In 2020, the first volume of national college entrance examination science mathematics insisted on cultivating scientific literacy, paying attention to the flexible use of mathematical thinking, paying attention to the basic ability of test questions, and closely combining with social practical problems, which reflected the scientific selection and educational orientation of college entrance examination mathematics. The examination paper has both foundation and synthesis, as well as application and innovation. The difficulty is moderate, which has played a positive role in the future college entrance examination reform and middle school teaching guidance.

The national volume 1 science mathematics focuses on rational thinking and key abilities, which are embodied in the following aspects: