This is the Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 written in the November 2016 exams (Term 4), set by the national DBE (NSC) exams. The paper counts 150 marks and learners had 3 hours to finish it. It has 12 questions covering functions and graphs, differential calculus, number patterns, sequences and series, algebra, equations and inequalities, finance, growth and decay and probability and counting. Below you can download the question paper (English) and memo (English and Afrikaans) as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.
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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2016 Paper 1 Question Paper (English)
Grade 12 Mathematics question paper, Paper 1 Nov 2016 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in English and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
Question PaperPaper 1November examTerm 4National (DBE)English
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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2016 Paper 1 Memo (English and Afrikaans)
Download the maths grade 12 nov 2016 p1 memo PDF in English and Afrikaans. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the November exam in Term 4 set nationally by the DBE (NSC).
MemoPaper 1November examTerm 4National (DBE)English and Afrikaans
What is in this paper
12 questions, 150 marks in total. Marks per question are read from a scanned copy of the paper, so check the PDF for the exact values.
- Q1 Algebra, equations and inequalities 1.1.2 x? —6x +2=0 (correct to TWO decimal places) GB) 24 marks
- Q2 Number patterns, sequences and series Given the finite arithmetic sequence: 5 ; 1 ; -3 ; ... ; -83 ; -87 11 marks
- Q3 Number patterns, sequences and series 3.1 The first four terms of a quadratic number pattem are -1 ; x ; 3 ; x+8 15 marks
- Q4 Functions and graphs Sketched below is the graph of A(x)=a*, a>0. R isthe y-intercept of h. 20 marks
- Q5 Functions and graphs Sketched below is the parabola f with equation f(x)=-x’+4x-3 and a hyperbola g, 14 marks
- Q6 Functions and graphs Given: f(x) =—x+3and g(x) = log, x 10 marks
- Q7 Finance, growth and decay On 1 June 2016 a bank granted Thabiso a loan of R250 000 at an interest rate of 15% p.a. 15 marks
- Q8 Differential calculus 8.1 Determine f/(x) from first principles if f(x) =3x° 16 marks
- Q9 Differential calculus For a certain function f, the first derivative is given as f’(x)=3x? +8x-3 13 marks
- Q10 Differential calculus The number of molecules of a certain drug in the bloodstream / hours after it has been taken 8 marks
- Q11 Probability and counting A survey was conducted among 100 boys and 60 girls to determine how many of them watched 8 marks
- Q12 Probability and counting The digits 1 to 7 are used to create a four-digit code to enter a locked room. How many 5 marks
Marks per topic
- Functions and graphs44 marks
- Differential calculus37 marks
- Number patterns, sequences and series26 marks
- Algebra, equations and inequalities24 marks
- Finance, growth and decay15 marks
- Probability and counting13 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of 12 questions.
- Answer ALL the questions. as Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this 4, Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in determining your answers.
- Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
- You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise. the If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
- Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
- An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.
- Write neatly and legibly. Mathematies/P1 3 DBE/November 2016 NSC
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Questions about this paper
How many marks is the Maths Grade 12 Term 4 November 2016 Paper 1?
The paper is out of 150 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Is there a memo for the Maths Grade 12 Term 4 November 2016 Paper 1?
Yes. The marking memo is on this page as a free PDF download, next to the question paper.
Which topics carry the most marks in this paper?
Functions and graphs (44 marks), differential calculus (37 marks) and number patterns, sequences and series (26 marks).