Maths is one of the highest-scoring academic subjects. Still, the majority of students find it difficult.
If you are fed up with getting low grades, you must have landed here, searching for ‘how-to’ tips to get good marks in mathematics. What if we told you that you can even score the perfect 100/100 in maths?
According to a Times-of-India report[1], around 2 lakh students scored above 90 in the maths Class 10th CBSE exams in 2020. Every year, thousands of students get 100 marks on the maths boards paper. If they can do it, so can you!
Here are 11 tips and tricks that you can follow to score high in mathematics.
Let’s get scoring!

Tips to score full marks in mathematics:
Here’s a secret. There is NO shortcut to getting good marks in maths. It is possible only if you follow these steps for some time.
1. Find a good maths tutor

When you have weak eyesight, you go to the best eye doctor, right? So, if you are weak in maths, you should find the best maths tutor or tuition. A good maths tutor will explain tough maths topics and clear your doubts.

2. Practice
Studies say that practice makes you better[2] at doing something. If you want to get better grades in maths, solve questions daily. Practice maths sums from NCERT books or any book of your choice. Don’t forget to do NCERT example questions as they are repeated in the mathematics exam. Regularly take maths tests to check your progress.

3. Get motivated
Don’t you get happy when you get a 10 out of 10 on a test? You work even harder on that subject, don’t you? Once you follow points 1 and 2, you will start seeing better results in your maths tests. This will encourage you to be consistent with your practice.

4. Form an exam strategy (and stick to it).
Now that you have a fair idea of what works for you, make an exam preparation strategy for maths. Manage your time by making a timetable. Divide time for practice, revision, and rest. Please don’t stress yourself.

5. Make notes

Note down important maths formulas and derivations in a notebook. You can also make maths notes for every NCERT chapter. Revise them before your paper.

6. Try Mock tests
The secret to scoring full marks in maths is taking as many mock tests as you can. So, practice maths model question papers and sample papers a few days before your exam.

7. Maintain sequence

Solve questions in order.
You can either start from the 1st to last question or vice versa.
But don’t skip or jumble the questions.
Some students like solving a maths question paper from back to front as the questions on the back are lengthy and carry maximum marks.

8. Time management during maths exam

You have to do 30-35 questions in 3 hours. If you are not able to solve a question, leave it after the first attempt. Leave space and come back to it later. Don’t waste time on it. Divide all the question-paper sections into 3 hours.

9. Check answers at the end.
Quickly check all the answers before submitting your answer sheet.

10. Do the questions that are left, if any.
Now complete all the questions that you left or couldn’t solve in the first attempt.

11. Draw a line after every solution.
Once your maths paper is solved and you are satisfied, leave space after every question and draw a line. Also, leave space after you solve a question. This will improve your presentation and neatness.
That’s how you in getting excellent grades on your maths paper.

Now, submit the answer sheet and confidently wait for your results. Be ready to celebrate your best score in mathematics.

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