Grade 11 · Mathematics · Paper 1 · CAPS
Exponents and Surds – Grade 11 Mathematics (Paper 1)
What Exponents and Surds covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 12
- Marks of practice
- 116
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 50 min
What it covers
Exponents and Surds is a Grade 11 Mathematics topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Mathematics Paper 1 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 4 sections: Exponent laws and rational exponents; Surds: simplifying and rationalising; Exponential equations; Surd equations.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Mathematics Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities ≈ 45/150 in Gr 11 Paper 1 (typically; shared with Equations and inequalities)
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Exponent laws and rational exponents35 min
- Surds: simplifying and rationalising35 min
- Exponential equations40 min
- Surd equations30 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 20 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions12 questions · 116 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 2 h 20 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 50 min |
Grade 11 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 Exponents and Surds (116 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 11 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 and Surds? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Exponents and Surds as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Exponents and Surds
How is Exponents and Surds examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Exponents and Surds is part of Mathematics Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities ≈ 45/150 in Gr 11 Paper 1 (typically; shared with Equations and inequalities). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Exponents and Surds?
About 4 h 50 min: 2 h 20 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 2 h 20 min for the 12 exam-style questions (116 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Exponents and Surds?
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 and Surds as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.