COURSE LAYOUT

Week 1: Lecture 1: Introduction: A New Approach To Learning

Lecture 2: Planning And Goal-Setting
Lecture 3: Human Perceptions: Understanding People
Lecture 4: Types Of Soft Skills: Self-Management Skills
Lecture 5: Aiming For Excellence: Developing Potential And Self-Actualisation
Lecture 6: Need Achievement And Spiritual Intelligence

Week 2: Lecture 7: Conflict Resolution Skills: Seeking Win-Win Solution

Lecture 8: Inter-Personal Conflicts: Two Examples
Lecture 9: Inter-Personal Conflicts: Two Solutions
Lecture 10: Types Of Conflicts: Becoming A Conflict Resolution Expert
Lecture 11: Types Of Stress: Self-Awareness About Stress
Lecture 12: Regulating Stress: Making The Best Out Of Stress

Week 3: Lecture 13: Habits: Guiding Principles

Lecture 14: Habits: Identifying Good And Bad Habits
Lecture 15: Habits: Habit Cycle
Lecture 16: Breaking Bad Habits
Lecture 17: Using The Zeigarnik Effect For Productivity And Personal Growth
Lecture 18: Forming Habits Of Success

Week 4: Lecture 19: Communication: Significance Of Listening

Lecture 20:Communication: Active Listening
Lecture 21:Communication: Barriers To Active Listening
Lecture 22:Telephone Communication: Basic Telephone Skills
Lecture 23:Telephone Communication: Advanced Telephone Skills
Lecture 24: Telephone Communication: Essential Telephone Skills

Week 5: Lecture 25: Technology And Communication: Technological Personality

Lecture 26: Technology And Communication: Mobile Personality?
Lecture 27: Topic: Technology And Communication: E-Mail Principles
Lecture 28: Technology And Communication: How Not To Send E-Mails!
Lecture 29: Technology And Communication: Netiquette
Lecture 30: Technology And Communication: E-Mail Etiquette

Week 6: Lecture 31: Communication Skills: Effective Communication

Lecture 32: Barriers To Communication: Arising Out Of Sender/Receiver’s Personality
Lecture 33: Barriers To Communication: Interpersonal Transactions
Lecture 34: Barriers To Communication: Miscommunication
Lecture 35: Non-Verbal Communication: Pre-Thinking Assessment-1
Lecture 36: Non-Verbal Communication: Pre-Thinking Assessment-2

Week 7: Lecture 37: Nonverbal Communication: Introduction And Importance

Lecture 38: Non-Verbal Communication: Issues And Types
Lecture 39: Non-Verbal Communication: Basics And Universals
Lecture 40: Non-Verbal Communication: Interpreting Non-Verbal Cues
Lecture 41: Body Language: For Interviews
Lecture 42: Body Language: For Group Discussions

Week 8: Lecture 43: Presentation Skills: Overcoming Fear

Lecture 44: Presentation Skills: Becoming A Professional
Lecture 45: Presentation Skills: The Role Of Body Language
Lecture 46: Presentation Skills: Using Visuals
Lecture 47: Reading Skills: Effective Reading
Lecture 48: Human Relations: Developing Trust And Integrity
BOOKS AND REFERENCES

Maharashtra Board SSC Mathematics

Syllabus
Part A: Algebra Detailed Topics
Chapters
Chapter 1: Sets  Introduction
 Methods of writing sets
 Types of sets
  Subset - Proper, Improper subset
 Super set
 Universal set
 Venn diagrams
 Operations on sets
 Relations between various operations
 Number of elements in the set and related results
Chapter 2: Real  Revision of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers and irrational
Numbers numbers
 Existence of irrational numbers and their representations on the
number line
 Every real number is represented by a unique point on the number line
and conversely, every point on the number line represents a unique real
number
 Properties of real numbers
 Definition of nth root of a real number
 Surds - Definition
 Forms of surds
 Operations and Laws of surds
 Rationalization of Surds
 Absolute value of real numbers
 Euclid's division Lemma
 Fundamental theorem of Arithmetic
Chapter 3: Algebraic  Introduction to algebraic expression
Expressions  Operations on algebraic expressions
 Methods of factorization of algebraic expression
 Introduction to polynomials
 Operations on polynomials Value of polynomials
 Zeros/roots of polynomial
 Relation between zeros and coefficient of polynomials
 Remainder theorem
 Factor theorem
Chapter 4: Graphs  Cartesian coordinate system
 Understanding of graphs of lines parallel to axes
 Graph of line ax + by + c = o
Chapter 5: Linear  System of linear equations
equations in two  Solution of system of linear equations in two variables(Algebraic
variables methods)

Chapter 6: Ratio,  Introduction to ratio

proportion and  Properties of ratio
variation  Properties of equal ratios
 Theorem on equal ratios
 Percentage as a ratio
 Introduction to proportion
 Introduction to variation
 Revision of concepts based on Direct variation, Inverse variation
 Mixed variation
 Real life problems based on ratio, proportion and variation
Chapter 7: Statistics  Collection of data
 Classification and tabulation of data
 Diagramatic representation of data
 Graphical representation of data
 Mean, median, mode of ungrouped data
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Part B: Geometry Detailed Topics
Chapters
Chapter 1: Lines and  Introductions to line
Angles  Basic terms and definitions related to line
 Introduction to Euclid's Geometry
 Plane separation axiom
 Introduction to angles in terms of rotation
 Directed angles, Sexagesimal system
 Types of angles
 zero angle, straight angle, co-terminal angle · Relation between angles
 Introduction to mathematical proofs
 Parallel lines
 Results on parallel lines and transversal
 Tests of parallel lines
 Results on perpendicular lines
 Distance of a point from a line
Chapter 2: Triangles  Types of triangles
 Terms related to triangle
 Properties of triangle
 Exterior angles and corresponding interior opposite angles
 Results involving exterior angle and corresponding interior opposite
angles
 Similar triangles
Chapter 3: Congruence Criteria of congruent triangles
of triangles  Theorem of an isosceles triangle and its converse
 Perpendicular bisector theorem
 Angle bisector theorem
 Properties of triangles based on inequalities
 Property of perpendicular drawn from a point outside the line
Chapter 4: Circle  Introduction to circle and related terms
 Circle passing through the given points
 One and only one circle passes through the three non collinear points
 Congruence of circles
 Properties of chords of the circle
Chapter 5:  Properties of quadrilateral
Quadrilateral  Properties of parallelogram
 Properties of rectangle
 Properties of a trapezium
 Properties of a rhombus
 Properties of a square
 Kite
 Tests for particular quadrilateral
 Theorem on midpoints of two sides of a triangle and its converse
Chapter 6: Coordinate  Distance formula
Geometry  Section formula
 Area of a triangle
Chapter 7: Geometric  Basic construction - perpendicular bisector of given segment
constructions  Construction of a triangle – Sum/difference of two sides and base angles
is given – Perimeter and base angles are given
Chapter 8:  Introduction to trigonometric ratios
Trigonometry  Trigonometric Ratios of angles 0o, 30 o, 45 o, 60 o, 90 o
 Trigonometric identities for complementary angles
Chapter 9: Mensuration Area of triangle
 Area of regular hexagon, polygon
 Area of quadrilaterals
 If two parallelograms lie between two parallel lines and have the same
base then they have the same area
 If a triangle and a parallelogram have the same base and lie between
the same parallel lines, then the area of the triangle is half the area of
the parallelogram
 Perimeter of triangle and quadrilateral · Area of circle

Maharashtra Board Class 10th Mathematics

Syllabus –
Part A: Algebra Detailed Topics
Chapters
Chapter 1: Arithmetic  Introduction to Sequence
Progression  Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) and Geometric Progression (G.P.)
 General term of an A.P. and G.P.
 Sum of the first 'n' terms of an A.P. and G.P.
 Arithmetic Mean and Geometric Mean
Chapter 2: Quadratic  Introduction to quadratic equations
Equations  Solutions of quadratic equations
 Nature of roots based on discriminant
 Relation between roots of the equation and coefficient of the terms
in the equation Equations reducible to quadratic form
Chapter 3: Linear  System of linear equations in two variables
equations in two variables Algebraic methods of solving linear equations in two variables
 Graphical representation of different possibilities of
solutions/Inconsistency
 Graphical method of solving a system of linear equations
 Determinant of order two
 Cramer's rule
 Consistency of pair of linear equations
Chapter 4: Probability  Introduction to probability and related terms
 Classical definition of probability
 Types of events
 Equally likely outcomes
 Probability of an event
 Properties of Probability
 Addition theorem (without proof)
Chapter 5: Statistics  Brief revision of Tabulation of data, inclusive and exclusive type of
tables
 Mean, median and mode of grouped data
 Histograms, frequency polygon, frequency curve, pie diagram
 Ogives (Cumulative frequency graphs)
 Applications of ogives in determination of median
 Relation between measures of central tendency
 Introduction to normal distribution
 Properties of normal distribution
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Part B: Geometry Detailed Topics
Chapters
Chapter 1: Similarity  Properties of ratios of areas of two triangles
  Basic proportionality theorem
 Introduction to similarity
 Similar triangles
 Areas of two similar triangles
 Similarity in right angled triangles
 Pythagoras theorem and its converse
 30o-60o-90o theorem and 45 o-45 o90 o theorem
 Application of Pythagoras theorem in acute and obtuse angle
 Apollonius theorem
Chapter 2: Circle  Tangents and its properties
 Theorem - Tangent at any point to the circle is perpendicular to the radius and its
converse
 Number of tangents from a point to a circle
 Theorem- The length of two tangent segments drawn from a point outside the circle
are equal
 Touching circles
 Introduction to an arc
 Angle subtended by the arc to the centre and to the point on the circle
 Cyclic quadrilateral
 Tangent - Secant theorem
Chapter 3: Co-ordinate Slope of a line
Geometry  Intercepts made by a line
 Standard forms of equation of a line
 General equation of a line
Chapter 4: Geometric  Division of line segment in a given ratio
Constructions  Basic geometric constructions Construction of tangent to the circle from the point on
the circle and outside the circle
 Construction of tangent without using centre
 Construction of triangle If the base, angle apposite to it and either median altitude is
given Construction of a triangle similar to a given triangle
Chapter 5:  Angles in standard position
Trigonometry  Trigonometric ratios in terms of coordinates of point
 Trigonometric Identities (with proof)
 Use of basic identities and their applications
 Problems on height and distance
Chapter 6:  Length of an arc
Menstruation  Area of the sector
 Area of a Circular Segment
 Euler's formula
 Surface area and volume of cuboids Spheres, hemispheres, right circular cylinders
cones, frustum of a cone
 Problems based on areas and perimeter/circumference of circle, sector and segment
of a circle
 Problems on finding surface areas and volumes of combinations of any two of the
following: cuboids, spheres, hemispheres and right circular cylinders/ cones
 Problems involving converting one type of metallic solid into another

Mathematics Syllabus for Class 8

Sl. No. Topic name

1 Irrational and Real Numbers

2 Square and Square Root

3 Quadrilateral

4 Parallel Lines

5 Area

6 The Circle

7 The Circumference and Area Of A Circle

8 Statistics

9 Identities

10 Variation and Proportion

11 Equations in One Variable

12 Indices

13 Cubes and Cube Roots

14 Construction of Quadrilaterals

15 Arc of a Circle

16 Compound Interest

17 Polynomials

18 Joint Bar Graphs

19 Discount and Commission

20 Volume and Surface Area

21 Factors of polynomials

22 Division of Polynomials

General Science Syllabus for Class 8

Sl. No. Topic name

1 Stars and Our Solar System

2 Atmospheric Pressure

3 Biological Diversity

4 The Structure of an Atom

5 Magnetism

6 Chemical Reactions and their Types

7 The Structure of a Cell and Micro-organisms

8 Diseases

9 Sources of Energy

10 Reflection of Light

11 Properties of Substances

12 Electric Current

13 Metals and Nonmetals

14 Carbon and Carbon Compounds

15 Soil

16 Air

17 Animal Husbandry

18 Agriculture

Mathematics Syllabus for Class 6

Sl. No. Topic name

1 Divisibility

2 The Use of Letters in Place of Numbers

3 Order of Operations and the Use of Brackets

4 Point, Line, Plane

5 Angles

6 Pairs of Angles

7 Indices

8 Natural Numbers and Whole Numbers

9 Decimal Fractions – Division

10 Squares and Square Roots

11 Ratio and Proportion

12 Perimeter

13 Profit and Loss

14 Integers

15 Equations in One Variable

16 Algebraic Expressions

17 Simple Interest

18 Percentage

19 Triangles

20 Properties of Triangles

21 Geometric Constructions

22 Area

23 Bar Graphs

24 Volume

25 Circle

General Science Syllabus for Class 6

Sl. No. Topic name

1 Our Natural Resources

2 Diversity in Living Things and their Classification

3 Disaster Management

4 The Living World

5 Substances in Daily Use

6 Substances in the Surroundings – Their States and Properties

7 Nutrition and Diet

8 Our Skeletal System and the Skin

9 Motion and Types of Motion

10 Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

11 Parts of Plants and their Structure

12 Force and Types of Force

13 Work and Energy

14 Simple Machines

15 Measurement & Estimates of Measurements

16 Sound

17 Methods of Separating Substances

18 Organ Systems

19 Our Environment

20 Our Earth and its Special Features

21 Social Environment
 7th Class Science Syllabus

Sl. No. Topic Name

1 Natural Resources

2 Water – A Natural Resource

3 Food and Protection of Food

4 Properties of Water

5 Acids, Bases and Salts

6 Control and Co-ordination

7 Health and Disease

8 Food and Nutrition

9 Circulation of Blood

10 Reproduction in Living Things

11 The Organisation of Living Things

12 Electric Charge

13 Sound – Production of Sound

14 Propagation of Sound

15 Classification of Substances

16 Transmission of Heat
 17 Effects of Heat

18 Propagation of Light

7th Class Maths Syllabus

Sl. No. Topic Name

1 Indices

2 Variation

3 Averages

4 Properties of Triangles

5 Theorem of Pythagoras

6 Construction of Triangles

7 Equations in One Variable

8 Product Of Algebraic Expressions

9 Factors of Algebraic Expressions

10 Quadrilaterals

11 Types of Quadrilaterals

12 Construction of Quadrilaterals

13 Rational Numbers

14 Operations on Rational Numbers

 15 Simple Interest

16 Profit and Loss

17 Area

18 Factors of Algebraic Expressions

19 Identity

20 Circle

21 Congruence

22 Volume and Surface Area

23 Joint Bar Graphs

7th Class Science Syllabus

Sl. No. Topic Name

1 Natural Resources

2 Water – A Natural Resource

3 Food and Protection of Food

4 Properties of Water

5 Acids, Bases and Salts

6 Control and Co-ordination

7 Health and Disease

 8 Food and Nutrition

9 Circulation of Blood

10 Reproduction in Living Things

11 The Organisation of Living Things

12 Electric Charge

13 Sound – Production of Sound

14 Propagation of Sound

15 Classification of Substances

16 Transmission of Heat

17 Effects of Heat

18 Propagation of Light

7th Class Maths Syllabus

Sl. No. Topic Name

1 Indices

2 Variation

3 Averages

4 Properties of Triangles

5 Theorem of Pythagoras
6 Construction of Triangles

7 Equations in One Variable

8 Product Of Algebraic Expressions

9 Factors of Algebraic Expressions

10 Quadrilaterals

11 Types of Quadrilaterals

12 Construction of Quadrilaterals

13 Rational Numbers

14 Operations on Rational Numbers

15 Simple Interest

16 Profit and Loss

17 Area

18 Factors of Algebraic Expressions

19 Identity

20 Circle

21 Congruence

22 Volume and Surface Area

23 Joint Bar Graphs

Maharashtra Class 9 Mathematics Chapters