Syllabus

Latest Syllabus 2023-24

(Issued by CBSE on 31st March 2023)
MATHEMATICS (Code No. 041)
CLASS–XII
One Paper Max Marks : 80
No. Units No. of Periods Marks
I. Relations and Functions 30 08
II. Algebra 50 10
III. Calculus 80 35
IV. Vectors and Three - Dimensional Geometry 30 14
V. Linear Programming 20 05
VI. Probability 30 08
Total 240 80
Internal Assessment 20

Unit I : Relations and Functions

1. Relations and Functions 15 Periods
Types of relations: reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations. One to one and onto
functions.
2. Inverse Trigonometric Functions 15 Periods
Definition, range, domain, principal value branch. Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions.

Unit II : Algebra
1. Matrices 25 Periods
Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, zero and identity matrix, transpose of a matrix,
symmetric and skew symmetric matrices. Operations on matrices: Addition and multiplication and
multiplication with a scalar. Simple properties of addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication.
Non- commutativity of multiplication of matrices and existence of non-zero matrices whose product is
the zero matrix (restrict to square matrices of order 2). Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness
of inverse, if it exists; (Here all matrices will have real entries).
2. Determinants 25 Periods
Determinant of a square matrix (up to 3 x 3 matrices), minors, co-factors and applications of determinants
in finding the area of a triangle. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix. Consistency, inconsistency and
number of solutions of system of linear equations by examples, solving system of linear equations in
two or three variables (having unique solution) using inverse of a matrix.

Unit III : Calculus

1. Continuity and Differentiability 20 Periods
Continuity and differentiability, chain rule, derivative of inverse trigonometric functions, like sin–1 x,
cos–1 x and tan–1 x, derivative of implicit functions. Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions.

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Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. Logarithmic differentiation, derivative of
functions expressed in parametric forms. Second order derivatives.
2. Applications of Derivatives 10 Periods
Applications of derivatives: rate of change of quantities, increasing/decreasing functions, maxima and
minima (first derivative test motivated geometrically and second derivative test given as a provable
tool). Simple problems (that illustrate basic principles and understanding of the subject as well as real-
life situations).
3. Integrals 20 Periods
Integration as inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a variety of functions by substitution, by
partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals of the following types and problems based
on them.
dx dx dx dx dx
òx 2
± a 2 ò x 2 ± a 2 ò a 2 - x 2 ò ax 2 + bx + c ò ax 2 + bx + c
, , ,

px + q px + q
ò ax 2
+ bx + c
dx , ò ax 2 + bx + c
dx , ò a 2 ± x 2 dx , ò x 2 - a 2 dx

ò ax 2 + bx + c dx ,

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (without proof). Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation
of definite integrals.
4. Applications of the Integrals 15 Periods
Applications in finding the area under simple curves, especially lines, circles/ parabolas/ellipses (in
standard form only)
5. Differential Equations 15 Periods
Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a differential equation. Solution of
differential equations by method of separation of variables, solutions of homogeneous differential
equations of first order and first degree. Solutions of linear differential equation of the type:
dy
+ py = q , where p and q are functions of x or constants.
dx

dx
+ px = q , where p and q are functions of y or constants.
dy

Unit-IV: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry

1. Vectors 15 Periods
Vectors and scalars, magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines and direction ratios of a
vector. Types of vectors (equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of a point,
negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar,
position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Definition, Geometrical Interpretation,
properties and application of scalar (dot) product of vectors, vector (cross) product of vectors.

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2. Three - dimensional Geometry 15 Periods
Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points. Cartesian equation and vector
equation of a line, skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Angle between two lines.

Unit-V: Linear Programming

1. Linear Programming 20 Periods
Introduction, related terminology such as constraints, objective function, optimization, graphical method
of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions (bounded or unbounded),
feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions (up to three non-trivial constraints).

Unit-VI: Probability
1. Probability 30 Periods
Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, independent events, total probability,
Bayes’ theorem, Random variable and its probability distribution, mean of random variable.

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QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

Mathematics (Code No. 041)
Class XII (2023-24)
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
Total %
S. No. Typology of Questions
Marks Weightage

1. Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by

recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.
Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas 44 55
by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving
descriptions, and stating main ideas
2. Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired
20 25
knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

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 16 20
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
TOTAL 80 100

1. No chapter wise weightage. Care to be taken to cover all the chapters.

2. Suitable internal variations may be made for generating various templates keeping the overall weightage to different
form of questions and typology of questions same.
Choice(s) :
There will be no overall choice in the question paper.
However, 33% internal choices will be given in all the sections

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 20 MARKS

Periodic Tests ( Best 2 out of 3 tests conducted) 10 Marks
Mathematics Activities 10 Marks
Note : For activities NCERT Lab Manual may be referred.
Conduct of Periodic Tests:
Periodic Test is a Pen and Paper assessment which is to be conducted by the respective subject teacher.
The format of periodic test must have questions items with a balance mix, such as, very short answer

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(VSA), short answer (SA) and long answer (LA) to effectively assess the knowledge, understanding,
application, skills, analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Depending on the nature of subject, the subject
teacher will have the liberty of incorporating any other types of questions too. The modalities of the PT
are as follows:
a) Mode: The periodic test is to be taken in the form of pen-paper test.
b) Schedule: In the entire Academic Year, three Periodic Tests in each subject may be conducted as
follows:
Test Pre Mid-term (PT-I) Mid-Term (PT-II) Post Mid-Term (PT-III)
Tentative Month July-August November December-January
This is only a suggestive schedule and schools may conduct periodic tests as per their convenience. The winter
bound schools would develop their own schedule with similar time gaps between two consecutive tests.
c) Average of Marks: Once schools complete the conduct of all the three periodic tests, they will
convert the weightage of each of the three tests into ten marks each for identifying best two tests.
The best two will be taken into consideration and the average of the two shall be taken as the final
marks for PT.
d) The school will ensure simple documentation to keep a record of performance as suggested in
detail circular no.Acad-05/2017.
e) Sharing of Feedback/Performance: The students’ achievement in each test must be shared with
the students and their parents to give them an overview of the level of learning that has taken
place during different periods. Feedback will help parents formulate interventions (conducive
ambience, support materials, motivation and morale-boosting) to further enhance learning. A
teacher, while sharing the feedback with student or parent, should be empathetic, non- judgmental
and motivating. It is recommended that the teacher share best examples/performances of IA with
the class to motivate all learners.
Assessment of Activity Work:
Throughout the year any 10 activities shall be performed by the student from the activities given in
the NCERT Laboratory Manual for the respective class (XI or XII) which is available on the link: http://
www.ncert.nic.in/exemplar/labmanuals.htmla record of the same may be kept by the student. An year
end test on the activity may be conducted
The weightage are as under:
 The activities performed by the student throughout the year and record keeping: 5 marks
 Assessment of the activity performed during the year end test:  3 marks
 Viva-voce:  2 marks
Prescribed Books:
1) Mathematics Textbook for Class XI, NCERT Publications
2) Mathematics Part I - Textbook for Class XII, NCERT Publication
3) Mathematics Part II - Textbook for Class XII, NCERT Publication
4) Mathematics Exemplar Problem for Class XI, Published by NCERT
5) Mathematics Exemplar Problem for Class XII, Published by NCERT
6) Mathematics Lab Manual class XI, published by NCERT
7) Mathematics Lab Manual class XII, published by NCERT
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