Grade 10 · Mathematics · Paper 1 · CAPS
Exponents – Grade 10 Mathematics (Paper 1)
What Exponents covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 3 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 3
- Exam-style questions
- 11
- Marks of practice
- 74
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 15 min
What it covers
Exponents is a Grade 10 Mathematics topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Mathematics Paper 1 of the Grade 10 school and provincial exams. You study it in 3 sections: Laws of exponents and simplifying with prime bases; Simplifying sums and differences: common factors; Exponential equations.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 10 Mathematics Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Algebra, equations and inequalities ≈ 30/100 in Paper 1 (typically; exponents usually 8–15 of these marks)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Laws of exponents and simplifying with prime bases30 min
- Simplifying sums and differences: common factors30 min
- Exponential equations35 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 35 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions11 questions · 74 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 30 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 15 min |
Grade 10 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 11 exam-style questions on Exponents (74 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 3 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 10 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Exponents? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Exponents as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Exponents
How is Exponents examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Exponents is part of Mathematics Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Algebra, equations and inequalities ≈ 30/100 in Paper 1 (typically; exponents usually 8–15 of these marks). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Exponents?
About 3 h 15 min: 1 h 35 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 1 h 30 min for the 11 exam-style questions (74 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Exponents?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Exponents as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.