This is a Mathematics Grade 11 provincial standardised assessment from KwaZulu-Natal, dated March 2026, to be completed in one and a half hours. Question 1 covers solving quadratic equations, solving simultaneous equations, and determining values for which the roots of a quadratic equation will be real. Question 2 covers simplifying surd expressions and solving exponential equations without a calculator.
The following document, Mathematics Grade 11 Term 1 Provincial Assessment.pdf, is the full document.
Term 1 Content Brief
Mathematics Grade 11 Term 1 Provincial Assessment PDF LOQ-089
Key terms covered include quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, the discriminant, surds, and exponential equations.
The paper consists of 4 pages plus an 8 page answer book, and has 3 questions. Question 1 covers quadratic and simultaneous equations and the discriminant. Question 2 covers surds and exponential equations without a calculator.
By the end of this paper, learners should be able to solve quadratic and simultaneous equations, determine when the roots of a quadratic equation are real, and simplify surds and solve exponential equations without a calculator.