Campus Times|Lucknow

As the CBSE Class 10 board exams approach, students are under pressure, especially in Mathematics. Mr. Shubham Gupta, TGT Maths Teacher and Academic Coordinator at Lucknow Public School (C.P. Foundation), South City, shares practical strategies to help students maximize their scores.

Focus on NCERT and Past Papers

Students should eliminate distractions and focus on NCERT textbooks. Solve all exercises, sample papers, and previous year questions (PYQs) in a planned way to cover all types of questions.

Important Chapters & Question Types

• Rational & Irrational Questions – Practice regularly.
• BPT Theorem & Trigonometry – Solve multiple examples.
• Statistics – Focus on mean, median, mode.
• Circles & Geometry – Usually 13 questions plus 2–3 solved examples.

Exam-Time Strategy

During the exam, start by spending the first 15 minutes carefully reading the paper and planning your approach. Begin with the sections you are most confident in to build momentum and boost your confidence. For effective time management, aim to complete Section A in 30 minutes, Section B (10 marks) in 20 minutes, Sections C and D in 40 minutes each, and Section E (Case Studies, 12 marks) in 30 minutes. Following this strategy will help you manage your time efficiently, reduce stress, and attempt the paper more confidently.

Formula & Presentation Matter

Ensure all formulas are written accurately, solve problems methodically step by step, and keep your handwriting clean and organized.

Advice: “Consistent practice, proper planning, and effective time management are the keys to scoring high in board exams.” By Mr. Gupta