Andhra Pradesh Class 8 Maths FA2 exam on October 5, 2026: check paper pattern

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The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is conducting the Class 8 Mathematics FA2 exam on October 5, 2026.
The exam, part of the 2026-27 academic session, will run for 1 hour 15 minutes, from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM.
The written test carries 35 marks and includes 20 questions, comprising MCQs, VSAQs, SAQs, and one essay type question.
Formative Assessment 2, also known as Self Assessment 2, has a total weightage of 50 marks.
Seven model papers are available for Class 8 Mathematics on the official AP SCERT website, scert.ap.gov.in.

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is set to conduct the Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) for Class 8 Mathematics on October 5, 2026. The examination is scheduled to take place across Andhra Pradesh from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM, with a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes.

This assessment is a component of the Formative Assessment 2 for the academic session 2026-27, designed to evaluate students’ comprehension of Mathematics topics and help them identify areas requiring improvement. The FA2 exam for all subjects will be conducted from October 5 to October 8, 2026.

FA2 Examination Structure and Marking Scheme

The written test for the Class 8 FA2 Mathematics paper carries a maximum of 35 marks and consists of 20 questions. These questions are categorized into objective and written answer types, including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Very Short Answer Questions (VSAQ), Short Answer Questions (SAQ), and one Essay Type Question.

The overall Formative Assessment is for 50 marks, with the remaining 15 marks contributed by other assessment tools. The written test pattern is standardized for Classes VI to IX, as detailed below:

FA 2 Written Test Pattern for Classes VI to IX
Question Type	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
MCQ	15	1	15
VSAQ	2	2	4
SAQ	2	4	8
Essay	1	8	8
Total	20	—	35

The Formative Assessment is a competency-based evaluation that assesses student learning through various tools and classroom activities. These tools include Children’s Participation and Reflection, Written Work, Project Work, and the Written Test itself. Each of these components contributes to the total 50 marks of the Formative Assessment, as outlined:

Formative Assessment Tools and Marks (Classes III to IX)
Assessment Tool	Marks
Children’s Participation and Reflection	5
Written Work	5
Project Work	5
Written Test	35
Total	50 Marks

Assessment Tools for Mathematics

Specific assessment tools are used for Mathematics to evaluate different competencies. Tool 1 focuses on creating new problems, allocating 3 marks for problem generation and 2 marks for the solution. Tool 2 for Written Work assigns 3 marks for timely completion and 2 marks for neat handwriting. For Project Work (Tool 3), which involves an information collection-based project, 3 marks are given for report writing and 2 marks for presentation.

The conducting authority for the FA2 exam is the AP SCERT, with its official website being scert.ap.gov.in. Students are advised to use available resources for preparation.

Model Papers and Preparation Resources

To assist students in their preparation for Formative Assessment 2, also referred to as Self Assessment 2 or SAMP-II, model papers are available for Classes 6 to 10. A total of 34 Mathematics model papers are currently accessible across these classes, with seven specifically provided for Class 8 Mathematics. These model papers are intended to aid students in understanding the exam pattern and practicing relevant topics.

Students can download these model papers from the official AP SCERT website. The availability of these resources aims to support students in revising the syllabus, understanding concepts, and practicing problems regularly to improve their performance in the upcoming assessment.