The CBSE Class 10 curriculum heavily focuses on Mathematics, requiring clear concepts, hard work, and practice. To score high on the vast syllabus and numerous questions, it's essential to have the right tips and study materials.
Here are some basic tips which can help students excel in the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Board Exam:
Understanding the syllabus
Knowing the exam pattern and the CBSE Class 10 Maths syllabus is the first step towards planning the studies in an organized manner. Exam pattern for Mathematics will give students an insight into how the paper could be set.
Familiarizing with Paper pattern
After thoroughly understanding the syllabus, to effectively prepare for the CBSE class 10 Maths exam, it's essential to understand the exam scheme, question types, marking scheme, and number of questions. This will enable students to make effective strategies and understand the difficulty level and exact paper pattern of the exam.
CBSE Class 10th Maths Exam Pattern
CBSE class 10 exam pattern has been presented in the table given below:
| Sections | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Type Of Questions | Choices |
| Section A | 20 | 20 x 1 = 20 | MCQs | No choice |
| Section B | 5 | 5 x 2 = 10 | Very Short Answer Questions | 2 internal choices |
| Section C | 6 | 6 x 3 = 18 | Short Answer Questions | 3 internal choices |
| Section D | 4 | 5 x 4 = 20 | Long Answer Questions | 2 internal choices |
| Section E | 3 | 4 x 3 = 12 | Case Study | 1 choice |
Making a strategic study plan is key to score high marks in CBSE Class 10 Maths Board Exams, since it provides the students with discipline and ensure they don’t waste their precious time being confused regarding the preparation schedule and priorities. The following chapters have the highest amount of weightage in the marking scheme
| Chapters | Marks Weightage |
Algebra
|
20 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
Statistics and Probability:
|
11 |
Students can make Maths a lot more fun if they practice regularly and learn the formulas and their proper application. NCERT Class 10 Maths books are recommended for starting exam preparation. After completing NCERT, students should start with reference books and practice a variety of questions to the tackle difficult ones. Also, students should make short notes of what they have learnt and it will help students memorize formulas and will also save time.
Taking short breaks
Too much study can be detrimental to a student’s preparation and to score good marks in the CBSE Maths Board Exams taking short breaks to keep the mind free is crucial. Also, students should get adequate sleep, and eat well, during their study sessions. A healthy mind and body contribute to better concentration and productivity.
Moreover, the preparation strategy of the students should include clearing doubts, making notes, self-evaluating weak areas, creating a time table, and checking model answer sheets. Clearing doubts and practicing all types of questions can help improve efficiency and self-evaluation and creating a time table can help identify weak areas and improve scores.
- These CBSE Class 10 Maths exam preparation tips are authored by Dr. Alka Kapur, Principal of Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh.
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