Tamil Nadu State Board Class 9: Exam Pattern

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Last Modified on 4-05-2023

About Exam

Exam Brief

Tamil Nadu State Board School Examinations (Sec.) and Board of Higher Secondary Examinations is the world’s largest school board, with great appeal in Commonwealth countries and other developing and developed nations. It is often known as the Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examinations. It emphasises successful learning in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2005) standards by making learning more learner-centred.

The board allows pupils with the freedom and autonomy to develop their knowledge, potential talent, and physical and mental abilities to their full potential. It is also responsible for conducting Secondary and Senior Secondary Examinations, publishing results, etc.

Exam Summary

To make examinations more flexible and integrated into classroom life, the Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examinations implemented Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). CCE promotes students’ scholastic and co-scholastic knowledge while also reducing the fear and stress that comes during final exams. Students are assessed on their ability to think critically, as well as application-oriented and problem-solving problems.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 9 follows the curriculum, syllabus and textbooks as per the recommendations of National Curriculum Framework 2005 and National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education-2009.

Name of the board	State Board School Examinations (Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu
Established on	1910
Headquarters address	State Board of School Examinations(Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006
Email ID	[email protected]
Level of the exam	School-level
Mode of exam	Offline
Language subjects	English Tamil
Academic subjects	Mathematics Science Social Science
Exam Pattern	Trimester
Medium of exam	Tamil or English
Official website	www.tamilnadustateboard.org

Official Website Link

https://www.tamilnadustateboard.org/

Exam Pattern

Exam pattern details - Scoring pattern (+/- Marking)

CCE comprises an assessment of both Scholastic and Co-Scholastic areas.
Formative and one Summative Assessment is conducted separately for three terms.
Formative Assessment (FA) uses a diagnostic and remedial assessment that happens throughout each term.
Students are given a summative assessment at the end of each semester (SA). Each SA would only be evaluated on the syllabus covered during that term.

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Curricular Learning Units

Scholastic Area	Co-Scholastic Area
Tamil	Life Skills
English	Work Experience
Mathematics	Visual and Performing Arts
Science	Attitudes and Values
Social Science	Co-curricular Activities like Scouts and Guides, NSS Club Activities Indigenous sports Any other unique individual skills
	Physical Education/Folk Arts/Yoga/Gardening/Gymnastics

Scholastic areas awarded Grades on a 9 – Point Scale.

Grades for Formative Assessment (FA)

Marks	Grade	Grade Point
37-40	A1	10
33-36	A2	9
29-32	B1	8
25-28	B2	7
21-24	C1	6
17-20	C2	5
13-16	D	4
9-12	E1	–
8 & below	E2	–

Grades for Summative Assessment (SA)

Marks	Grade	Grade Point
55-60	A1	10
49-54	A2	9
43-48	B1	8
37-42	B2	7
31-36	C1	6
25-30	C2	5
19-24	D	4
13-18	E1	–
12 & below	E2	–

Overall Grades (FA + SA)

Marks	Grade	Grade Point
91-100	A1	10
81-90	A2	9
71-80	B1	8
61-70	B2	7
51-60	C1	6
41-50	C2	5
33-40	D	4
21-32	E1	–
20 & below	E2	–

The co-scholastic areas will be graded on a 5 – Point Scale.

Excellent	A
Very Good	B
Good	C
Satisfactory	D
Needs Improvement	E

The academic year has 3 Terms, i.e., Term I, Term II and Term III.
The assessment framework for the scholastic area is as follows.

Term	Type of Assessment (Marks)	Mode of Assessment
Term 1 (June to September)	FA1 (20+20)	Best 4 activities out of 6 + Best 4 Slip tests/CATs out of 6
Term 1 (June to September)	SA1 (60)	Pen-paper test
Term 2 (October to December)	FA2 (20+20)	Best 4 activities out of 6 + Best 4 Slip tests/CATs out of 6Check note
Term 2 (October to December)	SA2 (60)	Pen-paper test
Term 3 January to April	FA3 (20+20)	Best 4 activities out of 6 + Best 4 Slip tests/CATs out of 6
Term 3 January to April	SA3 (60)	Pen-paper test

Syllabus and Blueprint

Exam Syllabus

Mathematics Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics
Term 1
1	Set Language	Introduction Set Representation of a Set Types of Sets Set Operations Cardinality and Practical Problems on Set Operations
2	Real Numbers	Introduction Rational Numbers Irrational Numbers Real Numbers
3	Algebra	Introduction Polynomials Arithmetic of Polynomials Value and Zeros of a Polynomial Division of Polynomials Remainder theorem
4	Geometry	Introduction Geometry Basics – Recall Quadrilaterals Constructions
5	Coordinate Geometry	Mapping the Plane Devising a Coordinate system Distance between any two points
Term 2
1	Set Language	Introduction Properties of Set Operations De Morgan’s Laws Cardinality and Practical Problems on Set Operations
2	Real Numbers	Introduction Radical Notation Surds Rationalisation of Surds Scientific Notation
3	Algebra	Introduction Factor Theorem Algebraic Identities Factorisation Synthetic division
4	Geometry	Introduction Parts of Circle Circle Through Three Points Properties of Chords of a Circle Cyclic Quadrilaterals Constructions
5	Statistics	Introduction Collection of Data Measures of Central Tendency Arithmetic Mean Median Mode
Term 3
1	Algebra	Introduction Linear Equation in One Variable Linear Equation in Two Variables The slope of a Line The intercept of a Line Simultaneous Linear Equations Consistency and Inconsistency of Linear Equations in Two Variables
2	Coordinate Geometry	Introduction The Mid-point of a Line Segment Points of Trisection of a Line Segment Section Formula The Coordinates of the Centroid
3	Trigonometry	Introduction Trigonometric Ratios of Some Special Angles Trigonometric Ratios for Complementary Angles Method of using Trigonometric Table
4	Mensuration	Introduction Heron’s Formula Application of Heron’s Formula in Finding Areas of Quadrilaterals Surface Area of Cuboid and Cube The volume of Cuboid and Cube
5	Probability	Introduction Basic Ideas Classical Approach Empirical Approach Types of Events

Science Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Topics
Term 1
1	Measurement and Measuring Instruments	Physical quantities and units SI system of units Fundamental units of SI system Unit prefixes Rules and conventions for writing SI units and their symbols Vernier calliper and screw gauge Measuring mass Accuracy in measurements
2	Motion	State of rest and motion Types of motion Distance and displacement Uniform and non-uniform motion Speed, velocity and acceleration Graphical representation of motion along a straight line Equations of motion Centripetal acceleration and force Centrifugal force
3	Light	Reflection of light Curved mirrors The image formed by curved mirrors The real and virtual image Concave mirror Convex mirror Speed of light Total internal reflection
4	Matter Around Us	Is matter particulate or continuous? Evidence for the existence of particles? Kinetic particle theory of three states of matter Solids Liquids Gases Effect of temperature on the movement of particles Changes in states of matter and the kinetic particle theory Melting Freezing Boiling Evaporation Sublimation Effect of pressure on gases Classification of matter based on composition Element Compound Differences between mixtures and compounds Types of mixtures Colloidal solutions Separation of mixtures
5	Atomic Structure	Laws of chemical combination Law of reciprocal proportions Discovery of nucleus Discovery of neutrons Isotopes
6	Living World of Plants – Plant Physiology	Do they move on their own accord? Do plants move? Do plants actually sense light? Types of tropisms in plants More to movement than growth What is photosynthesis? Food chain Respiration in plants
7	Living World of Animals – Diversity in Living Organism – Kingdom Animalia	Classification of living organisms Criteria for classification of animal kingdom Phylum – Protozoa Phylum – Porifera Phylum – Coelenterata Phylum – Platyhelminthes Phylum – Nematoda aschelminthes Phylum – Annelida Phylum – Arthropoda Phylum – Mollusca Phylum – Echinodermata Phylum – Chordata Division Vertebrata Super class tetrapoda Binomial names of common animals
8	Health and Hygiene – Food for Living	Classes of nutrients A case study Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) Minerals – functions and deficiency diseases Vitaminosis Methods of food preservation
9	Computer – An Introduction
Term 2
1	Heat	Effects of heat Transfer of heat Concept of temperature Specific heat capacity Heat capacity or thermal capacity Change of state Latent heat
2	Electric Charge and Electric Current	Electric charges Electric current Electric circuit diagram Effects of electric current Types of current Safe handling of electrical energy
3	Magnetism and Electromagnetism	Magnetic field Magnetic field lines Magnetic effect of current Force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field Force on parallel current-carrying conductors Electromagnetic induction Electric generator Transformer Applications of electromagnets
4	Periodic Classification of Elements	Early concepts of classification of elements Modern periodic table metals, non-metals and metalloids Alloys
5	Chemical Bonding	Kossel-Lewis’s approach to chemical bonds Lewis dot structure Types of chemical bond Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions
6	Acids, Bases and Salts	What are acids? What are bases? Tests for acids and bases How strong are acid or base solutions? What are salts?
7	Organization of Tissues	Plant tissues Meristematic tissues Permanent tissues Simple tissues Complex tissues Animals tissues Epithelial tissues Connective tissues Muscular tissues Nervous tissues Cell division Types of cell division
8	Organ Systems in Animals	Organ systems in animals Human digestive system Human excretory system Human reproductive system
9	Parts of Computer	Parts of a computer Classification of computer Connecting the computer
Term 3
1	Fluids	Thrust and pressure Pressure in fluids Atmospheric pressure Pascal’s law Density Buoyancy Archimedes’ principle Laws of floatation
2	Sound	Production of sound Propagation of sound waves Characteristics of a sound wave Distinguishing different sounds Speed of sound Reflection of sound Echo Reverberation Ultrasonic sound or ultrasound SONAR Electrocardiogram (ECG) Structure of the human ear
3	Universe	Building block of the universe The solar system Orbital velocity Time period of a satellite Kepler’s laws International space station
4	Carbon and its Compounds	Discovery of carbon – milestones Compounds of carbon – classification Special features of carbon Physical properties of carbon and its compounds Chemical properties of carbon and its compounds Carbon compounds in everyday life Plastics – catenated long-chain carbon compounds New rules to make Tamil Nadu plastic-free Role of students in the prevention of plastic pollution
5	Applied Chemistry	Nanochemistry Pharmaceutical chemistry Electrochemistry Radiochemistry Dye chemistry Agricultural and food chemistry Forensic chemistry Applications of applied chemistry
6	Environmental Science	Biogeochemical cycles Adaptations of plants Adaptations of animals to habitat, temperature and light Water conservation Farm ponds Water recycling IUCN
7	Economic Biology	Horticulture Manuring Biofertilizers Medicinal plants Mushroom cultivation Aeroponics Aquaponics Dairy farming Aquaculture Pisciculture Prawn culture Vermitechnology Apiculture
8	World of Microbes	Microbes and their types Applications of microbes Microbes and diseases Airborne diseases Waterborne diseases Vector borne diseases Diseases transmitted by animals Immunization
9	Hardware and Software	Hardware Software Types of software System and application software types

Social Science Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Section
Term 1
1	Evolution of Humans and Society – Prehistoric Period	History
2	Ancient Civilisations
3	Early Tamil Society and Culture
4	Intellectual Awakening and Socio-Political Changes
1	Lithosphere – I Endogenetic Processes	Geography
2	Lithosphere – II Exogenetic Processes
3	Atmosphere
1	Forms of Government and Democracy	Civics
2	Election, Political Parties and Pressure Groups	Civics
1	Understanding Development: Perspectives, Measurement and Sustainability	Economics
2	Employment in India and Tamil Nadu	Economics
Term 2
1	The Classical World	History
2	The Middle Ages
3	State and Society in Medieval India
4	The Beginning of the Modern Age
1	Hydrosphere	Geography
2	Biosphere	Geography
1	Human Rights	Civics
1	Money and Credit	Economics
Term 3
1	The Age of Revolutions	History
2	Industrial Revolution
3	Colonialism in Asia and Africa
1	Man and Environment	Geography
2	Maping Skills
3	Disaster Management : Responding to Disasters
1	Forms of Government	Civics
2	Local Self Government
3	Road Safety
1	Tamil Nadu Agriculture	Economics
2	Migration	Economics

English Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Unit Number	Section	Chapter Name
Term 1
1	Prose	Goal Setting
	Poem	Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
	Supplementary	The Fun They Had
2	Prose	I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore
	Poem	A Poison Tree
	Supplementary	The Envious Neighbour
3	Prose	Old Man River
	Poem	Little Sarah
	Supplementary	Little Cyclone: The Story of a Grizzly Cub
Term 2
4	Prose	Seventeen Oranges
	Poem	The Spider and the Fly
	Supplementary	The Cat and the Pain-killer
5	Prose	Water – the Elixir of Life
	Poem	On Killing a Tree
	Supplementary	Earthquake
Term 3
6	Prose	From Zero to Infinity
	Poem	The Comet
	Supplementary	Mother’s Voice
7	Prose	A Birthday Letter
	Poem	The Stick-together Families
	Supplementary	The Christmas Truce

Tamil Syllabus for Class 9 Tamil Nadu Board

Term 1

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