Study Plan for Mathematics Exam
Exam Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025
Preparation Period: 8 days (29th February – 7th March 2025)
Mathematics is a subject where thorough practice and conceptual clarity can significantly improve your score. Use this 8-day structured plan to cover the syllabus comprehensively while focusing on high-weightage topics, efficient revision, and past year question papers (PYQs).
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1. Prioritize High-Weightage Topics: Focus on scoring chapters like Calculus, Probability, and Vectors & 3D Geometry. These constitute a significant portion of the exam.
2. Formula Memorization: Maintain a separate notebook for formulas and derivations, and review them daily to build familiarity.
3. Solve PYQs: Identify questions or concepts that are frequently repeated in CBSE exams.
4. Daily Practice: Allocate at least 6–8 hours a day during the preparation period, with breaks to maintain focus.
5. Mock Tests and Timed Practice: Towards the end of the schedule, simulate exam conditions to evaluate your readiness.
Day 1: 29th February 2025 – Calculus (Part 1: Differentiation)
Topics to Cover:
• Derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
• Applications of derivatives: Tangents and normals, increasing/decreasing functions, maxima and minima.
Important Points:
• Master the formulas for differentiation, especially for trigonometric and composite functions.
• Solve word problems involving rate of change as they often appear in exams.
Weightage: High (~15–20 marks).
Resources:
Class 12 Maths Chapter 2
Class 12 Maths Chapter 5
Class 12 Maths Chapter 6
Day 2: 1st March 2025 – Calculus (Part 2: Integration)
Topics to Cover:
• Indefinite and definite integrals.
• Properties of definite integrals.
• Applications: Area under curves.
Important Points:
• Focus on techniques like substitution, partial fractions, and integration by parts.
• Learn the properties of definite integrals as they simplify complex problems.
• Practice area-under-curve problems, as these are commonly asked.
Weightage: Very High (~20–25 marks).
Resources:
Class 12 Maths Chapter 7
Class 12 Maths Chapter 8
Class 12 Maths Chapter 9
Day 3: 2nd March 2025 – Probability and Statistics
Topics to Cover:
• Probability distributions (Binomial, Poisson).
• Mean, variance, and standard deviation.
• Conditional probability and Bayes’ Theorem.
Important Points:
• Practice problems on conditional probability and Bayes’ Theorem as they carry high conceptual weight.
• Understand how to calculate variance and standard deviation for discrete distributions.
Weightage: High (~15 marks).
Resources:
Class 12 Maths Chapter 13
Day 4: 3rd March 2025 – Matrices and Determinants
Topics to Cover:
• Matrix operations: Addition, multiplication, and finding the inverse using adjoint.
• Properties of determinants and solving linear equations by Inverse method.
Important Points:
• Pay attention to determinant properties, as they simplify calculations.
• Practice solving simultaneous equations as it is frequently asked.
Weightage: Medium (~10–12 marks).
Resources:
Class 12 Maths Chapter 3
Class 12 Maths Chapter 4
Day 5: 4th March 2025 – Vectors and 3D Geometry
Topics to Cover:
• Vector operations: Dot product, cross product, scalar triple product.
• Equations of lines and planes in 3D space.
Important Points:
• Master the derivations for shortest distance between two lines or a line and a plane.
• Practice vector operations thoroughly, as they form the base for solving 3D geometry problems.
Weightage: Medium (~10 marks).
Resources:
Class 12 Maths Chapter 10
Class 12 Maths Chapter 11
Day 6: 5th March 2025 – Linear Programming and Relations & Functions
Topics to Cover:
• Linear Programming Problems (LPP): Graphical method and feasible regions.
• Relations and Functions: Domain, range, and types of functions.
Important Points:
• LPP questions are straightforward; focus on accuracy while plotting graphs.
• Revise inverse trigonometric functions thoroughly.
Weightage: Medium (~10–12 marks).
Resources:
Class 12 Maths Chapter 12
Class 12 Maths Chapter 1
Day 7: 6th March 2025 – Revision of Weak Areas
Day 8: 7th March 2025 – Full Revision and Mock Practice
• Revise key concepts, formulas, and derivations from your formula notebook.
• Solve three full-length mock papers under timed conditions to simulate exam scenarios.
• Focus on chapters with high weightage like Calculus and Probability.
• Application of Calculus: Optimization problems involving maxima and minima.
• Determinants: Solving equations and properties of determinants.
• Probability: Bayes’ theorem and probability distributions.
• NCERT Solutions: Detailed explanations for every question.
• Practice Questions: Solved and unsolved exercises for thorough preparation.
• Mock Tests and PYQs.
By following this structured 8-day plan, you’ll ensure complete syllabus coverage, ample practice, and confident performance in your mathematics exam.
