SSLC: Mathematics Examination Marks Pattern (PDF)

Detailed chapter-wise blueprint, internal assessment structure, and question distribution.


Sl No. Chapter Name 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M Total Qns Marks
1 Real Numbers 1 2 - - - 3 5
2 Polynomials 2 - 1 - - 3 5
3 Pair of Linear Equations 2 1 - 1 - 4 8
4 Quadratic Equations 1 1 1 - - 3 6
5 Arithmetic Progressions 2 1 - 1 - 4 8
6 Triangles 2 - 1 1 - 4 9
7 Circles - 1 1 - - 2 5
8 Coordinate Geometry 1 1 1 - - 3 6
9 Introduction to Trigonometry 1 1 1 - - 3 6
10 Applications of Trigonometry - - - 1 - 1 4
11 Surface Areas & Volumes 2 - - - 1 3 7
12 Areas Related to Circles - - 1 - - 1 3
13 Statistics 1 - 1 - - 2 4
14 Probability 1 - 1 - - 2 4
TOTAL 16 8 9 4 1 38 80

Internal Assessment – 20 Marks

Formative Assessment (10 Marks)

  • Unit / Slip Tests – 4 Marks
  • Classwork & Homework – 2 Marks
  • Student Participation / Activities – 2 Marks
  • Assignments / Projects – 2 Marks

Summative / Internal Exams (10 Marks)

  • Mid-term / Periodic Exam – 5 Marks
  • Preparatory / Pre-board Exam – 5 Marks

Marks Based on Types of Questions

  • Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark) – 8 Qns (8 Marks)
  • Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark) – 8 Qns (8 Marks)
  • Short Answers (2 Marks) – 8 Qns (16 Marks)
  • Long Answers (3 Marks) – 9 Qns (27 Marks)
  • Long Answers (4 Marks) – 4 Qns (16 Marks)
  • Long Answers (5 Marks) – 1 Qn (5 Marks)
            Total: 38 Qns (80 Marks)

Marks based on Level of Difficulty

  • Easy – 30% (24 Marks)
  • Average – 50% (40 Marks)
  • Difficult – 20% (16 Marks)
            Total: 100% (80 Marks)

Marks based on Learning Objectives

  • Remembering – 20% (16 Marks)
  • Understanding – 40% (32 Marks)
  • Application – 20% (16 Marks)
  • Skills – 20% (16 Marks)
            Total: 100% (80 Marks)