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CBSE Class 10 Math Board Exam 2026: Chapters That Can Help Score 90+ and Smart Preparation Tips

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Fri Jan 02 20:38:55 IST 2026
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The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam for the academic session 2025-26 will be conducted on 17th February 2026. Mathematics is often considered a challenging subject for many students, even if they are well-prepared. However, with a strategic approach and focus on key chapters, students can confidently aim for 90+ marks. Here’s how teachers suggest preparing smartly for the exam.

Why Mathematics Feels Challenging

  • Math requires a calm, analytical mind rather than rote memorization.

  • Students often know the syllabus but lack confidence because solving questions accurately under time pressure is crucial.

  • Scores in Math can influence options for higher studies, making it one of the most important subjects in Class 10 board exams.

Key Chapters to Focus On

Teachers advise prioritizing high-weightage and concept-heavy chapters

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. According to Ms. Alka Sharma from Bal Bhavan Public School, Delhi, marks often drop not because a chapter is skipped, but because students don’t focus enough on crucial topics.

Here are the chapters that can help students score high:

  • Polynomials

  • Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

  • Quadratic Equations

  • Arithmetic Progressions (AP)

  • Triangles

  • Trigonometry

  • Surface Areas and Volumes

  • Statistics

    • Focusing on these chapters can cover most of the scoring opportunities in the board exam.

    Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Geometry and Graphs:

    • Rushing through diagrams can lead to loss of marks even if concepts are correct.

    • Always draw clean diagrams with proper labels and scale.

  • Long Questions:

    • Marks are awarded for step-wise solutions, not just the final answer.

    • Even if the final answer is incorrect, partial marks can be gained by showing all steps.

  • Units and Substitutions:

    • Forgetting units, wrong substitutions, or careless addition/subtraction can cost marks.

  • Formula Application:

    • Memorized formulas without understanding their derivation may fail in application-based or case-study questions.

    • Understand the logic and derivation

    • behind formulas to handle complex problems confidently.

    Smart Preparation Tips

    • Practice step-by-step solutions regularly to get used to exam patterns.

    • Allocate more time to tricky chapters like Trigonometry, AP, and Quadratic Equations.

    • Solve previous years’ papers and sample papers to identify patterns and improve speed.

    • Review unit conversions, diagrams, and formula derivations daily to avoid last-minute mistakes.

    Conclusion:

    By focusing on high-weightage chapters, understanding formulas, practicing step-wise solutions, and avoiding careless mistakes, students can maximize their scores in Class 10 CBSE Math 2026. A calm, strategic, and consistent approach is key to achieving 90+ marks in the exam.

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