Study Plan for Class 10 Board Exams

Study Plan for Class 10 Board Exams
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Study Plan For class 10th Exams 2025
English – February 15, 2025
Physical Education – February 17, 2025
Science – February 20, 2025
Sanskrit – February 22, 2025
Social Science – February 25, 2025
Hindi – February 28, 2025
Mathematics – March 10, 2025

Study Plan Overview (Check Date sheet)
Start Date: December 1, 2024
Goal: Comprehensive revision and practice to maximize scores.
Study Hours: ~6-8 hours daily, increasing focus closer to exams.
Key Elements:
• Daily study of core subjects.
• Weekly revisions.
• Mock tests and sample papers in January and February.
• Balanced breaks and mental wellness.

Study Plan Overview for Class 10 Board Exams

Core Subject Preparation (Dec 1–Jan 15, 2025)
Focus on Core Subjects:
• Math, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi/Sanskrit/French.
• Allocate more time to subjects requiring conceptual clarity and problem-solving with the help of NCERT Textbook Solutions.
Weekly Schedule:
• Monday to Saturday: Focus on 2 subjects per day (3-4 hours each).
• Sunday: Revision and practice papers for the subjects covered that week.

Topics to be Covered

• Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics.
• Science: Physics (Light, Electricity), Chemistry (Chemical Reactions, Carbon Compounds), Biology (Life Processes, Heredity).
• Social Science: History, Geography, Civics, Economics.
• Languages: Grammar, Writing Skills, Literature chapters.

Practice and Reinforcement (Jan 16–Jan 31, 2025)

1. Subject Prioritization:
• Daily practice of sample papers.
• Alternate days for heavy subjects (Mathematics, Science) and lighter subjects (Languages, Social Science).
2. Mock Tests:
• Weekly timed mock tests for English, Science, and Mathematics.
3. Key Focus:
• Addressing weak areas identified in mock tests.
• Strengthening writing skills for Social Science and Languages.

1. English (Communicative Language & Literature)

Paper 1. English

Exam Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 10 days (Feb 1–13; revision on Feb 14)
Study Approach
1. Literature:
a. Focus on the summaries, themes, and characters.
b. Highlight important quotes and their meanings.
c. Revise the NCERT textbook and solve textbook questions.
2. Grammar:
a. Practice tense correction, active-passive, sentence reordering, and editing tasks.
b. Use a grammar workbook like Wren & Martin or any CBSE-focused guide.
3. Writing Skills:
a. Perfect formats for letters, reports, and notices.
b. Write 2-3 practice pieces daily for fluency and time management.
4. Reading:
a. Practice unseen passages from sample papers.
Sources for English Practice
• NCERT Textbook (thorough reading).
• CBSE sample papers (2025 and previous years).
• Various question banks for extra practice.

2. Physical Education

2. Physical Activity Trainer

Exam Date: Monday, 17 February 2025 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 2 days (Feb 15 evening–Feb 16)
Study Approach
• Revise theory topics from the textbook/manual.
• Review diagrams, charts, and practical aspects.
• Focus on key terms and definitions.
Sources for Practice
• Instructor’s manual or NCERT-based workbook.
• Class notes or provided study material.

3. Science

3. Science

Exam Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 4 days (Feb 17–19; revision on exam day morning)
Study Approach
1. Physics:
a. Revise chapters like Light, Electricity, and Magnetic Effects of Current.
b. Solve numerical problems daily.
c. Learn formulas and definitions by heart.
2. Chemistry:
a. Focus on Chemical Reactions, Periodic Table, and Carbon Compounds.
b. Write balanced chemical equations multiple times for memorization.
3. Biology:
a. Emphasize Life Processes, Heredity, and Control and Coordination.
b. Practice diagrams (label and explain).
Sources for Science Practice
• NCERT Exercises and Exemplar problems.
• CBSE sample papers and MTG question banks.
• Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur for detailed numerical practice.

4. Sanskrit

4. French or Sanskrit

Exam Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 2 days (Feb 20 evening–Feb 21)
Study Approach
1. Grammar:
a. Revise verb conjugations and grammatical rules.
b. Practice translation exercises (English to French/Sanskrit and vice versa).
2. Vocabulary:
a. Memorize important words, phrases, and their usage.
3. Writing:
a. Practice essays, letter formats, and short questions.
Sources for Sanskrit Practice
• NCERT textbooks and school notes.
• Previous years’ question papers.

5. Social Studies

5. Social Science

Exam Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 3 days (Feb 22–24)
Study Approach
1. History:
a. Focus on key events, dates, and causes/effects.
b. Prepare topics like Nationalism in India and Industrialization.
2. Geography:
a. Revise map-based questions and important features like minerals, crops.
3. Civics:
a. Understand democratic processes, constitution, and governance.
4. Economics:
a. Key focus on Sectors of Economy and Money & Credit.
Sources for Practice
• NCERT textbook (highlight key points).
• Sample papers and D.K. Goel or Arihant guides.
• Use CBSE maps for Geography preparation.

6. Hindi Course A and Course B

6. Hindi

Exam Date: Friday, 28 February 2025 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 2 days (Feb 26–27)
Study Approach
1. Literature:
a. Focus on important prose, poetry, and their summaries.
b. Memorize poems with meanings and key themes.
2. Grammar:
a. Practice unseen passages and corrections.
b. Master essay, letter, and debate writing formats.

7. Mathematics – Standard and Basic

7. Maths

Exam Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Preparation Period: 10 days (March 1–9)
Study Approach
1. Chapters to Focus:
a. Algebra: Quadratic Equations, Polynomials.
b. Geometry: Triangles, Circles.
c. Trigonometry: Identities, Heights, and Distances.
d. Statistics & Probability: Formula application and interpretation.
2. Daily Routine:
a. Solve 2 sample papers daily under timed conditions.
b. Revise formulas and theorems regularly.
Sources for Mathematics Practice
• NCERT textbook (complete exercises).
• R.D. Sharma and RS Aggarwal for advanced practice.
• CBSE sample papers and question banks.

Key Points to Remember While Studying

1. Stick to the Plan: Consistency is more important than overloading.
2. Active Revision: Write summaries, draw diagrams, and solve questions.
3. Healthy Lifestyle: Eat nutritious food, take breaks, and get enough sleep.
4. Mock Tests: Take weekly tests under exam conditions to improve time management.