CBSE Class 10 Maths exam 2024 'followed sample paper pattern'; difficulty level, analysis

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 Maths exam 2024 today, March 11. The CBSE Class 10 Maths paper was moderate to challenging as per student reactions and analysis by teachers. The exam was held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm across the country.

The CBSE Class 10 mathematics basic and standard exam was held for a total of 80 marks each. The question paper will contain five sections – Section A, B, C, D, and E.

According to Kiran Sharma TGT, Mathematics, Manav Rachna International School Sector-51 Mayfield Garden, Gurugram, "The CBSE Class 10 maths paper was easy to comprehend and aligned well with the CBSE sample papers. Students rated the math paper as ranging from easy to medium difficulty".

CBSE Class 10 Maths analysis

"The paper provided a balanced mix of challenge and opportunity for students to succeed and improve their skills. Although the multiple-choice questions posed no significant challenge, the majority of the questions were standard and not overly difficult", Sharma said.

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Overall, students found the paper manageable. According to Sharma, the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) were notably straightforward and would likely result in high scores for students. The questions in Sections B, C, and D were easily practicable with a strong grasp of the NCERT material. However, providing detailed solutions would have been time-consuming.

The exam covered a diverse range of topics, and some questions were from past exams. The case studies in Section E demanded a deep comprehension of the subject matter. The basic paper was considerably simpler compared to the standard version. Overall, the CBSE Class 10 maths exam was moderately challenging as per analysis by students.

Set 3 questions more difficult as compared to other two

According to Benasir P A, TGT mathematics, JAIN International Residential School Bengaluru, Set 3 questions were more difficult than the other sets. He said, "It's commendable that the paper maintained consistency within question sets, ensuring fairness and preventing discrepancies in difficulty levels. However, Set 3 questions were slightly more challenging compared to Sets 1 and 2. Care should be taken to ensure that any increase in difficulty is reasonable and doesn't unfairly disadvantage students.

He further said, "In summary, the Grade 10 mathematics board exam paper provided a fair and balanced assessment opportunity. Moving forward, maintaining consistency in question sets, adjusting difficulty levels appropriately, and refining the distribution of question types will enhance the effectiveness of the assessment process.''

Case studies not from expected chapters

According to Alka Kapur, principal Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, the case studies were not from the expected chapters, introducing 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," said Kapur.