Mathematics can be fun, logical, and rewarding—but when exams are around the corner, many students feel overwhelmed, struggling to figure out the best way to prepare. They often think, "I'll do it later," but before they know it, time slips through their fingers like sand.
As the saying goes, "Procrastination is the thief of time," and when the exam knocks at the door, panic sets in.
The key to ace Class 10 CBSE Math isn’t just about solving endless problems—it’s about smart preparation, strategic revision, and effective time management. Without a structured plan, math often gets pushed to the back burner, leading to last-minute cramming and unnecessary stress.
That’s why I’ve created this well-structured 7-day study plan—to be a guiding light that helps students stay ahead of the game, make every second count, and walk into the exam hall with confidence.
After all, "A stitch in time saves nine!" Let’s dive in! 🚀
📌 Step 1: Understand the Exam Structure
Before jumping into preparation, it’s important to understand the weightage of different units. This helps in allocating time to topics accordingly.
Clearly, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry carry the most weight, so these should be prioritized!
📌 Step 2:🎯The Ultimate 7-Day Study Plan for CBSE Math
🚀 Day 1: Strengthening the Basics
Topics Covered:
✅ Real Numbers – Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Prime Factorization, Proof of Irrationality
✅ Polynomials – Zeroes & Coefficients Relationship
🔹 Key Strategy:
✔Practice NCERT examples, exercises, and previous years' questions on Real Numbers & Polynomials.
✔ Use key terms in HCF & LCM word problems and focus on proving questions.
✔ Master polynomial concepts: finding values, zero's algebraically & geometrically, and memorizing key formulas of a quadratic polynomial.
✔ Bonus Tip:
Try to clarify the proof of irrationality to a friend or sibling—it will deepen your comprehension!
Incorporating questions about demonstrating the irrationality of 5 + 2√7, √2, and 7 - √5 is crucial in your study preparation.
🔥 Day 2: Mastering Algebra
Topics Covered:
✅ Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables – Graphical & Algebraic Solutions
✅ Quadratic Equations – Factorization & Quadratic Formula
🔹 Key Strategy:
✔ Practice NCERT examples, exercises, and previous years' questions.
✔ Practice Drawing graphs to analyze the consistency of a pair of linear equations and comparing the ratio, substitution, and elimination methods.
✔ Memorize the quadratic formula, understand the discriminant, and practice word problems on numbers, ages, fractions, charges, speed-time, and boats-streams.
✔ Bonus Tip:
Tackle word problems by emphasizing the keywords and understanding the question in chunks.
📐 Day 3: Geometry – The Visual World
Topics Covered:
✅ Triangles – Similarity Theorems, Proofs & Applications.
✅ Coordinate Geometry – Distance,mid point & Section Formula.
🔹 Key Strategy:
✔ Revise all triangle similarity rules with diagrams and thoroughly practice Thales' theorem.
✔ Use the Distance Formula to verify triangle types (isosceles, equilateral, right) and quadrilaterals (square, rectangle, rhombus) and be familiar with using the Section Formula when the ratio is not specified.
✔ Bonus Tip: Always sketch diagrams before solving Geometry problems for better clarity.
🌟 Day 4: Trigonometry Challenge
Topics Covered:
✅ Trigonometric Ratios & Identities
✅ Height & Distance Problems
🔹 Key Strategy:
✔ Repeatedly memorize trigonometric ratios, quotient ratios, reciprocal ratios, basic trigonometric identities, and their variations.
✔ Practice height and distance problems involving angles of elevation and depression, as this concept is frequently tested in case study questions.
✔ Bonus Tip: Visualize the problem by sketching clear diagrams with given angles and heights—this makes solving much easier and minimizes errors.
🔵 Day 5: Circles & Mensuration
Topics Covered:
✅ Circles – Tangent Properties & Proofs
✅ Mensuration – Surface Area & Volume
🔹 Key Strategy:
✔ Practice NCERT examples, exercises, and previous years' questions.
✔ Memorize key formulas for Surface Areas & Volumes and essential theorem results in Circles to solve problems efficiently.
✔ Bonus Tip: Visualizing 3D shapes and breaking them into smaller parts can help in understanding surface area and volume formulas better. Try sketching figures to enhance clarity!
🎲 Day 6: Probability, AP & More!
Topics Covered:
✅ Probability – Basic Problems
✅ Arithmetic Progressions (AP) – nth Term, Sum of AP
✅ Areas of Circles – Sector & Segment
🔹 Key Strategy:
✔ Strengthen your understanding by solving past exam questions and NCERT exercises.
✔ Solve questions involving events like rolling a dice, tossing a coin (twice and thrice), and constructing sample spaces in probability.
✔ Work on word problems related to AP, including finding the nth term and sum of terms.
✔ Revise Area-Related to Circles by focussing on every formula and different approaches to solve problems efficiently.
✔ Bonus Tip: While solving probability and AP problems, visualize real-life scenarios to make concepts easier to grasp!
🏆 Day 7: The Final Showdown – Full Syllabus Mock Test
Topics Covered:✅ All Topics Revision
🔹 Key Strategy:✔ Solve a full-length previous year paper in 3 hours like a real exam.
✔ Identify weak areas and revise mistakes.
Here’s an alternative 9-day study plan that you can adapt to your pace, ensuring full syllabus coverage with ease. Remember, success isn’t just about working hard—it’s about working smart!
Ma’am revision booklet is very useful. Just now checked. Students can go through it for quick revision. Thanks for putting your efforts and making this 7 days revision plan for 10th graders. I am sure it will help many students to study well and utilise the time properly for their Maths exam. Thanks so much.