Mathematics/Baseline Assessment CAPS-Grade 10 April 2024
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
EHLANZENI
GRADE 10
MATHEMATICS
TERM 2
BASELINE ASSESSMENT
MARKS: 50
TIME: 1 HOUR
This question paper consists of 6 pages including cover page and
Diagram SHEET 1.
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Mathematics/Baseline Assessment CAPS-Grade 10 April 2024
INSTRUCTION AND INFROMATION
1. This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Number answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable) maybe used, unless stated
otherwise.
5. Show ALL diagrams, calculations, etc you have used to determine the solutions
clearly.
6. Start each question on a new page.
7. Round off final numerical values to TWO decimal places.
8. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
10. DIAGRAM SHEET 1 for answering question 2.1.2 is attached at the end of the
paper. Write your NAME and SURNAME on this in the space provided.
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Mathematics/Baseline Assessment CAPS-Grade 10 April 2024
QUESTION 1
1. Choose the correct answer, write only the correct letter (A to D) next to the question
number (1.1 to 1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.6 D.
1.1. Two angles are________________when they add up to 180°
A. Complementary B. Equilateral C. Equal D. Supplementary (1)
1.2. The sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to
A. 150° B.180° C. 360° D. 480° (1)
1.3. The value of 𝑥 is...
A.15° B. 20° C. 25° D. 42° (1)
1.4. The value of y is... (1)
y +8
A. 28° B. 76° C. 36° D. 72° (1)
1.5. The gradient of the line joining two points (0;0) and (1;-6) is :
A. 3 B. -6 C. 6 D. -3 (1)
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Mathematics/Baseline Assessment CAPS-Grade 10 April 2024
QUESTION 2
2.1. Given the equation of a line 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2
2.1.1. Copy and complete the table
𝑥 -2 -1 0 1 3
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2
(5)
2.1.2. Draw a graph showing ALL coordinates on the table in 2.1.1. Use the DIAGRAM
SHEET 1 paper to draw the graph of line 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 2. (3)
2.2. Study the graph below and answer the questions that follows.
2.2.1. Write down the coordinates of A, B and C. (3)
𝑦 −𝑦
2.2.2. Find the gradient of the graph passing point A, B and C. (𝑚 = 𝑥2 −𝑥1 ) (3)
2 1
2.2.3. Hence, determine the equation of the line. (3)
2.2.4. If 𝑥 = 10, what will be the value? (2)
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Mathematics/Baseline Assessment CAPS-Grade 10 April 2024
QUESTION 3
3.1. Name 2 properties of a trapezium (2)
3.2. Name 3 properties of a parallelogram (3)
3.3. ABCD is a parallelogram, with reasons calculate the value of 𝑥
(4)
3.4. In the figure below, CS//HN. < 𝐸𝐴𝑊 = 70°, AE =AW and <CAE = x. Determine the
value of x.
(4)
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QUESTION 4
4. In the figure below, AB//CD, < 𝐶𝐺𝑃 = 𝑥 + 15° 𝑎𝑛𝑑 < 𝑂𝐹𝐵 = 45°.
With reasons, find the size of:
4.1. 𝑥 (5)
4.2. 𝐺̂1 (2)
4.3 𝐹̂1 (2)
4.4 𝐹̂2 (2)
4.5. 𝐺̂2 (2)
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TOTAL: 50 MARKS
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Mathematics/Baseline Assessment CAPS-Grade 10 April 2024
NAME OF A LEARNER:
DIAGRAM SHEET 1
QUESTION 2.1.2
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-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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-2
-3
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