Real Numbers
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, HCF & LCM properties, and formal contradiction proofs of irrationality.
Master all 14 rationalised chapters for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam (2026–27). Complete with topic-wise notes, golden formulas, step-by-step theorem proofs, examiner pitfalls, and 4-mark competency case studies.
Every note on SJMaths is designed specifically for board exam scoring: focusing on the rationalised NCERT syllabus (deleting outdated topics), emphasizing compulsory proofs (BPT, Tangents, Irrationality), and preparing students for the 50% competency-based questions mandated by CBSE.
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, HCF & LCM properties, and formal contradiction proofs of irrationality.
Geometrical meaning of zeroes, zeroes-coefficients relationships, forming quadratics, and symmetric expressions.
Consistency conditions, Graphical Method, Substitution & Elimination algebraic methods, and upstream/downstream word problems.
Standard form $ax^2+bx+c=0$, factorisation with roots, quadratic formula, discriminant $D=b^2-4ac$, and equal root parameter problems.
General term $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, sum of $n$ terms $S_n$, relation $a_n = S_n - S_{n-1}$, and board real-life word problems.
Compulsory Basic Proportionality Theorem (BPT) full proof, Converse of BPT, and similarity criteria (AA, SSS, SAS).
Distance Formula, Collinearity, Section Formula for internal division, Midpoint formula, and types of geometric shapes.
Trigonometric ratios, values table ($0^\circ$ to $90^\circ$), fundamental identities ($\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta=1$), and step-by-step proofs.
Line of sight, Angle of Elevation and Depression, single & two-triangle geometric formulations for towers, hills, and balloons.
Theorem 10.1 (Radius $\perp$ Tangent), Theorem 10.2 (Lengths of Tangents from External Point are equal) with full board proof and standard riders.
Perimeter and area of circle, area of sector, arc length, area of minor/major segment ($\theta = 60^\circ, 90^\circ, 120^\circ$), and clock problems.
Surface areas and volumes of combinations of solids (cone on hemisphere, cylinder with hemispheres, tent), and TSA vs Volume rules.
Mean (Direct & Assumed Mean Method), Mode and Median of grouped data, finding missing frequencies ($x$ and $y$), and empirical formula.
Classical probability definition, impossible vs sure events, complete 52-card deck distribution, 2-dice 36 outcome grid, and leap year problems.
The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper (both Standard and Basic) consists of 38 compulsory questions divided across 5 sections. 50% of the entire paper tests higher-order thinking, application, and competency:
20 Questions × 1 Mark = 20 Marks
18 multiple-choice questions + 2
Assertion-Reasoning questions. Quick formula & property tests.
5 Questions × 2 Marks = 10 Marks
Very short answer problems requiring
2–3 precise steps (HCF/LCM, quadratic discriminant, basic trigonometry).
6 Questions × 3 Marks = 18 Marks
Short answer problems (proving
irrationality, solving simultaneous equations, AP sums, circle riders).
4 Questions × 5 Marks = 20 Marks
Long answer questions with compulsory
theorems (BPT Theorem, Heights & Distances, Surface Area combinations).
3 Questions × 4 Marks = 12 Marks
Competency-based scenario questions
with sub-parts of 1M, 1M, and 2M. Crucial for scoring 80/80.
Under the latest rationalised curriculum, do NOT waste time preparing: Euclid's Division Lemma (Ch 1), Division Algorithm for Polynomials (Ch 2), Cross-Multiplication Method (Ch 3), Completing the Square (Ch 4), Area of Similar Triangles & Pythagoras Theorem Proofs (Ch 6), Area of Triangle via Coordinates (Ch 7), Complementary Angles Ratios (Ch 8), Frustum of a Cone & Conversion of Solids (Ch 12), and Step-Deviation / Ogive Graphs (Ch 13).
Yes. These notes summarize all definitions, NCERT theorems, golden formulas, examiner tips, and common traps. Pair these notes with our NCERT Solutions and Chapter-wise PYQs to guarantee top scores.
Write down the statement, Given, To Prove, Construction, and Proof with clear geometric diagrams. Practice the Basic Proportionality Theorem (Chapter 6) and Tangent Theorem 10.2 (Chapter 10) repeatedly until you can write them flawlessly without hesitation.
Section E contains 3 case-based questions worth 4 marks each (12 marks total). Each case study presents a real-world scenario (e.g. GPS coordinates, architectural heights, sports parabolic paths) followed by three sub-questions: two 1-mark questions and one 2-mark question (with internal choice).