Grade 10

CAPS Maths Lit Grade 10 Past Papers

Mathematical Literacy focuses on real-world number sense: finance, measurement, maps, data and probability. Work through both papers with a calculator where allowed, then mark carefully - method and interpretation marks are easy to lose if you rush.

Past papers / Grade 10

Papers in each sitting

Mathematical Literacy 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 Mathematical Literacy 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.

For a walkthrough of the questions you missed, book CAPS Maths Literacy tutoring.

Mathematical Literacy Paper 1

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

Mathematical Literacy Paper 2

Need help with Grade 10 Maths Lit?

Practise with past papers, then book a CAPS tutor for guided walkthroughs, exam technique, and a plan for the topics you keep losing marks on.

More exam prep