Many students face challenges at the beginning of their Class 10 journey. Mathematics is one of the subjects in which most students struggle. Whether you consider yourself average or weak in maths, you may have developed a fear of the subject due to consistently receiving lower scores. But no need to worry! In this blog, I have laid out some proven strategies that will surely make you a pro in maths and help you to score above 90, if not 100, in maths.
Students often go for reference books to solve difficult problems and turn a blind eye to the NCERT textbook. Without your fundamentals and concepts cleared, solving higher-order questions is vain, even if you can solve them. Think about it. How can you make a strong building with a weak foundation? It will surely fall over. The NCERT textbook for mathematics includes basic fundamental questions, and without fully understanding such questions, you cannot expect yourself to solve difficult questions. Hence, grasping the NCERT and solving all its exercise questions is crucial.
Solving the NCERT is the first step towards mastering the subject. But NCERT itself will not guarantee your success. Rarely do questions from NCERT appear on CBSE boards. Hence, you shouldn't rely solely on NCERT. After completing the exercise questions and grasping the concept, you must solve challenging questions from reference books. You shouldn't sit idly. Many books like R.D. Sharma offer difficult HOTS questions, and with regular practice, you will gradually understand how to approach a question. Practicing such questions will train your brain to think differently and smartly.
Analyzing the previous years' questions and practicing them is a must for any topper. Solving these PYQs will give you an idea beforehand of what type of questions to accept. This will also end your fear of questions. Even though mathematics questions rarely repeat, you can still get the gist of the question pattern and the difficulty level. Make it a routine to tackle these previous year questions! Not only will you build your confidence, but you'll also sharpen your skills and enable you to approach difficult questions easily. Check out these important questions for maths.
Staying consistent and regularly practicing at least 5 - 10 questions is the key to being a master in maths. Make it a habit that no matter what, you will give at least 30 minutes every day to this subject and practice the chapters where you feel you are lacking. They often start with motivation, but gradually fail to keep up the streak. Don't be like that. Be regular and you will be able to solve any questions from any chapter.
Improving in Class 10 Maths isn't about being a genius—it's about building strong concepts, practicing regularly, and staying consistent. With the right mindset, smart strategies, and a bit of daily effort, anyone can turn Maths into a scoring subject. You can kick-start your journey from now by practicing these important questions for maths.