# Mathematical Literacy Grade 10 P2 November Mock 2026 Memo

> Grade 10 Mathematical Literacy Paper 2 memorandum from the November Mock Exam 2026 (English), 6 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Updated: 2026-10-29
- Subject: Mathematical Literacy
- Grade: Grade 10
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2026
- Exam period: November Mock Exam
- Paper: 2
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- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 6

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                                     GRADE 10

                         MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P2
                     NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK)
                              MARKING GUIDELINES

  MARKS: 75

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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                                                                                    TOTAL:       75

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