CBSE Class 11 Maths: Important Topics and Tips for SA1 Exam

The SA1 or the CBSE Summative Assessment I is almost here. Students are busy with their last minute revisions and trying to get the most out of their study hours these days.

Meritnation is here to give your exam preparation the final polish in Maths. Here are some special tips insights into how the question paper is set to test all that you have learnt in class 11, right up till September!

Take a note of all the important topics you need to brush up before the exam so that when the question paper arrives in front of you on the D-Day, you will be able to smile and say – Ha! I know this! 🙂

Chapter 1 – Sets

This is completely new concept for students, this is theory based chapter, weighed of approximately 12%. Students are advised to understand the definitions and apply these definitions while attempting the paper.

Important Topics:

1. Concept of Subset, Superset and Power Set

2. Union and Intersection of Sets

MERITNATION TIP: a.) One 4 marks question is sure from the topic “Practical problem on union and intersection of two and three sets”. b.) If possible draw a Venn Diagram. c.) Practice as many questions as you can.

Chapter 2 – Relations and Functions

This chapter has the weightage of 10 marks, one 6 marks question is expected to come from this topic. To achieve 90% and above in the examination students are supposed to do R.D Sharma and other reference books.

Important Topics:

1. Cartesian Product of Sets

2. Concept of Relations

3. Real Valued Functions

MERITNATION TIP: a.) The frequently asked questions are from these chapters based on “Concept of Relations” and “Quotient of Two Functions”. b.) Remember graphs of all of the functions provided in section “Some functions and their Graphs” in NCERT textbook. c.) Practice as much questions as possible. d.) Domain and range take important part in this chapter, so do as many as questions on this. e.) Even if the complete solution to a particular question is not known, try to write till the known steps.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: NCERT Solutions| Sample Papers | Textbook Solutions | Ask & Answer

Chapter 3 – Trigonometric Functions

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 in enjoying the subject in the long run.

Important Topics:

1. Signs of Trigonometric Functions

2. Trigonometric Functions and Their Graphs

3. Trigonometric Identities

4. Trigonometric Equations

MERITNATION TIP: a.) Trigonometry is full of formulae, so learn them all, the easiest way to learn them is write them on a paper and put it on your room’s wall, revise it again and again. b.) Almost all the topics taught in this chapter hold great importance as this chapter forms a base for trigonometry. c.) Things you should know from this chapter are as follows: 1) Relation between trigonometric ratios 2) Table for trigonometric ratios of some standard angles 3) Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles 4) Trigonometric identities and their proofs 5) Practice as much as possible for this chapter!

Chapter 4 – Principle of Mathematical Induction

This is student’s favourite topic, most of the students find this chapter interesting. You just need to practise questions from this topic. One question is sure from this topic.

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

Chapter 5 – Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

This chapter comes up with a completely new concept. Trust us this is really a very compelling chapter.

Important Topics:

1. Modulus and Conjugate of a Complex Number

2. Polar Representation of Complex Numbers

MERITNATION TIP: a.) Most of the questions are asked from “Polar representation” and “Quadratic Equations with Complex Roots”. b.) You can prepare this chapter in less time, so do not keep it chapter away from your final exam preparation. c.) Practice NCERT questions as well as questions from R.D Sharma.

Chapter 6 – Binomial Theorem

Important Topic: General and Middle Term of a Binomial Expansion

MERITNATION TIP: a.) Practice questions on above topic. b.) Calculation mistakes here are much prone to happen, so practise these questions very well before the exam. This chapter is very easy and scoring.

Chapter 7 – Permutations and Combinations

Important Topics:

1. Concept of Permutations when All Objects are Distinct

2. Concept of Permutations when All Objects are Not Distinct

3. Concept of Combinations

Chapter 8 – Linear Inequalities

Important Topics:

1. Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable

2. Solving a System of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Revision Notes | Chapter Tests | Textbook Solutions | Ask & Answer

Chapter 9 – Sequences and Series

This is most important chapter from the exam point of view (heavy weightage and many concepts). All topics are important, since one is linked to another, so you can’t skip even an exercise.

Important Topics:

1. Sum of n Terms of an Arithmetic Progression

2. Properties of Arithmetic Progressions and the Concept of Arithmetic Mean

3. nth term and Sum of n Terms of a Geometric Progression

4. Concept of Geometric Mean and Its Relation with Arithmetic Mean

5. Sum of n Terms of Special Series

MERITNATION TIP: a.) Since this chapter is very vast, the variety of questions can be asked from this topic, so apart from NCERT, practise other books too. b.) These questions can take a lot of time, so try a variety of questions at home so that you gain confidence for your final examination. c.) Most probably questions are asked on sum of series. In this “Sum of n Terms of Special Series” is teacher’s favourite area. We suggest you to try different questions on this topic from different reference books. d.) Leave at least 10 minutes for revision of answer sheets.

Chapter 10 – Straight Lines

Important Topics:

1. Angle between Two Lines

2. Point-slope and Two-point Form of Straight Lines

3. Slope-Intercept Form of Straight Lines

4. Intercept Form of Straight Lines

5. Normal form of Straight Lines

6. Distance of a Point from a Line and Distance between Two Parallel Lines

Chapter 11 – Conic Sections

Important Topics:

1. Circle

2. Parabola

3. Ellipse

4. Hyperbola

Chapter 12 – Introduction to Three-Dimensional Geometry

Important Topics:

1. Distance between Two Points in Three Dimensional Space

2. Section Formula

Chapter 13 – Limits and Derivatives

Important Topics:

1. Limit of a Polynomial and a Rational Function

2. Limit of a Trigonometric Function

3. Derivative of a Function

4. Derivative of Trigonometric and Polynomial Functions

Chapter 14 – Mathematical Reasoning

Important Topics:

1. Negation of a Statement.

2. Implications.

3. Validity of “If-then” and “If and only if” Statements.

4. Validation of a Statement by Method of Contradiction and by Giving a Counter example.

Chapter 15 – Statistics

Important Topics:

1. Mean Deviation for Continuous Frequency Distribution.

2. Variance and Standard Deviation of Continuous Frequency Distribution.

3. Coefficient of Variation.

Chapter 16 – Probability

Important Topics:

1. Finding Probability Using Complement of a Known Event.

2. Algebra of Events and Mutually Exclusive and Exhaustive Events.

3. Probability of an Event.

All the best with your SA1 revisions and exams! 🙂

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