Grade 10 · Mathematics · Paper 2 · CAPS
Trigonometric Graphs – Grade 10 Mathematics (Paper 2)
What Trigonometric Graphs 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
- 8
- Marks of practice
- 72
- Study time
- ≈ 2 h 55 min
What it covers
Trigonometric Graphs 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 3 sections: The basic graphs y = sin x, y = cos x and y = tan x; The effect of a and q; Reading trig graphs: a and q, intersections and inequalities.
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
- Part of Trigonometry ≈ 40/100 in Paper 2 (CAPS weighting); trig graphs are typically one question of about 8–12 marks
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- The basic graphs y = sin x, y = cos x and y = tan x25 min
- The effect of a and q30 min
- Reading trig graphs: a and q, intersections and inequalities25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 20 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions8 questions · 72 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 25 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 2 h 55 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
- 8 exam-style questions on Trigonometric Graphs (72 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 Trigonometric Graphs? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Trigonometric Graphs as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Trigonometric Graphs
How is Trigonometric Graphs examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Trigonometric Graphs is part of Mathematics Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Part of Trigonometry ≈ 40/100 in Paper 2 (CAPS weighting); trig graphs are typically one question of about 8–12 marks. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Trigonometric Graphs?
About 2 h 55 min: 1 h 20 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 1 h 25 min for the 8 exam-style questions (72 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Trigonometric 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 Trigonometric Graphs as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.