CLASS – VIII

LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 8: COMPARING QUANTITIES

Unit Comparing Quantities (Chapter 8: Comparing quantities)

Class Total: 14 periods (approx. 40 min each)
Transaction
Pre-requisite for This lesson requires
the course 1. Use of mathematical operations like addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division.
2. Knowledge of terms like selling, buying, saving. .
Assessment of 1. Written test
qualifying 2. Lab activity
knowledge 3. HW notebook
Objective Students would be able to find ratio, of given numbers, convert ratio to
percentage, convert percentage to ratio, solve problems on profit and
loss including discount, marked price and selling price, induce the
formula for finding C.I.
Calculate the Amount and compound Interest using formula, thereby
inculcating competencies like collaboration, critical thinking and
creativity
Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will develop the ability to understand
Outcomes
1. About the ratio and percentages.
2. Their conversion from one to another.
3. The step by step process to go about for word problems.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to

1. Develop the ability to analyze and solve problems on profit

and loss.
2. Perform skills like multiplication, division, raise to the power
and find out amount and CI and develop critical thinking and
collaboration in the process.
Transaction Strategies used- Inductive deductive reasoning, muddiest point
Methodology discussion, think pair share.
(The teacher can Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
use the mentioned
Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques,
wherever
Brain Storming-The class would start with a discussion on what the
applicable, and
students have already learnt in the previous classes and hence what is
can use any other it that they would learn now. They would also be told the significance
too.) of the topic that they would be studying.

Introduction of the topic- ppt and Digital Content would be shared

Guided practice followed by Independent Practice- NCERT questions

to be discussed in the classroom.

Techniques to be used:
Quiz
Daily Practice Problem
MCQ
Peer Assessment
Case Studies
Lab Activities
Any Other

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
1. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
H.W. notebooks to be marked as per the given plan:
Assessment Parameters: The total marks for the activity is 5 marks
On time submission………………………………1 mark
Presentation/ Neatness……………………………1 mark
Content……….………………………………......3 marks

It is also advised that the students come to the class with proper
background knowledge of the topic under discussion. They can refer
to the resources stated above.

Assessments Through Pen Paper Test Students will be assessed creatively and
critically
4 UNIT TESTS 20 Marks each
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 80 Marks
ANNUAL BOARD EXAMINATION 80 Marks

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 10 Marks

• Note Book Submission 05 Marks
• Lab Practical (Subject Enrichment ) 05 Marks
 Through lab Practical Students are assessed for Collaboration,
Character building, Character Building
Addressing Due to various social backgrounds and multiple intelligences, the
Classroom classroom might be a diverse arena. The following techniques can be
Diversity used for various groups:

For gifted students:

• Higher Level questions to be done
• Encouragement for referring other resources

For weak students:

• Basic Level questions to be completed
• Buddy help to be provided
• Provide grade-up classes

For differently abled students:

• Ignore spelling mistakes and formulae, if not written
• Call parents at regular intervals
• Provide grade-up classes
• Encourage and motivate them at every level.

Marks The weightage would be given by CBSE.

Assessment questions
1. A shopkeeper purchased 200 bulbs for Rs.10 each. However 5 bulbs were fused and had
to be thrown away. The remaining were sold at Rs 12 each. Find the gain or loss per cent.
2. A second hand Tv is for Rs 2500. And then Rs 500 was spent on its repair and sold for
Rs 3300. Find profit/loss percent.
3. What amount has to paid to on a loan of Rs 12000 for 1½ years at 10% per annum
compounded half yearly.
4. The population of a city was Rs20,000 in 1997. It increased at the rate of 5% per
annum. Find the population of city at the end of the year 2000.
5. A fan is marked at Rs 15600 and it is available for Rs 12480. Find the discount given
and discount percent
DAY ONE
Objective Understand
What are ratios and percentages
Assessment of Quiz and knowledge testing on conversion of ratios to percentages.
qualifying
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and identify the units for finding
out the ratio.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES Students would be able to Reason

effectively and critically and will write down the conversion of ratio
to percentage.

Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.

Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques, Anticipatory Set: 10 min
wherever Facilitator will ask few questions to introduce the topic
applicable, and can • What is a ratio?
use any other too.) • What is proportion?
• What are units?

Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min

Inquiry based learning (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving)

Through question and answer students will revise ratio and

percentages. Students will read Page 137 and 118 and will explain the
meaning of conversion, ratios
Guided practice: 10 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book, solved
examples before Ex 8.1 in their notebook in the class with the help of
their facilitator. The facilitator would take rounds and help the
students in solving the questions.
Independent Practice: Students will go through the solved examples
before Ex 8.1 of NCERT text book.
Closure: 5 min
A short oral test would be taken to check proper assimilation of the
topic discussed.
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
2. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments Oral Test (5 minutes)

DAY TWO
Objective Students will be able to find out required ratios and convert ratio to
percentages in collaborative manner.
Assessment of Written questions on conversion of ratio to percentage .
qualifying
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and Demonstrate the ability to
know the method of finding ratios.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES- Students will be able to differentiate

and identify the methods for conversion of ratio to percentages, in
collaboration with each other.
Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques,
wherever Recapitulation: 5 min
applicable, and can Brainstorming on the previously taught concept would be done.
use any other too.) Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
(Critical Thinking, Collaboration)
Students will be given different expressions and will be asked to
identify like terms in then and then perform the addition and
subtraction of those expressions.
Guided practice: 15 min
The students, with the help of the facilitator, will solve the questions
from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.1, Q1,2 in their notebook in the
class with the help of their teacher. The teacher would ensure that each
student tries to be independent at the work as well as be under the
teacher’s guidance.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW
parts of Exercise 8.1 Q1,2 in their Math HW notebook.
Students who would difficulty in solving the problem would solve
with the help of their buddies.
 Closure: 5 min
A short oral test would be taken to check proper assimilation of the
topic discussed.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
3. CBSE Exemplar

Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments Oral quiz (5 minutes)

DAY THREE
Objective Students will be able to find out required ratios and convert ratio to
percentages and solve related word problems in collaborative
manner..
Assessment of Written word problems on conversion of ratio to percentage .
qualifying
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and Demonstrate the ability to
know the method of finding ratios.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES- Students will be able to differentiate

and identify the methods for conversion of ratio to percentages, in
collaboration with each other.
Transaction Strategies used- Muddiest point discussion, think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques, Recapitulation: 5 min
wherever Oral test on the previous concept would be taken up.
applicable, and can Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
use any other too.) (Critical thinking)
Examples related to exercise 8.1 Q3,4.would be discussed and
students would solve different questions per group and then the
questions would be crosschecked. Digital content would be used. The
facilitator would take rounds and help students with their doubts.
Guided Practice: 15 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise –
8.1, Q3,4. in their notebook in the class with the help of their teacher.
 The teacher would ensure that each student tries to be independent at
the work as well as be under the teacher’s guidance.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW
parts of Exercise 8.1 Q3,4. in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
A short oral test would be taken to check proper assimilation of the
topic discussed.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
4. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments MCQ (5 minutes)

DAY FOUR
Objective To understand the increase and decrease per cent.
Assessment of Written test on the increase and decrease per cent.
qualifying
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will develop the ability to understand the
concept of increase or decrease of percentages

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to critically

apply the concepts in given situations and collaboratively perform
the concept on the given questions
Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques, Recapitulation: 5 min
wherever Quick revision on the previous concept would be taken up.
applicable, and can Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
use any other too.) (Creativity, Collaboration)
Examples related to exercise 8.2 would be discussed and students
would solve different questions per group and then the questions
would be crosschecked. Digital content would be used. The facilitator
would take rounds and help students with their doubts.
Guided Practice: 15 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise –
8.2, Q1,3. in their notebook in the class with the help of their teacher.
 The teacher would ensure that each student tries to be independent at
the work as well as be under the teacher’s guidance.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW
parts of Exercise 8.2 . in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Discussion of muddiest point.
.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
5. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments Written test (5 minutes)

DAY FIVE
Objective To understand the increase and decrease per cent.

Assessment of MCQ on increase and decrease per cent.

qualifying .
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will develop the ability to understand the
concept of increase or decrease of percentages

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to critically

apply the concepts in given situations and collaboratively perform
the concept on the given questions
Transaction Strategies used- Inductive deductive reasoning
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques, Recapitulation: 5 min
wherever Quick revision on the previous concept would be taken up.
applicable, and can Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
use any other too.) (Creativity, Collaboration)
Using knowledge of %, students will be helped to derive
formulae for calculating (i) C.P. when S.P. and profit or loss % is
given, (ii) S.P. when C.P. and profit and loss% are given
Guided Practice: 15 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise –
8.2, Q5. in their notebook in the class with the help of their teacher.
 The teacher would ensure that each student tries to be independent at
the work as well as be under the teacher’s guidance.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW
parts of Exercise 8.2 . in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Discussion of muddiest point.
.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
6. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments MCQ (5 minutes)

DAY SIX
Objective To understand the meaning of terms like cost price, selling price,
profit, loss.
Assessment of Written test on profit loss word problems.
qualifying
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand the meaning of
terms like cost price, selling price, profit, loss.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
1. Apply the given knowledge with 100 % accuracy
2. Creatively form questions related to the concept and also solve
them.
Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques, Recapitulation: 5 min
wherever Oral test would be taken.
applicable, and can Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
use any other too.) (Critical Thinking)
cost price, sale price, profit and loss, practical problems on profit and
lossGuided Practice:15 min
The students will solve the example questions from NCERT book
related to Exercise – 8.2 in their notebook in the class with the help of
their facilitator.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW
parts of Exercise 8.2 in their Math HW notebook.
 Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check
proper assimilation of the topic discussed.
.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
7. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments Written test (5 minutes)

DAY SEVEN
Objective To learn the concept of discount

Assessment of Written test on profit loss word problems.

qualifying
knowledge

Learning Outcomes KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand

1. The usage and importance of discount.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to

1. Solve word problems of profit loss and discount.
Transaction Strategies used- Muddiest point discussion
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher can
use the mentioned Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
techniques, Recapitulation: 5 min
wherever Warming session would be taken.
applicable, and can Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
use any other too.) (Critical thinking, communication)
Solved examples from the book would be taken up.
Guided Practice: 20 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise –
8.2 Q9 in their notebook in the class with the help of their facilitator.
The facilitator would explain the questions from Ex 8.2 with a
collaborative approach towards them.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW
parts of Exercise 8.2 in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
 Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check
proper assimilation of the topic discussed.
.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
8. CBSE Exemplar
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Work, Assignments H.W. notebooks.

Assessments Written test (5 minutes)

DAY EIGHT
Objective To learn the concept of sales tax and value added tax
Assessment of Written test on profit and loss questions.
qualifying
knowledge

Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand

Outcomes 1. the concept of sales tax and value added tax .
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
1. Critically solve profit and loss questions.
Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, One-minute test would be taken.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
applicable, and (Creativity)
can use any . Through discussions and several examples, the concept of sales tax and
value added tax will be explained to the students. The worked out examples
other too.)
in the book to be discussed
Guided Practice: 15 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.2
Q10 in their notebook in the class with the help of their facilitator.
The facilitator would explain the questions from Ex 9.3 with a collaborative
approach towards them.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW parts of
Exercise 8.2 in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.
.
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
9. CBSE Exempler
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments Written test (5 minutes)
DAY NINE
Objective Learning identities using multiplication of polynomials.
Assessment of Oral test on identities learnt.
qualifying
knowledge

Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know what simple and compound interest is
Outcomes
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
2. Apply critically the knowledge meaningfully and creatively.
3. Differentiate between simple and compound interest.

Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.

Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2,D3
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, Oral test would be taken.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 10 min
applicable, and (Communication and critical thinking)
can use any Discussion of the formula for finding simple interest, followed by group
discussion on difference between simple interest and compound interest
other too.)
Guided Practice: 20 min
The teacher, as a facilitator, would explain the questions from examples
solved
Before Ex 8.3. Collaborative approach will be taken up towards
them so that the facilitator would help them with their doubts.
Independent Practice: Students will revise and resolve the example
questions in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.
.

Resources Text Book:

 NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
10. CBSE Exemplar
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments Oral test (5 minutes)
DAY TEN
Objective To solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.3

Assessment of MCQ test on profit loss, simple and compound interest

qualifying
knowledge
apply the knowledge meaningfully and creatively.
Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand the concept of simple
Outcomes interest and compound interest.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
Solve word problems related to simple and compound interest

Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.

Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, Warming session would be taken.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
applicable, and (Critical thinking, communication)
can use any Solved examples from the book would be taken up.
other too.) Guided Practice: 20 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.3
Q1 in their notebook in the class with the help of their facilitator.
The facilitator would explain the questions from Ex 8.3 Q1 with a
collaborative approach towards them.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW parts of
Exercise 8.3 Q1 in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.
.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
 11. CBSE Exemplar
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments MCQ test (5 minutes)
DAY ELEVEN
Objective To solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.3

Assessment of MCQ test on profit loss, simple and compound interest

qualifying
knowledge
Apply the concepts and evaluate the given questions with 90% accuracy
Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand the concept of simple
Outcomes interest and compound interest.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
Solve word problems related to simple and compound interest

Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.

Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, Warming session would be taken.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
applicable, and (Critical thinking, communication)
can use any Solved examples from the book would be taken up.
other too.) Guided Practice: 20 min
The students will solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.3
Q3,5 in their notebook in the class with the help of their facilitator.
The facilitator would explain the questions from Ex 8.3 with a collaborative
approach towards them.
Independent Practice: Students will complete the remaining HW parts of
Exercise 8.3 in their Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.
.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
12. CBSE Exemplar
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments MCQ test (5 minutes)
DAY TWELVE
Objective To solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.3

Assessment of MCQ test on profit loss, simple and compound interest

qualifying
knowledge
Apply the concepts and evaluate the given questions with 90% accuracy
Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand the concept of simple
Outcomes interest and compound interest.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
Solve word problems related to simple and compound interest
1.
Transaction Strategies used- Muddiest point discussion.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, Oral Test would be taken up.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
applicable, and (Critical and creative thinking)
can use any Simplification using identities.
other too.) Guided Practice: 15 min
The students, with the help of the facilitator, will solve the questions from
NCERT book of Exercise 8.3 Q7,9 in their notebook in the class with the
help of their teacher.
Independent Practice:
Students will complete the remaining HW parts of Exercise 8.3 in their
Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
13. CBSE Exemplar
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments Quiz (5 minutes)
DAY THIRTEEN
Objective To solve the questions from NCERT book of Exercise – 8.3

Assessment of Oral test on formulas.

qualifying
knowledge

Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand the concept of simple
Outcomes interest and compound interest.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
Solve word problems related to simple and compound interest
Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, Oral Test would be taken up.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min
applicable, and Application of identities.
can use any Guided Practice: 15 min
other too.) (Communication)
The students, with the help of the facilitator, will solve the questions from
NCERT book of Ex 8.3 Q11
in their notebook in the class with the help of their teacher.
Independent Practice:
Students will complete the remaining HW parts of Exercise 8.3 in their
Math HW notebook.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization would be taken to check proper assimilation of the topic
discussed.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
14. CBSE Exemplar
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments Oral test (5 minutes)
DAY FOURTEEN
Objective Solving various levels of questions
Assessment of Oral test on various concepts being used in chapter.
qualifying
knowledge

Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand

Outcomes 1. Various concepts being applied on algebraic expressions.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
1. Recall the concepts and terms being used in chapter to solve the
questions.
2. Critically Apply and solve the questions of various levels.
Transaction Strategies used- Think pair share.
Methodology Dimensions Of Learning- D1,D2
(The teacher
can use the Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
mentioned Recapitulation: 5 min
techniques, Oral Test would be taken up.
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 10 min
applicable, and (Critical)
can use any Basic level questions would be taken up.
other too.) Guided Practice: 20 min
The teacher would explain the questions from the basic level questions.
Independent Practice: Students would try higher level questions.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization, preferably by a student, would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Mathematics
Reference Book
15. CBSE Exemplar
Self-Study, Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their
Home Work, H.W. notebooks.
Assignments
Assessments Oral test (5 minutes)