Meritnation|Jan 31st, 2018 07:26pm
The proverb ‘Practice makes Perfect’ holds very true for Maths. So, while the mantra for success in Maths is ‘Practice as much as you can’ – from the Class 10 NCERT textbook, other reference books such as R.D. Sharma and R.S. Aggarwal reference and previous years’ board papers, it will definitely help you in your Class 10 Board Exams if you can identify the important chapters in Maths and know the important topics therein.
Our experts have prepared a chapter-wise list of important topics for Maths, together with special tips for every chapter. We are sure you will find it useful to give your best in the Maths paper for CBSE Class 10 Boards Exams
Chapter: Real Numbers
Important Topics
Tip: Majority questions from this chapter are either 1 mark or 2 mark questions.
Chapter: Polynomials
Important Topics
Tip: Practise as many questions as you can, as calculation mistakes are a major factor for losing marks in this chapter.
Chapter: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Important Topics
Chapter: Triangles
Important Topics
Tip: Remember to learn the Proof of all Theorems with proper statements and remember to draw the diagram while attempting the question.
Chapter: Introduction to Trigonometry
Important Topics
Tip: Almost all the topics taught in this chapter hold great importance as this chapter forms a base for Trigonometry. Practise as much as possible.
Chapter: Statistics
Important Topics
Tip: This is an easy and scoring chapter. Make sure to practise well. Revise your answers so that you do not make calculation mistakes.
Chapter: Quadratic Equations
Important Topics
Tip: Do check whether an equation is quadratic or not; finding roots of quadratic equations, finding discriminant of an equation, checking the nature of roots and solving word problems are important.
Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions
Important Topics
Tip: Make sure you’ve understood the formulae used for nth term of AP and the sum of terms
Chapter:Coordinate Geometry
Important Topics
Tip: Be careful while using the vertices or points involving negative sign. Revise the formulae well and remember to practise questions from the NCERT textbook.
Chapter: Some Applications of Trigonometry
Important Topics
Tip: Draw neat diagrams supporting the question and remember to mark all the figures neatly. Do not forget to write the units, wherever required
Chapter: Circles
Important Topics
Tip: Draw neat figures and explain the answers with proper steps, giving reasons wherever required.
Chapter: Constructions
Important Topics
Tip: Do draw a rough figure before making the actual diagram. Use only well-sharpened pencils for constructions.
Chapter: Areas Related to Circles
Important Topics
Tip: Do not forget to write the unit in the questions involving dimensions.
Chapter: Surface Area & Volume
Important Topics
Tip: Make sure you remember all the formulae for calculating surface areas and volumes
Chapter: Probability
Important Topics
Tip: Read the question well. Make sample space after reading the question. Draw the chart of sample space for 2 throws of a dice or when 2 dice are thrown.
We hope you find these helpful. Remember to polish your strengths till they shine! Identify the topics in Math that you are strong in. Work more on those topics to ensure that you are ready for any challenge when you are tested on them in your Class 10 Board Exams.
Finally, remember to practise with board papers – Go through Board Papers of previous years. You can watch the analysis of CBSE Class 10 Maths Board Exam 2017 Here. Going through these questions will surely help you boost your confidence as you prepare for your Class 10 Board Exams starting in March.
Previous Year Papers for CBSE Class 10 Board Exams (2006 – 2017)
Paper Analysis for CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2016
Paper Analysis for CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2017
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1. Nayan | March 3rd, 2019 at 3:42 pm
Good
2. dhruv Gupta | February 7th, 2018 at 9:28 pm
thank’s u for giving this advice.
3. Anjali | February 3rd, 2018 at 10:33 pm
This has helped a lot thank u for preperation
4. Anjali | February 3rd, 2018 at 10:33 pm
This has helped a lot thank u
5. Hermione | February 2nd, 2018 at 8:37 pm
Thank you so much meritnation team. This information is really useful for students like me , who wants to top the exams. I hope meritnation team will continue their good work. And yeah please make these type of tips page for other subjects too.
6. khushi gupta | February 1st, 2018 at 9:08 pm
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7. Karthik | February 1st, 2018 at 8:22 pm
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