2026 Grade 10 Essential Mathematics End of Term 1 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 20

This paper  covers the following topics:

• Number classification (odd, even, prime, composite, rational, and irrational numbers)
• Reciprocals
• Laws of indices and expressing numbers in index form
• Evaluating logarithms and their real-life applications
• Forming, expanding, and factorising quadratic expressions
• Solving quadratic equations and graphing quadratic functions
• Similarity and enlargement (scale models, area, and volume scale factors)
• Reflection and congruence (properties, mirror line equations, and triangle congruence tests)
• Bearings, distances, and scale drawing (navigation of planes)
• Rotational symmetry of polygons
• Transformations on the Cartesian plane (reflection and rotation)