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ENGLISH
Std. IX [80 marks] Std. X [80 marks]
Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension:
1. Discursive 1. Discursive
2. Case Based 2. Case Based
Writing: Writing:
1. Descriptive passage on a 1. Formal letter based on a given
person/event/situation situation
2. Diary Entry 2. Analytical Paragraph
Grammar: Grammar:
1. Tenses 1. Tenses
2. Modals 2. Modals
3. Subject Verb Concord 3. Subject Verb Concord
4. Reported Speech-Commands and 4. Reported Speech-Commands and
Requests Requests
Prose: Prose:
1. The Fun They Had 1. A Letter to God
2. The Sound of Music 2. Nelson Mandela- Long Walk to
3. The Little Girl Freedom
4. A Truly Beautiful Mind 3. Two Stories About Flying
5. The Snake and the Mirror 4. From the Diary of Anne Frank
Poetry: 5. Glimpses of India
1. The Road not Taken Poetry:
2. Wind 1. Dust of Snow
3. Rain on the Roof 2. Fire and Ice
4. The Lake Isle of Innisfree 3. A Tiger in the Zoo
Supplementary Reader: 4. How to Tell Wild Animals
1. The Lost Child 5. The Ball Poem
2. Adventures of Toto Supplementary Reader:
3. Iswaran- The Storyteller 1. A Triumph of Surgery
4. In the Kingdom of Fools 2. The Thief's Story
3. The Midnight Visitor
4. A Question of Trust
5. Footprints without Feet

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HINDI
Std. IX [80 marks] Std. X [80 marks]
शः ग भाग १ शः ग भाग २
1. दु ख का अिधकार 1. बड़े भाई साहब
2. एवरे ः मेरी िशखर या ा 2. डायरी का एक प ा
3. तुम कब जाओगे , अितिथ 3. तताँरा-वामीरो कथा
शः प भाग १ 4. तीसरी कसम के िश कार शैल
1. रै दास के पद शः प भाग २
2. रहीम के दोहे 1. साखी
3. गीत-अगीत 2. पद
संचयन १ 3. मनु ता
1. िग ू 4. पवत दे श म पावस
2. ृित संचयन २
ाकरण 1. ह रहर काका
1. श और पद 2. सपनों के-से िदन
2. अनु ार, अनु नािसक ाकरण
3. उपसग और य 1. पदबंध
4. र संिध 2. रचना के आधार पर वा पां तरण
5. िवराम-िच 3. समास
6. अथ की ि से वा भेद 4. मुहावरे
लेखन व अपिठत बोध लेखन व अपिठत बोध
1. अपिठत ग ां श 1. अपिठत ग ां श
2. अनु े द ले खन 2. अनु े द ले खन
3. प लेखन-अनौपचा रक 3. प लेखन- औपचा रक
4. सं वाद लेखन 4. सूचना लेखन
5. िच -वणन 5. िव ापन ले खन
6. लघु कथा लेखन
7. औपचा रक ई-मे ल ले खन

MATHEMATICS
Std. IX [80 marks] Std. X [80 marks]
1. Ch. 1: Number Systems: 1. Ch. 1: Real Numbers
1. Review of representation of Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic -
natural numbers, integers, and statements after reviewing work done

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rational numbers on the number
line. Rational numbers as recurring/
terminating decimals. Operations on
real numbers.
2. Examples of non-recurring/non-
terminating decimals. Existence of
non-rational numbers (irrational
numbers) such as √2, √3 and their
representation on the number line.
Explaining that every real number is
represented by a unique point on
the number line and conversely, viz.
every point on the number line
represents a unique real number.
3. Definition of nth root of a real
number.
4. Rationalization (with precise
meaning) of real numbers of the
type and (and their combinations)
where x and y are natural number
and a and b are integers.
5. Recall of laws of exponents with
integral powers. Rational exponents
with positive real bases (to be done
by particular cases, allowing learner
to arrive at the general laws.)
2. Ch. 2: Polynomials:
Definition of a polynomial in one
variable, with examples and counter
examples. Coefficients of a
polynomial, terms of a polynomial
and zero polynomial. Degree of a
polynomial. Constant, linear,
quadratic and cubic polynomials.
Monomials, binomials, trinomials.
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earlier and after illustrating and
motivating through examples, Proofs
of irrationality of √2, √3, √5
2. Ch. 2: Polynomials
Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship
between zeros and coefficients of
quadratic polynomials.
3. Ch. 3: Pairs of Linear Equations in
Two Variables
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. Simple situational
problems.
4. Ch. 6: Triangles
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.
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Factors and multiples. Zeros of a
polynomial. Motivate and State the
Remainder Theorem with examples.
Statement and proof of the Factor
Theorem. Factorization of ax2 + bx +
c, a ≠ 0 where a, b and c are real
numbers, and of cubic polynomials
using the Factor Theorem. Recall of
algebraic expressions and identities.
Verification of identities:
3. Ch. 3: Coordinate geometry
The Cartesian plane, coordinates of a
point, names and terms associated
with the coordinate plane, notations
4. Ch. 4: Linear equations in Two
variables
Focus on linear equations of the type
ax + by + c=0.Explain that a linear
equation in two variables has
infinitely many solutions and justify
their being written as ordered pairs
of real numbers, plotting them and
showing that they lie on a line.
5. Ch. 5: Introduction to Euclid's
Geometry
History - Geometry in India and
Euclid's geometry. Euclid's method
of formalizing observed
phenomenon into rigorous
Mathematics with definitions,
common/obvious notions,
axioms/postulates and theorems.
The five postulates of Euclid.
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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.
5. Ch. 4: Quadratic Equations
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.
6. Ch. 8: Introduction to
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios of an acute
angle of a right-angled triangle.
Proof of their existence (well
defined); motivate the ratios
whichever are defined at 0 and 90.
Values of the trigonometric ratios of
30°, 45° and 60° Relationships
between the ratios.
Proof and applications of the
identity sin2A + cos2A = 1. Only
simple identities to be given.
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Showing the relationship between 7. Ch. 9: Some Applications of
axiom and theorem, for example: Trigonometry
(Axiom) 1. Given two distinct points, Simple problems on heights and
there exists one and only one line distances. Problems should not
through them. (Theorem) 2. (Prove) involve more than two right
Two distinct lines cannot have more triangles. Angles of elevation /
than one point in common. depression should be only 30°, 45°,
6. Ch. 6: Lines and Angles and 60°.
1. (Motivate) If a ray stands on a line, 8. Ch. 14: Statistics
then the sum of the two adjacent Mean, median and mode of grouped
angles so formed is 180 and the data (bimodal situation to be
converse. avoided).
2. (Prove) If two lines intersect,
vertically opposite angles are equal.
3. (Motivate) Lines which are parallel
to a given line are parallel.
7. Ch. 7: Triangles
1. (Motivate) Two triangles are
congruent if any two sides and the
included angle of one triangle is
equal to any two sides and the
included angle of the other triangle
(SAS Congruence).
2. (Prove) Two triangles are
congruent if any two angles and the
included side of one triangle is equal
to any two angles and the included
side of the other triangle (ASA
Congruence).
3. (Motivate) Two triangles are
congruent if the three sides of one
triangle are equal to three sides of
the other triangle (SSS Congruence).
4. (Motivate) Two right triangles are
congruent if the hypotenuse and a

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side of one triangle are equal
(respectively) to the hypotenuse and
a side of the other triangle. (RHS
Congruence)
5. (Prove) The angles opposite to
equal sides of a triangle are equal.
6. (Motivate) The sides opposite to
equal angles of a triangle are equal.
Std. IX [80 marks]
1. Ch. 5: Fundamental unit of Life
[Topics that will be assessed: Cell as
a basic unit of life; prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells, multicellular
organisms; cell membrane and cell
wall, cell organelles and cell
inclusions; chloroplast, mitochondria,
vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum,
Golgi apparatus; nucleus,
chromosomes - basic structure,
number.]
2. Ch. 8: Motion
[Topics that will be assessed:
Distance and displacement, velocity;
uniform and non-uniform motion
along a straight line; acceleration,
distance-time and velocity-time
graphs for uniform motion and
uniformly accelerated motion,
elementary idea of uniform circular
motion.]
3. Ch. 1: Matter in Our Surroundings
[Topics that will be assessed: Physical
nature of matter, Characteristics of
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SCIENCE
Std. X [80 marks]
1. Ch. 1: Chemical Reactions and
Equations
[Topics that will be assessed:
Chemical equation, Balanced
chemical equation, implications of a
balanced chemical equation, types of
chemical reactions: combination,
decomposition, displacement,
double displacement, precipitation,
endothermic exothermic reactions,
oxidation and reduction.]
2. Ch. 5: Life Processes
[Topics that will be assessed: ‘Living
Being’. Basic concept of nutrition,
respiration, transport and excretion
in plants and animals.]
3. Ch. 9: Light - Reflection and
Refraction
[Topics that will be assessed:
Reflection of light by curved
surfaces; Images formed by spherical
mirrors, centre of curvature, principal
axis, principal focus, focal length,
mirror formula (Derivation not
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particles of matter, States of matter -
solid, liquid and gases, Can matter
change its state -effect of
temperature and pressure,
Evaporation-factors affecting
evaporation, how does evaporation
cause cooling]
4. Ch. 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure
[Topics that will be assessed: What is
a mixture, Types of mixtures, What is
a solution, Concentration of a
solution, What is a suspension, What
is a colloidal solution, Physical and
chemical changes, What are the
types of pure substances-elements,
compounds and mixtures -
homogenous and heterogenous.]
5. Ch. 9: Force and Laws of Motion
[Topics that will be assessed: Force
and Motion, Newton’s Laws of
Motion, Action and Reaction forces,
Inertia of a body, Inertia and mass,
Momentum, Force and Acceleration.]
6. Ch. 6: Tissues
[Structure and functions of animal
and plant tissues (only four types of
tissues in animals; Meristematic and
Permanent tissues in plants).]
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required), magnification. Refraction;
Laws of refraction, refractive index.
Refraction of light by spherical lens;
Image formed by spherical lenses;
Lens formula (Derivation not
required); Magnification. Power of a
lens, applications of spherical mirrors
and lenses]
4. Ch 2: Acids, Bases and Salts
[Topics that will be assessed: Their
definitions in terms of furnishing of
H+ and OH– ions, General
properties, examples and uses,
neutralization, concept of pH scale
(Definition relating to logarithm not
required), importance of pH in
everyday life; preparation and uses
of Sodium Hydroxide, Bleaching
powder, Baking soda, Washing soda
and Plaster of Paris.]
5. Ch. 6: Control and Coordination
[Topics that will be assessed: Tropic
movements in plants; Introduction of
plant hormones; Control and co-
ordination in animals: Nervous
system; Voluntary, involuntary and
reflex action; Chemical co-
ordination: animal hormones.]
6. Ch. 10: The Human Eye and the
Colourful World
[Topics that will be assessed:
Functioning of a lens in human eye,
defects of vision and their
corrections.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
Std. IX [80 marks]
1. History: Socialism in Europe and the
Russian Revolution
2. Political Science: Constitutional
Design
3. Economics: People as Resource
4. History: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
5. Geography: Drainage
6. History: The French Revolution
7. Geography: India - Size and Location
8. Political Science: What is
Democracy? Why Democracy?
9. Geography: Physical Features of India
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Refraction of light through a prism,
dispersion of light, scattering of
light, applications in daily life
(excluding colour of the sun at
sunrise and sunset).]
7. Ch. 3: Metals and Non – metals
[Topics that will be assessed:
Properties of metals and non-metals;
Reactivity series; Formation and
properties of ionic compounds; Basic
metallurgical processes; Corrosion
and its prevention.]
Std. X [80 marks]
1. Geography: Forest and Wildlife
Resources
2. Political Science: Federalism
3. Economics: Sectors of the Indian
Economy
4. History: The Making of a Global
World
5. (To be Evaluated in the Board
Examination:
6. Subtopics:1 to 1.3 Pre modern world
to Conquest, Disease and Trade)
7. Geography: Water Resources
8. History: The Rise of Nationalism in
Europe
9. Geography: Resources and
Development
10. Political Science: Power Sharing
11. Economics: Development
12. 10. History: Nationalism in India
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