Study Tips|By Scholar Academy
Score 90+ in CBSE Board: 90 Days Subject-Wise Plan
A subject-wise 90-day plan for CBSE 10th board exams. Here is a day-by-day strategy for Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and English from July to October exam.
Day 1-30: Mathematics Foundation
Algebra (Days 1-10)
- Revise: Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression
- Practice: 50+ problems per chapter (focus on 3-mark and 4-mark questions)
- Make formula sheet: All identities, quadratic formula, AP formulas
Geometry (Days 11-20)
- Revise: Triangles (similarity, Pythagoras), Circles (tangent, chord, area), Coordinate Geometry (distance, section formula), Trigonometry (identities, heights and distances)
- Practice: 50+ problems per chapter (focus on 4-mark and 5-mark questions)
- Make theorem list: With statements and diagrams (essential for 5-mark questions)
Trigonometry (Days 21-30)
- Revise: Trigonometric ratios, identities, heights and distances, angles of elevation and depression
- Practice: 50+ problems (focus on word problems, 2-mark and 3-mark questions)
- Make formula sheet: All identities, trigonometric values for 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°
Day 31-60: Science Foundation
Physics (Days 31-45)
- Complete: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics (Ray Optics, Wave Optics)
- Make summary notes (1 page per chapter, key formulae and diagrams)
- Practice: 20+ numerical problems per chapter (focus on 3-mark and 5-mark questions)
Chemistry (Days 46-60)
- Complete: Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and Its Compounds, Biomolecules, Environmental Chemistry
- Make summary notes (1 page per chapter, key reactions and equations)
- Practice: Balance 50+ chemical equations, practise numerical problems (mole concept, pH scale)
Day 61-90: Social Science & English
Social Science (Days 61-75)
- History: Revise all chapters (The Rise of Nationalism, The Global Age, Age of Industrialisation, etc.) - focus on important dates/events, causes and effects, key personalities
- Geography: Revise all chapters (Resources and Development, Forest Resources, Water Resources, Agriculture, Mineral Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Lifelines of National Economy) - focus on important concepts, formulae, map work
- Civics: Revise all chapters (Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy and Diversity, Gender, Religion and Caste, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy) - focus on important concepts, Constitution articles, key differences
English (Days 76-90)
- Read all Flamingo chapters (Prose + Poetry) and Vistas (Supplementary) - understand themes, characters, plots
- 1 comprehension passage daily (increase speed)
- 5 new vocabulary words daily (meaning, sentence usage)
- 1 essay + 1 letter per week (timed, 35+40 minutes)
- Grammar rule revision (20 rules, with 10 practice questions each)
Weekly Schedule Template
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (3 hrs) | Maths practice (20 probs) | Science diagram + theory | Social Science long answer | English comprehension + vocab | Maths mixed review | Full subject mock test (80 marks, 3 hrs) | Rest / light review |
| Afternoon (2 hrs) | Science diagram + theory | Social Science long answer | English essay (30 min) | English letter (30 min) | English grammar test (8 q) | Rest / self-study | Rest / light review |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Teacher doubt-clearing (6-7 PM) | Family time / leisure |
| Night (1 hr) | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM |
Subject-Wise Targets (90 Days)
Mathematics:
- Revise all chapters (Algebra + Geometry + Trigonometry) with formula sheets
- Solve last 5 years’ CBSE board papers (5 papers)
- Appear for 4 mock tests (80 marks each)
- Maintain error log (50+ entries)
- Score 90+ in board exam
Science:
- Complete all 3 Science subjects (Physics + Chemistry + Biology)
- Make summary notes (3 pages)
- Appear for 4 mock tests (80 marks each)
- Memorise 20+ key diagrams + 20+ important formulae
- Score 90+ in board exam
Social Science:
- Complete all History + Geography + Civics chapters
- Make mind maps + key dates/events + map work practice
- Appear for 2 mock tests (80 marks each, as per CBSE pattern)
- Memorise important dates/events + Constitution articles + map points
- Score 90+ in board exam
English:
- Read all Flamingo + Vistas chapters (understand themes, characters, plots)
- Comprehend 50+ passages + 50+ new vocab words (meaning + sentence usage)
- Appear for 2 English papers (80 marks each)
- Memorise 5 essay topics + 5 letter formats + 20 grammar rules + 10 comprehension passages
- Score 90+ in board exam
Weekly Schedule Template
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (3 hrs) | Maths practice (20 probs) | Science diagram + theory | Social Science long answer | English comprehension + vocab | Maths mixed review | Full subject mock test (80 marks, 3 hrs) | Rest / light review |
| Afternoon (2 hrs) | Science diagram + theory | Social Science long answer | English essay (30 min) | English letter (30 min) | English grammar test (8 q) | Rest / self-study | Rest / light review |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Review week’s mistakes | Teacher doubt-clearing (6-7 PM) | Family time / leisure |
| Night (1 hr) | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM | Sleep by 10 PM |
Scoring Strategy per Subject
Mathematics (80 marks)
- Algebra (20 marks): 5 questions (1+2+3+4+5 marks)
- Geometry (16 marks): 4 questions (theorem + construction + proof)
- Trigonometry (12 marks): 3 questions (identities + heights/distances)
- Coordinate Geometry (8 marks): 2 questions
- Mensuration (10 marks): 2 questions
- Statistics and Probability (10 marks): 2 questions
Target: Attempt 13 questions (select internal choices wisely) = 52+ marks → 90+ with moderate other subjects
Science (80 marks theory)
Physics (25 marks):
- Electrostatics (8 marks): 1-2 questions
- Current Electricity (8 marks): 1-2 numerical questions
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current (8 marks): 1-2 questions + diagram
- Optics (7 marks): 1-2 questions + diagram
- Electromagnetic Induction (4 marks): 1 question
Chemistry (25 marks):
- Chemical Reactions and Equations (8 marks): 1-2 questions
- Acids, Bases and Salts (8 marks): 1-2 questions
- Metals and Non-metals (6 marks): 1 question
- Carbon and Its Compounds (15 marks): 2-3 questions (organic chemistry, importance of carbon)
- Biomolecules and Environmental Chemistry (6 marks): 1-2 questions
Target: Attempt 20+ questions with 70% accuracy = 56+ marks → 90+ with moderate other subjects
Social Science (80 marks)
History (30 marks):
- The Rise of Nationalism in Europe (10 marks): 2-3 questions
- The Global Age (10 marks): 2-3 questions
- Age of Industrialisation (10 marks): 2-3 questions
Geography (30 marks):
- Resources and Development (15 marks): 3-4 questions + map work
- Forest Resources, Water Resources, Agriculture, Mineral Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Lifelines of National Economy (15 marks): 3-4 questions each
Civics (20 marks):
- Power Sharing (5 marks): 1 question
- Federalism (10 marks): 2 questions
- Democracy and Diversity, Gender, Religion and Caste, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy (10 marks): 2-3 questions
Target: Attempt 25+ questions with 70% accuracy = 60+ marks → 90+ with moderate other subjects
English (80 marks)
Section A: Reading (20 marks)
- Comprehension passage (10 marks)
- MCQ-based questions (10 marks)
Section B: Writing and Grammar (20 marks)
- Essay writing (8 marks)
- Letter writing (8 marks)
- Grammar (4 marks)
Section C: Literature (40 marks)
- Flamingo (Prose + Poetry) (20 marks)
- Vistas (Supplementary) (20 marks)
Target: Score 56+ in Writing + Literature + Reading = 80+ → 90+ with moderate other subjects
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