This is the Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 written in the November 2021 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, algebra, equations and inequalities, number patterns, sequences and series, finance, growth and decay, probability and counting and differential calculus. Below you can download the question paper, question paper (Afrikaans), 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 2021 Paper 1 Question Paper
Free PDF of the Mathematics Grade 12 November exam 2021 Paper 1 question paper set nationally by the DBE (NSC). It tests Term 4 work. Learners looking for the maths grade 12 nov 2021 p1 paper can download it here.
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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 1 Question Paper (Afrikaans)
Free PDF of the Mathematics Grade 12 November exam 2021 Paper 1 question paper set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in Afrikaans. It tests Term 4 work. Learners looking for the maths grade 12 nov 2021 p1 paper can download it here.
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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 1 Question Paper (English)
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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 Paper 1 Memo (English and Afrikaans)
Download the maths grade 12 nov 2021 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).
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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 2x* -3x-3=0 (correct to TWO decimal places) 24 marks
- Q2 Number patterns, sequences and series Given the geometric series: x +90+81+... 6 marks
- Q3 Number patterns, sequences and series Consider the quadratic number pattern: -145 ;-122 ;-101; ... 5 marks
- Q4 Number patterns, sequences and series Consider the linear pattern: 5; 7; 9; ... 10 marks
- Q5 Functions and graphs S.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 10 marks
- Q6 Functions and graphs The graph of f(x)=log,x is drawn below. 8 marks
- Q7 Functions and graphs The graph of f(x) =(x+4)(x—6) is drawn below. 21 marks
- Q8 Finance, growth and decay 8.1 A farmer bought a tractor for R980 000. The value of the tractor depreciates annually 16 marks
- Q9 Differential calculus 91 Determine f '(x) from first principles if it is given that f(x) = 2x? —3x. 12 marks
- Q10 Functions and graphs The graph of A(x) = ax? +x? is drawn. 15 marks
- Q11 After travelling a distance of 20 km from home, a person suddenly remembers that he did not
- Q12 Probability and counting 12.1 A and B are independent events. It is further given that: 14 marks
Marks per topic
- Functions and graphs54 marks
- Algebra, equations and inequalities24 marks
- Number patterns, sequences and series21 marks
- Finance, growth and decay16 marks
- Probability and counting14 marks
- Differential calculus12 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of 12 questions.
- Answer ALL the questions.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
- Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. 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.
- 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. NSC.
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Questions about this paper
How many marks is the Maths Grade 12 Term 4 November 2021 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 2021 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 (54 marks), algebra, equations and inequalities (24 marks) and number patterns, sequences and series (21 marks).
