CBSE 10th Mathematics Exam Paper Analysis: Here’s What Educators Expressed On Difficulty, Length, And More

As per educators, the CBSE 10th Mathematics Exam Paper was mostly simple with average difficulty level.

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In the ongoing CBSE Board Exams 2024, students across the country appeared for their CBSE 10th Mathematics Exam paper today. The exam was held from 10:30 am to 01:30 am and consisted of a total of 80 marks. The exam paper consisted of questions spread across five sections and candidates were allowed a maximum time limit of r hours to answer all questions. Following the concussion of the exam, several educators shared their thoughts on the exam paper, helping students with an overview of the CBSE 10th Mathematics exam paper. With that being said, we take  quick look here at what different educators said on the exam paper: 

Charu Agrawal, HOD Mathematics, Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon

The CBSE Grade 10 Mathematics Standard paper was balanced and based on sample paper. Some questions weren't exactly from the textbook, but they were simple enough for students to handle without much trouble. Most questions were easy to answer if students had studied well. Even the questions that were a bit different didn't need too much thinking. It was a direct assessment that allowed students to demonstrate their understanding of various mathematical concepts.

Shweta Choudhary, Educator Senior Years, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad

The Standard math paper was easy and balanced. It included conceptual questions from NCERT and Exemplar designed to test students' application-based knowledge.

Gautam Thakral, Educator Senior Years, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad

The Basic Math paper was easy and included conceptual questions from NCERT designed to test students' application-based knowledge. 

Ramneek Kaur, Educator Senior Years, Shiv Nadar School, Noida

The Grade 10 standard Math paper was average, with one tricky case study.

Manish Arora, Educator Senior Years, Shiv Nadar School, Noida

The Grade 10 Basic Math paper was easy as many questions were from the NCERT textbook and from sample papers given to students. Students found the paper satisfactory except for a few questions from sections D and E.

Alka Kapur, Principal , Modern Public School 

Today's Class 10 Maths board exam reflects a nuanced challenge for our students. While some MCQs posed a level of trickiness, the geometry section was beyond the anticipation, presenting questions that were not directly aligned with the NCERT syllabus. A curveball was thrown with a question from the deleted syllabus, testing not only our students' knowledge but also their adaptability.

Furthermore, the case studies, not from the expected chapters, introduced an additional layer of complexity. Coupled with the overall lengthiness of the paper, this examination encourages us to appreciate the resilience and agility of our students in navigating unforeseen challenges, paving the way for a valuable learning experience.