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Key Facts: CSEC Mathematics Exam
60 questions
Paper 1 has 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions
CXC CSEC Mathematics Syllabus
90 minutes
Paper 1 lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
CXC CSEC Mathematics Syllabus
30%
Paper 1 multiple choice is worth 30% of the overall grade
CXC CSEC Mathematics Syllabus
Grades I-VI
Results use a six-point grade scale, with I-III generally a pass
CXC CSEC grading scheme
3 profiles
Knowledge (30%), Comprehension (40%) and Reasoning (30%) are graded A-F
CXC CSEC Mathematics Syllabus
~US$24.50
CXC subject entry fee for the May-June 2026 sitting
CXC Scale of Examination Fees
2 hr 40 min
Paper 2 duration for structured and extended-response questions
CXC CSEC Mathematics Syllabus
100
Free original Paper 1-style practice questions here
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CSEC Mathematics is the Caribbean Examinations Council's General Proficiency mathematics exam, taken by Form 5 students and private candidates. Paper 1 is 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes and counts for 30% of the grade; Paper 2 (2 hours 40 minutes) is worth 50% and the SBA or Paper 3/2 is worth 20%. Results use a six-point grade scale (I-VI), with Grades I-III generally treated as a pass, plus profile grades for Knowledge, Comprehension and Reasoning. This 100-question bank gives original Paper 1-style practice across number, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and consumer arithmetic.
Sample CSEC Mathematics Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your CSEC Mathematics exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Express the fraction 3/8 as a percentage.
2Write the number 0.00056 in standard form (scientific notation).
3Calculate the value of 2^3 x 2^4.
4What is the value of 3.6 / 0.04?
5Simplify the surd expression sqrt(50).
6A car costs $24 000. The price is increased by 15%. What is the new price?
7A man invests $5 000 at 4% simple interest per annum. How much interest does he earn after 3 years?
8A television marked at $1 200 is sold at a discount of 20%. How much does a customer pay?
9A shopkeeper buys an item for $80 and sells it for $100. What is the percentage profit?
10If US$1 = JA$155, how many Jamaican dollars are equivalent to US$40?
About the CSEC Mathematics Exam
CSEC Mathematics is the General Proficiency mathematics qualification of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), sat mainly by Form 5 secondary students and private candidates across the Caribbean in the January and May-June sittings. The assessment has three components: Paper 1, an electronically delivered set of 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions worth 30% of the grade; Paper 2, a written structured and extended-response paper worth 50%; and the School-Based Assessment (or Paper 3/2 for private candidates) worth 20%. The syllabus is organised into sections covering number theory and computation, consumer arithmetic, sets, measurement, statistics, algebra, relations, functions and graphs, geometry, trigonometry, vectors and matrices. Each paper is marked against three profiles - Knowledge, Comprehension and Reasoning - and overall results use a six-point grade scale from I to VI.
Assessment
Paper 1: 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions (30% of grade). Paper 2: structured and extended-response questions (50%). School-Based Assessment, or Paper 3/2 for private candidates (20%).
Time Limit
Paper 1 is 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes); Paper 2 is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Passing Score
No single percentage cut score. Results are reported on a six-point grade scale (Grades I-VI), with Grades I-III generally accepted as a pass, plus profile grades A-F for Knowledge (30%), Comprehension (40%) and Reasoning (30%).
Exam Fee
For May-June 2026, the CXC subject entry fee is about US$24.50 with a one-time candidate entry fee of about US$24.25; local registration fees vary by territory. (Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC))
CSEC Mathematics Exam Content Outline
Number Theory, Computation & Consumer Arithmetic
Sets and subsets, operations on real numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, scientific notation, surds, indices, approximation and significant figures, plus consumer arithmetic: profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest, hire purchase, salaries and wages, taxes, utility bills and currency exchange.
Algebra, Relations, Functions & Graphs
Algebraic manipulation, substitution, expansion and factorisation, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, simultaneous equations, change of subject of a formula, direct and inverse variation, relations and functions, composite and inverse functions, and linear and quadratic graphs including gradient and intercepts.
Geometry, Trigonometry & Measurement
Perimeter, area and volume of plane shapes and solids, angle properties, polygons and circle theorems, congruence and similarity, Pythagoras' theorem, right-angled trigonometry, sine and cosine rules, bearings, transformations (translation, reflection, rotation, enlargement), vectors and 2x2 matrices.
Statistics & Probability
Reading and constructing frequency tables, bar charts, pie charts and histograms; mean, median, mode and range; grouped data and class boundaries; cumulative frequency curves and quartiles; and simple theoretical probability.
How to Pass the CSEC Mathematics Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single percentage cut score. Results are reported on a six-point grade scale (Grades I-VI), with Grades I-III generally accepted as a pass, plus profile grades A-F for Knowledge (30%), Comprehension (40%) and Reasoning (30%).
- Assessment: Paper 1: 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions (30% of grade). Paper 2: structured and extended-response questions (50%). School-Based Assessment, or Paper 3/2 for private candidates (20%).
- Time limit: Paper 1 is 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes); Paper 2 is 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Exam fee: For May-June 2026, the CXC subject entry fee is about US$24.50 with a one-time candidate entry fee of about US$24.25; local registration fees vary by territory.
Keys to Passing
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on CSEC Mathematics Paper 1?
Paper 1 has 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions, each with four options, answered in 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper 1 is worth 30% of the overall grade.
How is CSEC Mathematics graded?
Overall results use a six-point grade scale from Grade I to Grade VI. Grades I-III are generally treated as a pass. Candidates also receive profile grades A-F for Knowledge, Comprehension and Reasoning.
What are the three papers in CSEC Mathematics?
Paper 1 is 60 multiple-choice questions (30%), Paper 2 is a written structured and extended-response paper of 2 hours 40 minutes (50%), and the School-Based Assessment, or Paper 3/2 for private candidates, is worth 20%.
Can I use a calculator on CSEC Mathematics?
Yes. A non-programmable, silent electronic scientific calculator is allowed in both Paper 1 and Paper 2, and a formula sheet is provided. Graphing and programmable calculators are not permitted.
What topics does CSEC Mathematics cover?
The syllabus covers number theory and computation, consumer arithmetic, sets, measurement, statistics, algebra, relations, functions and graphs, geometry, trigonometry, vectors and matrices.
Are these official CXC past-paper questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the Paper 1 multiple-choice style and syllabus. CXC publishes its own past papers and a specimen paper separately.