Paper 1 150 marks
Friday 23 October 2026, 09:00, 3 hours. 7 weeks away
Finance, measurement, maps and plans, data handling and probability, in familiar everyday contexts.
Matric 2026 · Wiskundige Geletterdheid
Matric Mathematics Literacy 2026
Mathematics Literacy 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 23 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Monday 26 October 2026 at 09:00. Below: what each paper covers, every Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy paper we have, and the tutors who got a distinction in it.
- Paper 1 7 weeks away
- Paper 2 8 weeks away
- 29 tutors
The papers
Mathematics Literacy exam dates 2026
Paper 2 150 marks
Monday 26 October 2026, 09:00, 3 hours. 8 weeks away
The same content areas applied to less familiar, multi-step problems.
Times and durations from the Department of Basic Education's final timetable. Paper content from the DBE examination guidelines.
Practice
Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy past papers
Question paper and memo together where the department released one. Do one under timed conditions, then mark it.
Paper 1
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- October/November 2024 Paper 1 Past Paper
- May/June 2024 Paper 1 Past Paper
- October/November 2023 Paper 1 Past Paper
- October/November 2022 Paper 1 Past Paper
- May/June 2022 Paper 1 Past Paper
- October/November 2021 Paper 1 Past Paper
Paper 2
The people
Mathematics Literacy tutors for matric
Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Mathematics Literacy. Lessons in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.
Mathematics LiteracyMarianne NelBCom International Business (2nd year)9 subjects
Mathematics LiteracyGemma NaudeBSc Molecular biology and biotechnology6 subjects
Mathematics LiteracyAndrea FilbyBSc Chemistry5 subjects
Mathematics LiteracyOlivia LiebenbergPostgraduate in Education (PGCE)5 subjects
Mathematics LiteracyJessica MarxPost-graduate certificate of Education in 20264 subjects
Mathematics LiteracyConnor CottonBSc Human Life Sciences (3rd year)4 subjects
Mathematics LiteracySibongumusa NkosiB.Ed Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy4 subjects
Mathematics LiteracyCaryn JuliusBAcc3 subjects All 29 Mathematics Literacy tutors, or Mathematics Literacy tutors in Stellenbosch.
Common questions
Matric Mathematics Literacy, answered
When is the matric Mathematics Literacy exam in 2026?
Mathematics Literacy 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 23 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Monday 26 October 2026 at 09:00.
How long is each Mathematics Literacy paper?
Paper 1 is 3 hours. Paper 2 is 3 hours.
What is in Mathematics Literacy Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Paper 1: Finance, measurement, maps and plans, data handling and probability, in familiar everyday contexts. Paper 2: The same content areas applied to less familiar, multi-step problems.
Where can I get Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy past papers?
Stellenbosch Tutors hosts Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy past papers and memos, free, on this page and on the past papers archive, with a zip of every year per session.
Can I get a Mathematics Literacy tutor before the exam?
Yes. Stellenbosch Tutors matches matrics with Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Mathematics Literacy, in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.
Wanneer is die matriek Wiskundige Geletterdheid eksamen in 2026?
Wiskundige Geletterdheid 2026: Vraestel 1 op Vrydag 23 Oktober om 09:00, Vraestel 2 op Maandag 26 Oktober om 09:00.
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