Mathematics is one of those ICSE Class 10 subjects where the right preparation can help you get a perfect score. And to help you do just that, we at The Telegraph Online Edugraph bring you preparation and scoring tips from Mr. Subroto Roy, Mathematics Teacher at the St. Augustine’s Day School, Shyamnagar.
Here are some key points to keep in mind while you prepare for your upcoming ICSE Class 10 Maths Examination 2025:
ICSE Maths 2025 Paper Pattern
Students will need to answer a total of 7 questions (with different Sub-parts)
SECTION A (Compulsory Section)
1. Question 1 carries 15 MCQ
2. Question 2 carries 3 (4 marks) questions
3. Question 3 carries two 4-marks and one 5 marks question
SECTION B
1. You need to answer any 4 questions
- check the marks given next to each questions
- one extra set can be attempted later on (only after you've completed the entire paper)
- do not forget to write the question numbers properly with proper sub question marks
Preparation Tips
Important Chapters to Focus on
- Measures of Central Tendencies
- Probability
- Reflection
- Commercial Mathematics
- Matrix
Scoring Tips
- Try attempting section B first, followed by section A
- Avoid too many graphs as that will take a lot of time
-Rough work should be clearly shown in the rough column so that the examiner may refer to that if there is any error while copying the values from rough
Time Allotment for Each Section
Section A
MCQ - Each Question not more than 2 minutes. Overall, do not take more than 35-40 minutes
Five 4 marks questions - 5*8 minutes each question= 40 minutes
One 5 marks question - 10 minutes
Overall 1.5 hours (nothing more than that)
Section B
15 minutes per question (4*15 = 60 minutes)
Total - 1 hour
You will then have 30 minutes to check the paper
Suggestions
-In case one gets stuck on any question for a long time, they should immediately switch to the next question and may re-attempt the same during revision
-Presentation of the answer sheet should be neat and clean
-Omission in steps will result in deduction of marks
-Make a list of formulas and theorems/properties used mostly and should go through it at regular intervals
The Edugraph team wishes all the students appearing for the ICSE Class 10 Board Exams 2025, all the best!