Class 9 is the founding stone for high school. It serves as a bridge between being a child and being a college attending mature young adult.
While class 9 is at such a cusp, its importance on career building of the students is not lost. Students must take class 9 seriously even though the marks scored in class 9 may not be included in the matriculation board exam.
Importance of class 9 for Class 10
Class 9 courses lay down the foundation for class 10 board exam. Most of the chapters, especially in Mathematics and Science in class 10th derive its roots in class 9 syllabus. So, if you have studied well in class 9, it makes it easier to excel in class 10th
Since class 10th chapters find their roots in class 9 syllabus, the fundamentals provided in class 9th are of utmost importance.
Students are introduced to Euclidean geometry, polynomials and various concepts of mensuration in class 9th, which are taken a step forward in class 10th. The importance of class 9th is evident from the chapter progression from grade 9th to grade 10th. Even in science, the introduction to atomic physics opens new vistas of thought processes for the students.
So, please do not take the syllabus of class 9th lightly.
In Step into class 11th
While the new doors opened in class 9th lead to understanding of concepts in class 10th, the avenues opened in class 9th knock again in class 11th.
Like class 9th, even class 11th introduces students to many new concepts. The roots to many such concepts can be traced back to class 9th.
Have fun while you have time
Once we pass class 10th exams, we take up different streams and take our baby steps into specialization. It also means that the classmates, with whom we would have spent so many school years part ways.
In class 10th, the whole focus is on board exam and it is this exam which helps us take the baby steps of specialization. In most of the cases the tension is palpable.
That also means that class 9th is the last year we get to spend with our school friends without much duress. We spend time studying with the friends we have known for a long time and have time at hand to have fun.
So, make hay while the sun shines. Enjoy your moments with the friends. Remember when you grow up, you may not remember what you studied in classes but you definitely are going to recollect the moments of fun with friends.
The bottom line is: While you encounter new concepts in the classroom, ensure to have fun with friends in the most happening year of school.