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CBSE Class 10 Maths: Important Topics for SA1 Exams

Meritnation|Sep 4th, 2016 03:25pm

5SA1 exams are inching closer every day bringing along the much dreaded exam anxiety. Students are engrossed in their books and revision notes, reading the chapters and practicing questions. Practicing becomes all the more important when it comes to Maths. To help you prepare and score best in CBSE Maths, our team of experts at Meritnation have compiled a list of very useful tips to study productively, without wasting much time. These strategies are so effective that if you follow them religiously, you’ll surely get flying results!

Also: Science Tips for SA1 | English Tips for SA1

 

Here are the most important chapters which you must not skip for your Class 10 SA1 Maths exam:

1. Trigonometry: 

a) Trigonometry has a weightage of about 20%. It is easy if you are able to understand and visualize its applications. Once you are able to understand the subject, you will start loving it.

b) Furthermore, whether you like it or not, trigonometry is going to follow you for the rest of your school life so taking small steps now would really help you enjoy and score best at the subject in the long run.

pencil_scale_logoMERITNATION TIP: 
Write the formulae on a paper, put it on your study room’s wall and practice the questions as much as possible on the daily basis.

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Revision Notes | Sample Papers | Textbook Solutions | Ask & Answer

 

2. Algebra (Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables):

This chapter too has a weightage of about 20%. In your previous class, you have already studied about this chapter, so it will be easy to nail it. 

(Above two sections will make you secure 40% of the total marks.)

 

3. Real Numbers:

In this chapter, important concepts are as follows:
a) Proof of irrationality
b) Terminating and non-terminating decimals
c) Euclid’s division lemma

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Major questions from this topic are either 1 mark or 2 mark questions.

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Revision Notes | Sample Papers | Textbook Solutions | Ask & Answer

 

4. Polynomials: 

Important concepts here are as follows:

a) Zeros of polynomials
b) Division of polynomials
c) Relation between zeros and coefficients

pencil_scale_logoMERITNATION TIP: 
Practice as many questions as you can, calculation mistakes are a major factor in this chapter.

 

5. Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables: 

Some important concepts in this chapter are as follows:

a) Geometrically representing equations in two variables as lines
b) Conditions of inconsistency for a pair of linear equations
c) Solving equations of two variables via different methods such as cross-multiplication.

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There is one more important topic reducible to linear equations from this chapter.

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Revision Notes | Sample Papers | Textbook Solutions | Ask & Answer

 

6. Triangles:

Theorems play an important role in this chapter. Points to note in this chapter are as follows:

a) Prove all theorems with proper statements and concepts you are using.
b) Draw the diagram while attempting the question.

pencil_scale_logoMERITNATION TIP: 
1. Write down all theorems and their proofs in short to revise at the last moment.
2. Practice as many questions as you can for this topic.

 

7. Introduction to Trigonometry:

Almost all the topics taught in this chapter hold great importance as this chapter forms a base for trigonometry. Things you should know from this chapter are as follows:

a) Relation between trigonometric ratios
b) Table for trigonometric ratios of some standard angles
c) Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles
d) Trigonometric identities and their proofs.

pencil_scale_logoMERITNATION TIP: 
Practice as much as possible for this chapter!

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Revision Notes | Sample Papers | Textbook Solutions | Ask & Answer

 

8. Statistics:

Most important to remember:

a) Different methods for calculating mean or any missing frequency.
b) Methods to find median and mode for a given data.

pencil_scale_logoMERITNATION TIP: 
Calculation mistakes here are much prone to happen, so practice these questions very well before the exam. This chapter is very easy and scoring.

 

Last Minute Tips & Strategy

 

1. List all the formulae from all the different chapters and revise them. Memorize only the crisp definitions along with the derivation part.

2. The more you practice, the better it is, as solving questions will provide you an idea on where you are going wrong and how you could improve on them.

3. Attempt the previous year question papers, sample papers and other model test papers properly within the time frame as it will help you manage time during the exam.

All the best with your SA1 revisions and exams! 🙂

Please take a moment to spread these tips with your friends. After all, Knowledge is the only thing that grows when shared! 🙂

 

Very Important Resources for SA1 Exams

> Important English Tips for SA1 Exams

 

> CBSE Class 10 Science: Important Topics for SA1 Exams

 

> 3 Ways to Pack More Punch Into Your SA1 Revisions

 

> Identify Which ‘Learning Style’ You Belong to: Visual, Auditory or Tactile?

 

> Want to Remember EVERYTHING that you Study? Know How the Brain Works!

 

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  • 1. Jigyasu  |  September 25th, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Good

  • 2. Namrin Fazal  |  September 23rd, 2016 at 12:59 am

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  • 3. soniya  |  September 17th, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    thank u

  • 4. Manu  |  October 1st, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Thank You meritnation!!!!!! I am sure this will help us in our exams

  • 5. Vanaj Vidyan  |  September 23rd, 2015 at 9:04 pm

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  • 11. Sw@ti  |  September 14th, 2015 at 11:16 pm

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  • 12. swithin  |  September 14th, 2015 at 10:38 pm

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  • 15. Nandini Sharma  |  September 12th, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    “Thanks for these tips!!!”
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  • 16. Sneha Sara abey  |  September 11th, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Very good tips indeed ! feel prepared for exam already

  • 17. ishita  |  September 11th, 2015 at 8:28 am

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  • 18. Ishan  |  September 6th, 2015 at 11:52 am

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  • 19. shubhanshi  |  September 6th, 2015 at 11:25 am

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  • 37. Gauree  |  August 29th, 2015 at 9:59 pm

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  • 38. pooja  |  August 29th, 2015 at 7:07 pm

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  • 39. snegaa  |  August 29th, 2015 at 1:44 pm

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  • 40. Janvi  |  August 29th, 2015 at 12:19 pm

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  • 41. Sajal  |  August 28th, 2015 at 11:03 pm

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