LEARNING OUTCOMES OF NCERT

CLASS VI, MATHS

 Solves problems involving large numbers by applying appropriate operations (addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division)
 Recognizes and appreciates (through patterns) the broad classification of numbers as even,
odd, prime, co-prime, etc.
 Applies HCF or LCM in a particular situation
 Solves problem involving addition and subtraction of integers.
 Uses fractions and decimals in different situations which involve money, length,
temperature etc. For example, 7½ meters of cloth. Distance between two places is 112.5
km etc.
 Solves problems on daily life situations involving addition and subtraction of fractions /
decimals
 Uses variable with different operations to generalize a given situation. E.g., perimeter of a
rectangle with sides x units and 3 units is 2(x+3) units
 Compares quantities using ratios in different situations. E.g., the ratio of girls to boys in a
particular class in 3:2
 Uses unitary method in solving various word problems. For example, if the cost of a dozen
notebooks is given, she finds the cost of 7 notebooks by first finding the cost of 1 notebook
 Describes geometrical ideas like line, line segment, open and closed figures, angle,
triangle, quadrilateral, circle, etc., with the help of examples in surroundings
 Demonstrates an understanding of angles by a) Identifying examples of angles in the
surroundings b) Classifying angles according to their measure c) Estimating the measure of
angles using 45°, 90°, and 180° as reference angles
 Demonstrates an understanding of line symmetry by a) Identifying symmetrical 2-
dimensional (2- D) shapes which are symmetrical along one or more lines b) Creating
symmetrical 2-d shapes
 Classifies triangles into different groups / types on the basis of their angles and sides. For
example scalene, isosceles or equilateral on the basis of sides, etc.
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CLASS VII, MATHS
 Multiplies /divides two integers
 Interprets the division and multiplication of fractions. For example, interprets - as of. Also,
is interpreted as how many make?
 Uses algorithms to multiply and divide fractions /decimals.
 Solves problems related to daily life situations involving rational numbers
 Uses exponential form of numbers to simplify problems involving multiplication and
division of large numbers.
 Represents daily life situations in the form of a simple equation and solves it
 Adds /subtracts algebraic expressions
 Distinguishes quantities that are in proportion. For example, tells that 15, 45, 40, 120 are in
proportion as is the same as.
 Solves problems related to conversion of percentage to fraction and decimal and vice versa
 Calculates profit /loss percent and rate percent in simple interest
 Classifies pairs of angles based on their properties as linear, supplementary,
complementary, adjacent and vertically opposite and finds value of the one when the other
is given.
 Verifies the properties of various pairs of angles formed when a transversal cuts two lines
 Finds unknown angle of a triangle when its two angles are known
 Explains congruency of triangles on the basis of the information given about them like
(SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS)
 Using ruler and a pair of compasses constructs, a line parallel to a given line from a point
outside it and triangles
 Finds various representative values for simple data from her /his daily life contexts like
mean, median and mode
 Recognizes variability in real life situation such as, variations in the height of students in
her class and uncertainty in happening of events like throwing a coin

 Interprets data using bar graph such as consumption of electricity is more in winters than
summer, runs scored by a team in first 10 overs etc.
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CLASS VIII, MATHEMATICS
 Generalizes properties of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of
rational numbers through patterns
 Finds out as many rational numbers as possible between two given rational numbers.
 Proves divisibility rules of 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 9 and 11
 Finds squares, cubes and square roots and cube roots of numbers using different
methods.
 Solves problems with integral exponents
 Solves puzzles and daily life problems using variables.
 Multiplies algebraic expressions. E.g. Expands (2x-5) (3x2+7)
 Uses various algebraic identities in solving problems of daily life
 Applies the concept of per cent in profit and loss situation in finding discount, vat
and compound interest. E.g., calculates discount per cent when marked price and
actual discount are given or finds profit per cent when cost price and profit in a
transaction are given.
 Solves problems based on direct and inverse proportions
 Solves problems related to angles of a quadrilateral using angle sum property
 Verifies properties of parallelograms and establishes the relationship between them
through reasoning.
 Represents 3D shapes on a plane surface such as sheet of paper, black board etc.
 Verifies Euler’s relation through pattern
 Constructs different quadrilaterals using compasses and straight edge.
 Estimates the area of shapes like trapezium and other polygons by using square
grid / graph sheet and verifies using formulas.
 Makes hypotheses on chances of future events on the basis of its earlier occurrences
or available data like, after repeated throws of dice and coins
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CLASS IX, MATHEMATICS
 Responds to instructions and announcements in school and public places viz. Railway
station, market, airport, cinema hall, and act accordingly.
 Introduces guests in English, interviews people by asking questions based on the work they
do.
 Engages in conversations in English with people from different professions such as bank
staff, railway staff, etc. Using appropriate vocabulary.
 Uses formulaic /polite expressions to communicate such as ‘May I borrow your book?’, ‘I
would like to differ’ etc.
 Speaks short prepared speech in morning assembly.
 Speaks about objects /events in the class /school environment and outside surroundings.
 Participates in grammar games and kinesthetic activities for language learning.
 Reads excerpts, dialogues, poems, commentaries of sports and games speeches, news,
debates on TV, Radio and expresses opinions about them.
 Asks questions in different contexts and situations (e.g. Based on the text / beyond the
text / out of curiosity / while engaging in conversation using appropriate vocabulary and
accurate sentences).
 Participates in different events such as role play, poetry recitation, skit, drama, debate,
speech, elocution, declamation, quiz, etc., organized by school and other such
organizations.
 Reads a variety of texts for pleasure e.g. Adventure stories and science fiction, fairy tales,
also non-fiction articles, narratives, travelogues, biographies, etc. (extensive reading).
 Narrates stories (real or imaginary) and real life experiences in English.
 Refers dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia as reference books for meaning and spelling
while reading and writing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF NCERT

 CLASS X, ENGLISH
 Listens to announcements, instructions, read aloud texts, audio /videos, for information,
gist and details; responds by answering questions accordingly.
 Listens to and discusses literary / nonliterary inputs in varied contexts to infer, interpret
and appreciate.
 Communicates thoughts, ideas, views and opinions verbally and non-verbally.
 Speaks fluently with proper pronunciation, intonation and pause, using appropriate
grammar.
 Listens to and speaks on a variety of verbal inputs viz. debate, speech, group discussion,
power point presentation, radio show, interview, mock parliament etc.
 Reads aloud and recites poems with proper stress, pause, tone and intonation.
 Reads with comprehension, the given text /materials, employing strategies like skimming,
scanning, predicting, previewing, reviewing, inferring.
 Reads silently with comprehension, interprets layers of meaning.
 Writes short answers, paragraphs, reports on a given theme using appropriate vocabulary
and grammar.
 Writes letters, both formal and informal, invitations, advertisements, notices, slogans,
messages and emails etc.
 Writes short dialogues and participates in role plays, skits, street plays (nukkadnatak) for
the promotion of social causes like beti bachao – beti padhao, swachh bharat abhiyaan,
conservation of environment, child labour and promotion of literacy etc.
 Uses appropriate punctuation marks, correct spellings of words while taking down
dictation.
 Takes notes and makes notes while listening to tv news, discussions, speech, reading
aloud /silent reading of texts, etc. and summarizes.
 Organizes and structures thoughts, presents information and opinions in a variety of oral
and written forms for different audiences and purposes.

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CLASS XI, MATHEMATICS
 Listens for information, gist and details and responds accordingly.
 Listens to and discusses literary / nonliterary inputs in varied contexts to infer, interpret
and appreciate.
 Speaks with coherence and cohesion while participating in interactive tasks.
 Uses language appropriate to purposes /perspectives.
 Talks on key contemporary issues like social justice, environment, gender, etc. in speech
and writing
 Participates in bilingual /multilingual discourses on various themes.
 Reads, comprehends, and responds to complex texts independently.
 Reads stories and literary texts - both fiction and nonfiction with understanding for
pleasure and enjoyment and discusses these.
 Appreciates nuances and shades of literary meanings, talks about literary devices like
onomatopoeic sounds, symbols, metaphors, alliterations, comparisons, allusions, poet’s /
writer’s point of view, etc.
 Collects evidences and discusses in groups for reading autobiographies, history and science
based literary texts.
 Writes paragraphs, narratives, etc. by planning revising, editing, rewriting and finalizing.
 Writes reports of functions in school, family and community activities.
 Writes personal /official letter, business letter, article, debate, paragraphs based on
visual /verbal clues, narratives, stories, poems, etc.
 Evaluates content presented in print media, and in different genres / formats and presents
content using symbols, graphs, diagrams, etc.
 Analyses and appreciates a point of view or cultural experience as reflected in the text;
presents orally or in writing.
 Draws references from books, newspapers, internet etc., interprets using analytical skills.
 Consults / refers to dictionary, periodical and book for academic and other purposes; and
uses in speech and writing.
 Provides facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social science and
presents viewpoints based on the facts.
 Takes down dictation using appropriate punctuation marks and correct spelling.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF NCERT

CLASS XII, MATHEMATICS
 Read textual materials with interest and comprehension; by skimming and scanning of
texts and using other sub skills of reading.
 Explore multimedia resources, QR codes (provided in textbooks) related to texts to
supplement their reading/understanding.
 Suggest / recommend additional readings of their choice.
 Speak to peers, teachers about planning and organizing events.
 Listen patiently to prepare the gist of audio and video materials, films etc.
 Write answers, solutions, descriptive passages, with logic.
 Write by following the process e.g making notes, drafts, review and revision and
finalization.
 Watch relevant contemporary and classical movies, science-fiction with captions in
English, and other languages.
 Translate talks, stories, passages into English and vice versa for enhancing creativity,
comprehension, familiarity with languages.
 Read specific texts from books, newspaper etc to build up scientific temperament, spirit of
enquiry and to overcome biases.
 Read with appreciation literary terms metaphor, simile, personification, antithesis etc.
 Take review of his/her learning in the light of objectives of the curriculum.
 Make use of language skills (LSRW) across other subject areas.
 Collect and read literary writing in English and other languages.
 Visit library for collecting and consulting relevant books/material.
 Listen to news broadcast from different national and international channels.
 Read and think critically about issues related to environment and disaster management,
gender, peace etc. Develop patience, respect, and create space for social, economic, ethnic,
linguistic diversity in terms of activities, assignments, projects etc.
 Read about arts and aesthetics and share in the form of write ups, posters etc.
 Collect information about statesmen, and literary figures for debates, speech etc.