Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Core Mathematics Term 3 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This paper tests essential senior school mathematical competencies across real number properties, algebra, indices and logarithms, quadratic graphing, geometric transformations, scale drawing, trigonometry, and geometrical construction.

  • Duration: 2½ Hours
  • Number of Questions: 10 (Questions 1–10)
  • Structure: Structured mathematical problems requiring full working, graphical plotting, scale drawing, and geometric constructions

  It covers the following topics:

  • Rational and irrational number classification and reciprocal calculations
  • Laws of indices, algebraic index simplification, and exponential equations
  • Logarithmic laws, logarithmic evaluation without calculators, and logarithmic equations
  • Expansion and complete factorisation of quadratic expressions and solving quadratic equations
  • Quadratic functions: table completion, Cartesian parabola plotting, root estimation, and graphical solutions
  • Geometric similarity, linear scale factors, model scaling, and volume scale factor calculations
  • Congruency conditions, Cartesian transformations (reflections in the y-axis, 90° clockwise rotation), and rotational symmetry
  • Bearings, navigation scale drawings, distance measurements, and back bearings
  • Trigonometric ratios, special trigonometric angles, angle of elevation, and height-distance calculations
  • Geometric constructions using ruler and compasses only
• File Size:

  250.36 KB
• Length:

  15 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  CORE MATHEMATICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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