PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P2
JUNE 2025
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 100
Symbol Explanation
MA Method with accuracy
MCA Method with consistent accuracy
CA Consistent accuracy
A Accuracy
C Conversion
S Simplification
RT Reading from a table/a graph/document/diagram
SF Correct substitution in a formula
O Opinion/Explanation/Reasoning
P Penalty, e.g. for no units, incorrect rounding off, etc.
R Rounding off
NPR No penalty for correct rounding
AO Answer only
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Mathematical Literacy/P2 2 NW/June 2025
Grade 12 – Marking Guidelines
NOTE:
If a candidate answers a question TWICE, only mark the FIRST attempt.
If a candidate has crossed out (cancelled) an attempt to a question and NOT redone the
solution, mark the crossed out (cancelled) version.
Consistent accuracy (CA) applies in ALL aspects of the marking guidelines; however, it
stops at the second calculation error.
NOTE: consistent accuracy (CA) does not apply in cases of a breakdown.
If the candidate presents any extra solution when reading from a graph, table, layout plan and
map, then penalize for every extra item presented.
General principle of marking, if the candidate makes one mistake one mark is deducted.
Rounding is an independent mark.
In opinion type questions marks will only be awarded if relevant calculations are shown.
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Mathematical Literacy/P2 3 NW/June 2025
Grade 12 – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS] ANSWER ONLY FULL MARKS
QUE Solution Explanation T/L
1.1.1 Radius is the line drawn from the centre of a circle to a point on 2A explanation M
the circle.A L1
OR
Radius is the line joining the centre of a circle to a point on the
circle.A
OR Radius is half of a diameter.A (2)
1.1.2 Scale is the factor that relates the measurement on paper with 2A explanation MP
the real measurement.A L1
OR
Scale is a ratio that gives the relationship between the
measurement on paper and the real measurement.A
(2)
1.1.3 Probability is a chance/likelihood of an event to occur / 2A explanation P
happen.A (2) L1
1.2.1 B A 2A answer M
(2) L1
1.2.2 D A 2A answer M
(2) L1
1.2.3 F A 2A answer M
(2) L1
1.2.4 G A 2A answer M
(2) L1
1.3.1 Bar scale OR Linear scale OR Graphic scale.A 2A answer MP
(2) L1
1.3.2 5 2A answer MP
(2) L1
1.3.3 PretoriaA MP
JohannesburgA L1
OR 1A answer
MusinaA 1A answer
Accept WeipeA (2)
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Mathematical Literacy/P2 4 NW/June 2025
Grade 12 – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 2 [28 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation T/L
2.1 Limpopo riverA 2A answer MP
(2) L1
2.2 Probability = 0% A 2A answer MP
(2) L2
2.3 NWA 2A answer MP
OR (2) L2
NorthwestA
2.4 Measured length = 1,8 cm A 1A measured distance MP
1,8 cm: 125 kmMA 1MA correct ratio L4
1,8 cm: 125 × 100 000 cm 1C conversion
1,8 cm: 12 500 000 cmC 1S simplification
1 : 6 944 444 S 1O opinion
∴The claim is not valid.O
OR
Measured length = 18 mm A
18 mm: 125 kmMA
18 mm: 125 × 1 000 000 mm
18 mm: 125 000 000 mmC [Accept 1,7 cm to 1,9 cm
1 : 6 944 444 S OR 17 mm to 19 mm]
∴The claim is not valid. O (5)
2.5.1 1 852 𝑘𝑚 1SF substitution MP
Time = 80 𝑘𝑚/ℎ SF
L2
= 23,15 hoursS 1S simplification
A A 1A hours
= 23 hours and 9 minutes 1A minutes
(4)
2.5.2 Total time for the trip CA from Q2.5.1 MP
= 23 hours 9 min + 48 min + 1 hour 30 minMCA 1MCA adding correct values L3
= 25 hours 27 minutesCA 1CA total
1CA day
Day of arrival is Saturday CA= 24 hours
1MCA addition
Arrival time = 13:15 + 1:27MCA
= 14: 42CA 1CA arrival time
OR OR
Total time for the trip 1MA adding time spent at
13:15 + 48 = 14:03MA border
14:03 + 1:30 = 15:33MCA 1MCA adding time spent at
Bulawayo
1MCA adding travelling time
15:33 + 23:09 = 38:42MCA 1CA day
Day of arrival = SaturdayCA at 14:42CA 1CA arrival time
(5)
2.5.3 Stretch legs OR Bathroom break OR Refreshments 2R reason MP
OR Petrol OR Sight-seeingR (2) L4
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Mathematical Literacy/P2 5 NW/June 2025
Grade 12 – Marking Guidelines
2.6.1 Livingstone islandA 2A answer MP
(2) L1
2.6.2 Turn right at the entrance then turn left A 1A turn right and left MP
At the crossroad turn rightA 1A turn right L2
Walk along the footpath, pass the right junctionA 1A pass right junction
Turn left A 1A turn left
Then you will be facing point ⑨ OR
OR 1A turn right a
Turn right at the entrance A 1A turn left
Pass toilets then turn left. A 1A pass right
Walk along the footpath then turn right at the 1A turn left
T-JunctionA (4)
Turn left A
Then you will be facing point ⑨
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Mathematical Literacy/P2 6 NW/June 2025
Grade 12 – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 3 [28 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation T/L
3.1.1 Perimeter is the total length around the borders of the 2A answer M
silo.R (2) L1
3.1.2 3 000 mm = 3 mC 1C conversion M
2
Volume = s × h L2
= (2,3 m)2 × 3 mSF 1SF substitution
= 15,87 m3 S 1S simplification
= 16 m3 R 1R rounding
(4)
3.1.3 Area = 4s × height + s
2
M
= 4 × 2,3 m × 3 m + (2,3 m)2 SF 1SF substitution L3
2
= 27,6 m + 5,29S 1S simplification
= 32,89 m2S 1S simplification
Total area for 3 silo covers = 3 × 32,89 m2 MCA 1MCA multiplying by 3
= 98,67 m2 CA 1CA answer
(5)
3.1.4 To avoid damageR OR to protect them from 2R reason M
getting moistR OR to protect from rustingR (2) L4
Accept any relevant reason
3.2.1 3 962,5808 gallons = 3 962,5808 × 3,7854 litresC 1C conversion to litres M
= 14 999,95336 litresS 1S simplification L2
= 15 000 litresR 1R rounding
= 15 m3 C 1C conversion to m3
OR OR
962,5808 gallons = 3 962,5808 × 3,7854 litresC 1C conversion to litres
= 14 999,95336 litresS 1S simplification
= 14,99995336 m3 C 1C conversion to m3
= 15 m3 R 1R rounding
(4)
3.2.2 CA from Q3.2.1 M
Radius = 2,3 m ÷ 2 = 1,15 mA 1A radius L3
15 m3 = 3,142 × (1,15 m)2 × hSF 1SF substitution
15 𝑚3
h = 3,142 × (1,15 𝑚)2MA
1MA changing subject
h = 3,609852008 mS
1S simplification
NPR
(4)
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3.2.3 Total area to be painted = 3 × 34,33 m2 MA 1MA multiplying by 3 M
= 102,99 m2 A 1A total area L4
102,99 𝑚2
First coat paint = 9 𝑚2 /𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒MCA
1MCA dividing
= 11,443333333 litresCA 1CA simplification
102,99 𝑚2
Subsequent coat paint = 12𝑚2 /𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒
= 8,5825 litresS
Total paint = 11,4433333333 litres + 8,5825 litres 1S simplification
= 20,026 litresCA OR 21 litresCA
∴ The claim is valid.O 1CA total paint
OR 1O opinion
34,33 𝑚2 OR
First coat paint = 9𝑚2 /𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒MA 1MA dividing
= 3,814444444 litresS 1S simplification
34,33 𝑚2
Subsequent coat paint = 12𝑚2 /𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒
= 2,860833333 litresS
1S simplification
1 silo paint = 3,814444444 litres + 2,860833333 litres
= 6,675277777 litresCA
1CA paint for 1 silo
Total paint = 3 × 6,675277777 litres MCA 1MCA multiplying by 3
= 20,02583333 litres CA 1CA total paint
∴ The claim is valid.O 1O opinion
OR OR
34,33 𝑚2
First coat paint = 9𝑚2 /𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒MA 1MA dividing
= 3,814444444 litresS 1S simplification
34,33 𝑚2
Subsequent coat paint = 12𝑚2 /𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑒
= 2,860833333 litresS 1S simplification
1 silo paint = 3,814444444 litres + 2,860833333 litres
= 7 litresCA 1CA paint for 1 silo
Total paint = 3 × 7 litres MCA 1MCA multiplying by 3
= 21 litres CA 1CA total paint
∴ The claim is valid.O 1O opinion
(7)
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Mathematical Literacy/P2 8 NW/June 2025
Grade 12 – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 4 [24 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation T/L
4.1 Body Mass IndexA 2A answer M
(2) L1
4.2 4 + 3 + 2 = 9A 1A adding values M
2 2 L3
Supper calories = × 2 500MCA 1MCA multiplying
9 9
= 555,55S 1S simplification
= 560R 1R rounding
OR OR
4 + 3 + 2 = 9A 1A adding values
2 500
Unit calory = CA
9 1CA unit calory
= 277,78
Supper calories = 277,78 × 2MCA 1MCA multiplying by 2
= 555,555
= 560R 1R rounding
(4)
4.3 RT 1RT correct male calories M
Maximum daily calory intake = 2 500 – 500MA 1MA subtracting 500 L2
= 2 000 caloriesCA 1CA answer
(3)
4.4 170 cm = 1,7 mC 1C conversion M
mass in kg L3
BMI =
(height in m)2 1SF substitution
𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
23,1 kg/m = 2
SF 1MA changing subject
(1,7 𝑚)2
1A answer
Mass = 23,1 kg/m2 × (1,7 m)2 MA
NPR
= 66,759 kgA
(4)
4.5 450° = (1,8 × ℃) + 32°SF 1SF substitution M
℃ = (450° - 32°) ÷ 1,8MA 1MA changing subject L4
℃ = 232,222°
℃ = 230°AR 1AR rounded answer
∴ Mac converted correctly.O 1O opinion
(4)
4.6.1 Street mapA 2A answer MP
(2) L1
4.6.2 Francis Baard StreetA 2A answer MP
(2) L2
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4.6.3 Farenden Street; Arcadia StreetA 1A first two correct streets MP
Beckett Street, Park StreetA 1A second two correct streets L2
Farenden Street A 1A last correct street
(3)
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