Assam HSLC Class 10 Elective Advanced Mathematics study plan
Assam HSLC Class 10 Elective Advanced Mathematics · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Euclidean Geometry: Triangles, Circles and Constructions & Algebra: Polynomials, Linear and Quadratic Equations
State and prove the key triangle theorems (angle sum, Pythagoras and its converse, mid-point theorem, similarity criteria) from memory in writing
Apply congruence and similarity criteria to solve at least 15 two-column proof problems, writing each reason explicitly
Factorise and divide polynomials using the factor and remainder theorems, including the factorisation of cubic expressions
Solve at least 10 problems combining polynomial division with the factor theorem, checking each remainder by substitution
Your checkpoint
A handwritten proof-and-solution notebook containing 15 written geometry proofs and 10 fully worked polynomial problems, self-marked against model reasoning
Euclidean Geometry: Triangles, Circles and Constructions & Trigonometry and its Applications
Solve circle theorem problems involving tangent properties, cyclic quadrilaterals, angles in the same segment, and the alternate segment theorem
Construct triangles, angle bisectors, perpendicular bisectors, and circles through given points using ruler and compass, with construction steps written out
Derive and apply the trigonometric ratios for 0, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees without consulting a table
Prove standard trigonometric identities and simplify at least 12 identity-based expressions
Your checkpoint
A timed 60-minute mock section on geometry and trigonometry identities, scored and error-analysed in a corrections log
Algebra: Polynomials, Linear and Quadratic Equations & Trigonometry and its Applications
Solve linear equations in two variables by elimination, substitution, and cross-multiplication, including word problems
Solve quadratic equations by factorisation, completing the square, and the quadratic formula, and interpret the discriminant
Form and solve at least 8 word problems that translate into linear or quadratic equations
Apply trigonometric ratios to heights-and-distances problems involving single and double observation points, drawing a correct diagram for each
Your checkpoint
A one-page formula-and-method sheet plus 20 solved mixed algebra and height-and-distance problems, with diagrams drawn to scale
Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions, Series & Number Systems and Real Numbers
Identify the common difference or ratio of a sequence and write its general term for both AP and GP
Compute sums of AP and GP series, including the sum to n terms and the infinite GP sum where the ratio is less than one
Prove and use the laws of indices and surds, including rationalising denominators and simplifying nested radicals
Classify numbers as rational or irrational and prove irrationality of standard cases such as the square root of 2 by contradiction
Your checkpoint
A closed-book 60-minute test on sequences, series, surds, and irrationality proofs, with a written score and list of weak sub-topics
Coordinate Geometry and Straight Lines & Mensuration: Areas and Volumes of Solids
Derive and apply the distance, section, and mid-point formulas, and find the slope of a line from two points
Write equations of lines in slope-intercept, point-slope, and general form, and test conditions for parallel and perpendicular lines
Solve problems on area, volume, and surface area of cylinders, cones, spheres, hemispheres, and combinations of solids
Convert between units of length, area, and volume in mensuration problems and interpret results in context
Your checkpoint
A worked problem set of 15 coordinate geometry questions and 10 composite-solid mensuration questions, each with a labelled sketch
Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion & Probability
Compute mean, median, and mode for grouped and ungrouped data, including the use of assumed-mean and step-deviation methods
Calculate range, variance, and standard deviation for raw data and interpret each measure of spread
Apply the classical definition of probability to simple events and use the addition rule for mutually exclusive events
Solve at least 10 probability problems involving dice, coins, cards, and simple combined events, stating the sample space explicitly
Your checkpoint
A statistics-and-probability workbook with 12 fully worked problems, including one grouped-data table analysed end to end
Sets, Relations and Functions (introductory) & Number Systems and Real Numbers
Write sets in roster and set-builder form and perform union, intersection, difference, and complement operations
Use Venn diagrams to solve counting problems, including the inclusion-exclusion rule for two and three sets
Identify relations and functions, determine domain and range from a given rule, and test whether a relation is a function
Revise number-system concepts by solving 15 mixed objective questions on rational and irrational numbers and surds
Your checkpoint
A set of 25 solved short-answer questions on sets, relations, and functions, with Venn diagrams drawn for at least 8
Euclidean Geometry: Triangles, Circles and Constructions & Algebra: Polynomials, Linear and Quadratic Equations & Trigonometry and its Applications & Mensuration: Areas and Volumes of Solids
Attempt three full-length mock papers under exam timing, covering the highest-weight domains
Review every error from the mocks and re-solve the underlying problem type until it is correct without notes
Re-derive the 20 most-used formulas from geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and mensuration from memory
Consolidate a one-page revision sheet of theorems, identities, and formulas for final review
Your checkpoint
Three completed mock papers with scores, a corrections log, and a final one-page formula sheet ready for last-minute revision
Milestones
Week 2: Can write a complete geometry proof and prove a trigonometric identity without referring to notes
Week 4: Scores at least 70 percent on the closed-book test covering progressions, series, surds, and irrationality proofs
Week 6: Computes mean, standard deviation, and a simple probability accurately on a timed 30-minute exercise
Week 8: Scores at least 75 percent on the final mock paper, with no repeated errors from the corrections log