AP FA2 Class 8 Maths exam on October 5, 2026: paper carries 35 marks

In short

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is set to administer the Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) Mathematics exam for Class 8 on October 5, 2026.
The exam will run from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM, with a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The written test for the Class 8 FA2 Maths paper carries a maximum of 35 marks, contributing to a total Formative Assessment of 50 marks.
The question paper will comprise 20 questions, including Multiple Choice, Very Short Answer, Short Answer, and Essay Type questions.
Model papers for FA2 Mathematics, including seven specifically for Class 8, are available in both Telugu and English mediums.

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is scheduled to conduct the Formative Assessment 2 (FA2) Mathematics examination for Class 8 students on October 5, 2026. The examination is part of the ongoing academic session 2026-27 and aims to evaluate students’ comprehension of Mathematics topics covered during the assessment period.

The Class 8 FA2 Maths exam will take place from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM, with a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. This written test carries a maximum of 35 marks, forming a component of the overall 50-mark Formative Assessment.

Examination Structure and Marking Scheme

The Class 8 FA2 Mathematics question paper is designed to include a mix of objective and subjective questions. According to the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department, the paper will consist of 20 questions distributed across various formats to assess different levels of understanding.

The written test contributes 35 marks to the total Formative Assessment, with the remaining 15 marks allocated to other assessment tools. These tools include Children’s Participation and Reflection, Written Work, and Project Work, each carrying 5 marks. For Mathematics, Tool 1 specifically focuses on creating new problems, with 3 marks for problem generation and 2 marks for the solution. Written Work is assessed based on timely completion (3 marks) and neat and legible handwriting (2 marks), while Project Work evaluates report writing (3 marks) and presentation (2 marks).

Question Type	Number 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

Formative Assessment Framework and Schedule

Formative Assessment is a competency-based evaluation method utilised to gauge student learning through various assessment tools and classroom activities. This approach allows teachers to observe students’ engagement, written assignments, project contributions, and performance in written examinations. The FA2 exam provides students with an opportunity to review their understanding of Mathematics topics taught during the assessment period.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Educational Research and Training (APSCERT) is responsible for defining the syllabus, evaluation scheme, and providing model papers for these assessments. The AP FA2 exams for the academic year 2026 are scheduled to run from October 5 to October 8, 2026. Model papers for FA-2 Mathematics are available for Classes 6 to 10, with a total of 34 Mathematics model papers provided across these classes. Specifically, seven model papers are available for Class 8 Mathematics FA2, offered in both Telugu and English mediums.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	AP FA2
Class	8
Subject	Mathematics
Academic Year	2026-27
Conducting Authority	Andhra Pradesh School Education Department
Exam Date	October 5, 2026
Exam Time	1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Duration	1 hour 15 minutes
Maximum Marks	35
Question Paper	Available Soon
Answer Key and Solutions	Available Soon

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