Following a challenging Vietnamese literature exam on June 11th, high school students taking the national graduation exam found the mathematics paper more accessible. The 2026 math exam featured a familiar structure, alleviating some test-taking anxiety. Students reported the exam was less difficult than the previous year’s, with some problems solvable using basic counting methods. This shift in difficulty level comes after the morning’s literature exam sparked debate and discussion regarding its complexity. The more straightforward math paper provided a welcome relief for students facing the high-stakes examination. Overall, the exam’s structure and content were perceived as less demanding compared to prior assessments.