Grade 10 · Mathematics · Paper 2 · CAPS
Trigonometry – Grade 10 Mathematics (Paper 2)
What Trigonometry 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
- 98
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 30 min
What it covers
Trigonometry 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 5 sections: The trigonometric ratios and their reciprocals; Special angles without a calculator; Solving trigonometric equations (0° to 90°); Trigonometric ratios in the Cartesian plane (0° to 360°); Two-dimensional problems: angles of elevation and depression.
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
- Trigonometry ≈ 40/100 in Paper 2 (CAPS weighting; shared with trigonometric graphs – the largest topic in Gr 10 Paper 2)
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- The trigonometric ratios and their reciprocals30 min
- Special angles without a calculator25 min
- Solving trigonometric equations (0° to 90°)25 min
- Trigonometric ratios in the Cartesian plane (0° to 360°)30 min
- Two-dimensional problems: angles of elevation and depression30 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 2 h 20 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions12 questions · 98 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 2 h 00 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 30 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 Trigonometry (98 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 Trigonometry? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Trigonometry as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Trigonometry
How is Trigonometry examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Trigonometry is part of Mathematics Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Trigonometry ≈ 40/100 in Paper 2 (CAPS weighting; shared with trigonometric graphs – the largest topic in Gr 10 Paper 2). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Trigonometry?
About 4 h 30 min: 2 h 20 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 2 h 00 min for the 12 exam-style questions (98 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Trigonometry?
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 Trigonometry as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.