This is a Mathematics Grade 8 controlled investigation, dated March 2026, worth 50 marks and to be completed in 1 hour, covering fractions, decimals and percentages. Learners simplify a common fraction and explain equivalent fractions, add and multiply fractions, and convert fractions to decimals, including identifying repeating decimals.
The following document, Mathematics Grade 8 Term 1 Investigation.pdf, is the full document.
Term 1 Content Brief
Mathematics Grade 8 Term 1 Investigation PDF TQD-167
Key terms covered include common fractions, equivalent fractions, common denominator, and repeating decimals.
The investigation consists of 4 pages and 6 questions across two sections: exploring common fractions, and decimal fractions.
By the end of this investigation, learners should be able to simplify and identify equivalent fractions, add and multiply fractions, and convert fractions to decimals, including recognising repeating decimals.