ST. VINCENT S HIGH AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, ASANSOL SYLLABUS 2015-2016 CLASS IX ENGLISH LANGUAGE Text Book: Pearl of English Language Book 9 Publishers: Authors: Black Pearl India Francis W Moore and Trevor Savaille First Term 1. Composition 350 to 400 words (25 Marks) (Choice: 1 to 5 topics including Picture Composition) 2. Letter Writing (10 Marks) a. (Informal Writing) b. (Formal) 3. Comprehension (25 Marks) Meanings, Questions & Answers, Summary 4. Grammar Prepositions, Articles, Infinite Verbs, Participles, Gerunds, Joining Sentences, Adverbs, Adjectives, Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Words liable to be confused, Tense, Conjunction. Final Term 1. Composition 250 to 300 words (25 Marks) 2. Letter Writing (10 Marks) 3. Comprehension (25 Marks) 4. Grammar Revision of 1 st Term Class 8 Grammar and entire syllabus of class 9 to be included in the final term. ************************************************************************************************************* ENGLISH LITERATURE Text Books: FIRST TERM: POETRY: 1. Inchcape Rock 2. Small Pain in my Chest PROSE: 1. Journey by Night 2. Hunger 3. My Lost Dollar DRAMA: 1. Merchant of Venice (OUP) 2. A Collection of Poems & Short Stories 1. Merchant of Venice Act 1 to Act 2, Scene IV FINAL TERM:
POETRY: 1. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening 2. If Thou Must Love Me.. Sonnet XIV PROSE: 1. God lives in the Panch 2. The Last Leaf DRAMA: 1. Merchant of Venice Act 2, Scene V TO Act 3 (full) Class 8 Prose and Poems to be included in the Half Yearly and Final Exams. Class 9 (Entire 1 st and 2 nd term syllabus to be included in the Final Exams).
2 nd LANGUAGE (HINDI) FIRST TERM:
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 (As per ICSE Syllabus)(Saras Hindi Vyakaran) 8 Marks SECTION B: (LITERATURE) SAHITYA SAGAR: 1. SHORT STORIES: Chapter 1 Baat Athanni Ki Chapter 2 Kaki Chapter 3 Mahayagya Ka Purushkar Chapter 4 Netaje Ka chashma 2. POEMs: Chapter1 Sakhi Chapter 2 Girdhar Ki Kundaliyan Chapter 2 Swarag Bana Sakte Hai EKANKI SANCHAY: Chapter 1 - Sanskar Aur Bhavna Chapter 2 Bahu Ki Vida 40 Marks FINAL TERM: 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 (As per ICSE Syllabus)(Saras Hindi Vyakaran) 8 Marks SECTION B: (LITERATURE) SAHITYA SAGAR: 1. SHORT STORIES: Chapter 5 Apna Apna Bhagya Chapter 6 Bade Ghar Ki Beti Chapter 7 Sandesh (Questions will come from Chapter 1 to 7) 2. POEMs: Chapter 4 Wah Janmubhumi Meri Chapter 5 Megh Aaye Chapter 6 Sur Ke Pad (Questions will come from chapter 1 to 6) EKANKI SANCHAY: Chapter 3 - Matri Bhoomi Ka Maan Chapter 4 Sukhi Dali (Questions will come from chaptet 1 to 4) 40 Marks SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION 2015-2016 MATHEMATICS: [Text Book: Understanding ICSE Mathematics (Class IX) By M.L. Agarwal (13 th Edition)]
FIRST TERM: Chap 1. Rationalisation of denominator only Chap 2. Profit, Loss and Discount Chap 4. Expansion Chap 5. Factorisation Chap 7. Linear Equations Chap 8. Simultaneous Equation (including graphical solution) Chap 9. Problems on liner & simultaneous equations Chap 10. Indices Chap 12. Triangles- [Excluding Inequalities of triangles Ex 12.3] Chap 13. Midpoint and Intercept Theorem Chap 15. Pythagoras Theorem (Numerical Problems only) Chap 18. Mensuration (Ex-18.1 Ex 18.2) FINAL TERM: MATHEMATICS: (From class IX book) Chap 11 - Logarithms. Chap 12 - Triangles (excluding inequalities Ex -12.3) Chap 16 - Rectilinear figures only (Ex-16.2) Chap 19 - Trigonometrical Ratios Chap 20 - Trigonometrical Ratios of standard angle (From class X book) - [Text Book: Understanding ICSE Mathematics (Class X) By M.L. Agarwal Chapter 2 - Sales Tax and VAT Chapter 5 - Linear Inequation, Chapter 6 - Quadratic Equations Chapter 7 - Factorization Chapter 10 - Reflection, Chapter 13 - Symmetry, Chapter 14 Similarity Chapter 22 Graphical representation Chapter 23 measures of central tendency Chapter 24 - Probability. Question Paper format for Class IX:
Sec A. 4 x 10 must follow [3+3+4] Sec B. 4 out of 7 questions (x 10) must follow [3+3+4] and [5+5] /(4+6) one question. *-*-*-*-*-* CLASS: 9 PHYSICS: [Book: Concise Physics (Part I) 2013 Edition] FIRST TERM: Ch. 4 Motion in one dimension; Ch. 5 Laws of Motion; Ch. 6 Pressure in Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure; Ch. 7 Up thrust in fluids and Archimedes Principle; Ch. 8 Floatation and Relative Density; Ch. 14 Propagation of Sound Waves. FINAL TERM: [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) FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER: Section A: (40 Marks) Compulsory 4 question each of 10 marks with five subjects each of 2 marks Section B: (40 Marks) Attempt 4 questions out of 6 questions Each question of 10 marks with supports. *********************************************************************** CHEMISTRY TEXT BOOK: Concise Chemistry Part I Selina Publishers FIRST TERM;
6. Study of Gas Laws 7. Atomic Structure 8. Periodic Table (Class 9 Book) class 8 Portion (Revision) 9. Elements, Compounds & Mixtures 10. Language of Chemistry (including Partial Equation balancing method) 11. Physical & Chemical Changes (Including oxidation reduction) 12. Water (Full) 13. Hydrogen FINAL TERM: 9. Periodic Table (From Class 9 & 10 Book) Periodic Properties & Variation in periodic properties 10. Chemical Bonding 11. Hydrogen Chloride 12. Analytical Chemistry 13. Ammonia 14. Nitric Acid (Chapter from Class 9 Book Rivision) 15. Study of Gas Laws 16. Atomic Structure 17. Language of Chemistry 18. Hydrogen 19. Practical from Class 9 Book NOTE: Practical as per ICSE Syllabus 2016 (Strictly follow the scope of syllabus 2016
QUESTIONS PAPER FORMAT Section A (40Marks0 (Compulsory) Mainly objective questions of 1 mark Section B (40 Marks) (Each Questions of 10 Marks) To Answer FOUR questions out of SIX questions. BIOLOGY TEXTBOOK FOLLOWED: Concise Biology Part I Selina Publishers Concise Biology Part II Selina Publishers (for Portions taken from class 10 FIRST TERM: Chapter 1: Chapter 12: Chapter 14: Chapter 16: syllabus) Tissues (unit I. Basic Biology sub unit (II) Tissues) Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi (Unit 4. Diversity of living organisms/ecosystems sub units iii & iv) Digestive System (Unit 5. Human Anatomy and physiology (unit 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology (b) Movement and Locomotion: sub units I, ii, & iii) (details of lever mechanism to be excluded) Skin The Jack of All Trades (Unit 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology (c) Structure and functions of skin) (derivatives of skin to be excluded) FINAL TERM: Chapter 17: The Respiratory System (Unit 5. Human Anatomy and physiology (d) Respiratory System) Chapter 18: Diseases: Cause and Control (Unit 6. Health and Hygiene: sub units I, ii, iii & iv) Chapter 19: Hygiene (A Key to Healthy Life) (Unit 6. Health and Hygiene: sub unit v) FROM CLASS 10 SYLLABUS Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Absorption by Roots (Unit 2. Plant physiology (i) Absorption by roots) Transpiration (unit 2. Plant physiology (ii) The rise of water up to the xylem, including Transpiration)
Chapter 7: The Circulatory System (unit 3. Human Anatomy and Physiology (i) Circulatory System) QUESTION PAPTER FORMAT F.M = 80 Section A F.M = 40 (5 questions, each carrying 8 marks) Compulsory (Question of objective Type) Section B F.M = 40 (4 x 10) Optional (4 Questions out of 6 to be answered) N.B. Scope of ICSE Syllabus to be strictly adhered to. ECONOMICS: [Book: ICSE Economics for Class IX (Part I) Edition: 2012 By: J. P. Goel; Goyal Brothers Prakashan] (2015-2016) MID TERM SYLLABUS CHAPTER 1: CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 3: CHAPTER 4: Meaning and Definition of Economics: (Strictly follow the scope of syllabus) No features and criticisms Basic Concepts of Economics To Omit a) Characteristics of Utility/ Classifications b) Welfare teach only the meaning. Basic Problems of an Economy: Types of Economics: To Omit: a) Merits and Demerits of Capitalist and Socialist types of Economics. b) Solutions to the basic Economic Problems. CHAPTER 5: Characteristics of the Indian Economy CHAPTER 6: Food Security To Omit: a) Data- page 84 b) Flaws in the food security system. To Include: New schemes for food security to be covered. CHAPTER 8: Poverty
To Include : a) Latest statistical data about the percentage of people living BPL. b) Poverty alleviation programs just the names and full forms after 2000 c) New measures / programs of govt. After 2000 to be included. To omit : a) For the removal of poverty. b) Suggestions Critical appraisal FINAL TERM: CHAPTER 7 : Industry To Include : Strictly follow the scope of syllabus for the ECOSYSTEM. To omit : a. Features of present industrial structure. b. Causes of regional disparities of industries in India c. Development strategy since 1991 d. All datas to be excluded. CHAPTER 9 : Problem of Unemployment in India To Include : New measures taken by govt. after 2000 to tackle unemployment To Omit : Extent of unemployment in India. CHAPTER 10 : Human Capital: Improvement in human capital only full forms to be included. To Omit : a. Page 147 including critical appraisal b. Birth control devices. c. Immunization schedule CLASS X BOOK : 1 ST CHAPTER (TO BE TAUGHT FOR FINAL TERM) PRODUCTIVE MECHANISM (ALL FACTORS OF PRODUCTION TO BE TAUGHT.) 1. Productive Mechanism 2. Land 3. Labour 4. Capital 5. Entrepreneur ******************************************************************************
GEOGRAPHY TEXT BOOK: Frank Modern Certificate Geography Part I Latest Edition for ICSE 2017 Batch FIRST TERM: UNIT 5: Atmosphere (all Chapter are in accordance with 2012 edition) Chapter 13: The Atmosphere Chapter 14: Insulation Chapter 15: Pressure Belts and winds Chapter 16: Precipitation UNIT 6: Chapter 17: Types of Pollution Chapter 18: Sources of Pollution Chapter 19: Effects of Pollution Chapter 20: Abatement of Pollution Map of India (ICSE 2017 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 2017 ICSE) Mountains + Plateaus, Plains, Rivers; Water Bodies; Passes; Costs Latitudes + Longitudes, Towns + Cities (New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi, Srinagar, Vishakapatnam, Allahabad) All relevant diagrams and figures to be done thoroughly. FINAL TERM: BOOK: Frank Modern Certificate Geography Part II all Chapters Mentioned here are with reference to the latest edition. Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 6: Chapter 16: Location, Extent and Physical features of India Soils in India Natural Vegetation of India Waste Management I
Chapter 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 fist term syllabus with all the chapters here. 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 2 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 question from the entire syllabus of each term respectively. Part II (50 Marks) consists of 5 questions out of 7 question carrying 10 marks each from the list of variations. Long Answers, Diagrams and Explanation, Bring out differences/ comparison, Give reasons, Solve Problems sums. The ICSE pattern for the breakup of marks in Part II i.e. for the 4 sub parts in each question will be a (2+2+3+3).
COMMERCIAL APPLICATION PRESCRIBED TEST: ICSE COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS PART I FOR CLASS IX By (C.B. Gupta) Goyal Brothers. (In accordance with the ICSE Scope of Syllabus 2017) HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 2015 Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Introduction to Commercial Organization Ownership Structures Sole Proprietorship and Joint Hindu Family Business Ownership Structures Partnership Owner ship Structures Cooperative society Ownership structures Cooperative Society Public Sector Enterprises Natural Resources Depletion of Resources FINAL TERM EXAMINATIONS 2016 Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Functions of a Commercial Organization Communication in a Commercial Organization Ways of Communication Tools of Communication Nature and Terminology of Accounting Accounting Records Practices for Conservation of Resources Industrial Pollution and Degradation of Environment
NOTE: (FINAL EXAM 2016 will not include the Chapters of Half Yearly Exam 2015 No Questions on Case Study in BOTH TERMS for Class 9.
CLASS IX TEXT BOOK: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 9 4TH EDITION 2014 BY SUMITA ARORA, DHANPAT RAI & CO. (P) LTD., DELHI FIRST TERM: Chapter 1: Introduction to Operating System (Exclude 1.6 to 1.11) Chapter 2: Graphic User Interface Chapter 6: MS Word I Word Processing Basics Chapter 7: Ms Word II Formatting, Printing & Getting Help Chapter 12: MS Access I JAVA Chapters 14: Understanding Objects and Classes Chapter 15 : Introducing Java on Blue J Environment (Excluding 15.4 to 15.7) Chapter 16 : Values and Types in Java Chapter 17 : Operators and Expressions in Java Chapter 19 : Java Selection Statements Chapter 20 : Java Iteration (Looping) Statements Including nested if and nested loops FINAL TERM Chapter 3: The Internet Chapter 5: Computing and Ethics Chapter 9: Ms Excel I Chapter 11: Ms Power Point JAVA Chapters 18: Methods/Functions Including Function Overloading 1st Term JAVA syllabus to be included
HISTORY SYLLABUS 2015-2016 CLASS 9 SUBJECT : HISTORY & CIVICS [Text Book: Total History & Civics 9 (Revised Edition 2014) Morning Star Publication) FIRST TERM HISTORY 5. Chapter 1 Harappan Civilization The meaning of the term civilization, origin, extent, Urban Planning trade, art & craft, religion, Decline Sources: Great Bath, Citadel, Seals, bearded man, Dancing girl, cemeteries, dockyard, script. 6. Chapter 2 The Vedic Period Source: Literary Vedas and Epics (brief mention) Archaeological iron & pottery. A brief comparative study of Early & later Vedic Society & economy. 7. Chapter 3 India in the 6 th Century B.C Causes for the rise of Jainism & Buddhism in the 6 th Century B.C. Doctrine & impact of Jainism & Buddhism. CIVICS 4. Chapter 7 Local Self Government Rural [Three tier system of Panchayati Raj- Village Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Panshad Composition & functions] 5. Chapter 8 Local Self Government- Urban [Municipal Committees & Corporation Composition & functions] 6. Chapter 8 [Cooperation & Coordination between Local Self Government and Local Government. Suggested to be introduced. Reason: 1. Complete knowledge of Local Self Government should be provided 2. A link can be made with the previous topics i.e. Municipal Corporation and Village Panchayat. 3. Syllabus is too little and there is enough time before we start with the Final Term Syllabus.
FINAL TERM HISTORY 4. Chapter 1 The First War of Independence [Only causes & consequences] 5. Chapter 2 Growth of Nationalism [Factors promoting growth of Nationalism Foundation of Indian National Congressimmediate objectives] 6. Chapter 3 Programmes and Achievements of the Early Nationalists [The basic belief objectives, programmes, method of struggle & achievement of the EarlyNationalists] 7. Chapter 4 The Rise of Assertive Nattionalism [Causes, basic beliefs, objectives, programme, method of struggle, achievement, two contribution of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Paul, Lala Lajpat Rai] 8. Chapter 5 Partition of Bengal [Reasons behind the Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi & Boycott movements & their impact, Surat Split of 1907] 9. Chapter 6 The Muslim League [Factors leading to the formation of the Muslim League & objectives] CIVICS Chapter 1 The Union Legislature Full Marks 80 Part I Attempt all questions Civics- 1 x 10 = 10 History 2x10= 20 Part II [50 Marks] Section A [20 Marks] Attempt any 2 complete questions [2x10=20] Section B [30 Marks] Attempt any three complete questions (3x10=30)