Grade 11 · Mathematics · Paper 1 · CAPS
Finance, Growth and Decay – Grade 11 Mathematics (Paper 1)
What Finance, Growth and Decay 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
- 11
- Marks of practice
- 83
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 15 min
What it covers
Finance, Growth and Decay 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: Simple and compound growth: finding P, i and n; Simple and compound decay (depreciation); Nominal and effective interest rates; Timelines: changing rates, deposits and withdrawals.
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
- Finance, growth and decay ≈ 15/150 in Gr 11 Paper 1 (typically)
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Simple and compound growth: finding P, i and n35 min
- Simple and compound decay (depreciation)35 min
- Nominal and effective interest rates35 min
- Timelines: changing rates, deposits and withdrawals40 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 25 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions11 questions · 83 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 40 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 15 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
- 11 exam-style questions on Finance, Growth and Decay (83 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 Finance, Growth and Decay? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Finance, Growth and Decay as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Finance, Growth and Decay
How is Finance, Growth and Decay examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Mathematics exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Finance, Growth and Decay is part of Mathematics Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Finance, growth and decay ≈ 15/150 in Gr 11 Paper 1 (typically). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Finance, Growth and Decay?
About 4 h 15 min: 2 h 25 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 40 min for the 11 exam-style questions (83 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Finance, Growth and Decay?
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 Finance, Growth and Decay as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.