CBSE CIRCULAR 2023-24

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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)

F.1001/CBSE-Acad/Curriculum/2023 March 31, 2023

 Cir No: Acad-39/2023
All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE

Subject : Secondary and Senior School Curriculum and Sample Question Papers for the session 2023-24

1. CBSE annually provides the curriculum for classes IX to XII containing academic content, syllabus for
examinations with learning outcomes, pedagogical practices, and assessment guidelines.
2. It is important that schools ensure curriculum transactions as per the directions given in the initial pages
of the Curriculum document. The subjects should be taught as per the curriculum given by suitably
incorporating strategies such as Art-Integrated Education, Experiential Learning, Pedagogical Plans, etc.
wherever possible.
3. As CBSE has adopted National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage – 2022, schools offering
foundational or preparatory education are advised to adhere to the recommendations regarding
curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and other areas described in detail in the NCFFS-2022 and guidelines
of the Board issued from time to time.
4. Sample Question Papers with detailed designs of the Question Paper are also available on CBSE’s website
to reflect the impact of changes made in the curriculum. SQPs also provide students with an idea of the
exam pattern and the type of questions that may be asked in the actual examination in order to ensure
transparency and reduce stress. Students will also get a clear understanding of the weightage of different
topics and the marking scheme to be followed by going through these Sample Question Papers.
Schools are requested to share the Curriculum and Sample Question Papers available on
www.cbseacademic nic.in at the given links, with all students and teachers –
 Secondary & Senior Secondary School Curriculum –
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/curriculum_2024.html

 Sample Question Papers – Secondary –
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSX_2023-24.html

 Sample Question Papers – Senior Secondary –
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSXII_2023-24.html

 (Dr. Joseph Emmanuel)

Director (Academics)

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 Syllabus

Latest Syllabus 2023-24

(Issued by CBSE on 31st March 2023)
MATHEMATICS (BASIC)-(Code No. 041)
Class-X-(Theory)
Unit No. 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 & Probability 11
Total 80

UNIT I: NUMBER SYSTEMS
1. REAL NUMBERS (15) Periods
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic - statements after reviewing work done earlier and after illustrating
and motivating through examples, Proofs of irrationality of 2 , 3, 5.

UNIT II: ALGEBRA

1. POLYNOMIALS (8) Periods
Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship between zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials.
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. Simple situational problems.
3. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS (15) Periods
2
Standard form of a quadratic equation ax + 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 (10) 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. COORDINATE GEOMETRY (15) Periods

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

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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.
2. CIRCLES (10) 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.
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 0° and 90°. Values of the trigonometric ratios of 30°, 45°
and 60°. Relationships between the ratios.
2. TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES (15) Periods
Proof and applications of the identity sin2A + cos2A = 1. Only simple identities to be given.
3. HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES: (10) Periods
Angle of Elevation, Angle of Depression.
Simple problems on heights and distances. Problems should not involve more than two right triangles.
Angles of elevation / depression should be only 30°, 45°, and 60°.
UNIT VI : MENSURATION
1. AREAS RELATED TO CIRCLES (12) Periods
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.
2. SURFACE AREAS AND VOLUMES (12) Periods
Surface areas and volumes of combinations of any two of the following: cubes, cuboids, spheres,
hemispheres and right circular cylinders/cones.
UNIT VII : STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
1. STATISTICS (18) Periods
Mean, median and mode of grouped data (bimodal situation to be avoided).
2. PROBABILITY (10) Periods
Classical definition of probability. Simple problems on finding the probability of an event.

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MATHEMATICS-Basic
QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
CLASS – X (2023-24)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80

%
S. Total
Typology of Questions Weightage
No. Marks
(approx.)

1. Remembering : Remembering: Exhibit memory

of previously learned material by recalling facts,
terms, basic concepts, and answers.
Understanding: Demonstrate understanding 60 75
of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing,
translating, interpreting, giving descriptions,
and stating main ideas
2. Applying: Solve problems to new situations by
applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques 12 15
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 information, validity 8 10
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

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

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