Maths Grade 12 Term 4 November 2023 Paper 1 Memo and Question Paper PDF

This is the Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 written in the November 2023 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 10 questions covering differential calculus, functions and graphs, number patterns, sequences and series, algebra, equations and inequalities, finance, growth and decay and probability and counting. Below you can download the 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 2023 Paper 1 Question Paper (Afrikaans)

Grade 12 Mathematics question paper, Paper 1 Nov 2023 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in Afrikaans and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.

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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2023 Paper 1 Question Paper (English)

Grade 12 Mathematics question paper, Paper 1 Nov 2023 (Term 4) set nationally by the DBE (NSC). Download the PDF in English and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.

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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2023 Paper 1 Memo (English and Afrikaans)

Marking memo for the Mathematics Grade 12 November exam 2023 Paper 1 set nationally by the DBE (NSC) in English and Afrikaans. Use this maths grade 12 nov 2023 p1 memo to mark your answers and see exactly where the marks go.

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What is in this paper

10 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 3x?—2x=6 (answers correct to TWO decimal places) 24 marks
Q2 Number patterns, sequences and series 2.1 Given the arithmetic series: 7+12+17+... 16 marks
Q3 Number patterns, sequences and series 3.1 Given the geometric series: 3+6+12+... to n terms. 10 marks
Q4 Functions and graphs Sketched below is the graph of f(x)=2*-4 for x ¢[-2;4). 14 marks
Q5 Functions and graphs The graphs of f(x) = -50 -1)?+8 and g(x) 7 a are drawn below. A point of intersection 18 marks
Q6 Finance, growth and decay 6.1 Patrick deposited an amount of R18 500 into an account earning r% interest p.a., 16 marks
Q7 Differential calculus 71 Determine f /(x) from first principles if f(x) =-4x? 13 marks
Q8 Differential calculus Given: f(x) =—x? + 6x? 9x44 =(x-1)?(-x+4) 18 marks
Q9 Differential calculus The diagram below represents a printed poster. Rectangle ABCD is the part on which the text 6 marks
Q10 Probability and counting 10.1 A and B are independent events. P(A) = 3 and P(B)= 4 11 marks

Marks per topic

Differential calculus37 marks
Functions and graphs32 marks
Number patterns, sequences and series26 marks
Algebra, equations and inequalities24 marks
Finance, growth and decay16 marks
Probability and counting11 marks

Instructions to candidates

This question paper consists of 10 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 2023 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 2023 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?

Differential calculus (37 marks), functions and graphs (32 marks) and number patterns, sequences and series (26 marks).

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Mathematics Grade 12 Term 4 November 2023 Paper 1 Question Paper and Memo

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