With the emerging needs of society, the mathematics subject has undergone many changes over the past few decades. Mathematics for classes XI and XII is a core subject that helps students to go to their higher academic qualifications like engineering, etc. The changes incorporated by the CBSE for the academic year 2021-22 hold significance. It increases the reasoning power of the students to feel and think about the various reasons when solving a problem. In this article, we shall know about the topics assigned in this subject for classes XI and XII.
The updated curriculum of the mathematics syllabus is expected to help students acquire knowledge and critical understanding. It helps in developing a positive attitude to think, analyze and articulate the logic when solving a complex problem.
Below is a list of the units and the chapters for both Term 1 and Term 2.
Unit-V: Statistics and Probability
The CBSE term 2 syllabus for different classes may include:
Let us look at the evaluation pattern for the mathematics syllabus
Term 1
| Units | Title | Weightage |
| Unit I | Sets and Functions | 11 |
| Unit II | Algebra | 13 |
| Unit III | Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
| Unit IV | Calculus | 4 |
| Unit V | Statistics and Probability | 6 |
| Total | 40 |
Term 2
| Units | Title | Weightage |
| Unit I | Sets and Functions | 8 |
| Unit II | Algebra | 11 |
| Unit III | Coordinate Geometry | 9 |
| Unit IV | Calculus | 6 |
| Unit V | Statistics and Probability | 6 |
| Total | 40 |
Internal Assessment
| Terms | Marks |
| Term 1 | 10 |
| Term 2 | 10 |
| Total | 20 |
Total Evaluation
| Terms | Total Marks | Total Internal Assessment Marks |
| Term 1 | 40 | 10 |
| Term 2 | 40 | 10 |
| Total Marks | 80 | 20 |
Total Evaluation = Total Marks + Total Internal Assessment Marks = 100
Below is a list of the units and the chapters for both Term 1 and Term 2.
Assigned Syllabus for Term 1
Unit-I: Relations and Functions
Unit-II: Algebra
Unit-III: Calculus
Unit-V: Linear Programming
Assigned Syllabus for Term 2
Unit-III: Calculus
Unit-IV: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry
Unit-VI: Probability
Let us look at the evaluation pattern for the mathematics syllabus
Term 1
| Units | Title | Weightage |
| Unit I | Relations and Functions | 8 |
| Unit II | Algebra | 10 |
| Unit III | Calculus | 17 |
| Unit V | Linear Programming | 5 |
| Total | 40 |
Term 2
| Units | Title | Weightage |
| Unit III | Calculus | 18 |
| Unit IV | Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry | 14 |
| Unit VI | Probability | 8 |
| Total | 40 |
Internal Assessment
| Terms | Marks |
| Term 1 | 10 |
| Term 2 | 10 |
| Total | 20 |
Total Evaluation
| Terms | Total Marks | Total Internal Assessment Marks |
| Term 1 | 40 | 10 |
| Term 2 | 40 | 10 |
| Total Marks | 80 | 20 |
Total Evaluation = Total Marks + Total Internal Assessment Marks = 100
No significant changes have been made to the grading system. The grading system continues to be based on a 9-point scale, where students are graded on a scale of A1 to E, with A1 being the highest. However, the CBSE has focused more on competency-based assessment and continuous evaluation to ensure that grades reflect students' actual learning and skills.
The CBSE new curriculum refers to the updated syllabus and academic framework introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students in classes 9 to 12. The curriculum is designed to ensure a holistic, skill-based, and competency-oriented approach to learning, focusing on practical knowledge alongside theoretical concepts.