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CBSE Mathematics Standard Sample Paper Class 10 | PDF Download for 2025 Board Exams

Update on: 16 Nov 2024, 03:30 PM

CBSE Mathematics Standard Sample Paper Class 10

Mathematics is one of the essential subjects for CBSE Class 10 board exams as a good score opens doors to multiple career opportunities after Class 10 results. The command of mathematics is necessary to opt for the science stream in intermediate because physics and mathematics go in sync. Therefore, students should try to solve sample papers so that they can get an idea about the level of difficulty of questions and exam patterns based on the latest blueprint offered by CBSE. Recently, CBSE released its official sample paper so that the board students can get familiarized with the latest exam pattern and strategize their preparations accordingly.

CBSEโ€™s official Sample papers play an important role by making students aware of any recent changes or updation by CBSE. It also helps them understand the marking scheme and types of questions.

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Sample Paper for 2025 Boards

Download the Official CBSE Sample Paper

For the benefit of CBSE Class 10 board students, we are providing the direct link to the official sample papers released by CBSE. Click on the link and download the PDFs and make the most of these sample papers.

Sample Question Paper Marking Scheme
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Check complete Class 10 sample paper โ€“ย CBSE Class 10 Sample Papers (2024-25) Free PDF Download

Why Solving Sample Papers is Crucial for Class 10 Mathematics

Understanding the Exam Pattern

Sample papers are like the skeleton of the CBSE board exams as they reflect the 100% exam pattern based on the latest blueprint released by CBSE.

Hereโ€™s the marking scheme for the Mathematics board exam for Class 10.

Types of questions

 

No. of Questions Marks
1 mark 20 20
2 marks 5 10
3 marks 6 18
4 marks 3 12
5 marks 4 20
Total

 

38 80

Time Management

When students solve questions from sample papers, they automatically start understanding the time sufficient to solve questions. This helps them allocate time efficiently during their board exams. They learn to manage their time during the exam.

The right way to make the most out of the sample paper is to practice under timed conditions. Based on the marking scheme, students should assign particular time to solving different questions. This will help you take the exams seriously and solve questions on their merit. Also, you wonโ€™t waste time due to time constraints.

Identifying Weak Areas

By solving sample papers, students can find out the topics that they need to work on. By proper practice of weak topics and chapters, they can strengthen their weak areas. After attempting the sample paper, they can go back to their answers and check what went wrong.

After finding their weak points, students can revise those topics and attempt questions based on them. This can help them a lot in improving weak areas.

Also Check โ€“ย Why you Need Sample Papers to Score 90+ in Boards

Structure of the 2025 Mathematics Sample Paper

    • Section A: MCQs
    • Section B: Short Answer Questions
    • Section C: Long Answer Questions
    • Section D: Case Study-Based Questions
Types of Questions Weightage
Objective type questions 40%
Competency-based questions 20%
Short/Long answer type questions 40%

CBSE Scoremore sample paper class 10

How to Make the Best Use of Class 10 Mathematics Sample Papers

Solve in Exam Conditions

Students are advised to solve sample papers under strict exam conditions. They should create an exam-like condition with the actual timer set to solve a full-length paper. This will help them understand how prepared they are for the actual exam.

Students should make sure they are isolated from all types of distractions as if they are sitting in a real exam hall. They should switch off their mobile phones, TV, or any such distraction. Use a stopwatch and set a time for an ideal exam-like practice.

Analyze Your Answers

After solving the sample paper, students should evaluate their performance just like an examiner checks a studentโ€™s paper. This will leave no scope for comfort zone and it will motivate them to remain serious and focused throughout the preparation.

They should mark their own answers using the marking scheme of CBSE. There should be no complacency in that. The honest marking will make them more aware of their weakness.

Focus on Mistakes and Work on Weak Areas

Students should reattempt questions they struggled with after revising the concepts. This will strengthen their concepts and will make them capable enough to solve any question based on those concepts.

Conclusion

Sample papers are highly essential for achieving high scores as they give you the blueprint of what to expect in the board exams and help you prepare for the exams accordingly. So, what are you waiting for? Download the free CBSE sample paper on MTGโ€™s official website and start preparing now. Also, you can refer to MTGโ€™s ScoreMore comprising 15 sample papers based on the exact blueprint of CBSE released on 5th September.

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