RBSE SS Mathematics study plan
RBSE SS Mathematics · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Continuity, Differentiability and Applications of Derivatives & Matrices and Determinants
Derive and state the conditions for continuity and differentiability at a point, then classify five given piecewise functions as continuous, differentiable, both, or neither with written justification
Compute derivatives of composite, implicit, inverse-trigonometric, and parametric forms, completing 25 mixed practice items without notes by the end of the week
Apply Rolle's Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem to verify hypotheses and locate the guaranteed point for six stated functions on given intervals
Perform matrix addition, scalar multiplication, multiplication, and transposition, and verify non-commutativity of matrix multiplication with a worked counterexample
Reduce a 3x3 matrix to row-echelon form by elementary row operations and state its rank
Your checkpoint
A hand-written error log of 20 solved calculus and matrix problems, each annotated with the rule used and the specific mistake avoided
Continuity, Differentiability and Applications of Derivatives & Integrals and Applications of Integrals
Solve maxima and minima word problems (volume, area, cost, distance) by setting up the objective function and constraint, then confirming the extremum with the first or second derivative test
Determine intervals of increase and decrease and locate points of inflection and concavity changes for four polynomial and rational functions
Compute indefinite integrals using substitution, integration by parts, partial fractions, and trigonometric identities, completing 30 items
Evaluate definite integrals using the fundamental theorem and properties such as symmetry and interval splitting
Sketch the region bounded by two curves and set up the definite integral giving its area before evaluating it
Your checkpoint
A one-page formula and technique sheet for differentiation and integration, plus 10 fully worked application-of-derivatives problems
Integrals and Applications of Integrals & Differential Equations
Find the area between curves and the volume of solids of revolution about the x-axis and y-axis using disk, washer, and shell setups
Classify differential equations by order and degree and identify linear versus nonlinear forms
Solve variable-separable first-order differential equations, including initial value problems with a stated particular solution
Solve homogeneous differential equations by substituting y = vx and solve first-order linear equations using an integrating factor
Model one growth-and-decay and one cooling scenario as differential equations and interpret the constant of integration in context
Your checkpoint
A timed 90-minute mock section on integrals and differential equations, scored and reviewed with every wrong item reworked
Vector Algebra and Three-Dimensional Geometry & Matrices and Determinants
Compute dot and cross products, and use them to find angles, projections, areas of triangles and parallelograms, and the volume of a parallelepiped via the scalar triple product
Determine collinearity and coplanarity of points and vectors and justify each conclusion algebraically
Find equations of lines in vector and Cartesian form and of planes in normal and Cartesian form, including the angle between a line and a plane
Compute shortest distances between skew lines and from a point to a plane
Evaluate 2x2 and 3x3 determinants, apply properties to simplify without full expansion, and use Cramer's rule and the adjoint method to solve a 3x3 linear system
Verify consistency of a system of three linear equations using determinants and state the geometric interpretation of the result
Your checkpoint
A 3D geometry and determinants problem set of 15 items with fully drawn diagrams and step-by-step solutions
Relations and Functions & Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Determine domain, range, and whether a function is one-one and onto, and compute inverse functions for bijections
Compose functions and verify inverse relationships algebraically and by restricting domains
Evaluate inverse trigonometric expressions and simplify composite forms using principal value ranges
Solve equations involving inverse trigonometric functions and prove two standard identities from scratch
Classify relations as reflexive, symmetric, and transitive and identify equivalence classes with a worked example
Your checkpoint
A written summary card of principal value ranges and identities for inverse trigonometric functions, plus 12 solved relation-and-function problems
Probability & Linear Programming
Apply conditional probability, the multiplication rule, and Bayes' theorem to at least eight multi-stage word problems
Compute probabilities using the binomial distribution and distinguish it from cases requiring the general multiplication rule
Identify independent events and verify independence numerically rather than by assumption
Formulate a linear programming problem from a word description by defining decision variables, the objective function, and all constraints including non-negativity
Solve a two-variable linear programming problem graphically, identify the feasible region and corner points, and state the optimal value with justification
Your checkpoint
Two fully graphed linear programming solutions with shaded feasible regions and a table of corner-point evaluations
Internal Assessment (project, practical and portfolio) & Relations and Functions & Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Draft the internal assessment project report structure: aim, rationale, mathematical formulation, analysis, and conclusion, and confirm the topic with the supervisor
Collect and tabulate the data or examples needed for the project and complete the mathematical working section
Assemble the practical file with all required activities, each with aim, apparatus or materials, procedure, observations, and conclusion
Compile the portfolio with a topic-wise index, corrected error log, and self-assessment against the syllabus
Complete one full-length timed mock covering all domains and record section-wise scores
Your checkpoint
A complete first draft of the project report and a fully indexed practical file ready for supervisor review
Internal Assessment (project, practical and portfolio) & Continuity, Differentiability and Applications of Derivatives & Integrals and Applications of Integrals & Differential Equations & Probability
Revise the project and portfolio based on supervisor feedback and finalize presentation and viva talking points
Re-solve every item from the week 1-6 error logs and confirm each is now correct without notes
Complete two timed full-length mock papers under exam conditions and score them against the marking scheme
Target the three weakest domains identified by mock scores with focused drills of 15 items each
Recite from memory all key formulas across continuity, integrals, differential equations, vectors, and probability in a final rapid-recall pass
Your checkpoint
A final mock-paper score report showing improvement over week 7, plus a submitted project and portfolio
Milestones
Week 2: Solve 20 mixed differentiation and integration items in 60 minutes with at least 80% accuracy, and correctly set up the objective function for 5 optimization word problems
Week 4: Score at least 70% on a self-made 3D geometry and determinants test, and solve one 3x3 system correctly by both Cramer's rule and the adjoint method
Week 6: Solve two linear programming problems graphically with correct feasible regions and optimal values, and answer 8 Bayes' theorem problems with at least 75% accuracy
Week 8: Achieve at least 75% on the final full-length mock and submit the completed project, practical file, and portfolio