To master mathematics, one needs to practise regularly. Students should solve previous years’ question papers with a stopwatch for effective time management. Solved examples and exercise problems from the textbook should be practised too.
In Maths 2, the theorem from the similarity chapter, the theorem of Pythagoras, and the circle chapter should be thoroughly practised. Students should be well versed with the formulae of coordinate geometry and trigonometry, so that all the problems can be solved with ease.
For geometrical construction, draw the rough sketch and write the steps. The figure should be neat and clean. Learn the values of sin, cos, tan, cosec, sec, and cot and prepare all the critical questions.
Do not get perturbed if you are unable to solve a question immediately. Start with the questions you are confident about and believe in the practice and hard work you have put in. In the geometry paper, thoroughly check and revise your answers to avoid silly mistakes.
Maths is a subject that gives hope to students that every problem in life has a solution.
All the best for your exams.
(Lakshmi Srinivasan is a senior maths teacher at Saraswati Vidyalaya Higher Secondary and Junior College)
Paper Snapshot
Subject | Maths 2 ( Geometry )
Class | 10th (SSC)
Board | State board
Date | March 26
Marks | 40
Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes
Last-minute revision tips
Revise formulae and important points
Read questions twice before solving them
Make precise measurements and label them accordingly
Always draw a rough construction on the paper
Write steps of construction and conclusion at end of constructions.
Remember not to skip steps as every step fetches marks
Practise effective time management
