The UP board has devised a new syllabus for class 9 Maths subject for the academic year 2021-22. The UP board has assured that the updated syllabus will prove beneficial for the students. Before the students start studying the subject, they need to be thorough with their curriculum, exam patterns, Etc. Once a student is well-versed with the syllabus, it will be easy for them to prepare for the exams, manage time in an organized manner. In the wake of the pandemic situation, the UP board has reduced the syllabus by 30%. The following information is for class 9 students to get them acquainted with the mathematics syllabus to prepare for their exams accordingly.
Theory Syllabus of UP Board Class 9 Maths
The following table gives the summary of the maths syllabus for class 9 declared by the UP board for the academic year 2021-22:
| Unit | Name of unit | Marks |
| I | Number System | 12 |
| II | Algebra | 25 |
| III | Geometry | 15 |
| IV | Mensuration | 14 |
| V | Probability | 04 |
| Total | 70 | |
| Project Work | 30 | |
| Written + Project work |
Unit I: Number Systems
The number systems are included in the class 9 maths syllabus that carries a weightage of 12 marks. The sub-topics included in this unit are given as follows:
- Representing numbers like a real number, rational numbers, integers, etc., on the number line. Using the concept of successive magnification to represent the terminating, non-terminating recurring decimals on the number line. Representing rational numbers as terminating or recurring decimals.
- Non-rational numbers how to represent them on the number line. Proving and explaining that a real number can be represented on the number line by a unique point.
- Finding square root for a given number. Defining the nth root of a real number.
Unit II: Algebra
The algebra section for class 9 consists of polynomials and linear equations of two variables, and the weightage for this unit is 25 marks. The following are the sub-topics in this section:
- Defining a polynomial, its coefficients, terms, and zero polynomial. Different polynomials like linear, cubic, quadratic, constant are to be studied.
- Studying factors and multiples of a polynomial and different types of quadratic equations like monomial, binomial, trinomial, Etc.
- Explain remainder theorem, factor theorem with examples and proofs.
- Proof and solving linear equations with different numbers of solutions and plotting them on the graph.
- Problems based on ratio and proportion, real-life scenarios, graphical solutions, algebraic equations.
Unit III: Geometry
The weightage for geometry is 15 marks and includes topics like lines and angles, triangles, circles, Etc.
- Prove and explain different properties of line, parallel lines, Intersecting lines, lines making an angle, Etc.
- Prove the theorem that the sum of all the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
- Prove the statement that two lines intersecting each other vertically opposite angles are equal.
- Prove the statement that two triangles are congruent if the included side of one triangle is equal to the hypotenuse and the side of the other triangle.
- Prove different properties of a triangle like equal sides, angles, hypotenuse, Etc.
- Prove the properties of a chord, radius, circumference, diameter, arc, secant, subtended angle, sector.
- Prove that equal chords of a circle subtend equal angles at the center of the circle
- Through a given three non-collinear points, only one circle can pass through these points.
- Angles that are formed in the same circle are equal.
- Prove and explain different types of triangles, properties of triangles, Etc.
- Define and explain circles and concepts related to a circle.
Unit IV: Mensuration
The weightage for mensuration is 14 marks. Mensuration involves finding surface area, volume, area, Etc.
- Finding the area of a triangle using Heron’s Formula and explaining its application.
- Finding surface area and volume for shapes like cuboids, cubes, cylinders, cones, spheres, Etc.
Unit V: Probability
The weightage for probability is 04 marks. This unit focuses on defining probability, random experiments, experiments from real-life scenarios, repeat experiments, Etc.
Project Work Syllabus of UP Board Class 9 Maths
The project work holds a weightage of 30 marks divided into internal assessment and the actual project work. Each carries 15 marks.
- The internal assessment is viva voce and is advised to ask questions from the book Bharat ka Paramparagat Ganit Gyan for class 9th
For project work, students are given a list of projects by the teachers. A student should select two projects from the list for their project work. Another alternative could be teachers can provide one topic per their level, and the second topic can be selected from the list by the student. The following gives the list of the project to be prepared by the student:
- In architecture and construction, study the role of different geometric shapes.
- Illustrate any one of the mathematicians from medieval India like Shridharacharya, Aryabatt, Mahaviracharya, Etc. Explain their life and their contribution to mathematics.
- Give information about the discovery of Pi.
- Illustrate the income and expenditure by presenting the budget of your home.
- To perform functional identities on algebraic identities : (a+b)2 = a2 +2ab+b2, (a-b)2 = a2 -2ab+b2.
- Study the different types of bank account opened and the interest rates applied to them.
- Use chart paper or cardboard to make different shapes and mention their features.
- Use number lines and represent rational numbers on them.
- To illustrate the relation between weight and height by performing a survey on the students in your class.
- Select three markets from the newspaper and perform the comparative analysis of the prices of gains.
- Performing any three parts from the recommended book: Bharat ka Paramparagat Ganit Gyan
The units mentioned above are included in the syllabus of class 9 maths for the academic 2021-22. Students must thoroughly go through all the topics to be able to prepare for the exam
Frequently Asked Question of UP Board Class 9 Maths
What is the latest update on the class 9 maths syllabus?
With the ongoing pandemic and lockdown situations across the world, the UP board has decided to reduce the maths syllabus for class 9 as compensation. For the annual exam 2021, the syllabus has been reduced by almost 30% to reduce the burden on the students.
What guidelines are to be followed for the upcoming annual exam 2021 for class 9?
The academic curriculum has been worst affected due to the current covid-19 situation. Thus, the UP board committee members have reduced the class 9 maths syllabus by 30%. The topics reduced are:
- Coordinate geometry
- Introduction to Euclid’s geometry
- Quadrilaterals
- Area
- Construction
What is the weightage for the units included in the annual exam 2021 of maths for class 9?
The following shows unit-wise weightage for the annual exam 2021 for class 9 maths:
- Number System – 12
- Algebra – 25
- Geometry – 15
- Mensuration – 14
- Probability – 04
- Total – 70
- Project Work – 30
- Written + Project work -100
What is the key to scoring better marks in maths for class 9?
For a subject like maths, the key to solving better marks is in exams is practice. The more you practice, the better you understand. One should also practice with previous years’ papers within a given time limit to get a better experience of the exam hall.
Which are the most challenging topics in maths for class 9?
No specific topic can be challenging as it depends on the student and their learning abilities. But most of the students find geometry very difficult to understand.