Date: NOVEMBER 2024
Time: 2 HOURS
Marks: 106
Grade: 8
Subject: MATHEMATICS
Paper: 1
Name and Surname:
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. This paper consists of 9 pages.
2. The paper consists of 4 compulsory questions. Answer all questions.
3. Read all the questions carefully.
4. No abbreviations or overwriting is allowed.
5. Non-programmable calculators may be used.
6. Only blue ink is allowed. Black, green, or red ink or pencil may not be used.
7. Tip-ex may not be used.
QUESTION TOPIC TIME MARKS
Number Operations and
1 10 10
Relationships
2 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra 15 10
3 Space and Shape 15 10
4 Data Handling and Probability 10 10
5 Measurement 30 25
6 Equations and Inequalities 20 16
7 Geometry 20 25
120 106
Good luck with your exam!
Pg 1/8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: CHR SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS Date: NOV 2024
, QUESTION 1
1.1 State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE:
1.1.1 √ 49+ √ 16=11 (1)
1.1.2 5 × 4+3 ×2=26 (1)
1.1.3 The numbers have been arranged in ascending order: (1)
0.5 ; 1.25 ; 3.5 ; 5.75.
1.1.4 ( 23 )2=64 (1)
1.1.5 Sarah wants to fence her rectangular garden, which is 18 (1)
metres long and 12 metres wide. She calculates that she
needs 60 metres of fencing material.
1.1.6 The following are multiples of 15:: 345, 360, 375 (1)
1.1.7 3 ( x+ 2 )−5=4 x (1)
1.1.8 3 a2 b ×2 a b 3=6 a3 b 4 (1)
1.1.9 The equation 3 ( x−2 ) +4=2 ( x +3 ) + x simplifies to x=2 (1)
1.1.10 If a=3 and b=−2 then 4 a2−5 ab+2 b2=46 (1)
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Pg 2/8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: CHR SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS Date: NOV 2024
, QUESTION 2
2.1 . Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
questions Choose the correct answer and only write down the
correct letter next to the question number.
2.1.1 What is the product of 12 and 7?
A. 82
B. 84
C. 86
D. 88
2.1.2 Which of the following sequences is arithmetic?
A. 2, 4, 8, 16
B. 3, 6, 9, 12
C. 1, 3, 6, 10
D. 5, 10, 20, 40
2.1.3 The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is equal to:
A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
2.1.4 The given picture is an example of a ….
A. square
B. octagon
C. hexagon
D. pentagon
2.1.5 In a survey, 12 out of 30 students prefer studying
Mathematics. What percentage of students prefer
Pg 3/8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: CHR SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS Date: NOV 2024
Time: 2 HOURS
Marks: 106
Grade: 8
Subject: MATHEMATICS
Paper: 1
Name and Surname:
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. This paper consists of 9 pages.
2. The paper consists of 4 compulsory questions. Answer all questions.
3. Read all the questions carefully.
4. No abbreviations or overwriting is allowed.
5. Non-programmable calculators may be used.
6. Only blue ink is allowed. Black, green, or red ink or pencil may not be used.
7. Tip-ex may not be used.
QUESTION TOPIC TIME MARKS
Number Operations and
1 10 10
Relationships
2 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra 15 10
3 Space and Shape 15 10
4 Data Handling and Probability 10 10
5 Measurement 30 25
6 Equations and Inequalities 20 16
7 Geometry 20 25
120 106
Good luck with your exam!
Pg 1/8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: CHR SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS Date: NOV 2024
, QUESTION 1
1.1 State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE:
1.1.1 √ 49+ √ 16=11 (1)
1.1.2 5 × 4+3 ×2=26 (1)
1.1.3 The numbers have been arranged in ascending order: (1)
0.5 ; 1.25 ; 3.5 ; 5.75.
1.1.4 ( 23 )2=64 (1)
1.1.5 Sarah wants to fence her rectangular garden, which is 18 (1)
metres long and 12 metres wide. She calculates that she
needs 60 metres of fencing material.
1.1.6 The following are multiples of 15:: 345, 360, 375 (1)
1.1.7 3 ( x+ 2 )−5=4 x (1)
1.1.8 3 a2 b ×2 a b 3=6 a3 b 4 (1)
1.1.9 The equation 3 ( x−2 ) +4=2 ( x +3 ) + x simplifies to x=2 (1)
1.1.10 If a=3 and b=−2 then 4 a2−5 ab+2 b2=46 (1)
[1
0]
Pg 2/8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: CHR SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS Date: NOV 2024
, QUESTION 2
2.1 . Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
questions Choose the correct answer and only write down the
correct letter next to the question number.
2.1.1 What is the product of 12 and 7?
A. 82
B. 84
C. 86
D. 88
2.1.2 Which of the following sequences is arithmetic?
A. 2, 4, 8, 16
B. 3, 6, 9, 12
C. 1, 3, 6, 10
D. 5, 10, 20, 40
2.1.3 The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is equal to:
A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
2.1.4 The given picture is an example of a ….
A. square
B. octagon
C. hexagon
D. pentagon
2.1.5 In a survey, 12 out of 30 students prefer studying
Mathematics. What percentage of students prefer
Pg 3/8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: CHR SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: MATHEMATICS Date: NOV 2024
