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CAPS Economics Grade 11 Past Papers
Economics covers macro and micro topics, graphs and data response. Past papers reward clear definitions, labelled diagrams and application to South African examples - use memos to see the depth markers expect at each mark band.
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Economics Grade 11 past papers and memos from the Department of Basic Education. The pack on this page: Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018).
Papers in each sitting
- Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018): Paper 1, Paper 2.
How to use these papers
Write one paper in the time your school allows, then mark it with the memo from the same pack. 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 Economics tutoring.
Papers and memos by year
2018 November
Economics - Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018). Direct PDF links open the DBE file where available; otherwise the session page lists every subject pack.
- Paper 1Question paper (DBE session)Memo (DBE session)
- Paper 2Question paper (DBE session)Memo (DBE session)
Open full Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018) pack on education.gov.za
Need help with Grade 11 Economics?
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.