Here is a collection of Mathematical Literacy Grade 12 past papers, study guides, memorandums and other tools to help you prepare for your exams. You will also find past papers and memos for the IEB schools.
Mathematical Study Guides
Here are some study guides to help you prepare for your Mathematical Literacy exams:
Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)
A National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement is an official policy document for learning and teaching in South African schools. The policy lists every approved subject for grades R – 12. The policy also includes the Programme and promotion requirements for grades R – 12. A Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement was created for every subject.
Here are the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Mathematical Literacy:
Past Papers And Memorandums For The DBE
Below you will find the past papers and memos for the Mathematical Literacy exams offered by the Department of Education (DBE):
2021
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English & Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English & Afrikaans)
2020
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans and English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans and English)
2019
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans and English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans and English)
2018
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans and English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans and English)
2017
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2016
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Addendum (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2015
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2014
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2013
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2012
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2011
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2010
Question Paper
Memo
2009
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2008
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
Past Papers And Memorandums For The IEB
Below you will find the past papers and memos for the Mathematical Literacy exams offered by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB):
2021
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2020
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2019
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2018
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2017
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Sheet (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Appendix (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Sheet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Appendix (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2016
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Sheet (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Appendix (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Sheet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Appendix (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix (English)
Memo
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Memo (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Memo (English)
2015
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Booklet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Appendix (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (English)
Memo
2014
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Booklet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Annexure A (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix A (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (English)
Memo
2013
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Booklet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Annexure A (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix A (English)
Memo
2012
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Booklet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Answer Sheet (English)
Memo
2011
Question Paper
- Mathematical Literacy P1 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P1 Answer Booklet (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 (English)
- Mathematical Literacy P2 Appendix Booklet (English)
Memo
Additional Tools For Your Exam Preparation
Please make use of these tools when you study for your examinations:
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Topics In Maths Literacy?
Here are the topics you will be covering in Maths Literacy:
- Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
- Personal Finance
- Basic Logical Thinking
- Basic Principles Of Probability
- Statistical Reasoning
Why Is Mathematical Literacy Important?
Mathematical Literacy is important because it teaches you how to use maths in everyday situations. You will develop skills and become confident in your abilities to think numerically and spatially to solve daily problems that require maths.
Is Maths Literacy Easy?
Yes, Maths Literacy is an easy subject to take. Although it ultimately depends on the student. If you are not interested in Maths or struggle with Maths, Maths Literacy might be just as difficult for you as Pure Maths.
What Are 10 Careers In Mathematical Literacy?
Here are ten (10) careers you can pursue with Mathematical Literacy:
- Call Centre Agent
- Payroll Clerk
- Cashier
- Mathematical Literacy Educator
- Electrician Technician
- Sales Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Shop Assistant
- Tax Analyst
- Customer Service
Which Is Harder Maths Lit Or Pure Maths?
Pure Maths is harder than Maths Lit.
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Author: Esmari Pool
Editor: Esmari Pool
Date Published: November 17, 2022