Grade 12 students in both the General and Advanced tracks sat their mathematics examination on Tuesday with no technical complaints or issues, on the first day of the end-of-term exams for the third academic semester of the 2025–2026 school year.
Students in the General track described the exam as easy and straightforward, while those in the Advanced track considered it of medium difficulty, suited to the average student.
A number of students explained that the exam included varied questions ranging from easy to moderate, with some requiring additional thought and concentration. They confirmed that the questions reflected the curriculum and that the allotted time was sufficient for answering and reviewing.
General track students noted that they were able to finish the exam and leave their examination halls about 30 minutes before the time was up, while most Advanced track students remained until the end of the allotted time, given the nature of questions that required closer scrutiny and the need — in electronic exams — to review answers and ensure they were correctly recorded before final submission.
Management at government schools confirmed that examination halls were orderly and organised from the first moments students entered, with electronic devices verified for readiness, technical and administrative support provided, and student entry managed according to approved procedures — all of which contributed to the smooth running of the exams without any obstacles.
Hassan Suwalmeh, principal of Al Ahliya Al Khayriya School for Boys, said the school has 221 Grade 12 students, 35 in the General track and 186 in the Advanced track, noting that his students sat their exam at Al Maarif Government School.
He confirmed that the exam proceeded entirely smoothly and that no complaints were recorded from either students or supervisory committees.
Suwalmeh explained that preparations for the exams began early through the provision of remote review and remedial sessions for students and verification of the readiness of their electronic devices. He noted that all students were able to sit the exam in a suitable and stable environment, and that initial indicators and student reactions reflected a general sense of ease regarding the level of the questions, which took individual differences into account and fell within the prescribed educational frameworks.
Wiam Jabr, principal of a private school in Dubai, confirmed that the school's female students sat the mathematics exam at Nad Al Hamar Government School in an organised and comfortable atmosphere. She noted that the total number of female students who sat the exam was 181 — 118 in the Advanced track and 63 in the General track — under the supervision and monitoring of teachers and supervisors who accompanied them throughout the examination period.
She said that the management of Nad Al Hamar International School paid great attention to private-education students sitting their exams in government schools, providing all organisational and technical requirements that helped create a suitable examination environment for the students, which had a positive impact on their comfort and reassurance during the exam.
Jabr expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the management of Nad Al Hamar School for its ongoing cooperation and commitment to providing the best conditions for students, affirming that continuous coordination between government and private schools enhances the success of the examination process and ensures a fair and motivating educational environment for all students.
Grade 12 students continue their exams today with English language, as part of the end-of-year examination schedule, which runs until 3 July.
A smooth atmosphere prevailed across examination halls in Abu Dhabi schools, where students sat the exam according to approved timetables without any obstacles being recorded.
School managements confirmed that the exams were characterised by smooth running and adherence to procedures, with technical and administrative preparations completed before the exams commenced and a suitable examination environment provided to help students sit their tests with ease and reassurance.
Schools saw students arriving early, while examination committees facilitated entry procedures into halls, verified the readiness of all systems, and provided the necessary guidance to students before the exam began.
Parents praised the good organisation observed at schools, affirming that the procedures in place contributed to a stable atmosphere that reduced exam-related stress and boosted students' confidence during their exams.
Grade 12 students at schools in Fujairah and the towns of the Eastern Region also sat the mathematics exam in an atmosphere marked by calm and organisation.
A number of students agreed that the exam was clear and straightforward and accessible to students of different levels, while some noted the presence of questions requiring greater concentration to measure thinking skills and differentiate between students. They confirmed that the ideas in the exam were familiar and consistent with the specimen papers and approved structure used during the preparation period.
Student Hamad Mohammed Al Hashemi, from the Elite track, said: