What is Covered in this Course

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Module outline

  1. हिंदी / Hindi — भाषा खंड: अपठित गद्यांश और अपठित पद्यांश, वर्ण-विचार (भाषा, लिपि और वर्णमाला), वर्तनी और वर्ण-विन्यास, शब्द, पद और शब्द-भेद, संज्ञा और सर्वनाम, विशेषण और क्रिया, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष और कारक, काल, वाच्य, वाक्य और वाक्य-भेद, वाक्य-शुद्धि, अशुद्धि शोधन और विराम चिह्न, उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय, संधि, समास, तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज और विदेशी शब्द, शब्द-भंडार, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, अलंकार, रस और छंद, मिश्रित अभ्यास (बहु-विषयक सामग्री), शब्दोत्पत्ति एवं भाषा-बोलियाँ, वाक्य-पूर्ति, अनुच्छेद-रचना
  2. संस्कृत / Sanskrit — भाषा खंड: वर्ण, उच्चारण, सन्धि, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप, कारक-विभक्ति, समास, प्रत्यय, उपसर्ग, वाच्य, सङ्ख्या, अव्यय, अपठित अवबोधन
  3. अंग्रेज़ी / English — भाषा खंड: Noun, Pronoun, Determiner, Articles, Adjectives, Verb, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection, Sentence Structure, Phrases & Clauses, Tenses, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Modals, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Direct and Indirect Speech, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage)
  4. सामान्य ज्ञान एवं समसामयिक घटनाएँ / General Knowledge & Current Affairs — 25 प्रश्न: Static GK — Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, Important Days, Firsts, Organisations, Culture & Arts, Current Affairs — National, Current Affairs — International, Economy & Government Schemes (current), Uttar Pradesh, History, Polity, Indian Economy, Static General Knowledge, State Wise GK, GK- Current Affairs
  5. गणित / Mathematics — 16 प्रश्न: Number System & Place Value, Whole Numbers & Four Operations, Factors, Multiples, Divisibility, HCF & LCM, Fractions & Decimals, Integers & Rational Numbers, Exponents, Powers, Squares, Cubes & Roots, Algebra — Expressions, Identities & Linear Equations, Ratio, Proportion & Percentage, Measurement — Length, Mass, Capacity, Time, Money, Commercial Arithmetic (Profit-Loss-Discount, SI & CI), Average, Ages & Mixtures, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Geometry — Shapes, Lines & Angles, Symmetry, Spatial Understanding, Geometry — Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Congruence & Constructions, Mensuration — Perimeter, Area, Surface Area, Volume, Data Handling, Graphs & Probability, Coordinates & Graphs, Higher Mathematics — Trigonometry, Quadratics, Polynomials, Progressions, Statistics, Logarithms, Number System, Arithmetic, Divisibility Rules, HCF LCM, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Percentage, Average, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration and Geometry, Statistics
  6. विज्ञान / Science — 8 प्रश्न: Food, Nutrition & Components of Food, Plants — Nutrition, Transport, Reproduction, Animals & Human Body — Systems, Organs, Nutrition, Health, Diseases, Microorganisms & Hygiene, Cell, Tissues & Classification of Living Beings, Reproduction & Adolescence, Physical Quantities, Units & Measurement, Materials, Matter, Mixtures & Separation, Atoms, Molecules & Structure of Matter, Elements, Compounds, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals & Non-metals, Physical & Chemical Changes, Combustion, Fuels, Carbon & Organic Compounds, Motion, Force, Pressure & Friction, Heat & Temperature, Light, Shadows, Mirrors & Lenses, Work, Energy & Power, Sound, Electricity & Magnetism, Earth, Universe & Solar System, Natural Resources, Environment, Ecosystem & Pollution, Science & Technology in Daily Life (inventions, space, defence), Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  7. पर्यावरण एवं सामाजिक अध्ययन / Environment & Social Studies — 8 प्रश्न: Environment Conservation, Waste & Pollution, Natural Disasters & Safety, Water (sources, conservation), Air, Weather, Sky & Seasons, Travel, Transport & Communication, Festivals, Culture & Heritage (India), Food & Nutrition, Health & Hygiene, Plants (types, parts, uses), Animals (habitats, features, care), History — Sources, Prehistory & Harappan Civilisation, History — Vedic Age, Mahajanapadas, Religions (Buddhism/Jainism), History — Mauryas, Guptas & Post-Gupta Kingdoms, History — Medieval India (Sultanate, Mughals, Regional Kingdoms, Bhakti-Sufi), History — Modern India & Colonial Rule, History — Indian National Movement (1857–1947), History — India Since Independence, Geography — Earth, Globe, Maps, Latitudes-Longitudes, Geography — Landforms, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Climate, Natural Vegetation & Biomes, Geography — Physical & Political India (rivers, mountains, soils, vegetation, climate), Geography — Resources, Agriculture, Industries, Transport, Geography — World (continents, countries, oceans), Geography — Population, Settlements & Census, Polity — Democracy, Diversity, Social Justice & Gender, Polity — Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP, Polity — Union & State Government, Parliament, Judiciary, Elections, Polity — Local Government (Panchayati Raj, Urban bodies), Polity — International Relations & Organisations, Economy — Basic Concepts, Money, Banking, Budget, Schemes, Economy — Consumer Rights & Protection, Geography, Environment
  8. शिक्षण कौशल / Teaching Skills — 8 प्रश्न: Nature, Objectives & Characteristics of Teaching, Learners & Learning Process, Factors Affecting Teaching, Classroom Management & Communication, Teaching-Learning Aids & ICT Integration, Curriculum & School Environment, Lesson Planning, Micro-Teaching & Teaching Skills, Evaluation, Assessment & Measurement, Inclusive Education & Special Needs, Policies, Acts & Contemporary Issues
  9. बाल मनोविज्ञान / Child Psychology — 8 प्रश्न: Concept of Pedagogy, Psychology, Child Development, Theories, Personality Development, Individual Differences, Learning and Motivation, Understanding Diverse Learners, Inclusive Education, Teaching-Learning Process, Teaching Methods & Strategies, Experiential Pedagogy, Assessment & Evaluation, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Curriculum Framework & Reforms, Miscellaneous Topics
  10. जीवन कौशल, प्रबन्धन एवं अभिवृत्ति / Life Skills, Management & Attitude — 8 प्रश्न: Professional Development & Ethics, Guidance, Counselling & Mental Health, Mental Health & Life Skills
  11. तार्किक ज्ञान / Logical Reasoning — 5 प्रश्न: Number/Alphabet Test, Mathematical Operations, Cubes & Dices, Inequality, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Western Logic, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Mirror & Water Image, Embedded/Figure Completion, Paper Folding & Cutting, Data Interpretation
  12. सूचना तकनीकी / Information Technology — 4 प्रश्न: Terms & Abbreviations, MS Office Applications, Keyboard Shortcuts, Emerging Tech Trends, Digital India & e-Gov
  13. अतिरिक्त अभ्यास (वैकल्पिक) / Extra Practice — beyond the 2026 syllabus: हिंदी साहित्य — कवि, लेखक, रचनाएँ, संस्कृत साहित्य-कवि-ग्रन्थ, History — World History (basic)
AI summary & chapters

AI Summary

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This educational video serves as an introduction to a comprehensive course on Percentages, led by instructor Yash Jain. The lecture begins with a motivational segment emphasizing the power of 'sankalpa' (intention) and the role of knowledge in strengthening the mind. Following this introduction, the instructor systematically outlines the entire course syllabus. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts, shortcuts for calculating various percentages (including 10%, 11%, and multiples of 12.5%), techniques for successive percentages, and specific problem-solving strategies for votes and word problems. The video concludes with a final overview of miscellaneous concepts and a thank you message to the viewers.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a title slide featuring the word 'PERCENTAGE' in bold black text against a white background with falling blue dice marked with percentage symbols. It transitions to a clean, geometric white slide titled 'PERCENTAGES - By Yash Jain'. The instructor, Yash Jain, appears in a small window in the bottom right corner. He introduces a motivational slide with the heading 'Strength lies in the power of your sankalpa (intention)'. The text explains that the mind is full of 'sankalpa' and 'vikalpa' (imagination, fancy) and that every work is done through sankalpa. He notes that even the act of moving one's arm is preceded by sankalpa in the mind.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The instructor continues to elaborate on the motivational text displayed on the screen. He underlines the words 'sankalpa' and 'vikalpa' in red ink to emphasize their importance. He explains that the sankalpa of a weak mind is ineffective. The slide states, 'We can make our mind strong by knowledge. Then the sankalpa will also be strong.' The instructor gestures with his hands while speaking, reinforcing the connection between mental strength, knowledge, and the ability to achieve goals through intention. This section serves as a psychological preparation for the students before diving into the mathematical content.

  3. 5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00

    The lecture transitions to the course curriculum with a slide titled 'WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS COURSE?'. The instructor lists the first 12 topics. These include: 1. Basic Concepts of Percentages, 2. Percentages as Fractions, 3. Shifting of Decimal Trick to find Percentages, 4. Short trick to find 10%, 20%, 30%...90% of any number, 5. Short trick to find 11% of any number, 6. Short trick to find percentage of any random number using 10% & 1%, 7. Use of vertical and crosswise pattern to find percentages, 8. Finding Decimal Percentages, 9. Concept of Successive Percentages, 10. Short Trick to find net percentage increase/decrease, 11. Short Trick to find two percentages of same given number, and 12. Few Important Results on Percentages. He uses a red pen to check off or circle items as he discusses them, highlighting the practical shortcuts included in the course.

  4. 10:00 – 12:21 10:00-12:21

    The syllabus overview continues with topics 13 through 18. The instructor lists: 13. Percentage Problems on Votes, 14. Word Problems on Percentages, 15. Short Trick to find percentages above 100%, 16. Short Trick to find 105%, 115%, 125%...195% of any number, 17. Short Trick to find percentages in multiples of 12.5%, and 18. Miscellaneous Concepts & Problems on Percentages. He circles 'Word Problems on Percentages' and writes '133%' and '147%' in red ink, likely referring to common fractional percentages. The video concludes with a black slide displaying 'THANKYOU FOR WATCHING' in orange and white text, signaling the end of the introductory session.

The video provides a structured roadmap for learning percentages, blending motivational psychology with mathematical strategy. It establishes the mental framework of 'sankalpa' before detailing a robust syllabus that moves from basic concepts to advanced shortcuts. The course promises to cover essential calculation techniques, such as finding percentages of 11% or multiples of 12.5%, and applying them to complex scenarios like successive percentage changes and word problems. This introduction effectively sets expectations for a comprehensive guide to mastering percentage calculations efficiently.

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