Grade 10 · Mathematics · Paper 1 · CAPS
Functions and Graphs – Grade 10 Mathematics (Paper 1)
What Functions and Graphs covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 5 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 5
- Exam-style questions
- 12
- Marks of practice
- 118
- Study time
- ≈ 5 h 45 min
What it covers
Functions and Graphs 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 5 sections: Function basics and the straight line y = ax + q; The parabola y = ax² + q; The hyperbola y = a/x + q; The exponential graph y = a·bˣ + q; Interpreting graphs: equations, intersections and inequalities.
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
- Functions and graphs ≈ 30/100 in Paper 1 (typically)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Function basics and the straight line y = ax + q35 min
- The parabola y = ax² + q40 min
- The hyperbola y = a/x + q40 min
- The exponential graph y = a·bˣ + q40 min
- Interpreting graphs: equations, intersections and inequalities40 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 3 h 15 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions12 questions · 118 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 2 h 20 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 5 h 45 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
- 12 exam-style questions on Functions and Graphs (118 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 5 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 Functions and Graphs? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Functions and Graphs as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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How is Functions and Graphs examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Functions and Graphs is part of Mathematics Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Functions and graphs ≈ 30/100 in Paper 1 (typically). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Functions and Graphs?
About 5 h 45 min: 3 h 15 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 2 h 20 min for the 12 exam-style questions (118 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Functions and Graphs?
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 Functions and Graphs as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.