CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus 2022-23 (Updated), Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme
Content Curator | Updated On - Mar 15, 2023
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the revised syllabus for CBSE Class 10 on the official website. There will be no term-wise conduct of examination, rather there will be only on Year End Exam from the A.Y. 2022-23 onwards. CBSE has decided to keep the 30% reduction of the syllabus intact from the previous trend with no other major changes.
CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus comprises 5 units accounting for a total of 80 marks with 20 marks of Internal Assessment. The topics are based on 5 themes namely:
- Materials,
- The World of the Living,
- Natural Phenomena,
- How Things Work,
- Natural Resources.
CBSE Class 10 Syllabus also includes a list of Practicals to be performed alongside the theory concepts being taught.
This article will discuss CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus in detail,
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CBSE Class 10 Science Course Structure
CBSE Class 10 Science Unit-wise Weightage:
Following table enlists the CBSE Class 10 Science Unit-wise weightage:
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical Substances - Nature & Behavior | 25 marks |
| 2 | World of Living | 25 marks |
| 3 | Natural Phenomena | 12 marks |
| 4 | Effects of Current | 13 marks |
| 5 | Natural Resources | 05 marks |
| Total | 80 marks | |
CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus
The following table shows the CBSE Class 10 Syllabus with unit-wise topics:
| Sr. No. | Unit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chemical Substances - Nature and Behavior |
Acids, bases and salts:
Metals and nonmetals:
Carbon compounds
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| 2. | World of Living | Life processes
Control and coordination in animals and plants
Reproduction:
Heredity and Evolution
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| 3. | Natural Phenomena | Reflection & Refraction:
Concept of Human Eye Refraction through a Prism. |
| 4. | Effects of Current | Electric Current:
Magnetic Effects of Current
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| 5. | Natural Resources | Our Environment
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CBSE Class 10 Science Practical List
CBSE has prescribed 14 Practicals as part of the CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus. The table below enlists the CBSE Class 10 Science Practicals.
| Sr. No. | Unit No. | Experiment |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Unit 1 | A. Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator:
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B. Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) on the basis of their reaction with
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| 2. | Unit 1 | Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into
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| 3. | Unit 1 | Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions
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| 4. | Unit 4 | Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and determine its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I. |
| 5. | Unit 4 | Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel. |
| 6. | Unit 2 | Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata. |
| 7. | Unit 2 | Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration. |
| 8. | Unit 1 | Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid): Unit- I
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| 9. | Unit 1 | Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water. |
| 10. | Unit 3 | Determination of the focal length of: Unit-III
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| 11. | Unit 3 | Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence and interpret the result. |
| 12. | Unit 2 | Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and Hydra with the help of prepared slides. |
| 13. | Unit 3 | Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism. |
| 14. | Unit 2 | Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or red kidney bean). |
Prescribed Books for CBSE Class 10 Science
Following table includes the list books prescribed by CBSE for Class 10 Science:
| Name of Book | Publication |
|---|---|
| Science-Text book for class X | NCERT Publication |
| Assessment of Practical Skills in Science- Class X | CBSE Publication |
| Laboratory Manual-Science-Class X | NCERT Publication |
| Exemplar Problems Class X | NCERT Publication |
CBSE Class 10 Question Paper Design
CBSE Class-10 Exam Paper Pattern for Science is designed to assess students on 3 parameters as shown below along with the Typology of the Questions asked in CBSE Class 10 Science Exam;
Types of Questions Asked:
- Very Short Answer (VSA) - objective type questions,
- Assertion – Reasoning type questions;
- Short Answer & Long Answer;
- Source-based/ Case-based/ Passage-based/ Integrated assessment questions.
| Parameters | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Understanding & Knowledge Demonstration | 46% |
| Concepts & Knowledge Applications | 22% |
| Formulation, Analysation, Evaluation and Creativity | 32% |
| Total | 100% |
CBSE 10 Science Syllabus: Preparation Tips
- Fundamentals & Basic Concepts: Science is all about Theories, Concepts and Formulae. To get a good hold on Science and perform well in Exams, one must have a clear understanding of the underlying principles and concepts.
- Learning Process: One cannot effectively study science by mugging it. Learn the concepts with examples and applications. Read and understand the underlying theory for every concept. Read, understand and then derive formulae on your own and solve problems based on them, this way you won’t have to memorize every formula if you know what it means, what it is used for and how it is acquired.
- Study Everyday: No matter how mundane it may seem, studying for even a small period of time everyday will help you acquire better results. Consistency in short bursts of study everyday will beat long hours of study on exam night.
- Practice: There is no alternative to practice. Science, like mathematics, requires consistent practice to hone the skills and concepts. Practice with textbook examples, Previous-Year Question Papers, Sample Question Papers.
- Practicals: Rather than memorizing practicals, Understand the steps, their needs and their outcomes. This will help you understand the practical and perform the same promptly.
- Time Management: Time management is one of the key components in acing the CBSE Class 10 Science Exam. To cover the vast amount of syllabus and then attempting the entire question paper in a particular period of time requires a good hold on time management. Plan your routine during exam week, plan how you will attempt the questions presented in front of you and proceed accordingly.
FAQs
Ques.: Will there be a Practical Exam for CBSE Class 10 Science?
Ans.: Yes, CBSE affiliated schools are instructed to conduct Practical Exams for CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus on the institution level, i.e., there will be no external examiner for CBSE Class 10 Science Practical Exam.
Ques.: What is the Passing Percentage for CBSE Class 10 Science Exam?
Ans.: According to CBSE, students are required to acquire a minimum of 33% marks including both theory and practical in order to clear the CBSE Class 10 Science Exam successfully.
Ques.: Will there be an Internal Assessment for CBSE Class 10 Science?
Ans.: Yes, there will be an Internal Assessment of 20 marks added to the theory component to grade the students out of 100 marks. The internal assessment will be divided into:
- Periodic Assessment - 05 marks + 05 marks
- Subject Enrichment (Practical Work) - 05 marks
- Portfolio - 05 marks
Ques.: Will there be any choice provided for the CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus?
Ans.: No, there will be no choice provided among the units in CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus; however, there will be an internal choice provided among the questions asked in the CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper.
Ques.: Is the CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus 2022 reduced?
Ans.: Yes, CBSE has reduced the CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus 2022 by 30% under which few topics are omitted along with the Chapter 16 - Management of Natural Resources, which will not be assessed for the Year End Exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.