Mathematical Literacy Grade 10 P2 November Mock 2026 Memo

hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P2 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 75 These marking guidelines consist of 6 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SYMBOL AND EXPLANATION Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation M Method A Accuracy MA Method with accuracy CA Consistent accuracy C Conversion D Definition F Choosing the correct formula SF Substitution in a formula J Justification O Opinion/Reason/Example P Penalty (e.g. no units, incorrect rounding) R Rounding RT/RM Reading from a table/map S Simplification NPR No penalty for rounding AO Answer only, full marks KEY TO TOPIC AND LEVEL: M = Measurement; MP = Maps, plans and other representations; P = Probability; L1–L4 = cognitive levels 1 to 4 NOTE: • If a candidate answers a question TWICE, only mark the FIRST attempt. • Consistent accuracy (CA) applies in ALL aspects of the marking guidelines; however, it stops at the second calculation error. • Answers only, without working, are awarded full marks unless stated otherwise. • In opinion or verification questions, marks are only awarded if the relevant calculations are shown. QUESTION 1 1.1.1 2 × 15 mℓ ✓C multiplying by 15 = 30 mℓ ✓A answer M L1 (2) 1.1.2 410 g ÷ 1 000 ✓C dividing by 1 000 = 0,41 kg ✓A answer M L1 (2) 15 1.1.3 Number of tins = × 1 tin ✓M dividing 15 by 6 6 = 2,5 tins ✓A 2,5 tins She must buy 3 tins. ✓R rounding UP to 3 tins M L2 (3) 1.1.4 17:50 + 15 min + 25 min ✓M adding 40 minutes = 18:30 ✓A answer M L2 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.2 ◦ F = (1,8 × 200) + 32 ✓SF substitution = 360 + 32 ✓S simplification = 392 ◦ F ✓A answer M L1 (3) 1.3 Kitchen scale (accept: electronic/digital scale or ✓✓A suitable instrument balance scale) M L1 (2) 1.4 2 ℓ = 2 000 mℓ ✓C conversion to mℓ Each glass = 2 000 mℓ ÷ 8 ✓M dividing by 8 = 250 mℓ ✓CA answer M L2 (3) [17] QUESTION 2 2.1.1 C4 ✓A C ✓A 4 MP L1 (2) 2.1.2 Tennis court ✓✓RM MP L1 (2) 2.1.3 North-east (NE) ✓✓A (North only or East only: 0 marks) MP L2 (2) 2.1.4 Restaurant ✓✓✓A correct destination MP L2 (3) 2.1.5 Bar scale (graphic/linear scale) ✓✓A MP L1 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.1.6 The bar scale is enlarged or reduced together with the ✓✓O valid advantage map, so it stays correct and can still be used to MP L2 (2) measure distances. (Accept: no calculator or conversion of units needed / easy to use for estimating distances) 2.1.7 On the scale, 2 cm represents 100 m ✓RM 2 cm = 100 m Actual distance = 7,5 cm × 100 m ✓M using the scale 2 cm ✓CA 375 m = 375 m ✓C converting to km = 375 ÷ 1 000 = 0,375 km MP L3 (4) 2.1.8 Chalets next to the river: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ⇒ 4 chalets ✓RM 4 chalets Total number of chalets = 10 ✓RM 10 chalets 4 ✓CA percentage P= × 100% = 40% 10 P L2 (3) [20] QUESTION 3 3.1.1 Area = 9 m ×7,2 m ✓SF substitution = 64,8 m2 ✓A answer with unit M L1 (2) 3.1.2 60 cm = 0,6 m ✓C converting to metres Area = 0,6 m ×0,6 m = 0,36 m2 ✓A answer M L2 (2) 3.1.3 Number of tiles = 64,8 ÷ 0,36 = 180 tiles ✓M dividing areas With 10% extra: 180 × 1,1 = 198 tiles ✓M adding 10% Boxes = 198 ÷ 10 = 19,8 ✓CA dividing by 10 ≈ 20 boxes ✓R rounding up M L3 (4) 3.1.4 Cost = 20× R289,90 ✓M multiplying = R5 798,00 ✓CA answer M L2 (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.1.5 Perimeter = 2 × (9 m + 7,2 m) ✓SF substitution = 32,4 m ✓A perimeter Skirting = 32,4 m −0,9 m = 31,5 m ✓CA subtracting the door M L3 (3) 3.2.1 Radius = 58 cm ÷ 2 ✓M dividing by 2 = 29 cm ✓A answer M L1 (2) 3.2.2 Volume = 3,142 × (29 cm)2 × 88 cm ✓SF substitution = 3,142 × 841 × 88 ✓S simplification = 232 533,14 cm3 ✓CA answer M L2 (3) 3.2.3 232 533,136 ÷ 1 000 = 232,53 . . . ℓ ✓C dividing by 1 000 ≈ 233 ℓ ✓R rounding to nearest litre M L2 (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Mathematical Literacy/P2 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 4 4.1.1 06:15 to 06:57 ✓M subtracting times = 42 minutes ✓A answer M L1 (2) 4.1.2 Time = 42 ÷ 60 = 0,7 hours ✓C converting to hours Average speed = 21 km ✓RT 21 km 0,7 h ✓SF substitution = 30 km/h ✓CA answer M L3 (4) 4.1.3 06:45 (Bus 2 arrives at the College at 07:17) ✓✓RT correct time M L2 (2) 4.2.1 Volume = 6 cm × 4 cm × 12 cm ✓SF substitution = 288 cm3 ✓A 288 cm3 = 288 mℓ ✓C 288 mℓ M L2 (3) 4.2.2 Along the length: 30 ÷ 6 = 5 cartons ✓M dividing length and Along the width: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 cartons width Height: 25 ÷ 12 = 2,08 . . . ≈ 2 layers ✓A 5 and 6 Total = 5 × 6 × 2 ✓R 2 layers (rounding down) = 60 cartons ✓M multiplying ✓CA answer MP L3 (5) 4.2.3 To show which side of the box must face upwards, so ✓✓O valid explanation that the cartons are stored upright and do not leak or MP L4 (2) get damaged. [18] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved