Grade 10 · Mathematics · Paper 2 · CAPS
Statistics – Grade 10 Mathematics (Paper 2)
What Statistics covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 11
- Marks of practice
- 86
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 35 min
What it covers
Statistics is a Grade 10 Mathematics topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Mathematics Paper 2 of the Grade 10 school and provincial exams. You study it in 4 sections: Mean, median and mode (ungrouped data); Grouped data: estimated mean, modal class and median class; Measures of dispersion: range, quartiles, percentiles and IQR; Five-number summary and box-and-whisker diagrams.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 10 Mathematics Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Statistics ≈ 15/100 in Paper 2 (CAPS weighting; typically Q1–2 of a 100-mark, 2-hour paper)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Mean, median and mode (ungrouped data)25 min
- Grouped data: estimated mean, modal class and median class25 min
- Measures of dispersion: range, quartiles, percentiles and IQR25 min
- Five-number summary and box-and-whisker diagrams25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 1 h 40 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions11 questions · 86 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 45 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 35 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 Statistics (86 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 4 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 Statistics? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Statistics as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Statistics
How is Statistics examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Statistics is part of Mathematics Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Statistics ≈ 15/100 in Paper 2 (CAPS weighting; typically Q1–2 of a 100-mark, 2-hour paper). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Statistics?
About 3 h 35 min: 1 h 40 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 45 min for the 11 exam-style questions (86 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Statistics?
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 Statistics as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.