DPS Vadodara Book List 201718

Introduction

Delhi Public School (DPS), Vadodara, publishes an annual book list for each academic session. The list helps students, parents, and teachers know which textbooks, reference books and supplementary reading material are approved for use in classes1through12. The 201718 book list reflects the curriculum changes introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the schools own emphasis on conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and holistic development.

Primary Section (Classes15)

For the primary years, DPS Vadodara follows a blend of NCERT textbooks and carefully chosen supplementary books. The aim is to build foundational literacy, numeracy and curiosity.

English

• Oxford Reading Tree Progressive Stories (Level15)
• ICSE English Grammar and Composition (Adapted)
• Fun With Vocabulary By S.P. Ratan Singh

Mathematics

• NCERT Mathematics (Class15)
• Mathematics Made Easy By R.K. Gupta (Supplement)
• Maths Puzzles & Games By R.P. Singh

Science

• NCERT Science (Class15)
• Fun with Science By Anjali Raina (Lab experiments)

Social Studies

• NCERT Social Science (Class15)
• Our World By R.P. Singh (Geography and Culture)

Middle Section (Classes68)

The middle school book list expands on the core subjects while incorporating skillbased learning aids. All core textbooks are from NCERT, complemented by reference books recommended for deeper insight.

English Language & Literature

• NCERT English (Class68)
• Honeycomb Supplementary Reader (Class68)
• Word Power Made Easy S.B.Trivedi (Vocabulary)

Mathematics

• NCERT Mathematics (Class68)
• New S.S.Khurana Mathematics for CBSE (Class68)
• ProblemSolving in Mathematics M.L. Khanna

Science

• NCERT Science (Class68)
• Practical Science Lab Manual (by DPS teachers)
• Science Explorer By R.K. Sharma (Enrichment)

Social Science

• NCERT History, Geography, Civics (Class68)
• Our Past Supplementary History (Class68)
• Indian Geography By R.C. Sharma (Reference)

Languages (Optional)

• Hindi NCERT (Class68)
• Gujarati Gujarat State Board Texts (as per CBSE guidelines)

Senior Section (Classes912)

For classes9to12, the list comprises the official NCERT textbooks required for CBSE examinations, plus a selection of reference books that assist students in attaining competitivelevel performance in board exams, NTSE, JEE, NEET and other entrance tests.

Class9

Class10

Class11 (Science Stream)

Class12 (Science Stream)

Class11 (Commerce Stream)

• Accountancy NCERT
• Business Studies NCERT
• Economics NCERT
• Mathematics NCERT (optional)
• English NCERT (as above)
• Reference:
  • Accountancy P.C.Varma
  • Business Studies D.G.Kaye
  • Economics S.P.Singh

Class12 (Commerce Stream)

• Accountancy NCERT
• Business Studies NCERT
• Economics NCERT
• Mathematics NCERT (if taken)
• English NCERT
• Reference:
  • Accountancy T.S.Grewal
  • Business Studies P.K.Singh
  • Economics Ramesh Singh

How to Use the Book List

1. Verification: Parents and students should verify the exact edition and ISBN numbers posted on the school portal. DPS Vadodara updates the list each July.

2. Purchase: The recommended books are available through schoolapproved vendors, online marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart), and local bookstores. The school provides a discount coupon for bulk orders.

3. Uniformity: Using the same edition across the class ensures that all students can refer to the same page numbers during class discussions and when solving assignments.

4. Supplementary Reading: While NCERT books cover the syllabus, the supplementary titles listed above help strengthen problemsolving skills, improve language proficiency, and provide exposure to richer content.

5. Exam Preparation: Towards the end of the academic year, teachers assign solved examples from reference books and pastyear papers. Students are encouraged to maintain a separate notebook for extra practice.

Contact & Further Information

For the latest updates, downloadable PDF, or queries regarding the book list, please visit the official DPS Vadodara website or contact the Academic Office:

• Phone: +912762267279
• Email: academics@dpsvadodara.edu.in
• Office Hours: MondayFriday, 9:00am 5:00pm