Grade 10 Core Mathematics Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
• Number of Questions: Section A has compulsory questions; Section B has 5 questions with learners answering any 4
• Structure:
  • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer and structured questions; all compulsory
  • Section B (50 marks) — Five extended-response questions; answer any four (10 marks each)

This paper covers the following topics:

• Section A
  • Number theory
  • Reciprocals
  • Indices and powers
  • Logarithms
  • Algebra
  • Quadratic equations
  • Similarity
  • Symmetry
• Section B
  • Indices and logarithms
  • Quadratic equations
  • Similar figures and solids
  • Transformation geometry
  • Congruence and geometry