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This page has every Mathematics N3 April paper we have, from 2016 to 2021: 5 question papers and 4 memos in 23 PDFs. Files are in Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

Mathematics N3 April papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2021April16
2020April14
2019April13
2018April16
2016April14

Topics that come up most in Mathematics N3 April

Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.

TopicPapersAverage marks
Functions and graphs527
Algebra, equations and inequalities525
Euclidean geometry429
Analytical geometry418
Trigonometry117
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Mathematics N3 April 2021 question papers and memos

April 2021

Mathematics N3 April 2021 question paper, first page of questions
Maths N3 April 2021 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Algebra, equations and inequalities1.1 Factorise as far as possible in prime factors: 18 marks
  2. Q2 Algebra, equations and inequalities2.1 Simplify the expression: 12 marks
  3. Q3 Algebra, equations and inequalities3.1 Make ������ the subject of the formula: 16 marks
  4. Q4 Analytical geometryFIGURE 1 shows a straight line, AB, with A on the y-axis and B on the x-axis. AB is extended 18 marks
  5. Q5 Functions and graphs5.1 FIGURE 2 below represent a sketch of the graph defined by ������(������) = 2������2 + 8������ − 10. 16 marks
  6. Q6 Euclidean geometry6.1 Prove that √1+2������������������������+������������������2������ = 1 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer all the questions.
  2. Read all the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Questions may be answered in any order, but sub-questions must remain together.
  5. Show all calculations and intermediary steps.
  6. Do all graph work in the answer book, not on graph paper.
  7. Round all final answers off to three decimal places.
  8. Diagrams are not drawn to scale.
  9. Use only a black or blue pen.
  10. Write neatly and legibly. (16030143) -3-
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Mathematics N3 April 2020 question papers and memos

April 2020

Mathematics N3 April 2020 question paper, first page of questions
Maths N3 April 2020 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Algebra, equations and inequalities1.1 Factorise the following expression completely: 15 marks
  2. Q2 Functions and graphs2.1 Simplify the following: 14 marks
  3. Q3 Euclidean geometry3.1 The sum of the reciprocals of two consecutive odd numbers is 12 . Find the numbers. 15 marks
  4. Q4 Analytical geometryThe quadrilateral ABCD is shown in FIGURE 1. The vertices of quadrilateral ABCD are as 18 marks
  5. Q5 Functions and graphs5.1 Draw the graph of the following equation in the ANSWER BOOK. Calculations need 17 marks
  6. Q6 Euclidean geometry6.1 Use basic trigonometric identities to prove that: 21 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer all the questions.
  2. Read all the questions carefully.
  3. Programmable calculators are not allowed for this question paper.
  4. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  5. Questions may be answered in any order, but keep subsections together.
  6. Show all calculations and intermediate steps.
  7. All graph work in the question paper must be done in the answer book.
  8. All final answers must be accurately rounded off to three decimal places.
  9. Diagrams are not drawn to scale.
  10. Write neatly and legibly. (16030143) -3-

Mathematics N3 April 2019 question papers and memos

April 2019

Mathematics N3 April 2019 question paper, first page of questions
Maths N3 April 2019 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 6 questions

The memo for this paper is not available yet.

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Determine the value of aif f (x)  x ax x5 is divided by x2 and gives a 17 marks
  2. Q2 Algebra, equations and inequalitieslog2(x1) log(x1) 2 (6) 16 marks
  3. Q3 Algebra, equations and inequalities3.1 When 1 is added to the numerator and the denominator of a fraction, the fraction 14 marks
  4. Q4 Euclidean geometry4.1 Calculate the value of p and q if M is the midpoint of line segment AB in FIGURE A 22 marks
  5. Q5 Functions and graphs5.1 Sketch the graph of 25x2 4y2 100 in the ANSWER BOOK. Indicate clearly any 14 marks
  6. Q6 Euclidean geometry6.1 Use trigonometric identities to prove that: 17 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Questions may be answered in any order but keep subsections together.
  5. Show ALL calculations and intermediate steps.
  6. Do ALL graph work in the ANSWER BOOK. NO graph paper needed.
  7. Accurately approximate ALL final answers rounded off to THREE decimal places.
  8. Diagrams are NOT drawn to scale.
  9. Write neatly and legibly. (16030143) -3- T1010(E)(A2)T
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Mathematics N3 April 2018 question papers and memos

April 2018

Mathematics N3 April 2018 question paper, first page of questions
Maths N3 April 2018 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Algebra, equations and inequalities1.1 Factorise the following as far as possible in prime factors: 18 marks
  2. Q2 Functions and graphsSolve for x in the following equations: 12 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 John runs from A to B uphill with an average speed of 8 km/h, and returns from B to 15 marks
  4. Q4 Analytical geometryIn FIGURE 1 below ABC is a triangle with the vertices A (0 ; 8), B (1 ; 0) and C (4 ; 0). BD, a 15 marks
  5. Q5 Functions and graphs5.1 Draw the graph defined by 25  4 1. (3) 19 marks
  6. Q6 Euclidean geometry6.1 Calculate the values of A that will satisfy the following equation for 0  A 360: 21 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Questions may be answered in any order, but subsections of questions must be kept together.
  5. Show ALL calculations and the intermediary steps.
  6. ALL graph work must be done in the ANSWER BOOK. No graph paper needed.
  7. ALL final answers must be accurately approximated to THREE decimal places.
  8. Diagrams are NOT drawn to scale.
  9. Write neatly and legibly. (16030143) -3- T940(E)(M26)T

Mathematics N3 April 2016 question papers and memos

April 2016

Mathematics N3 April 2016 question paper, first page of questions
Maths N3 April 2016 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Algebra, equations and inequalities1.1 Factorise the following expressions as far as possible in prime factors: 17 marks
  2. Q2 Functions and graphs2.1 Simplify the following: 16 marks
  3. Q3 Functions and graphs3.1 Solve for x by completing the square: 15 marks
  4. Q4 Analytical geometry4.1 Consider FIGURE A below. DABC is an isosceles triangle with AB =BC and 21 marks
  5. Q5 Functions and graphs5.1 Draw the graph defined by the equation: 3x2 + 3y2 = 27 (2) 14 marks
  6. Q6 Trigonometry6.1 Prove the following trigonometric identity: 17 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Questions may be answered in any order but subsections of questions must NOT be separated.
  5. Show ALL the calculations and intermediary steps.
  6. ALL final answers must be accurately approximated to THREE decimal places.
  7. ALL graph work must be done in the ANSWER BOOK. Graph paper is NOT supplied.
  8. Diagrams are NOT drawn to scale.
  9. Write neatly and legibly. (16030143) -3- T950(E)(A1)T

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Questions about these papers

Which years of Maths N3 April papers are on this page?

Papers from 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Maths N3 April paper?

The paper is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

Are the memos included?

Yes. 4 of the 5 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

Which topics come up most in these papers?

Functions and graphs, algebra, equations and inequalities and euclidean geometry, based on 5 papers on this page.

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