Grade 11

CAPS Physical Sciences Grade 11 Past Papers

Physical Sciences splits Physics (Paper 1) and Chemistry (Paper 2). Formulae, units and stepwise method marks matter - after each paper, mark with the official guidelines and redo weak topics before the next timed attempt.

Past papers / Grade 11

Papers in each sitting

Physical Sciences Grade 11 past papers and memos from the Department of Basic Education. The pack on this page: Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018). Use a paper as timed practice for the Physical Sciences work your child is doing in Grade 11, then mark it with the memo and note the questions that cost marks.

  • Grade 11 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 Physical Sciences tutoring.

Physical Sciences Paper 1

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

Physical Sciences Paper 2

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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.

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