MP Board Declared Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th by the order No. /74/vidyochit/2024, bhopal, dated 20/06/2024 from session 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively. This letter is issued by MP Board with the reference of School Education Department Old Circular which was ordered on dated 24/08/2024. Now students of class 9th of MP Board Schools can take either Basic Maths and Standard Maths from current Session 2024-25 and class 10th students appeared with any one option from both type of Mathematics. Basic Mathematics is common Subject for students who will take beyond Mathematics streams and Standard Mathematics is useful for students who wants to make their career in Engineering and other science streams.
Reason for two options available for Mathematics
Best of Five System :
The MP Board’s decision to base results on the top five highest-scoring subjects instead of all six led to initially better-looking results. However, this system had unintended negative consequences. Students started neglecting subjects in which they scored lower, such as English, Mathematics or Science. As a result after 10th grade many students hesitated to choose Mathematics or Science in 11th grade. Another adverse effect was the development of a tendency among students to avoid challenging subjects. This trend began to appear detrimental to students’ futures.
Competition to Other Board
Considering the need to prepare students in Madhya Pradesh to compete on par with students across the country it became apparent that the “Best of Five System” should be discontinued. Consequently, orders were issued to abolish the “Best of Five System” to address these concerns.
Subject that caused fear among students in the MP Board 10th grade was Mathematics. However, the NEP 2020 has addressed this issue. Now MP Board Declared Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th Options . Mathematics is being divided into two types: Basic Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics. Basic Mathematics includes concepts that are entirely practical and necessary for everyday life. Advanced Mathematics is designed for students who wish to continue their studies in Mathematics in higher education.
Thus students who want to pursue Mathematics in the 11th grade will choose Advanced Mathematics, while those who want to build their future in other fields like Arts or Commerce can opt for Basic Mathematics. This system aims to eliminate the fear of Mathematics among students. This is the main reason for MP Board Declared Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th.
Benefit for Basic and Standard Maths
From the current session 2024-25 students in class 9th of MP Board schools can choose either Basic Mathematics or Standard Mathematics. In the following session class 10th students can appear for either of the two options. Basic Mathematics will be the common subject for students who do not plan to pursue Mathematics in their future studies while Standard Mathematics will be beneficial for students aiming for a career in Engineering and other science-related fields.
Importance of MP Board Declared Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th
The MP Board has taken a significant step by introducing Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th grades. This change formalized by order No. /74/vidyochit/2024, Bhopal, dated 20/06/2024 will be implemented from the 2024-25 session for class 9th and from the 2025-26 session for class 10th. The MP Board declared Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th to cater to different student needs. Basic Mathematics will be available for students who do not wish to pursue advanced Mathematics in their future studies providing a practical and foundational understanding of the subject. In contrast, Standard Mathematics will be tailored for those intending to build a career in Engineering and other science-related fields, offering a more in-depth and comprehensive curriculum.
Books for MP Board declared Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th will be republished to align with these new syllabi. This republishing ensures that the study materials meet the distinct needs of both streams, making the transition smoother for students and teachers alike. With this initiative the MP Board aims to reduce the fear of Mathematics and provide relevant educational pathways thus supporting varied academic and career aspirations. The introduction of Basic and Standard Maths in 9th and 10th by the MP Board marks a progressive step in educational reform.
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