Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Essential Mathematics Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam assesses Grade 10 Essential Mathematics learners on number systems, fractions, indices, algebra, and similarity — developing the numeracy and problem-solving competencies needed for everyday life and further learning under the KCBE Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer and structured questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Number theory — factors of composite numbers, prime numbers, odd and even numbers
    • Rational and irrational numbers — classification and justification
    • Fractions — simplification and evaluation of mixed operations
    • Standard form — reciprocals expressed in standard form
    • Estimation and measurement — mean temperature, unit conversion to kilometres
    • Indices and powers — expressing numbers as powers, laws of indices, solving exponential equations
    • Algebra — forming algebraic expressions for area, factorization (difference of two squares)
    • Similarity and enlargement — identifying similar shapes, scale factor, finding lengths using scale factor
  • Section B
    • Fractions — simplifying complex fraction expressions
    • Real-life fractions — milk production and profit calculations, maize trading using fractions
    • Indices — laws of indices in index form (multiplication, powers, division)
    • Algebra — factorizing quadratic expressions (difference of two squares) to find dimensions
    • Similarity — surface area ratios of similar shapes (sofas and cuboids)
• File Size:

  7.99 MB
• Length:

  9 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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