(Syllabus) IGNOU-UNESCO Science Olympiad Syllabi For Class X (Mathematics)
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IGNOU-UNESCO Science Olympiad Syllabus 2010
CBSE (INDIA) CLASS X : Mathematics
CLASS X- Maths SYLLABUS
Units:
I. Number SystemsII. Algebra
III. Trigonometry
IV. Coordinate Geometry
V. Geometry
VI. Mensuration
VII. Statistics and Probability
Unit I: Number Systems
1. REAL NUMBERS : (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 results – irrationality of Ö2, Ö3, Ö5, decimal expansions of
rational numbers in terms of terminating/non-terminating recurring decimals.
Unit II: Algebra
1. POLYNOMIALS (6) Periods
Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship between zeros and coefficients of a
polynomial with particular reference to 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. Geometric representation of different
possibilities of solutions/inconsistency. Algebraic conditions for number of
solutions. Solution of pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically
-by substitution, by elimination and by cross multiplication. Simple situational
problems must be included. Simple problems on equations reducible to linear
equations may be included.
3. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS (15) Periods
Standard form of a quadratic equation ax2+ bx + c = 0, (a ¹ 0). Solution of the
quadratic equations (only real roots) by factorization and by completing the
square, i.e. by using quadratic formula. Relationship between discriminant and
nature of roots. Problems related to day to day activities to be incorporated.
4. ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS (8) Periods
Motivation for studying AP. Derivation of standard results of finding the nth
term and sum of first n terms.
Unit III: Trigonometry
1. INTRODUCTION TO TRIGONOMETRY (12) 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
00& 900. Values (with proofs) of the trigonometric ratios of 300, 450 & 600.
Relationships between the ratios.
2. TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES (16) Periods
Proof and applications of the identity sin2 A + cos2 A = 1. Only simple
identities to be given. Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles.
3. HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES (8) Periods
Simple and believable problems on heights and distances. Problems should not
involve more than two right triangles. Angles of elevation / depression should
be only 300, 450, 600.
Unit IV: Coordinate Geometry
1. LINES (In two-dimensions) (15) Periods
Review the concepts of coordinate geometry done earlier including graphs of
linear equations. Awareness of geometrical representation of quadratic
polynomials. Distance between two points and section formula (internal). Area of
a triangle.
Unit V: 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 on 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
traingle.
2. CIRCLES (8) Periods
Tangents to a circle motivated by chords drawn from points coming closer and
closer to the point.
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 circle are
equal.
3. CONSTRUCTIONS (8) Periods
1. Division of a line segment in a given ratio (internally)
2. Tangent to a circle from a point outside it.
3. Construction of a triangle similar to a given triangle.
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 600, 900 & 1200 only. Plane figures involving
triangles, simple quadrilaterals and circle should be taken.)
2. SURFACE AREAS AND VOLUMES (12) Periods
(i) Problems on finding 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.
(ii) 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: Statics and Probability
1. STATISTICS (15) Periods
Mean, median and mode of grouped data (bimodal situation to be avoided).
Cumulative frequency graph.
2. PROBABILITY (10) Periods
Classical definition of probability. Connection with probability as given in
Class IX. Simple problems on single events, not using set notation.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Mathematics - Textbook for class IX - NCERT Publication (India)
2. Mathematics - Textbook for class X - NCERT Publication (India)
3. Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class IX- CBSE Publication
(India)
4. Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X - CBSE Publication
(India)