Grade 10

CAPS Maths Grade 10 Past Papers

CAPS Mathematics for Grade 10-12 covers algebra, functions, calculus (Grade 12), geometry, trigonometry, statistics and probability. Use Paper 1 and Paper 2 under timed conditions, then mark with the official memo so you learn how markers award method and accuracy marks.

Past papers / Grade 10

Papers in each sitting

Mathematics Grade 10 past papers and memos from the Department of Basic Education. The pack on this page: Grade 10 Common Papers (2015-2018). Use a paper as timed practice for the Mathematics work your child is doing in Grade 10, then mark it with the memo and note the questions that cost marks.

  • Grade 10 Common Papers (2015-2018)

    Paper 1, Paper 2

How to use these papers

  1. 1

    Write one paper

    Write one paper in the time your school allows.

  2. 2

    Mark with the memo

    Mark it with the memo from the same pack.

  3. 3

    Open the DBE file

    The links below open the DBE file when the catalogue has one, and the session page when it does not.

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Mathematics Paper 1

Direct PDF links open the DBE file where available. Otherwise the session page lists every subject pack.

Mathematics Paper 2

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