Syllabus 2013-2014

Class 5

(SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013-14)

CLASS: 5

FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: [Text Book: Cornerstone – Bk. 5 – Grammar & Composition Skills Pears

– By: Andre Le Fevre & Neeraj Narain (Pearson Longman)]

Ch. 2 – The Sentence; Ch. 3 – Types of Sentences; Ch. 5 – Kinds of Nouns; Ch. 6 – Noun

(Number); Ch. 7 – Noun (Gender); Ch. 8 – Kinds of Adjectives; Ch. 9 – Comparison of Adjectives;

Ch. 14 – Simple Tense (Present, Past & Future); * Synonyms and Antonyms; Ch. 21 – Question

Tags.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

[Topics of First Term Grammar included];

Ch. 11 – Pronouns; Ch. 13 – Articles; Ch. 22. Kinds of Adverbs; * One word substitution ; Ch. 24

– Prepositions; Ch. 25 – Conjunctions; Ch. 26 – Interjections; Ch. 27 – Capital Letters &

Punctuation; More Nouns [Pg 140 – 141]

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: [FULL MARKS: 100]

Q1) a) Story writing from a given outline (150 words)

b) Autobiography (150 words)

c) Composition (150 words) [20 Marks]

Q2. Letter writing (Informal) – 100 words [20 marks]

Q3. Comprehension [30 marks]

Q4. Grammar: - Do as directed [30 marks]

*** Questions 1, 2, 3 & 4 Common for Both Terms.

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FIRST TERM

ENGLISH LITERATURE: Text Book: IMPRESSIONS – 5 (PEARSON LONGMAN)

PROSE: 1. A Day with Heidi; 2. The Selfish Giant; 3. The Otherside of Scientists; 4. Theseus and

the Minotaur; 5. The Story Keeper; 6. The Story of Urashima Taro.

POETRY: 1. Silver; 2. Mr. Nobody; 3. To a Butterfly.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LITERARURE:

PROSE: 1. The Judgement Seat of Vikramaditya; 2. The Bird Catcher; 3. The Water Baby; 4. The

Fir Tree; 5. A French Lesson; 6. How Horatius Kept The Bridge.

POEM: 1. Father William; 2. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad; 3. Superior.

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER [100]

SECTION A – [COMPULSORY] PROSE & POEM (30)

Word meaning, True and False, Who said to whom? Give reasons for.

SECTION: B – (POEM) 10X2 = 20

Reference to Context [Answer any TWO out of THREE]

SECTION C – (PROSE) 10 X 5 = 50

Reference to Context [Answer any FIVE out of SIX]

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FIRST TERM

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI):

SECTION: A [LANGUAGE]

[Book: Bhasha Parichay – Bhag: 5]

1. Essay (100 – 150 words) [15 Marks]

2. Comprehension; [15 Marks]

3. Grammar: [20 Marks]

(a) Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Gender, Number;

(b) Opposites: Pg. 51 & 52;

(d) Idioms (only meanings): Pg. 63 from (1-20);

(e) One word for many: Pg. 52.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [50 Marks]

[Book: Gunjan Pathmala: Bhag – 5]

POEM: Ch. 1 – Hum Kuchh Kar Dikhlayenge; Ch. 5 – Ek Bund

PROSE: Ch. 3 – Sangit Samrat Tansen; Ch. 4 – Sachi Virta; Ch. 6 – Abraham Lincoln; Ch.8 – Apna

Sthan Swayan Banayen .

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI):

SECTION: A [50 Marks]

1. Essay (100 – 150 words); [15 Marks]

2. Comprehension; [15 Marks]

3. Grammar: [20 Marks]

(a) Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Gender, Number;

(b) Opposites: Pg. 51 & 52 ;

(d) Idioms (Only meanings): Pg. 63 from (1-35);

(e) One word for many: Pg. 52 & 53.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [50 Marks]

POEM: Ch. 10 – Suman Ek Upwan Ke; Ch. 17 – Insan.

PROSE: Ch. 9 – Ek Samay Ek Gaon Me; Ch. 11 – Mahadani Karn; Ch. 13 – Chhota Jadugar; Ch. 18

– Jhansi Ki Rani.

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FIRST TERM

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

[Book: 1) Pathmala – Part – 5, By Dr. Shishir Mazumdar & Manojit Basu; 2) Grammar –

Bhasha Bichitra – Part: 3 for Class: 5 By – Ranen Gupta]

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE – 50 Marks)

1. Essay/Story Writing (15 marks);

2. Comprehension (15 marks);

3. Grammar (20 marks)

Grammar:

(i) Swara Sandhi Sutra ( 1 to 6) [5]

(ii)Banan Sudhya (From Text Book) [2 ½]

(iii) Make Sentences (From Text Book) [5]

(iv) Opposites (Pg. 82) [5]

(v)Lingo (Pg. 55 to 57) [2 ½]

Page: 2

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 50 MARKS) [5x8 = 40 Q/Ans; Poem Writing: 10]

PROSE: CH: 1. Matri Bhakti; CH: 3 – Amar Chele Bela; CH: 5 – Ram O Kartik Ganesh

POEM: CH:1 – Ram- Bharater Milan; CH: 2. Abhimanyu; CH: 3.Atmaparichaya;

FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE – 50 Marks)

1. Essay/Story Writing (15 marks);

2. Comprehension (15 marks);

3. Grammar (20 marks)

Grammar:

(i) ) Make Sentences (From Text Book) [5]

(ii)Banan Sudhya (From Text Book) [5]

(iii Pad Paribartan (Pg. 79) [5]

(iv)Bachan (Pg. 48, 49) [5]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 50 MARKS) [5x8 = 40 Q/Ans; Poem Writing: 10]

PROSE: CH: 7. Apur Pathsala; CH: 10 – Sobchaya Bhalo; CH: 13 – Ditio Lanka Kando

POEM: CH: 6.Poropokar; CH: 7 - Mojar Desh; CH: 9 - Debotar Thai;

FIRST TERM

HISTORY & CIVICS:

[Book: TRANSITIONS: - A text book for the ICSE History & Civics – Class 5 – Madhuban

Educational Books]

1. Communications; 3. Modern Lifestyles; 4 – Sources of History;

CIVICS: 10 – We depend on each other.

FINAL TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS:

HISTORY: 5 – India – The Land of Diversity; 6 – Culture and Heritage of India; 8 – Why the

British came to India.

CIVICS: 11 – Our Rights and Duties

FIRST TERM

GEOGRAPHY: (Book: Starting Geography Class 5 – Latest Edition)

Ch. 1 – More about Maps (Omit – How the size of a map is decided – Pg. 10 & 11); Ch. 2 –The

Movements of the Earth; Ch. 3 – Seasons; Ch. 4 – Latitudes and Longitudes; Ch. 5 – World

Geography; Ch. 6 – Hot zone – Equatorial Regions and Hot Deserts (Omit – effects on the

Environment); Ch. 7 – Temperate Zone – Grasslands (Omit - effects on the Environment); Ch. 8

– Frigid Zone (omit effect on the environment);

World Map: - Continents, Oceans,

Seas – Arabian Sea, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Major Latitudes and

Longitudes, Natural regions of the world, Climate Zones.

Countries: - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Afghanistan.

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FINAL TERM:

GEOGRAPHY:

Ch. 2 – The Movement of the Earth – Pg. 18; Ch. 3 – Seasons – Pg. 22; Ch. 9 – The Natural

wealth of India – only map work – Pg. 63 (No Theory)

Details of India Map – Physical features given below:

Mountains: - Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats.

Plateaus: - Deccan, Chotanagpur plateau; Desert: - Thar/Great Indian Desert;

Plains: - Indo- Gangetic Plains; Rivers: - Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Indus, Mahanadi,

Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Narmada, Tapi;

Water Bodies: - Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Khambat, Gulf

of Mannar; Coasts: Konkan, Malabar, Coromandel.

Tropic of Cancer and Neighbouring countries included from the 1st Term.

Ch. 10 – Wet wealth – Pg. 66; Ch. 11 – The Good Earth – Pg. 71; Ch. 12 – Buried Treasure – Pg.

75; Ch. 13 - The Green Earth – Pg. 81; Ch. 15 – Our Earth – A small Planet – Pg. 97;

Did you know and relevant diagrams in every chapter to be done.

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

There will be one Paper of 2 Hours duration, carrying 100 Marks. The paper consists of 2 parts

– Part I & Part II.

Part - I (40 Marks) Compulsory Section will consist of 4 questions (10 Marks each) which will be

spread out among the following list of choices.

1. Map 10 marks

2. Drawing / label diagram – 10 Marks

3. Objectives – 5+5 Marks

4. Any two questions from the following:

a. True and False statements

b. Definitions

c. Fill in the blanks

d. Match the columns

e. One word

f. Give examples

g. Short questions – 10 marks

Part – II (60 Marks) consists of five questions out of Part II (60 Marks) consists of five questions

out of seven (12 Marks each). It will include the following variations (12x5).

a. Bring out differences/ distinguish/comparison.

b. Give reasons

c. Explanations/descriptions with the help of diagrams.

d. Tables or charts to be completed.

e. Long Answers

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FIRST TERM

MATHEMATICS: [Book: Mastering Mathematics Bk. 5, Arya Publication; Reprint 2013)

1. Large Numbers (Indian and International System) Ex. 1 – 4 Pg. 3 – 11

2. Roman Numerals (basic Roman numerals) Pg. 13 [Ex: 5 Nos. 1, 3 & 4 (all parts)]

3. Simplification Pg. 31 (DMAS) [Brackets & off omitted) Ex. 15 Pg. 32

4. Multiples and Factors Ex. 17 & 18 Pg. 36 – 39

5. H.C.F and L.C.M. Ex. 19, 20 Pg. 42, 43 (Problems on HCF and LCM to be omitted)

6. Fractions Ex. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 (excluding bracket sums i.e. Sum No. 7, 8 & 9

omitted) Ex. 28, 29, 30. Pg. 61 – 66 (omit continued product Pg. 59)

Page: 4

7. Decimals:

a. Ex. 32 – 34 Pg. 72 – 76:

b. Ex. 35 Pg. 77 (omit problems)

c. Ex. 36 – 37 Pg. 81 – 82

d. Ex. 38 Pg. 84 (omit problems)

e. Ex. 39 Pg. 86 – 87

8. Geometry: (i) An angle (pg. 161); (ii) Interior and Exterior angle; (iii) Types of

angles (Pg. 162/163); (iv) congruence of angles Ex. 67; (v) Construction of Angles

- 30⁰, 45⁰, 60⁰, 90⁰, 120⁰ (using ruler and compass only)

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FINAL TERM:

MATHEMATICS:

1. Percentage: ex. 51 P. 119 – 121.

2. Profit and Loss – Unitary Method: Ex. 52 – 56 Pg. 123 – 129

3. Simple Interest Ex. 57 Pg. 132 – 133

4. Average Ex. 58 Pg. 136 – 138

5. Metric Measures:

a. Ex. 40 Pg. 91 – 92

b. Ex. 41 Pg. 93 (omit problems)

c. Ex. 42 Pg. 97 – 98

d. Ex. 43 Pg. 99 (omit problems)

e. Ex. 44 Pg. 103

f. Ex. 45 Pg. 104 (omit problems)

6.Geometry: (i) Triangle Pg. 171; (ii) Types of Triangles Pg. 172; (iii) Angle sum property

of a triangle; (iv) Ex. 69 Pg. 174 – 175; (v) Construction of Triangles Pg. 175 – 177 Ex. 70

Pg. 177 – 178.

7. Portions to be included in the Final Term from the Mid Term are:

i. Entire Chapter on Fractions.

ii. Constructions of Angles

iii. Large Numbers Ex. 1 – 4 (Pg. 3 – 11)

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: 2013-14 [FULL MARKS: 80]

Time: 2 ½ Hours

Section A : - 40 Marks (Compulsory)

No. of Questions – 4 with 5 parts (a, b, c, d, e); each of 2 Marks

Section B : - 40 Marks: attempt any 4 complete questions out of 7 questions.

Each question consists of 2 parts (a) and (b), 5 marks each.

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FIRST TERM

GENERAL SCIENCE: [Book: - Interactive Science – 5 – Candid, Revised Edition (latest)]

Ch. 1 - Reproduction in Plants; Ch. 2 - Varying lifestyles of Animals; Ch. 3 - Human body

– A Wonderful Machine.

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FINAL TERM:

GENERAL SCIENCE:

Ch. 4 - First Aid; Ch. 5 - Air and Water [working of a common lift pump or Hand- pump and

siphon; green house; green facts) omitted - Pg. 68 and Pg. 69; Ch. 8 - Volume, Weight and

Density; Ch. 9 - Force, Work and Energy;

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: 2013-14

F.M: 100; Time: 2 Hours

Section: A (40 Marks) 4x10=40 (Any 4 from these carrying 10 Marks each)

1. Fill in the blanks.

2. Choose the correct work.

3. Match the column.

4. True or False.

5. One Word.

6. Name the following.

7. Define

Section: B (60 Marks) [5x12=60 Marks]

Attempt any FIVE questions out of Seven

a. Diagrams

b. Experiments

c. Definitions

d. Long Answer

e. Short Answer

f. Give reasons for

g. Differences

[Five questions carrying 12 Marks based on these types. Each question will have sub-parts]

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FIRST TERM

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [Text Book: I.T. Tools Plus - 5, by Kips Publishing World]

CHAPTERS: 2 - Software and its types; Ch. 4 – More on MS – Word; Ch. 5 – Working with styles

and objects; Ch. 6 – Working with tables

BASIC:

 Data Types (Variable & Constants);

 Rules for writing Programs;

 Rules for Variable & Constant names;

 LIST, RUN, CLS, SYSTEM, NEW;

 REM, LET, PRINT, END;

 Arithmetic Operations {+, -, *, /, ( ), ^};

 Evaluating Expressions;

 Simple BASIC Programs.

PRACTICAL: MS - Word [20 Marks]

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FINAL TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTERS: 7 – More on MS Power Point ; Ch. 8 – Slide organization in MS Power Point ; Ch. 9 –

Formatting Presentation; Ch. 11 - Internet and E - Mail;

BASIC:

 PRINT with Comma and Semicolon;

 INPUT, AUTO, SAVE, LOAD;

 1st Term BASIC Syllabus to be included;

PRACTICAL: MS Power Point [20 Marks]

Page: 6

MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN

First Term & Final Term:

Section: A

[Compulsory 4 x 10 = 40 Marks]

Question: 1 Fill in the blanks [10 Marks]

Question: 2A and 2B

Question: 3A and 3B

 Multiple Choices 2 Questions to be set

 Give One Word Answer 5 x 4 = 20 Marks

 True or False Each Question to

 Keyboard shortcuts be 1 Mark

 Match the following No ½ Mark

 Acronyms Question

Question: 4

 Definitions 1 Question to be set

 Differences 5 x 2 = 10 Marks

 Short Questions

Section: B (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

[4 out of 6 Questions]

Question: 5 to 10

Program - 7 Marks

Question Tag from Programming Segment – 3 Marks

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Class 6

(SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013 – 14)

CLASS: 6

FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: [Text Book: – Cornerstone - Bk. 6 – Grammar & Composition Skills: –

By: Ruplekha Sengupta & Nupur Ghosh Publisher: Pearson Longman]

Ch. 1 – Kinds of Sentences; Ch. 2 – Subject & Predicate; Ch. 3 – Kinds of Nouns; Ch. 5 – Noun

(Numbers); Ch. 6 – Noun (Gender); Ch. 7 – Pronouns; Ch. 8 – Adjectives; Ch. 9 – Degrees of

Comparison; Ch. 11 – Articles; * Vocabulary, *Homophones; Homonyms(Pg. 170 - 171),

FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

[Topics of First Term Grammar included]; Ch. 12 – Verbs: (Modals & Auxiliaries); Ch. 13 –

Simple Tense: (Present, Past & Future); Ch. 14 – Continuous Tense :( Present, Past & Future);

Ch. 18 – Active & Passive Voice; Ch. 19 – Subject – Verb Agreement; Ch. 20 – Adverbs; Ch. 22

– Prepositions; Ch. 23 – Conjunctions; Ch. 25 – Punctuation;

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: [FULL MARKS: 100]

Q1) a) Story writing from a given outline (200 words)

b) Autobiography (200 words)

c) Composition (200 words) [20 Marks]

Q2. Letter writing (Informal) – 150 words [20 marks]

Q3. Comprehension [30 marks]

Q4. Grammar: - Do as directed [30 marks]

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FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE: Text Book: IMPRESSIONS – 6 (PEARSON LONGMAN)

PROSE: 1. Up in the Air; 2. Seasons; 3. Nat; 4. The Playful and Friendly Dolphin; 5. Sho – Nah

And The Wolf Pack; 6. The Old Sea Dog.

POEM: 1. Water; 2. I Remember, I Remember; 3. Casablanca.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

PROSE: 1. The Pole At Last; 2. Children of India; 3. Lulu; 4. The Story of Prometheus; 5. Rip

Van Winkle; 6. Madam Rides the Bus.

POEM: 1. Vocation; 2. Trains; 3. The Solitary Reaper.

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER [100]

SECTION A – [COMPULSORY] PROSE & POEM (30)

Word Meanings, True and False, Who said to whom? Give reasons for.

SECTION: B – (POEM) 10X2 = 20

Reference to Context [Answer any TWO out of THREE]

SECTION C – (PROSE) 10 X 5 = 50

Reference to Context [Answer any FIVE out of SIX]

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI):

SECTION: A

[Book: Bhasha Parichay – Bhag: 6]

1. Essay (150 – 200 words); [15 Marks]

2. Comprehension – Hindi Arth Grahan; [15 Marks]

3. Grammar: [20 Marks]

(a) Adjectives,

(b) Verb & Tense

(d) Gender

(e) Opposites: Pg. 108 & 109 ; [1 - 35]

(f) Synonyms: Pg. 107; [1 – 19]

(g) Idioms: Pg. 115 – 117 (1- 25);

(h) One word for many: Pg. 110.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE)

[Book: Gunjan Pathmala: Bhag – 6]

POEM: Ch. 1 – Koi Nahi Paraya; Ch. 6 – Aa Rahi Ravi Ki Sawari.

PROSE: Ch. 2 – Wibhu Kaka; Ch. 3 – Album; Ch. 4 – Aise The Ashutosh; Ch. 7 – Mama Jee Ki

Mehmani;

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI):

SECTION: A [50 Marks] [LANGUAGE]

1. Essay (150 – 200 words); [15 Marks]

2. Comprehension – Hindi Arth Grahan; [15 Marks]

3. Grammar: [20 Marks]

(a) Adjectives,

(b) Verb & Tense, ,

(d) Gender ,

(e) Opposites: Pg. 108 - 109 (1 - 70);

(f) Synonyms: Pg. 107 - 108 (1 - 30);

(g) Idioms: Pg. 117 – 119 (1- 50);

(h) One word for many: Pg. 110 - 111 (1- 47).

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [50 Marks]

POEM: Ch. 9 – Sneh Sapath; Ch. 13 – Phagun Main Sawan

PROSE: Ch. 10 – Andher Nagari; Ch. 12 – Sachcha Veer; Ch. 15 – Nadiyon Ka Roop Sawaren;

Ch. 18 – Bodh.

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FIRST TERM

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

[Book: 1) Pathmala – Part – 6, By Dr. Shishir Mazumder & Manojit Basu; 2) Grammar –

Bhasha Bichitra – Part: 4 for Class: 6 By – Ranen Gupta]

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE – 50 Marks)

1. Essay/Story Writing (15 marks);

2. Comprehension (15 marks);

3. Grammar (20 marks)

Page: 2

Grammar:

(i) Swara Sandhi Sutra ( 7 to 10) [5]

(ii) Padantar (Pg 54 and 55) [5]

(iii) Banan Sudhya (From Text Book) [5]

(iv) Make Sentences (From Text Book) [5]

(v) Samanam (Pg. 92) [5]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 50 MARKS) [5x8 = 40 Q/Ans; Poem Writing: 10]

PROSE: CH: 5. Amader Swadesh Jug; CH: 6 – Lalur Panthabali; CH: 7 – Saatbhai Champa

POEM: CH: 1. Adarsha Shishya; CH: 5. Babui Pakhir Daki; CH: 8 - Thikana;

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE – 50 Marks)

1. Essay/Story Writing (15 marks);

2. Comprehension (15 marks);

3. Grammar (20 marks)

Grammar:

(i) ) Make Sentences (From Text Book) [5]

(ii) Opposites (86 & 87) [5]

(iii Padantar (Pg. 56 & 57) [5]

(iv) Purush [2 ½]

(v) Banan Sudhya (From Text Book) [2 ½]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 50 MARKS) [5x8 = 40 Q/Ans; Poem Writing: 10]

PROSE: CH: 11. Nutu Moktar; CH: 12 – Pyramider Deshe; CH: 15 – Sadhubabar Hath

POEM: CH: 13 – Sabar aami chatra; CH: 16 – Dhaki Kaku; CH: 17 – Barshasheser gaan;

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FIRST TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS: [Book: TRANSITIONS: - A text book for ICSE History & Civics]

HISTORY: Ch. 2 – Early Human Society; Ch. 3 – River Valley Civilization – I; Ch. 4 – River

Valley Civilization – II;

CIVICS: Ch. 1 – Preparing for Civic Life;

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FINAL TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS:

HISTORY: Ch. 6 – The Early Vedic Period; Ch. 7 – The Later Vedic Period; Ch. 8 – Rise of

Reformists Religions – Buddhism and Jainism;

CIVICS: Ch. 5 – Valuing Public Property.

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FIRST TERM:

GEOGRAPHY: [Book: Voyage Geography – 5 (OUP) – Latest Reprint]

Ch. 1 – Exploring the Universe (Omit – the Sun + Moon); Ch. 2 – Planet Earth in the Universe;

Ch. 3 –Major Landforms and Water bodies of the Earth; Ch. 7 – Australia – Location, Area,

Political & Physical Features; Ch. 8 – Australia – Climate, Natural Vegetation & Wild Life; Ch.

9 – Australia – People & Natural Resource ( Omit transportation, Important cities).

Map of Australia: Pg. 37 (including all the States also).

Page: 3

Cities: Perth, Darwin, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville.

(All relevant diagrams & maps to be done).

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FINAL TERM:

GEOGRAPHY:

Ch. 4 – Representation of the Earth; Ch. 6 – Conventional Signs, Symbols and Gird System;

Ch. 12 – Africa – Location Area, Political & Physical features; Ch. 13 – Africa – Climate,

Vegetation and Wild Life; Ch. 14 – Natural Resources Utilization (Omit Transport &

Communication & International Trade); Ch. 15 – Case studies from Africa. Map of Africa –

Pg. 74. (All relevant diagrams & maps to be done).

Cities: - Cape Town, Cairo, Kinshasha, Johennesburg, Nairobi.

Did you know and added information as fact file to be included.

For each term respective outline maps with all features marked on it will be provided to the

boys. Boys need to identify those marked features and write their names on the answer

scripts.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

There will be one Paper of 2 Hours duration, carrying 100 Marks. The paper consists of 2

parts – Part I & Part II.

Part - I (40 Marks) Compulsory Section will consist of 4 questions (10 Marks each) which will

be spread out among the following list of choices.

1. Map 10 marks

2. Drawing / label diagram – 10 Marks

3. Objectives :– 5+5 Marks

4. Any two questions from the following:

a. Definitions

b. True and False statements

c. Fill in the blanks

d. Match the columns

e. One word

f. Give examples

g. Short questions – 10 marks

Part – II (60 Marks) consists of five questions out of seven (12 Marks each). It will include

the following variations (12x5).

a. Bring out differences/ distinguish/comparison.

b. Give reasons

c. Explanations/descriptions with the help of diagrams.

d. Tables or charts to be completed.

e. Long Answers

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FIRST TERM:

MATHEMATICS: [Text Book: Mastering Mathematics – Bk. 6; M.L. Aggarwal; Arya

Publication – 6th Edition – 2013]

PAPER I: - [ARITHMETIC]:

1. Ch. 1 – Sets

2. Ch. 2 – Operations on Sets; Venn Diagrams

3. Ch. 4 – Integers [Ex. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 (Sum nos. 2 to 10); no number line]

4. Ch. 5 – factors and multiples Ex. 5.2 (Sum Nos 2 & 3 all parts); Ex. 5.3 (Sum Nos. 3 to

10)

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5. Ch. 6 – Fractions (Ex. 6.1,6.2,6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7)

6. Ch. 7 – Decimals [Ex. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5] (Excluding number line Ex. 7.4)

7. Ch. 8 – Power and Roots (Ex. 8.1, 8.2)

PAPER II: ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY

1. Ch. 13 - Fundamental Concepts; (Ex. 13.1, 13.2 only)

2. Ch. 14 – Operations on Algebraic expression (Ex. 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 and 14.4)

3. Ch. 15 – Linear Equations (Ex. 15)

4. Ch. 17 - Angles; (Ex. 17.1 and 17.2)

5. Ch. 18 – Constructions (Exclude constructions with set squares).

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FINAL TERM:

MATHEMATICS:

PAPER I: ARITHMETIC:

1. Ch. 9 – Ratio and Proportion;

2. Ch. 10 – Percentage;

3. Ch. 11 – Profit and Loss;

4. Ch. 12- Simple Interest;

5. Ch. 22 – Mensuration – (Ex. 22.1 only) [Exclude Ex. 22.2 Surface of a Cuboid &

Volume of Solids]

PAPER II: ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY:

1. Ch. 13 – Fundamental Concepts; Substitution Ex. 13.3

2. Ch. 14 – Operation on Algebraic Expression; Simplification Ex. 14.5

3. Ch. 17 – Transversals and Parallel Lines Ex. 17.3

4. Ch. 19 – Triangles Ex. 19.1 and Ex. 19.2 (Exclude recognition of some plane figures)

NOTE: Chapters from First Term that is included for Final Examination: Chapters: 6, 7, 8, 13,

14, 15, 17, 18.

Exclude Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, Sets and Operations of Sets, Venn Diagram.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

PAPER I

Consists of 2 sections A and B

SECTION: A [50 Marks]; SECTION: B [5X6=30]

Section A – 50 Marks consisting of 10 sums with 2 parts a and b.

Allotment of marks 2 and 3 or 5 marks each.

Section B – 30 Marks consisting of 7 sums with choice of 5 sums (5x6) = 30

Each sum having 2 parts a and b, with an allotment of 3 marks each part, 6 marks for each

sum (5x6=30).

PAPER II

Consists of 3 sections A, B and C.

Section A – 50 Marks consisting of 10 sums 2 parts a and b.

Allotment of marks 2 and 3 or 5 marks each. (10x5=50)

Section B – (Algebra) 15 Marks consisting of 5 questions with Choice of 3 sums of 5 marks

each. (3x5=15).

Section C – (Geometry) 15 Marks consisting of 5 questions with choice of 3 sums of 5 marks

each. (3x5=15).

Allotment of marks for section B and C is 2, 3 and 5 marks each.

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FIRST TERM:

GENERAL SCIENCE:

[Book: Candid ICSE Test Book of Science – 6 by Mrs. Baljinder Kaur: - Evergreen Pub –

Latest Revised Edition]

Ch. 1 - Measurement; Ch - 2. Force and Pressure; Ch. 6 - The Nature of Matter

(States of Matter); Ch. 7 - The Nature of Matter (Classification of Matter); Ch. 12 -

Life on Earth; Ch. 16 - Health and Hygiene.

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FINAL TERM:

GENERAL SCIENCE:

Ch.2 – Force and Pressure (Included from the 1st Term); Ch. 4 - Machines; Ch. 9 - Changes in

the World Around Us; Ch. 10 - Air; Ch. 11 - Water; Ch. 17 - Our Environment;

NOTE:

1. First Term syllabus not to be included in the Final Term (only Force and Pressure is

included)

2. Numerical excluded.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

1. Full Marks: 100

2. Time: 2 Hours

3. Section: A (Compulsory) - 40 Marks [ 4x10=40]

a. Name the following

b. State True or False

c. Select the odd one out giving reasons

d. Match the columns

e. Define

f. Fill in the blanks

g. Choose the correct option

4. Section: B (60 Marks) (5x12=60): - [Answer any five out of seven questions]

a. Diagrams; b. Experiments; c. Long Answer; d. Give Reasons for; e. Short Answer;

f. Differences; g. Definitions

[Five questions carrying 12 marks based on these types. Each question will have

sub – parts]

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FIRST TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [Text Book: I.T. Tools Plus - 6, by Kips Publishing World]

CHAPTERS: 1. Computer Language; Ch. 4 – More on Power Point; Enlivening a Presentation

[Exclude: Inserting sound clips, Inserting your sound, Inserting Video Clips]

BASIC:

 LET, PRINT, INPUT;

 PRINT with Comma and Semicolon, Locate and TAB;

 IF……. THEN; IF …… THEN …….. ELSE (without AND/OR).

PRACTICAL: MS – power Point [20 Marks]

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FINAL TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTERS: 3 – Using Mail Merge; Ch. 6 – Intro. to MS – Excel; Ch. 7 – Editing a Work Sheet;

Page: 6

Ch. 13 – Browsing Internet

BASICS:

 Logical Operations AND / OR / NOT with IF ….. THEN ….. ELSE;

 FOR….. NEXT loop (Increment, Decrement, Step, no counters and no accumulators);

 1st Term BASIC Syllabus to be included.

PRACTICAL: MS – Excel [20 Marks]

MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN

First Term & Final Term:

Section: A

[Compulsory 4 x 10 = 40 Marks]

Question: 1 Fill in the blanks [10 Marks]

Question: 2A and 2B

Question: 3A and 3B

 Multiple Choices 2 Questions to be set

 Give One Word Answer 5 x 4 = 20 Marks

 True or False Each Question to

 Keyboard shortcuts be 1 Mark

 Match the following No ½ Mark

 Acronyms Question

Question: 4

 Definitions 1 Question to be set

 Differences 5 x 2 = 10 Marks

 Short Questions

Section: B (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

[4 out of 6 Questions]

Question: 5 to 10

Program - 7 Marks

Question Tag from Programming Segment – 3 Marks

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Class 7

(SULLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013 – 14)

CLASS: 7

FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: [Text Book: Cornerstone – Bk. 7 Grammar & Composition Skills – By:

Ruplekha Sengupta & Nupur Ghosh Publisher: Pearson Longman]

Ch. 1. – The Sentences; Ch. 2 – Nouns; Ch. 3 – Pronouns; Ch. 4 – Adjectives; Ch. 6 – Articles; Ch.

10 – Modals & Auxiliaries; Ch. 11 – Non- Finite Verbs; Ch. 12 - Transitive & Intransitive Verbs; Ch.

14 – Subject – Verb Agreement; Ch. 15 – Prepositions.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

[Topics of First Term Grammar included]; Ch. 5 – Adverbs; Ch. 7 – Simple Tenses; Ch. 8 –

Continuous Tenses; Ch. 9 – Perfect Tenses; Ch. 13- Active & Passive Voice; Ch 16 – Conjunctions;

Ch. 18 – Punctuation; Ch 19 – Direct & Indirect Speech .

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: [FULL MARKS: 100]

Q1) a) Story writing from a given outline (250 words)

b) Autobiography (250 words)

c) Composition [Descriptive + Narrative] - (250 words)

d) Picture Composition [set of pictures] – 250 words [25 marks]

Q2. Letter writing (Informal) – 150 words [20 marks]

Q3. Comprehension [30 marks]

Q4. Grammar: - Do as directed [25 marks]

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FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE: Text Book: IMPRESSIONS – 7 (PEARSON LONGMAN)

PROSE: 1. The Black Cat; 2. The Desirable Shawl; 3. My Home Environment; 4. A Song for Jin Wai;

5. The Birdman of India; 6. Lorna Doone.

POEM: 1. Speak Gently; 2. Sonnet; 3. Lucy Gray.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

PROSE: 1. The Attic; 2. Turkish Smells; 3. Getting Ready for Adventures; 4. The Rampuram Tiger;

5. A Mystery Unfolds; 6. Cheese.

POEM: 1. The Vagabond; 2. The Lake Isle of Innisfree; 3. Sea Fever.

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER [FULL MARKS: 100]

SECTION A – [COMPULSORY] PROSE & POEM (30 MARKS)

1. Word Meanings : 5X1=5 Marks

2. True and False : 5X1=5 Marks

3. Who said to whom? : 5X2=10 Marks

4. Give reasons for. : 5X2=10 Marks

Page: 1

SECTION: B – (POEM)

Reference to Context [Answer any TWO out of THREE]: 2x10 = 20 Marks

SECTION C – (PROSE) 10 X 5 = 50

Reference to Context [Answer any FIVE out of SIX]

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI):

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [50 Marks]

1. Essay (200 – 250 words); [15 Marks]

2. Letter (Informal) : (100 – 120 words); [10 Marks]

3. Comprehension: Hindi Arth Grahan; [15 Marks]

4. Grammar: (Text: Bhasha Parichay. Bhag : 7): [10 Marks]

(a) Case Pg. 36; (b) Voice Pg. 58; (c) Opposites: Pg. 86, (d) Synonyms: Pg. 88, (e) One

Word for many : Pg. 91, (f) Idioms: Pg. 104 to 106, (g) Do as Directed.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [50 Marks]

[Book: Gunjan Hindi Pathmala Bhag – 7]

POEM: Ch. 5 – Pahli Bund; Ch. 8 – Leek Par We Chale.

PROSE: Ch. 2 – Yeh Mera: Yeh Meet Ka; Ch. 3 – Mithaiwala; Ch. – 4 Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna; Ch. 9

– Haar Ki Jeet.

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI):

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [50 Marks]

1. Essay (200 – 250 words); [15 Marks]

2. Letter (Informal) – (100 – 120 words); [10 Marks]

3. Comprehension: Hindi Arth Grahan; [15 Marks]

4. Grammar: [ Bhasha Parichay. Bhag : 7]:- [10 Marks]

(a) Case Pg. 36; (b) Voice Pg. 58; (c) Punctuation Pg. 96; (d) Opposites Pg. 86 - 87; (e)

Synonyms: Pg. 88 - 89, (f) One Word for many : Pg. 91 - 92, (f) Idioms: Pg. 104 to 107 (1 to

33), (g) Do as Directed.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [50 Marks]

POEM: Ch. 16 – Tufano Ki Ore; Ch. 19 – Jaygan;

PROSE: Ch. 10 – Rakhi Ka Mulya; Ch. 15 – Namak Ka Daroga; Ch. 17 – Sushrut; Ch. – 18 – Nisthur

Anukampa;

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

[Book: 1) Pathmala – Part – 7, By Dr. Shishir Mazumder & Manojit Basu; 2) Grammar – Bhasha

Bichitra – Part: 5 By – Ranen Gupta]

Page: 2

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE – 50 Marks)

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (10 Marks); 3. Comprehension (15 Marks); 4. Grammar

(10 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Banjan Sandhi Sutra (1 to 9);

ii. Padantar (Pg. 78 &79);

iii. Natya Bidhan – Satya Bidhan (Pg. 21 to 25)

iv. Ek Kothai Prakash (Pg. 88, 89)

v. Samonam – Briksha, Agni, Surya, Prithvi, Padma , Jaal.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 50 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 1. Jiban Smriti; CH: 2 – Yug Prabortak Rammoan; CH: 3 – Chotonagpur Bhramon;

POETRY: CH: 1. Bharoter Upakhan; CH: 3 – Ma; CH: 5 – Dukhahari.

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE – 50 Marks)

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (10 Marks); 3. Comprehension (15 Marks); 4. Grammar

(10 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Bisargha Sandhi (1 to 5)

ii. Bakya Rachana – Matha, Kaan, Hath, Paka

iii. Banan Sudha

iv. Biporit Sobdya (Pg. 84, 85)

v. Somocharita Sobdo (Pg. 94, 95)

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 50 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 4 – Aabhaga Sangi; CH: 9 – Pahare Jangale; CH: 16 – Vir Ramani Laxmi Saheba

POETRY: CH: 7 – Darjilinger Chithi; CH: 12 – Moumachi; CH: 14 – Batakeswar Kando;

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FIRST TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS: [Book: TRANSITIONS - A text book for the ICSE History & Civics]

HISTORY: Ch. 2 – Mahmud of Ghazni & Muhammad of Ghur; Ch. 3 – Delhi Sultanate – The Slave

Dynasty; Ch. 4 - Delhi Sultanate – The Khaljis; Ch. 5 - Delhi Sultanate – Tughluq & Lodi Dynasties;

CIVICS: Ch. 1 – Making of our Constitution; Ch. 2 – Basic Ideas of the Constitution.

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FINAL TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS:

HISTORY: Ch. 7 – Advent of the Mughals; Ch. 8 – Akbar; Ch. 9 – Jahangir and Shah Jahan; Ch. 10 –

Aurangzeb and Shivaji;

CIVICS: Ch. 3 – Citizenship – Fundamental Rights & Duties; Ch. 4 – Directive Principles of State

Policy;

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FIRST TERM:

GEOGRAPHY: [Book: Voyage Geography for the Middle School – 7 – Dorothy M. Noronha,

Latest Reprint]

Ch. 1 – Locating Places on the Earth; Ch. 2 - Motions of the Earth ; Ch. 3 – The Four Realms of the

Earth; Ch. 6 – North America – Location, Area, Political & Physical features; Ch. 7 – North America

– Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wild Life; Ch. 8 – North America - Natural Resources

Utilization; Map of North America to be done thoroughly.

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FINAL TERM:

GEOGRAPHY:

Ch. 2 – Motions of the Earth; Ch. 4 – Weathering; Ch. 5 – Weather study; Ch. 11 – South America

– Location, Area, Political & Physical features. Ch. 12 - South America – Climate, Natural

Vegetation and Wild Life; Ch. 13 – South America – Natural Resources Utilization;

All maps & diagrams relevant to the topics, in all the chapters must be done.

“Did you know” and added information as “Fact File” is included.

For each term respectively, outline map will be provided to the boys with Rivers and lakes

marked on it. Students will be asked to identify the rivers and lakes and label them.

Boys will also be asked to shade, mark and label other features on the map.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

There will be one Paper of 2 Hours duration, carrying 100 Marks. The paper consists of 2 parts –

Part I & Part II.

Part - I (40 Marks) Compulsory Section will consist of 4 questions (10 Marks each) which will be

spread out among the following list of choices.

1. Map 10 marks

2. Drawing / label diagram – 10 Marks

3. Objectives :– 5+5 Marks

4. Any two questions from the following:

a. Definitions

b. True and False statements

c. Fill in the blanks

d. Match the columns

e. One word

f. Give examples

g. Short questions – 10 marks

Part – II (60 Marks) consists of five questions out of seven (12 Marks each). It will include the

following variations (12x5).

a. Bring out differences/ distinguish/comparison.

b. Give reasons

c. Explanations/descriptions with the help of diagrams.

d. Tables or charts to be completed.

e. Long Answers

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FIRST TERM:

PHYSICS: [Book: - New Living Science, Physics – Ratna Sagar]

Ch. 1 – Measurement; Ch. 2 – Motion; Ch. 3 – Sound.

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Page: 4

FINAL TERM:

PHYSICS: Ch. 4 – Heat; Ch. 5 – Light and Shadows; Ch. – 6 – Reflection of Light; Ch. 1

Measurement (Revision)

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

Section – A (40 Marks – Compulsory) – 4 questions of 10 Marks each.

Type:

1. Fill in the blanks

2. True and False [if False, write the correct statement]

3. Match the following [or Give reasons]

4. Define the following (2x5=10)

Section – B (Attempt any 5 out of 7) – Each Question carries 12 marks.

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FIRST TERM:

CHEMISTRY: [Book: Learning Elementary Chemistry - Part 2; Goyal Brothers Prakashan]

1. Elements and Compounds;

2. Air and its Constituents;

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FINAL TERM:

CHEMISTRY:

1. Chemistry in Your Life;

2. Water;

[Ch. 1 - Elements and Compounds (included)]

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FIRST TERM:

BIOLOGY: [Book: New Living Science Biology for Class 7 – Ratna Sagar]

Ch. 1 – Basic Biology; Ch. 2 – Organisation in Living Things; Ch. 3 – Life Processes: Movement in

Animals and Plants .

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FINAL TERM:

BIOLOGY:

Ch. 4 – Nutrition in Animals and Plants; Ch. 5 – Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation; Ch.

6 – Respiration and Excretion in Animals and Plants.

[Mid Term Syllabus is NOT included in the Final Term]

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: F.M: 100; Time: 2 Hrs.

Section: A – (Compulsory) – 40 Marks [Objective Type]

Section: B – 60 Marks [Subjective Type] – Attempt any 5 out of 7 questions. Each Question will

contain sub-parts. (12x5=60)

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FIRST TERM:

MATHEMATICS: [Text Book: New ICSE Mastering Mathematics Class VII; M.L. Aggarwal; Arya

Publications; Sixth Revised Edition – 2013]

PAPER I:

1. Ch. 1 – Sets

2. Ch. 2 – Operations on Sets; Venn Diagram (Including Problems)

3. Ch. 5 – Factors and Multiples

4. Ch. 6 – Fractions

5. Ch. 7 - Decimal Numbers

6. Ch. 8 - Power and Roots

7. Ch. 9 – Ratios and Proportion

8. Ch. 11 - Averages

PAPER II:

1. Ch. 15 – Fundamental Concepts and Operations on Algebraic Expressions;

2. Ch. 16 - Formulae

3. Ch. 20 – Simplification on Algebraic Expressions;

4. Ch. 21 – Linear Equations [Problems included] (INEQUATIONS excluded);

5. Ch. 25 – Angles and Parallel Lines;

6. Ch. 26 – Basic Constructions

7. Ch. 27 – Triangles

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FINAL TERM:

MATHEMATICS:

PAPER II:

1. Ch. 10 – Unitary Method and its Applications

2. Ch. 12 – Percentage;

3. Ch. 13 – Profit, Loss & Discount;

4. Ch. 14 – Simple Interest;

5. Ch. 32 – Mensuration [Excluding Volume and Surface Area Ex. 32.2];

Portions to be included from First Term:

1. Ch. 2 – Operations on Sets, Venn Diagram

2. Ch. 6 – Fractions

3. Ch. 8 - Power and Roots

4. Ch. 9 – Ratio and Proportion

PAPER II:

1. Ch. 17 – Exponents

2. Ch. 18 – Special Products;

3. Ch. 19 – Factors

4. Ch. 22 – Co – ordinate System and Graph

5. Ch. 28 – Congruency of Triangles

6. Ch. 33 – Statistics.

Portions to be included from First Term:

1. Ch. 15 – Fundamental Concepts and Operations on Algebraic Expressions

2. Ch. 20 – Simplification of Algebraic Expressions

3. Ch. 21 – Linear Equations (problems Included) [Inequations excluded];

4. Ch. 25 – Angles and Parallel Lines;

Page: 6

5. Ch. 26 – Basic Constructions

6. Ch. 27 - Triangles.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: 2013-14

PAPER I

Section: A (Compulsory): 5 Questions – 5x10=50

Each question will have 3 parts carrying marks in the sequence (3+3+4). For 2 marks questions

third part may be sub divided into (2+2) form.

Section: B – (Answer any 5 out of 7 questions) Question No. 6 to 10 will be subdivided into (3+3)

pattern. [Question 11 and 12 may be subdivided into (2+4) pattern.

PAPER II

Section: A (Compulsory): 5 Questions – 5x10=50

Each question will have 3 parts carrying marks in the sequence (3+3+4). For 2 marks questions

third part may be sub divided into (2+2) form.

Section: B [Algebra] – (Answer any 5 out of 7 questions) Question No. 6 to 10 either be divided

into 2 parts carrying marks in the sequence (2+3); or full 5 marks.

Section: B [Geometry] – (Answer any 3 parts out of 5 question). Question No. 11 to 15 either be

divided into 2 parts carrying marks in the sequence (2+3); or full 5 marks.

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FIRST TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [Text Book: I.T. Tools Plus - 7, by Kips Publishing World]

CHAPTERS: Ch. 2 - MS – Windows; Ch. 3 – Formulas and Functions in MS – Excel; Ch. 10 – Surfing

Net and E – Mail.

BASIC:

 IF – THEN, IF - THEN - ELSE with AND/OR/NOT

 FOR ……... NEXT with STEP

 Counters

 Math Functions INT, MOD, ABS, SQR, SGN (Math function to be included with condition &

loop programs).

PRACTICAL: BASIC [20 Marks]

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FINAL TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTERS: 4 – Using Excel as Database; Ch. 5 – Advance Feature of Excel (chart); Ch. 11 – The

Virus.

BASIC:

 FOR loop with accumulators;

 String Functions LEN, RIGHTS, LEFT, MID (without FOR loop)

 String Concatenation;

 1st Term BASIC Syllabus to be included.

PRACTICAL: MS - Excel [20 Marks]

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN

First Term & Final Term:

Section: A

[Compulsory 4 x 10 = 40 Marks]

Question: 1 Fill in the blanks [10 Marks]

Question: 2A and 2B

Question: 3A and 3B

 Multiple Choices 2 Questions to be set

 Give One Word Answer 5 x 4 = 20 Marks

 True or False Each Question to

 Keyboard shortcuts be 1 Mark

 Match the following No ½ Mark

 Acronyms Question

Question: 4

 Definitions 1 Question to be set

 Differences 5 x 2 = 10 Marks

 Short Questions

Section: B (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

[4 out of 6 Questions]

Question: 5 to 10

Program - 7 Marks

Question Tag from Programming Segment – 3 Marks

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Class 8

ST. PATRICK’S H. S. SCHOOL, ASANSOL

(SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013 -14)

CLASS: 8

FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Text (s): 1. Applied English (NOVA)

1. Composition (Descriptive and Narrative) – 250 – 300 words [25 Marks]

2. Letter Writing (Informal) (10 Marks)

3. Comprehension – (25 Marks)

Meanings, Questions and Answers. Pick out the phrases from the passage.

4. Grammar – Adjectives, Adverbs, Tense [Present, Past, Future – Simple, Continuous,

Perfect & Perfect Continuous], Preposition, Conjunction, Direct and Indirect Speech.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

1. Composition (Picture Composition and Autobiography) – 250 – 300 words [25 Marks]

2. Letter Writing (Informal Writing) (10 Marks)

3. Comprehension – (25 Marks)

Meanings, Questions and Answers. Pick out the phrases from the passage.

4. Grammar – Active and Passive Voice, Subject Verb Agreement, Conjunctions,

Synthesis of Sentences, Transformation of Sentences.

Revision of 1st Term

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FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE: [Texts:- 1. A Collection of ICSE Poems & Short Stories (IUP); 2. The

Tales from Shakespeare: (MEB)]

PROSE:

1. The Bet – Anton Chekov;

2. The Tiger in the Tunnel – R. Bond

POETRY:

1. Where the Mind Is Without Fear – Tagore

2. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad – S. Naidu

TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE: 1. Merchant of Venice; 2. Twelfth Night; 3. King Lear

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

PROSE: 1. Kabuliwalla – Tagore.

POETRY: 1. A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945 – V. Seth.

TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE:

1. A Midsummer Night’s Dream;

2. Much Ado About Nothing

3. Julius Caesar;

N.B * Prose & Poetry of 1st Term to be included in the Final Exam.

* Stories from “Tales from Shakespeare of 1st Term to be excluded from the Final

Term.

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]

1. Essay (250 words) [15 Marks]

2. Letter (Formal & Informal – 120 words) – [7 Marks]

3. Comprehension [10 Marks]

4. Grammar : [ Saras Hindi Vyakaran] [8 Marks]

a. Abstract Noun – Pg. 266 to 268.

b. Synonyms – Pg. 297 to 298

c. Opposites – Pg. 304 to 306

d. One word for many – Pg. 316 to 317

e. Idioms – Pg. 345 & 348 [1 to 50]

f. Adjectives – Pg. 283 & 284

g. Do as directed.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [40 Marks]

EKANKI SUMAN:

1. Ch. 1 – Rajrani Sita;

2. Ch. 2 – Mel Milap

GUNJAN - Part – 8:

POEM: Ch. 1 – (Manavta Hi Viswa Satya); Ch. 5 – (Rang Jati Ek Ritu)

PROSE: Ch. 10 – Virodhi; Ch. 7 – Rath Chakra.

[Gunjan: One question from Poem and one from Prose will be Compulsory to attempt]

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]

5. Essay (250 words) – [15 Marks]

6. Letter (Formal & Informal – 120 words) – [7 Marks]

7. Comprehension – [10 Marks]

8. Grammar : [Saras Hindi Vyakaran] [8 Marks]

a. Abstract Noun: Pg. 269 & 270

b. Synonyms: Pg. 299 & 300

c. Opposites: Pg. 307 & 308

d. One word for many: Pg. 318 & 319

e. Idioms: Pg. 348 to 351 [51 – 100]

f. Adjectives: Pg. 285 to 287

g. Do as directed.

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) [40 Marks]

EKANKI SUMAN: Ch. 3 – Vijay Ki Wela; Ch. 4 – Bhatkan.

GUNJAN PATHMALA Part – 8:

POEM:Ch. 19 – Priyatam; Ch. – 12: Mera Naya Bachpan;

PROSE: Ch. 17 – Saja ; Ch. 18 - Rotiyan

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

BOOKS:

1. Bangla Golpo Sanchayen By Mahasweta Devi and Ajay Gupta (Oxford University

Press)

Page: 2

2. Kabita Sankolan By Srimati Jotsna Roy and Sankari Dutta Sharma

3. ICSE Bengali Paper – 1 and ICSE Bengali Grammar By Somenath Mazumdar

(Published By Multisale) [Cambridge India, 66 College Street]

SECTION: A LANGUAGE [40 MARKS]

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension (10 Marks); 4.

Grammar (8 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Biporit Sabdo – Pg. 111 to 112

ii. Bakya Paribortan – Asterthek, Nagartek, Prosno, Bisoy, Saral, Jatil, Jaugik

iii. Idioms – O to A (Pg. 75, 76, 77)

iv. Ek Kothai Prokash (1 – 150)

v. Uposargo – Bideshi Uposargo (Pg. 133, 134)

vi. Natya Bidhan – Satya Bidhan (Pg. 90, 91)

vii. Samonam – Surya to Nadi

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 2. Mantra Sakti; CH: 3 – Hambir – er Rajyalab; CH: 16 – Dakater Ma;

POETRY: Aatri Muni, Asrome Ram, Laxman O Sita; Bhorai.

FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

SECTION: A LANGUAGE [40 MARKS]

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension (10 Marks);

4. Grammar (8 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Padanter Pg. 106 to 108

ii. Idioms O – Gh Pg. 75 to 79

iii. Ek Kothai Prakash 1 – 200

iv. Bakya Paripartan - Asterthek, Nagartek, Prosno, Bisoy, Soral, Jatil, Jaugik

v. Sadhu Chalit Pg. 127, 128

vi. Banan Sudha

vii. Somonam – Saraswati to Shiva

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 4. Mastermohasay; CH: 6 – Mahes – er Mahayatra; CH: 7 – Diboser Sase;

POETRY: Ma; Bangla Bhasa.

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FIRST TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS: [Book: Total History & Civics (Revised Edition 2014) – Morning Star

Publication]

HISTORY:

1. The Mauryan Empire;

2. The Age of Guptas;

3. The Medieval India – The Delhi Sultanate

4. Emergence of Composite Culture;

CIVICS:

1. Our Constitution;

2. Salient Features of the Constitution;

Page: 3

3. Salient Features of the Constitution - Fundamental Rights & Duties;

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FINAL TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS:

HISTORY:

1. The Beginning of the Modern Age in Europe – (A) The Renaissance;

2. The Beginning of the Modern Age in Europe – (B) The Reformation;

3. The Beginning of the Modern Age in Europe – (C) Industrial Revolution.

CIVICS:

1. Salient Features of the Constitution - Directive Principles of State Policy;

2. Elections;

3. Political Parties.

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FIRST TERM:

GEOGRAPHY: [Book: Frank Modern Certificate Geography – Part I – Latest Edition]

(I) Our World : Ch.1 - Earth as a Planet – (Earth as a unique Planet, Shape of the

Earth , Size of the Earth); Ch. 2 – Earth as a Globe – (Earth’s grid, lines of latitude,

longitude, heat zones, climate zones, Prime Meridians, longitude and Time Sums,

Local and standard Time , International Date Line , Small Circle, Great Circle; Ch.

3 – Motions of the Earth - Rotation and its effects, , Revolution and its effects,

Solstice {Summer, Winter,(full)}

(II) Structure of the Earth and Internal Processes : Ch. 4 – Structure of the Earth

(Omit Tectonic Plates, Movements); Ch. 5 –Landforms of the Earth (to be done

together with chapter 9 – folding, faulting); Ch. 6 – Materials of the Earth’s Crust

– Rocks; Ch. 7 – Volcanoes (Extrusive & Intrusive);

Map Work (on an un-gridded outline map of the World, with rivers marked)

Oceans, Seas, Gulfs, Water Bodies, Rivers, Mountains, Plateaus.

Cities – Washington DC, California, Mexico City, New York, Lima, Buenos Aires,

London, Lisbon, Rome, Cairo, Cape Town, New Delhi, Colombo, Tokyo, Hong

Kong, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Wellington, Sydney.

All relevant figures and diagrams to be done for every chapter.

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FINAL TERM:

GEOGRAPHY:

I. Weathering: Ch. 10 - Weathering – Meaning and Effects;

II. Hydrosphere – Ch. 12 – Movements of Oceans (full)

III. Natural Regions of the World – Pg. 164:- With reference to this (Chapter

21) do a comparative study of:-

(a) Equatorial Rain forests and Temperate Grasslands.

(b) Hot and Cold Desert (Each of the chapter to be done thoroughly in a comparative

study form)

Map Work: Major Climate regions of the World and the rest of the features same as first

term syllabus.

All relevant figures and diagrams to be done for every chapter.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: 2013-14

There will be one Paper of 2 Hours duration, carrying 80 Marks and 20 Marks internal

assessment. The paper consists of 2 parts – Part I (30 Marks) & Part II (50 Marks)

Part - I (30 Marks) Compulsory Section includes Map work of 15 marks and any 3 of the

following variations carrying 5 marks each:

Page: 4

Geographical term; Definitions; Who/What I am and Give examples/One word answer;

Cross words; Diagrams/label the given diagram.

Part – II (50 Marks) consists of five questions out of seven (10 Marks each) from the list of

variations:-

a. Long Answers

b. Diagrams and Explanations

c. Bring out differences/ distinguish/comparison.

d. Give reasons

e. Solve the sums /problems

Break up of marks in Part II for the 4 sub – parts in each question will be as (2+2+3+3)

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FIRST TERM:

PHYSICS: [Text Book: Concise Physics Part I - Selina Publishers]

Ch. 1 – Estimation and Units; Ch. 2 – Measurement of length, volume, time and mass (No

numericals on vernier calipers and screw gauze); Ch. 9 – Heat; Ch. 12 – Reflection of light at

Plane surface; Ch. 11 – Energy Flow and conservation of resources.

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FINAL TERM:

PHYSICS:

Ch. 10 – Transfer of Heat; Ch. 13 Spherical Mirrors; Ch. 15 – Static Electricity; Ch. 17 –

Magnetism; Ch. 12 – Reflection of light at Plane Surfaces (Revision)

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

Section – A (40 Marks – Compulsory) – 4 questions of 10 Marks each.

Type:

Q. 1: Fill in the blanks

Q. 2: True and False [if false, statement should be corrected] (or answer in

one word)

Q. 3: Define

Q. 4: Give Reasons

Section – B 40 Marks - (Attempt any 4 out of 6) – Each question of 10 Marks.

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FIRST TERM:

CHEMISTRY: [A New Approach to ICSE Chemistry Part I for Class: 9; (Goyal Brothers) ]

1. Matter and its Composition;

2. Language of Chemistry (Excluding Partial Equation method of balancing);

3. Physical and Chemical Changes; (a) – Definitions and Conditions (Part A); (b) –

Chemical reactions excluding oxidation and reduction (Part B & C); (c) Burning

including (Part D).

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FINAL TERM:

CHEMISTRY:

1. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures (full);

2. Water (full);

3. Hydrogen (Excluding position in the Periodic Table);

4. From the First Term Portion [Language of Chemistry];

Page: 5

5. From the First Term Portion [Chemical reactions excluding oxidation reduction (Part

B & C) ]

N.B. Follow the scope of syllabus as per 2015. Partial equation method not included.

Only final balanced equation.

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FIRST TERM:

BIOLOGY:

Unit 1.Basic Biology

(i) The Cell

Unit2. Flowering Plants

(i) Vegetative Propagation

(ii) Flower

(iii) Pollination

(iv) Fertilisation

Unit 3. Plant Physiology

(i) Structure of dicot and monocot seeds

Unit 7. Waste generation and management

(a) Sources of waste

(b) Methods of safe dispersal of waste

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FINAL TERM:

BIOLOGY:

Unit3.Plant Physiology

(ii) Respiration in Plants

Unit 4. Diversity in living organism / Ecosystems

(i) Understanding ecosystems

(ii) A brief outline of five kingdom classification

Unit 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology

(a) Nutrition

(i) Classes of food

Unit 1.Basic Biology

(i) The Cell --- to be included in the Final Term.

Question Paper Format

F. M. = 80

Section A - F. M. =40 ( 8 questions, each carrying 5 marks)

Compulsory (Questions of Objective Type)

Section B - F. M. =40 ( 4 x 10)

Optional (4 Questions out of 6 to be answered.)

N.B.

For Teachers only:

Any standard Text Book of ICSE level may be prescribed to the students, but care should

be taken to see that the scope of syllabus (ICSE 2015) is strictly adhered to, and questions

will be based on Concise Biology Part I – Selina Publishers.

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FIRST TERM:

MATHEMATICS: [Book: New Mastering Mathematics, Class: 8 , M.L. Agarwal; Arya

Publications; 6th Edition 2013)

1. Ch. 1 – Sets

2. Ch. 2 – Operation on Sets, Venn Diagram

3. Ch. 4 – Ratio and Proportion

4. Ch. 5 – Unitary Method and its Applications

5. Ch. 6 – Speed , Distance and Time

6. Ch. 7 – Percentage

7. Ch. 13 – Special Products and Expansions

8. Ch. 14 – Factorization

9. Ch. 15 – Simplification of Algebraic Fraction

H.C.F. & L.C.M. [Ex. 15.1]

10. Ch. 16 – Linear Equations [Incl – Problems] (Inequation excluded)

11. Ch. 22 – Triangles – Ex. 22.1 [No Proof Based Sums/Problems]

Ex. 22.3 – Congruency of Triangles; Ex. 22.4 [Pythagoras Theorem only Numericals –

No Proof Sums]

12.Ch. 24 – Construction of Triangles

(i) 3 sides given

(ii) 2 Sides and an included angle given

(iii) 2 Angles and an included side given

(iv) Triangles with Altitude

(v) 1 side & Hypotenuse given

(vi) Isosceles right angled triangle with hypotenuse given

13.Ch. 28 – Perimeter and Area of Plane figures

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FINAL TERM:

MATHEMATICS:

1. Ch. 8 – Profit, Loss and Discount

2. Ch. 9 – Simple Interest only (C.I. Excluded)

3. Ch. 12 – Exponents

4. Ch. 17 – Simultaneous Linear Equation (Including Problems)

5. Ch. 18 – Quadratic Equation (No Problem sums)

6. Ch. 19 – Co-ordinate System and Graphs

7. Ch. 23 – Quadrilaterals and Polygons (Numericals only)

8. Ch. 29 – Volume and Surface Area

9. Ch. 30 – Statistics

10. Ch. 24 – Constructions [Incircle and Circum Circle]

PORTIONS INCLUDED FROM THE 1st TERM.

1. Ch. 5 - Unitary Method and its Applications,

2. Ch. 7 – Percentage

3. Ch. 13 – Special Products and Expansions

4. Ch. 14 – Factorization

5. Ch. 22 – Triangles – Ex. 22.1 [No proof based sums/problems]

Ex. 22.3 – Congruency of Triangles

Ex. 22.4 (Pythagoras Theorem only, Numericals – No proof sums)

6. Ch. 24 – Construction of Triangles

7. Ch. 28 – Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures

*****

Page: 7

FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

Section: A (Compulsory): – 4x10 with (3+3+4).

Section: B - (4x10=40) out of 7 questions (3+3+4) and 1 question can be of (5+5)

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FIRST TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [GenNext Book 8, G. Ram Books (P) Ltd.]

CHAPTERS: 1 – The Concept of Computer Networking; 7 – HTML; 8 – Moving Ahead With

HTML.

JAVA:

1. Chapter – Intro to Java programming (Complete chapter)

2.Introduction, JAVA, How Java works? JAVA Virtual Machine, JAVA is Object

Oriented/Features of JAVA, JAVA program, Compiling JAVA program, Executing JAVA

program, JAVA Platform/ JAVA Tokens, JAVA Variables or Identifiers; Keywords;

Constants or Literals, Key Words, Operators, JAVA statements;

3.Math. functions – Math.pow(), Math.sqrt(); 4 – Input in JAVA – Integer, Float, Double,

Char, String.

PRACTICAL: HTML [20 Marks]

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FINAL TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTERS: 2 – Charts in Excel; 3 – Adv. Excel; 4 – Intro to Access; 6 – The Computer Virus.

JAVA:

1. Chapter – JAVA – More Features – Intro, if, if ….. else statement, conditional

operator, Looping statements - for loop increment and decrement series, Counters,

accumulators, Prefix/Postfix; 1st term Syllabus to be included; Counters & Logical

Operators and/or/not; Increment/Decrement and Prefix/Postfix

PRACTICAL: JAVA [20 Marks]

MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN

First Term & Final Term:

Section: A

[Compulsory 4 x 10 = 40 Marks]

Question: 1 Fill in the blanks [10 Marks]

Question: 2A and 2B

Question: 3A and 3B

 Multiple Choices 2 Questions to be set

 Give One Word Answer 5 x 4 = 20 Marks

 True or False Each Question to

 Keyboard shortcuts be 1 Mark

 Match the following No ½ Mark

 Acronyms Question

Page: 8

Question: 4

 Definitions 1 Question to be set

 Differences 5 x 2 = 10 Marks

 Short Questions

Section: B (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

[4 out of 6 Questions]

Question: 5 to 10

Program - 7 Marks

Question Tag from Programming Segment – 3 Marks

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ST. PATRICK’S H. S. SCHOOL, ASANSOL

(SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013 -14)

CLASS: 9

FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: [TEXT (s); Pearl of English Language – IX – (Black

Pearl)

1. Composition in about 350 – 400 words. ( 25 Marks) [Choice: - 1 out of 5

Topics including Picture Composition].

2. Letter Writing (10 Marks): (a) Informal Letter; (b) Formal Letter (1 out of

2 Topics )

3. Comprehension (25 Marks): - Meanings, Question & Answers, Summary.

4. Grammar: - Prepositions, Articles, Infinite Verbs , Participles, Gerunds,

Joining Sentences , Adverbs , Adjectives, Active & Passive Voice , Direct &

Indirect Speech, , Words liable to be confused , Tense, Conjunctions

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

1. Composition – (25 Marks) - Revision of Work done in 1st Term.

2. Letter Writing (10 Marks): (a) Informal Letter; (b) Formal Letter.

3. Comprehension (25 Marks)

4. Grammar: Revision of Work in 1st Term.

[First and Final Term to be included for the Final Examination]

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FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

TEXT (s)

1. A Collection of ICSE Poems & Short Stories (IUP)

2. The Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare’s unabridged play by A.W.

Verity (MS)

PROSE:

1. The Last Leaf – O’ Henry

2. Kabuliwalla – Tagore

3. The Tiger In The Tunnel – R. Bond

4. The Bet – Anton Chekov

POEM:

1. Where The Mind Is Without Fear – Tagore

2. The Inchcape Rock – R Southey

3. In The Bazaars of Hyderabad – S. Naidu

4. Small Pain In My Chest – M Mack

DRAMA: Merchant of Venice - Act 1 to Act 2, Scene IV.

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FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

PROSE:

1. My Last Dollar – S. Leacock.

Page: 1

2. God Lives In The Panch – M. Premchand

POEM:

1. The Professor – N. Ezekiel

2. Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening – R. Frost.

DRAMA: Merchant of Venice - Act 2, Scene V to Act 3 (full)

N.B. First Term Syllabus to be included in the Final Examination.

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]

1. Essay (250 words) – [15 Marks]

2. Letter – formal and informal (120 words) – [7 Marks]

3. Comprehension – [10 Marks]

4. Grammar (as per ICSE Syllabus) [8 Marks]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) – 40 Marks

Ekanki Suman: - Ch. 5: Seema Rekha and Ch. 6: Laxmi Ka Swagat

(Questions will come from Ch. 1 to 6)

Gadhya Sanklan: - Ch. 1 - Pariksha; Ch. 2 - Tai; Ch. 3 – Uski Maa; Ch. 4 - Akeli

Kabya Chandrika:

1. Arun Yeh Madhumay Desh Hamara.

2. Swadesh Prem.

3. Jeewan Ka Jharna

4. Karamvir

5. Niti Ke Dohe I & II

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FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]

1. Essay (250 words) – [15 Marks]

2. Letter – formal and informal (120 words) – [7 Marks]

3. Comprehension – [10 Marks]

4. Grammar (as per ICSE Syllabus) [8 Marks]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) – 40 Marks

Ekanki Suman: - Full Book

Gadhya Sankalan: - Ch. 5 - Chappal; Ch. 6 – Cheef Ki Dawat; Ch. 7 - Mamta; Ch. 8

– Bholaram Ka Jeew.

(Questions will come from Ch. 1 to Ch. 8)

Kabya Chandrika:

1. Himalay .

Page: 2

2. Navin Kalpana Karo

3. Uday Ka Chhan

4. Sawan

(Questions will come from First Term Poems also)

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

BOOKS:

1. Bangla Golpo Sanchayen By Mahasweta Devi and Ajay Gupta (Oxford

University Press)

2. Kabita Sankolan By Srimati Jotsna Roy and Sankari Dutta Sharma

(Oxford University Press)

3. ICSE Bengali Grammar By Somenath Mazumdar (Published By

Multisale) [Cambridge India, 66 College Street]

SECTION: A LANGUAGE [40 MARKS]

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension (10

Marks); 4. Grammar (8 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Idioms – Pg. 75 to 79

ii. Ak Kathai Prakash (Give one word for) – Pg. 54 to 57 (1 to 250)

iii. Suffix (pratay) Pg. 115 to 118

iv. Samo – ucharito – o - Bhinerthak sabdo – Pg. 71 – 72

v. Transformation of sentences [Simple, Complex, Compound,

Affirmative, Negative, Interrogative, Exclamatory]

vi. Dhwanyathmak Sabdo – Pg. 119

vii. Voice Change – Active , Passive [Bhab bachya]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 1,5,8,9 [ Balai, Aabhagir Sargo, Garib, Daini]

POETRY: Kandari Husier; Dhula Mandir; Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar

FINAL TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

SECTION: A LANGUAGE [4x10 = 40 MARKS]

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension

(10 Marks); 4. Grammar (8 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Direct – Indirect Speech

ii. Idioms Pg. 75 to 81

iii. Ak kathai Prakas – Pg. 54 to 58 [1 to 300]

iv. Prefix Pg. 131 to 134

v. Sadhu – o – Chalit

vi. Sama – ucharita – o – Bhinarthak Sabdo Pg. 71 to 74

vii. Transformation of Sentences + Class: VIII & IX [Half Yearly Syllabus]

Page: 3

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 10, 11, 12, 14 [ Einstine – o - Indubala; Ranur Protham Bhag; Dak –

harkara; Samantak]

POETRY:Prasna; Jiban Sangit; Maharam

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FIRST TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS: [Book: Total History & Civics: 9 Revised Edition 2014

Morning Star Publication]

HISTORY:

1. Harappan Civilization;

The meaning of the term ‘civilization’. Origin, extent, Urban Planning,

trade, art and crafts, religion. Decline

Sources: Great Bath, Citadel , Seals, bearded man , dancing girl,

cemeteries, dockyard, script.

2. The Vedic Period

Source: Literary – Vedas and Epics (brief mention) Archaeological –

iron & pottery. A brief comparative study of Early & later Vedic society

& economy.

3. India in the 6th Century B.C.

Causes for the rise of Jainism & Buddhism in the 6th Century B.C.

Doctrine & impact of Jainism & Buddhism.

CIVICS:

1. Local Self Government – Rural; [Three tier system of Panchayati Raj –

Village Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad – Composition &

functions]

2. Local Self Government – Urban [Municipal Committees & Corporation -

Composition & functions]

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FINAL TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS:

HISTORY: [Book: Total History & Civics: 10 – Class: 9 Revised Edition 2014

Morning Star Publication]

1. The First War of Independence [Only causes & consequences]

2. Growth of Nationalism [Factors promoting growth of Nationalism,

foundation of Indian National Congress – immediate objectives]

3. Programmes and Achievements of the Early nationalists. [The basic belief,

objectives, programmes, method of struggle & achievement of the Early

Nationalists ]

4. The Rise of Assertive Nationalism [Causes basic beliefs, objectives,

programme, method of struggle, achievement, two contribution of Bal

Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Paul, Lala Lajpat Rai]

5. Partition of Bengal [ Reasons behind the Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi &

Page: 4

Boycott movements & their impact, Surat Split of 1907]

6. The Muslim League [Factors leading to the formation of the Muslim League

& objectives]

CIVICS: 1. The Union Legislature;

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FIRST TERM:

GEOGRAPHY: [Book: Frank Modern Certificate Geography – Part I – Latest

Edition for ICSE 2015 Batch]

UNIT: 5 – Atmosphere (all chapters are in accordance with 2012 edition)

Ch. 13 – The Atmosphere; Ch. 14 – Insulation; Ch. 15 – Pressure Belts and winds;

Ch. 16 – Precipitation;

UNIT: 6 – Ch. 17 – Types of Pollution; Ch. 18 – Sources of Pollution; Ch. 19 –

Effects of Pollution; Ch. 20 – Abatement of Pollution.

Map of India – (ICSE 2014 – Class X)

A question will be set on map pointing. Students will be asked to mark, shade,

label and identify features on the given outline map of India. (Consult 2014 ICSE)

Mountains + Plateaus; Plains; Rivers; Water Bodies; Passes; Coasts; Latitudes +

Longitudes; Towns + Cities (New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad,

Bangalore, Kochi, Srinagar, Vishakapatnam, Allahabad).

All relevant diagrams and figures to be done thoroughly.

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FINAL TERM:

GEOGRAPHY: [Book: - Frank Modern Certificate Geography Part: II – all

chapters mentioned here are with reference to edition 2012]

Ch. 3 – Location , Extent and Physical features of India; Ch. 4 – Climate of India;

Ch. 5 – Soils in India; Ch. 6 – Natural Vegetation of India; Ch. 16 – Waste

Management I; Ch. 17 – Waste Management II.

All topics on Waste Generation and management to be done thoroughly – i.e.

sources, Impact, need for Management, Methods)

Relevant Map Work to be done in addition to the first term syllabus, with all the

chapters here.

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

First Term: 2013 and Final Term: 2014

There will be One paper of 2 Hours duration carrying 80 Marks and 20 Marks

Internal Assessment.

Paper consists of two parts - Part I & Part II.

Part - I (30 Marks) compulsory section, includes map work of 15 marks and rest

of the 15 marks will include short questions from the entire syllabus of each term

respectively.

Part – II (50 Marks) consists of 5 questions out of 7 questions carrying 10 Marks

each from a list of following variations.

Long Answers, Diagrams and explanation, Bring out difference / comparisons,

Give reasons, Solve Problems/ sums,

Page: 5

The ICSE pattern for the break up of marks in Part II i.e. for the 4 sub parts in

each question the break up of marks is (2+2+3+3)

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FIRST TERM:

PHYSICS: [Book: Concise Physics Part I 2013 Edition]

Ch. 4 – Motion in one dimension; Ch. 5 – Laws of Motion; Ch. 6 – Pressure in

Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure; Ch. 7 – Upthrust in fluids and Arhimedes’

Principle; Ch. 8 – Floatation and Relative Density; Ch. 14 – Propagation of Sound

Waves.

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FINAL TERM:

PHYSICS:

[Book: Concise Physics Part II]: -Ch. 1 – Force; Ch. 4 – Refraction of Light at

Plane Surfaces; Ch.7 – Sound; Ch. 8 – Current Electricity;

[Book: Concise Physics Part I]: Ch. 16 – Current Electricity; Ch. 4 – Motion in

one dimension (Revision); Ch. 5 – Laws of Motion (Revision)

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

Section A: (40 Marks) – Compulsory

4 question each of 10 marks with five sub parts each of 2 marks.

Section B: (40 Marks) – Attempt 4 questions out of 6 questions

Each question of 10 marks with sub – parts.

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FIRST TERM:

CHEMISTRY: [Book: Concise Chemistry Part I – 2014 Selina Publishers]

1. Study of Gas Laws; 2. Atomic Structure; 3. Periodic Table (Class 9 Book);

Chapters from Class 8 portion (Revision); 4. Elements, Compounds &

Mixtures; 5. Language of Chemistry (Including Partial equation balancing

method); 6. Physical & Chemical Changes (Including oxidation reduction);

7. Water (full); 8. Hydrogen.

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FINAL TERM:

CHEMISTRY

1. Periodic Table (from Class: 9 & 10 Book), Periodic Properties & Variation

in periodic properties; 2. Chemical Bonding; 3. Analytical Chemistry; 4.

Hydrogen Chloride; 5. Ammonia; 6. Nitric Acid;

[Chapters from Class 9 Book – Revision]

7. Study of Gas Laws; 8. Atomic Structure; 9. Language of Chemistry; 10.

Hydrogen; 11. Practicals from Class 9 Book;

Note: Practicals as per ICSE Syllabus 2014 [Strictly follow the scope of syllabus

2014]

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FIRST TERM:

BIOLOGY:

Unit 1. Basic Biology

(ii) Tissues

Unit 4. Diversity of living organisms/Ecosystems

(iii) Economic importance of Bacteria

(iv) Economic importance of Fungi

Unit 5. Human anatomy and physiology

(a) Nutrition

(ii) The structure of teeth

(iii) Digestive System

(b) Movement and Locomotion:

(i) Functions of human skeleton

(ii) Axial and Appendicular Skelton

(iii) Types of Joints

(Details of lever mechanism to be excluded)

(c)Structure and functions of skin

(Derivatives of skin to be excluded)

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FINAL TERM:

BIOLOGY:

Unit 5: Human anatomy and physiology

(d) Respiratory System

Unit 6: Health and Hygiene

Cause of diseases

(i) Bacteria

(ii) Virus

(iii) Parasites

(iv) Brief idea of endemic, epidemic, pandemic and sporadic

(v) Hygiene

From Class 10 Syllabus

Unit 2. Plant physiology

(i)Absorption by roots

(ii)The rise of water up to the xylem (including Transpiration)

Unit 3: Human Anatomy and Physiology

(i) Circulatory System

Question Paper Format

F.M. = 80

Section A - F. M. = 40 (8 questions, each carrying 5 marks)

Compulsory (Questions of Objective Type)

Section B - F. M. =40 ( 4 x 10) Optional (4 Questions out of 6 to be answered.)

Page: 7

N.B.

For Teachers only:

Any standard Text Book of ICSE level may be prescribed to the students, but

care should be taken to see that the scope of syllabus (ICSE 2015) is strictly

adhered to, and questions will be based on Concise Biology Part I – Selina

Publishers.

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FIRST TERM:

ECONOMICS: [Book: ICSE Economics for Class IX (Part I) Edition: 2012 By: J.

P. Goel; Goyal Brothers Prakashan]

1. Meaning and Definition of Economics;

2. Basic Concepts of Economics

3. Basic Problems of an Economy;

4. Types of Economies;

5. Characteristics of the Indian Economy

6. Food Security in India

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FINAL TERM:

ECONOMICS:

7. Industry

8. Poverty in India

9. Problem of Unemployment in India

10. Human Capital Formation in India.

[Final Term questions not to be set from Mid Term Syllabus]

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FIRST TERM:

MATHEMATICS: [Text Book: Understanding ICSE Mathematics (Class IX) -

By M.L. Aggarwal (13th Edition)]

Chap 1. Rationalisation of denominator only (Ex-1.3)

Chap 2. Profit & Loss and Discount

Chap 4. Expansion

Chap 5. Factorisation

Chap 7. Linear Equation and Problems

Chap 8. Simultaneous Equations and Problems and chap 9, Graphical Solution of

simultaneous equations (Ex-8.3)

Chap 10. Indices

Chap 12. Triangles- Congruency of triangles (Ex-12.1), Isosceles Triangles (Ex-

12.2), Construction of Triangles (Ex-12.4) [Excluding Inequalities of triangles Ex

12.3]

Chap 13. Midpoint and Intercept Theorem

Chap 15. Pythagoras Theorem (Numerical Problems)

Chap 18. Area and Perimeter of Plane figures (Ex-18.1 Ex 18.2)

Page: 8

FINAL TERM:

MATHEMATICS:

(From class IX book) – Chap 16-Quadrilateral (Ex-16.2) [(no construction)],

Chap 19-Trigonometry (entire), Chap 11-Logarithms.

(From class X book)- Sales Tax and VAT, Linear Inequations,

Factorization(Remainder and Factor theorem), Quadratic Equations with

Problems, Reflection, Symmetry, Similarity, Statistics(entire), Probability.

(From class IX first term)-Expansion, Factorisation, Linear Equations with

Problems, Simultaneous Equations with Problems, Graphical Solution of

Simultaneous Equations, Indices, Triangles (Ex-12.1, Ex-12.2), Midpoint &

Intercept Theorem.

Question Paper format for Class IX:

Sec A. 4 x 10 must follow [3+3+4]

Sec B. 4 out of 7 (x 10) must follow [3+3+4] and [5+5] for one or two questions only

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FIRST TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [Text Book: Computer Applications - 9 by

Sumita Arora, Dhanpat Rai & Co.]

CHAPTERS: 1 – Introduction to OS (Exclude 1.5 to 1.10); 2 – Graphic User

Interface; 5 – Computing and Ethics; 6 - MS - Word; 10 – MS - Access – I

(Excluding 10.2.1 and 10.4.1).

JAVA: Chapters: 12 – Concepts of Object; 13 – Introducing Classes; 14 – Intro

JAVA on BlueJ Env. (Exc. 14.7 and 14.8); 15 – Class As Basis of All Computation

(Exclude 15.5, 15.7.5, 15.7.6, 15.7.8B , 15.7.8G); 17 – Flow of Control up to 17.4

and 17.7, including nested if and nested for loop.

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FINAL TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTER: 3 – The Internet; 7 – MS Excel – I; 9 – MS Power Point (Excluding 9.5.1

to 9.5.3).

JAVA:

Chapter:- 16 – Methods/ Function (Excluding 16.5 Call by Reference and 16.7 -

Constructors); Ch. 17 – Flow of Control – 17.5(while) to 17.6(do – while);

All previous JAVA to be included.

Page: 9

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN

First Term & Final Term:

Section: A

[Compulsory 4 x 10 = 40 Marks]

Question: 1 Fill in the blanks [10 Marks]

Question: 2A and 2B

Question: 3A and 3B

 Multiple Choices 2 Questions to be set

 Give One Word Answer 5 x 4 = 20 Marks

 True or False Each Question to

 Keyboard shortcuts be 1 Mark

 Match the following No ½ Mark

 Acronyms Question

Question: 4

 Definitions 1 Question to be set

 Differences 5 x 2 = 10 Marks

 Short Questions

Section: B (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)

[4 out of 6 Questions]

Question: 5 to 10

Program - 10 Marks

Variable listing /Mnemonics - 2 Marks

Question Tag from Programming Segment – 3 Marks

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FIRST TERM:

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:

[Prescribed Text: ICSE Commercial Application Part I for Class: IX – By: C.B.

Gupta – Goyal Brothers]

CHAPTERS:

1. Introduction to Commercial Organisations

2. Ownership Structures – Sole Proprietorship and Joint Hindu Family

Business.

3. Ownership Structures – Partnership.

4. Ownership Structures – Joint Stock Company

5. Ownership Structures – Co-operative Society.

6. Public Sector Enterprises.

13. Natural Resources.

14. Depletion of Resources.

Page: 10

FINAL TERM:

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTERS:

7. Functions of a Commercial Organisation.

8. Communication in a Commercial Organisation

9. Ways of Communicating

10. Tools of Communication.

11. Nature of Terminology of Accounting.

12. Accounting Records

15. Practices for Conservation of Resources.

16. Industrial Pollution and Degradation of Environment.

NOTE :( Final Exam 2014 – will NOT include the Chapters of Half Yearly

Exam. - 2013)

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ECONOMIC APPLICATION: 2013 - 14

Theory Paper: 100 Marks; Internal Assessment: 100 Marks

Text Book: Elementary Economic Applications – D. Majumdar [ABS Pub. –

Volume I]

MID TERM:

 Meaning and Definitions of Economics

Ch. 1 All Definitions (without features, criticisms and comparisons)

 Basic Concepts of Economics

Chapter 2

 An overview of Indian Economy

Chapters – 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

 Infrastructure of the Indian Economy

Chapter 8

FINAL TERM:

 Mid Term Syllabus to be included [ Exclude Ch: 1 , 2]

 Consumer Awareness

Chapter: 10

 Globalisation

Chapter: 11 & 12

 Note: Scope of Syllabus to be followed

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COMMERCIAL STUDIES: [Text Book: ICSE Commercial Studies, Part – I, C. B.

Gupta]

MID TERM:

Chapters:

1. Human Activities

2. Business Activities

3. Commercial Organisations

4. Profit and Non – profit organizations

5. Sole Proprietorship and Hindu Undivided Family Business

6. Partnership

Page: 11

7. Joint Stock Company

8. Co – operative Society.

9. Public Sector Enterprise

10. Marketing and Sales

11. Finance and Accounts

12. Human Resources

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FINAL TERM:

COMMERCIAL STUDIES:

Chapters

13. Production

14. Purchasing and Stores

15.General Administration and Legal Department

16. Nature and Importance of Communication

17.Verbal and Non – Verbal Communication

18. Different Methods of Communication.

19. Meaning, Objectives and Terminology of Accounting.

20. Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts.

21. Accounting books and Statements.

22. Home Trade and Documents used in it.

23. Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade.

24. International Trade and Role of WTO

25. Types of Pollution

26. Effects of Pollution on Environment and Control of Pollution.

27. Management of Waste and Methods of Safe Disposal

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ST. PATRICK’S H.S. SCHOOL, ASANSOL

(SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013 - 14)

CLASS: X

FIRST TERM and FINAL TERM:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: TEXT(s) 1. Total English Class 10 (Revised Edition) (MS)

1. Composition: 350 – 400 words. ( 25 Marks) [Choice: - 1 out of 5 Topics including

Picture Composition].

2. Letter Writing (10 Marks): (a) Informal Letter; (b) Formal Letter (1 out of 2 Topics )

3. Comprehension (25 Marks): - Meanings, Question & Answers, Summary.

4. Grammar: (20 Mark): - Revision of work done in Class: VIII & Class: IX.

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FIRST TERM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

PROSE: 1. Girls; 2. How Much Land Does A Man Require?

POEM: 1. Because I could not stop for Death; 2. La Belle Dame Sans Merci.

DRAMA: As You Like It - Act IV (Full)

[**Revision of Syllabus done in Classes 8 & 9 for Prose and Poem

** As you Like It – Act I to Act IV]

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TOPICS FOR MOCK EXAM:

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

PROSE: 1.Marriage is a Private Affair;

POEM: 1. Our Casuarina Tree;

DRAMA: As You Like It - Act V.

[**Revision of Syllabus done in Classes 8 & 9 for Prose and Poem

** As you Like It – Act I to Act V]

TOPICS FOR PRELIM EXAM:

PROSE: 1. A Fishy Story and Complete ICSE Syllabus

POEM: 1. Complete ICSE Syllabus

DRAMA: Complete ICSE Syllabus

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]

1. Essay (250 words) [15 Marks]

2. Letter – formal and informal (120 words) – [7 Marks]

3. Comprehension – [10 Marks]

4. Grammar (as per ICSE Syllabus) [8 Marks]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) – 40 Marks

Ekanki Suman: - Full Book (Ch. 1 to Ch. 6)

Gadhya Sankalan: - Ch. 9 – Khel; Ch. 10 – Mithaiwala; Ch. 11 – Mere Master Sahab; Ch. 12 –

Main Aur Mera Desh;Ch. 13 - Sachi Virta

(Questions will come from Ch. 1 to 13).

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Kabya Chandrika:

1. Phir Kya Joga Uske Bad

2. Niti Ke Dohe I & II

3. Manawata

4. Virvrati

5. Nirman

6. Sammilit

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[SELECTION EXAM]:

2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]

1. Essay (250 words) [15 Marks]

2. Letter – formal and informal (120 words) [7 Marks]

3. Comprehension [10 Marks]

4. Grammar (as per ICSE Syllabus) [8 Marks]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE) – 40 Marks

Ekanki Suman: - Full Book.

Gadhya Sankalan: - Ch. 14 – Sram Ki Pratistha; Ch. 15 – Bhir Me Khoya Aadmi

[Question will come from Ch. 1 to 15]

Kabya Chandrika: Full Book

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FIRST TERM:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

BOOKS:

1. Bangla Golpo Sanchayen By Mahasweta Devi and Ajay Gupta (Oxford

University Press)

2. Kabita Sankalan By Srimati Jotsna Roy and Sankari Dutta Sharma

3. ICSE Bengali Grammar By Somenath Mazumdar (Published By

Multisale/Asansol) [Cambridge India, 66 College Street]

SECTION: A LANGUAGE [40 MARKS]

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension (10 Marks); 4.

Grammar (8 Marks)

Grammar:

i. Idioms – Pg. 75 to 84

ii. Ak Kathai Prakash (1 to 400)

iii. Transformation of Sentences

iv. Voice Change + Class: IX Syllabus

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)

PROSE: CH: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 [ Nirrudesh; Dakater Ma; Samuder Swad; Jhar – bidyut –

Brishti; Lal Ghora; Harun Salemer masi]

POETRY: Smriti Chinho; Akti maroger Kahini; Banga Bhasa; Borai; Prasna]

Page: 2

MOCK EXAMS:

2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)

SECTION: A LANGUAGE [40 MARKS]

1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension (10 Marks);

4. Grammar [According to the ICSE Syllabus]

SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)

PROSE: CHS: 1 to 20

POETRY: 12 Poems

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FIRST TERM:

HISTORY & CIVICS: [Book: Total History & Civics – Revised Edition: 2014]

CIVICS:

1. The President and the Vice – President

2. Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.

HISTORY:

1. Lucknow Pact, Home Rule League & August Declaration

2. Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement

3. Quit India Movement;

4. Forward Bloc and The INA

5. Independence and Partition of India

6. The 1st World War;

7. Rise of Dictatorships

8. The Second World War

*Final Term Syllabus of Class: 9 to be included

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FINAL TERM:

CIVICS: 1. The Supreme Court; 2. The High Courts and Subordinate Courts.

HISTORY:

1. United Nations; 2. Major Agencies of the United Nations; 3. Universal Declaration of

Human Rights; 4.Non - Aligned Movement;

*The full syllabus of 9 & 10

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FIRST TERM:

GEOGRAPHY: [Book: Frank Modern Certificate Geography – Part II – Latest Edition;

for ICSE 2014 Batch]

Map Study: Interpretation of Topographical maps

Ch. 7 – Water Resources; Ch. 8 – Minerals in India; Ch. 9 – Agriculture in India; Ch. 10 –

Food Crops; Ch. 11 – Commercial or Cash Crops; Ch. 12 – Distribution of Crops &

Requirements; Ch. 13 – Industries in India; Ch. 14 – Agro- based Industries

(Map work to be done in Minerals, Population and Agriculture)

All chapters included in class: 9 Final Term Syllabus to be considered as part of First Term

syllabus along with Map of India.

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Page: 3

FINAL TERM [MOCK (PRE- ICSE) EXAM]:

GEOGRAPHY:

(to be completed before November Exam)

Ch. 15 – Transport.

Complete ICSE 2013 syllabus to be covered for MOCK/PRELIMNS

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

There will be One paper of 2 Hours duration carrying 80 Marks.

Paper consists of two parts - Part I (30 Marks) & Part II (50 Marks)

Part - I (30 Marks) compulsory section, carrying 30 marks will consist of 2 questions.

Topographical Maps – 20 Marks

Map work on India – 10 Marks

Part – II (50 Marks) Students are to answer any 5 questions out of 9 questions.

Each question carry 10 marks (10x5=50)

Questions will be based on Part II of ICSE 2014 syllabus.

ICSE pattern for the break up of marks of each question in Part II is followed.

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FIRST TERM:

PHYSICS: [Book – Concise Physics, Part II – Selina Publishers]

Ch. 1 – Force (Revision); Ch. 2 – Work, Power & Energy; Ch. 3 – Machines; Ch. 4 –

Refraction of light at plane surface (Revision); Ch. 5 – Refraction of Light through a lens;

Ch. 6 – Spectrum; Ch. 7 – Sound (Revision); Ch. 8 – Current Electricity (Revision); Ch. 11 –

Calorimetry.

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FINAL TERM [MOCK - ICSE EXAM]:

PHYSICS:

Ch. 9 – Electrical power and Household circuits; Ch. 10 – Electromagnetism; Ch. 12 Modern

Physics. (Thermionic Emission & Radio activity)

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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:

Section A: (40 Marks) – Compulsory

4 question each of 10 marks with sub parts each of 2 marks.

Section B: (40 Marks) – Attempt 4 questions out of 6 questions

Each question of 10 marks with sub – parts.

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CHEMISTRY:

FIRST TERM:

CHEMISTRY: [Book: Concise Chemistry Part II (2014) – Selina Publishers ]

1. Periodic Table, Periodic Properties and Variations; 2. Chemical Bonding; 3. Acids,

Bases and Salts; 4. Mole Concept and Stoichiometry; 5. Electrolysis; 6. Nitric acid; 7 –

Ammonia; 8 - Hydrogen Chloride; 9 - Analytical Chemistry; 10 - Organic Chemistry

(Upto Alkynes);.

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FINAL TERM [MOCK EXAM]:

CHEMISTRY:

1. Metallurgy; 2. Sulphuric Acid; 3. Organic Chemistry (Rest after alkynes)

NOTE: First Term Exam --- Only First Term syllabus.

Page: 4

Mock Exam --- Full Class 10 Syllabus including questions from Practicals. (Strictly

follow scope of Syllabus ICSE 2014).

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FIRST TERM:

BIOLOGY:

Unit 1. Basic Biology

(i) Cell Cycle and Cell Division

(ii) Structure of chromosome

(iii) Genetics

Unit 2. Plant physiology

(iii) Photosynthesis

Unit 3. Human Anatomy and Physiology

(ii) Excretory System

(iii) Nervous System ( including Sense Organs)

(iv) Endocrine System

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FINAL TERM :

BIOLOGY:

Unit 3. Human Anatomy and Physiology

(v) The Reproductive System

(vi) Population

Unit 4. Physical Health and Hygiene

(i) Aids to health (ii) Health organisations

Unit 5. Pollution

(i) Types of Pollution

(ii) Sources of pollution and major pollutants

(iii) Effects of pollution on climate, environment, human health and other

organisms and its abatement

Question Paper Format

F. M. = 80

Section A - F. M. =40 ( 8 questions, each carrying 5 marks)

Compulsory (Questions of Objective Type)

Section B - F. M. =40 ( 4 x 10)

Optional (4 Questions out of 6 to be answered.)

N.B.

For Teachers only:

Any standard Text Book of ICSE level may be prescribed to the students, but care

should be taken to see that the scope of syllabus (ICSE 2014) is strictly adhered to,

and questions will be based on Concise Biology Part II – Selina Publishers.

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FIRST TERM/SELECTION:

ECONOMICS: [Book: ICSE Economics Part II for Class: X By J. P. Goel; Edition 2012]

1. Factors of Production

2. Elementary Theory of Demand

Page: 5

3. Elasticity of Demand

4. Theory of Supply

5. Meaning and Scope of Public Finance

6. Public Revenue

7. Public Expenditure

8. Public Debt

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[MOCK EXAM]:

ECONOMIC:

9. Meaning and Functions of Money

10. Inflation

11. Commercial Banks

12. Central Banking

13. Consumer Awareness

[Questions on Entire Syllabus]

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FIRST TERM:

MATHEMATICS:

Sales Tax and VAT, Linear Inequations, Factorization(Remainder and Factor theorem),

Quadratic Equations with Problems, Reflection, Symmetry, Similarity, Statistics(entire),

Probability.

Additional Chapters: Compound Interest, Banking, Ratio and Proportion, Matrices,

Distance and Section Formula, Equation of a Line, Circles(entire), Constructions(circles),

Mensuration, Trigonometrical Identities, Heights and Distances.

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FINAL TERM [MOCK (PRE- ICSE) EXAM]:

MATHEMATICS:

Shares and Dividends, Locus, (also all first term chapters that is FULL SYLLABUS).

Question Paper format for Class X:

Sec A. 4 x 10 must follow [3+3+4]

Sec B. 4 out of 7 (x 10) must follow [3+3+4] and [5+5] for one or two questions only

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FIRST TERM:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [Text Book: Computer Application – 10, by Sumita Arora,

Dhanpat Rai & Co.]

CHAPTERS: 1 – Concept of Objects; 2 – Introducing classes; 3 – Intro to JAVA on BlueJ

Environment; 4 – Classes as basis of all Computation; 5 – Functions (Methods); 6 –

Constructors; 7 – Class as user Defined Type; 8 – Using Library Classes; 9 – Decision making

statements; 10 – Iteration through loops; 12 – Arrays.

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Page: 6

FINAL TERM [MOCK (PRE- ICSE) EXAM]:

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

CHAPTER: 11 – Encapsulation; Full ICSE JAVA Syllabus.

MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN

First Term & Final Term:

 ICSE Examination Pattern.

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FIRST TERM:

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:

[Prescribed Text: ICSE Commercial Application Part II for Class: X – By: C.B. Gupta –

Goyal Brothers]

1. Markets & Marketing.

2. Marketing Mix – 4 P’s.

3. Advertising and Brand Promotion.

4. Sales and Selling Process.

5. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P).

6. Financial Accounting and Reporting.

7. Banking and Bank Transactions.

8. Fundamental Concepts and Cost.

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(PRE- ICSE) EXAM: - 2014:

COMMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:

9. Importance of Human Resources

10. Recruitment, Selection and Training.

11. Public Relations

12. Issues of the Environment.

NOTE: PRE-ICSE EXAMS 2014 – (Full syllabus as per ICSE SCOPE 2014)

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ECONOMIC APPLICATION: 2013 - 14

Theory Paper: 100 Marks; Internal Assessment: 100 Marks

Text Book: Elementary Economic Applications – D. Majumdar [ABS Pub. – Volume II]

MID TERM:

 Demand and Supply

Chapter: 1 & 2

 Factors of Production

Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

 Alternative Market Structure

Chapter – 8

MOCK/PRE –ICSE

 Mid Term Full Syllabus

Page: 7

 The State and Economic Development

Chapter: 9

 Money and Banking

Chapter: 10

 Note Scope of Syllabus to be followed

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COMMERCIAL STUDIES: [Text Book: ICSE Commercial Studies, Part – II, C. B. Gupta]

MID TERM/SELECTION:

Chapters:

1. Stakeholders in Commercial Organisations

2. Communication in a Commercial Organisation

3. Nature and Functions of Marketing

4. Marketing Research

5. Advertising and Sales Promotion

6. Sales and Selling Process

7. Capital and Revenue Expenditure/Income.

8. Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

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COMMERCIAL STUDIES:

PRE - MOCK:

Chapters:

9. Financial Statements of Non – Profit Organisations

10. Fundamental Concepts of Costs

11. Budgeting

12. Banking

MOCK:

Chapters: 1 – 12 and

13. Recruitment, Selection and Training

14. Industrial Relations and Trade Unions

15. Logistics and Insurance

16. Striving for a Better Environment

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