COURSE STRUCTURE CLASS –X

 

Units

Unit Name

Marks

I

NUMBER SYSTEMS

06

II

ALGEBRA 

20

III

COORDINATE GEOMETRY

06

IV

GEOMETRY

15

V

TRIGONOMETRY

12

VI

MENSURATION

10

VII

STATISTICS & PROBABILTY

11

 

Total 

80

 

 

UNIT I: NUMBER SYSTEMS

 

1. REAL NUMBER                                                                                                                                    (15) Periods

 

Euclid’s division lemma, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic - statements after reviewing work done earlier and after illustrating and motivating through examples,

Proofs of irrationality of - Decimal representation of rational numbers interms of terminating/non-terminating recurring decimals.

            

UNIT II: ALGEBRA

  

1.       POLYNOMIALS                                                                                (7) Periods

 

Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship between zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials. Statement and simple problems on division algorithm for polynomials with real coefficients.

 

 

2. PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES                                      (15) Periods

 

 Pair of linear equations in two variables and graphical method of their solution, consistency/inconsistency.

 

Algebraic conditions for number of solutions. Solution of a pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically - by substitution, by elimination and by cross multiplication method. Simple situational problems. Simple problems on equations reducible to linear equations.

 

 

3. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS                                                                                          (15) Periods  

Standard form of a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠ 0). Solutions of quadratic equations (only real roots) by factorization, and by using quadratic formula. Relationship between discriminant and nature of roots.

 

Situational problems based on quadratic equations related to day to day activities to be incorporated.


              4.         ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS                                                                                                                          (8) Periods

 

Motivation for studying Arithmetic Progression Derivation of the nth term and sum of the first n terms of A.P. and their application in solving daily life problems.

 

UNIT III: COORDINATE GEOMETRY

 

               1. LINES (In two dimensions)                                                                                                (14) Periods

 

Review: Concepts of coordinate geometry, graphs of linear equations. Distance formula. Section formula (internal division). Area of a triangle.

 

UNIT IV: GEOMETRY

  

               1. TRIANGLES                                                                                                                                                              (15) Periods

 

Definitions, examples, counter examples of similar triangles.

 

1.   (Prove) If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

 

2.   (Motivate) If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, the line is parallel to the third side.

 

3.   (Motivate) If in two triangles, the corresponding angles are equal, their corresponding sides are proportional and the triangles are similar.

4.   (Motivate) If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, their corresponding angles are equal and the two triangles are similar.

 

5.   (Motivate) If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including these angles are proportional, the two triangles are similar.

 

6.   (Motivate) If a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex of the right angle of a right triangle to the hypotenuse, the triangles on each side of the perpendicular are similar to the whole triangle and to each other.

 

7.   (Prove) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.

 

8.   (Prove) In a right triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides.

 

9.   (Prove) In a triangle, if the square on one side is equal to sum of the squares on the other two sides, the angles opposite to the first side is a right angle.

 

               2. CIRCLES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (8) Periods

 

Tangent to a circle at, point of contact

 

1.     (Prove) The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the

point of contact.

 

2.     (Prove) The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.

              3.   CONSTRUCTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (8) Periods

 

1.     Division of a line segment in a given ratio (internally).

2.     Tangents to a circle from a point outside it.

3.     Construction of a triangle similar to a given triangle.

 

UNIT V: TRIGONOMETRY

 

               1. INTRODUCTION TO TRIGONOMETRY                                                                                                                  (10) Periods

 

Trigonometric ratios of an acute angle of a right-angled triangle. Proof of their existence (well defined); motivate the ratios whichever are defined at 0o and 90o. Values  of the trigonometric ratios of 300, 450 and 600. Relationships between the ratios.

                    

               2. TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES                                                                                                                                                 (15) Periods

 

Proof and applications of the identity sin2A + cos2A = 1. Only simple identities to be given.Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles.

 

 

              3.HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES: Angle of elevation, Angle of Depression.           (8) Periods

 

Simple problems on heights and distances. Problems should not involve more than two right triangles. Angles of elevation / depression should be only 30°, 45°, 60°.

 

UNIT VI: MENSURATION

 

               1.AREAS RELATED TO CIRCLES                                                                                                                                                 (12) Periods

 

Motivate the area of a circle; area of sectors and segments of a circle. Problems based on areas and perimeter / circumference of the above said plane figures. (In calculating area of segment of a circle, problems should be restricted to central angle of 60°, 90° and 120° only. Plane figures involving triangles, simple quadrilaterals and circle should be taken.)

 

               2. SURFACE AREAS AND VOLUMES                                                                                                                                    (12) Periods

 

1.   Surface areas and volumes of combinations of any two of the following: cubes, cuboids,

spheres, hemispheres and right circular cylinders/cones. Frustum of a cone.

 

2.   Problems involving converting one type of metallic solid into another and other mixed problems. (Problems with combination of not more than two different solids be taken). 

 

UNIT VII: STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

 

                 1.STATISTICS (18) Periods                                                               

 

Mean, median and mode of grouped data (bimodal situation to be avoided). Cumulative  frequency graph.

 

               2.PROBABILITY                                                                                                                                                                 (10) Periods

 

Classical definition of probability. Simple problems on finding the probability of an event.

 

 

MATHEMATICS-Standard  

QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

CLASS – X (2020-21) Time : 3 Hours                Max. Marks: 80          

                              

S. No. 

Typology of Questions

Total

Marks

%

Weightage

(approx.)

1

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.

 

Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

43

54

2

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

19

24

3

Analysing :

Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations

 

Evaluating:

Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.

 

Creating: 

Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions

 

18

22

 

Total 

80

100

 

 

 

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT                                                                       

                                           20 MARKS

Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment  (5+5)                                           

                                       10 Marks

Portfolio                                                                                                      

                                          05 Marks

Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books)

                                       05 Marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATHEMATICS-Basic

QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

CLASS – X (2020-21)

                Time : 3Hours                                                                                            Max. Marks: 80                      

 

S. No.

Typology of Questions

Total

Marks

%

Weightage

(approx.)

 

 

1

 

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.

 

Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

60

75

 

 

2

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

12

15

 

 

3

Analysing :

Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations

 

Evaluating:

Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.

 

Creating: 

Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions

 

8

10

 

 

 

Total 

80

100

 

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT                                                                       

                                           20 MARKS

Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment  (5+5)                                           

                                       10 Marks

Portfolio                                                                                                      

                                          05 Marks

Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books)

                                       05 Marks

    

PRESCRIBED BOOKS:


 Mathematics - Textbook for class X - NCERT Publication


Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X - CBSE Publication

  Laboratory Manual - Mathematics, secondary stage - NCERT Publication


Mathematics exemplar problems for class X, NCERT publication.