A Comprehensive Guide to UP Board Content on iPrep

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to UP Board content on iPrep! If you’re a government official, corporate, NGO, student, or teacher, you’re in the right place. Navigate to the vast landscape of educational resources in UP Board Curriculum.

The content of the state board is unique and aligns with the cultural, social, and economic context of the state. It is structured by considering the local language and cultural elements in the syllabus. This fosters a deeper comprehension of regional dynamics among students. This approach facilitates a stronger connection between students and their local surroundings, making education meaningful and relatable.

Each board periodically revises its curriculum to ensure alignment with updates in educational policy and NCERT guidelines. Most importantly, the board also considers the evolving learning needs and demands.

Revision in Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) 

UP Board announced a revision in the syllabus for Classes 10, 11, and 12 following the modifications made by NCERT.

• Earlier, NCERT dropped numerous subjects from the textbooks of Classes 6 to 12. This is done to streamline the curriculum for the academic session 2022-23. Consequently, this led to alterations in the curriculum of all boards, including UP Board Content adhering to the NCERT curriculum. The updated syllabus was enforced for the academic year 2023-24.
• NCERT has revised the curriculum for Classes 10 and 11, dropping specific textbooks. In the Class 11 textbook ‘Themes In World History,’ chapters such as  ‘Central Islamic lands,’ ‘Confrontation of Cultures,’ and ‘The Industrial Revolution’ have been dropped. Similarly, from the Class 10 ‘Democratic Politics-II’ textbook, chapters such as ‘Democracy and Diversity’, ‘Popular Struggles and Movement’, and ‘Challenges to Democracy’ have been removed.

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has revised the curriculum for classes 9 to 12 as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

• Concepts of drone technology and robotics have been added to the Class 12 syllabus. 
• The Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual technology blockchain technology, cloud computing, and 3D printing have been introduced for Class 11 students.
• Class 10 students will be taught the basics of how to avoid hacking, cyber fraud, phishing, and E-governance.
• Commuter communication, programming techniques and networking which were earlier taught to students of class 10th will now be taught in class 9th. 

“Substantial revisions have been implemented in the UP Board Content. The revisions are done particularly in the computer syllabus, with the vision to educate students on modern topics and prepare them for the demands of modern times”, said, Dibyakant Shukla- UP Board Secretary

UP Government revised the syllabus, students of classes 9 to 12 will now read the biography of 50 great men including Veer Savakar’s Biography

• The list of these fifty individuals includes freedom fighters, revolutionaries, historians, social reformers, and eminent figures. The ones who made profound sacrifices in the struggle for India’s independence.
• Biographies added in class 9th are Begum Hazrat Mahal, Gautam Buddha, Veer Kunwar Singh, Chandra Shekar Azad, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Birsa Munda, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Jyotiba Phule, Vinoba Bhave, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Jagdish Chandra Bose, and Srinivasa Ramanujan.
• Biographies added in class 10th are life stories of Roshan Singh, Sukhdev, Mangal Pandey, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Lokmanya Tilak, Khudiram Bose, Swami Vivekananda, and Mahatma Gandhi.
• Biographies added in class 11th are Bhagat Singh, Dr, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Ramprasad Bismil, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, Mahavir Jain, Raja Rammohan Roy, Arvind Ghosh, Nana Saheb, Sarojini Naidu, Shalya Physician Sushrut, MaharishI Patanjali, and Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha.
• Class 12th will read about, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Rajguru Rabindranath Tagore, Maharana Pratap, Rani Laxmibai, Adi Shankaracharya, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Dr, APJ Abdul Kalam, Guru Nanak Dev, Panini, Ramanujacharya, C.V. Raman and Aryabhatta. 

The revisions to the UP Board curriculum were directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji, to introduce students to the rich heritage and culture of our nation.

These revisions ensure that education remains relevant and responsive to local needs. They promote inclusivity and empower learners to engage meaningfully with their immediate surroundings.

iPrep is a comprehensive learning platform serving K-12 schools throughout India. It is designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) to ensure that the educational experiences of K-12 students closely adhere to state board frameworks. 

The uniqueness of UP Board Content on iPrep

iPrep offers fully aligned and updated content as per UP State Board guidelines. Some of the recent additions include:

• The predominant language medium followed in government schools of UP is Hindi. Therefore, while working on a large-scale implementation of iPrep in schools of UP, all the content is provided in the Hindi language.
• Added new content on iPrep such as Scout Guide (स्काउट गाइड शिक्षा), Sports and Health (खेल और स्वास्थय), Home Science (गृह शिल्प), Agricultural science (कृषि विज्ञान) to align completely with the UP board content .
• Renamed syllabus books on iPrep in alignment with the Uttar Pradesh Board curriculum, to facilitate easier comprehension among students.
• Added one book named “KALRAV” (कलरव)  for Class 1, encompassing all subjects as followed in the UP Board curriculum.

We add and update content on iPrep according to the UP Board Content to uniquely personalize education and align with the state’s specific needs and culture.

Guide to UP Board Content on iPrep

iPrep is a bilingual learning platform providing K-12 content in Hindi, English, and various regional languages, personalized to the language needs of stakeholders in their educational programs. Across our major implementations of smart classes, educational tablets, mobile applications, and digital libraries across UP, Hindi consistently serves as one of the primary mediums for content delivery. 

Multi-category UP Board aligned content on iPrep

Syllabus Books

iPrep offers syllabus books for all classes aligned with UP board content, presented in PDF format identical to textbooks. The benefit is the convenience of having all the books consolidated in one accessible location. Moreover, teachers/students can seamlessly zoom in and out content on any device. Additionally, iPrep enables effortless navigation through chapters. It eliminates the hassle of flipping through pages to locate desired content for learning or teaching purposes.

The titles of syllabus books on iPrep are also customised to match the UP board content. An example of this customization is our large-scale implementation of the digital learning solution in UP schools, where we not only present the book and chapter names in Hindi but also ensure they exactly match those mentioned in the textbooks. This alignment ensures that students and teachers can easily relate to the content provided on iPrep.

Animated Lessons

The educational video lessons on iPrep feature animated lessons tailored to UP board content and other state boards. The incorporation of chapter-specific animations on iPrep aims to facilitate easy comprehension of complex concepts. This further makes the learning experience engaging and enjoyable. UP Board’s animated lessons mirror textbook content, presented in digestible bite-size videos to enhance the joy of learning. Additionally, students and teachers have the flexibility to adjust the video play speed to match the students’ comprehension levels.

Practice

iPrep provides practice sessions for every chapter, focusing solely on syllabus content aligned with the UP Board curriculum and other state boards as well. This tailored approach to practice enhances interactivity and enables students to assess their comprehension of specific subjects or chapters. 

An illustrative instance of UP Board-aligned practice is the adoption of iPrep by over 7000 girls in UP and MP. As per the majority of girls, the curriculum-aligned practice sessions help them pinpoint areas for further study and attain proficiency in each topic. By tracking their progress and recognizing areas that need improvement, these girls now have track of their learning journey, ultimately improving their confidence.

Notes

We prepare and add iPrep notes to facilitate quick revision in schools and at home. We also align these notes with UP board content as well as other state boards, ensuring comprehensive coverage and relevance.

Simulations

Simulations available on iPrep aim to improve logical understanding of concepts like motion, friction, gravity, and others. Through these simulations, students can actively engage by performing actions such as movement or adjusting weight, experiencing concepts in real-time. This interactive approach facilitates learning through hands-on interaction, enabling the use of games and activities to enhance comprehension. 

Moreover, we align the simulations with the curriculum. In a large-scale implementation of our digital learning solution in schools of UP, we customized simulations according to chapters of different subjects. We do this to ensure that students can easily understand complex topics. Further, simulations are specifically titled to complement UP Board content across various subjects.

Worksheets

Worksheets resemble practice exercises on iPrep. They are downloadable, enabling teachers to conduct quizzes, practice sessions, and other interactive learning activities in the classroom. These worksheets are created based on topics and chapters in the state board curriculum. In the large-scale implementation of iPrep in Uttar Pradesh, topic-specific worksheets aligned with UP Board Content have been added. This is to ensure easy access to a diverse range of curriculum-aligned materials for teachers and students.

Beyond Academic UP Board aligned content on iPrep

Interactive lessons

Interactive videos available on iPrep serve as Do It Yourself (DIY) tutorials aimed at promoting learning by doing, thereby enhancing engagement and enjoyment in the learning process. This section of iPrep features a diverse array of videos meticulously crafted to facilitate experiential learning in Math and Science concepts such as chemical color changes, fireless flames, robotic scribing, helicopter fans, paper static experiments, and geometric series using paper-cutting techniques, and many more

In the large-scale implementations of our digital learning solution in schools UP, we thoughtfully aligned the interactive lessons with the chapter and topic structure outlined in the UP Board content. By consolidating various learning materials within a single platform, teachers gain the flexibility to integrate these resources seamlessly into their teaching. They can seamlessly blend traditional classroom teaching with video-based revision, followed by interactive hands-on sessions, fostering a holistic and dynamic learning experience for students.

Rich Book Library

iPrep offers an extensive book library comprising thousands of books including inspirational biographies, storybooks, and works on social and environmental education, science, art, and history. Books are added to foster early reading habits among children. These books further cultivate awareness, inspiration, and learning. Some of the biographies on iPrep are Salim Ali, Satyendra Nath Bose, AP Mitra, and others. Apart from this, there are captivating storybooks like “Laxman’s Questions,” “Savitri Bai,” “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and more. Additionally, the library also has books such as “The Story of Rani of Jhansi” and a wealth of other engaging reads.

Life Skills and Value Education

The inclusion of life skills and value education content on iPrep serves as a crucial pillar in fostering moral values, citizenship, humanity, compassion, health, and more among students. By integrating such content, iPrep facilitates the holistic growth and development of students. Through this, they engage with diverse narratives concerning moral values and manners, health and safety, hygiene, and beyond. 

Moreover, iPrep offers this content in Hindi, English, and local languages ensuring accessibility and understanding for every student. This multi-lingual approach underscores iPrep’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals. It equips them with essential life skills and a strong foundation in moral values, irrespective of linguistic background.

Climate Change Action Course

The newly launched Climate Action Course on iPrep aims to familiarize students with sustainability concepts. This helps students understand the causes of climate change, and introduce preventive measures and safeguards. It further fosters leadership in climate action by encouraging students to reassess their daily behaviors. As per the requirement of the projects, we add the course to iPrep and also customize it according to language needs.

UP is one of the largest boards in the country. The uniqueness of UP Board content and implementation reflects the rich educational heritage of the state.

The predominant medium of instruction in schools of UP being Hindi is commendable. It fosters a deep connection to the cultural and linguistic roots of the students. This connection is essential for their holistic development and identity formation. Apart from this, personalization in chapter names and topics as per state-specific curriculum enhances the clarity and coherence of the learning experience. This approach not only facilitates comprehensive understanding but also instills a sense of belonging and ownership in the learners. 

To Conclude

As we navigate the evolving landscape of education, it’s crucial to uphold the value of state board content such as UP board content and their revisions. These updates prepare students for modern times while also fostering an awareness of India’s rich civilization.

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