Technical Mathematics CAPS Document Grades 10-12 kavo-133

This is the Technical Mathematics CAPS Document (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) for the Further Education and Training (FET) Phase, Grades 10-12, issued by the South African Department of Basic Education. It sets out what must be taught, learnt and assessed in Technical Mathematics across Grades 10, 11 and 12, and is relevant for the 2026 and 2027 school years. The subject applies the science of Mathematics to the technical field, with an emphasis on application rather than abstract ideas, covering content areas such as the number system, functions and graphs, algebra, differential calculus, Euclidean geometry, mensuration, circles and angular movement, analytical geometry, trigonometry, and finance, growth and decay.

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Technical Mathematics CAPS Document Grades 10-12 kavo-133

The document defines Technical Mathematics as the application of mathematical principles to the technical field, intended for learners at technical schools offering a technical subject such as mechanical, civil or electrical engineering. It covers ten main content areas: number system, functions and graphs, finance, growth and decay, algebra, differential calculus, Euclidean geometry, mensuration, circles, angles and angular movement, analytical geometry, and trigonometry.

This Technical Mathematics CAPS document runs to 56 pages and is organised into four sections. Section 1 introduces the CAPS and gives background and time allocation across all school phases, Section 2 defines Technical Mathematics and sets out its specific aims, specific skills and content area weightings for the FET Phase, Section 3 gives the content specification and clarification with teaching guidelines, topic allocation per term, and sequencing and pacing of topics, and Section 4 covers assessment guidelines, including informal and formal assessment, the programme of assessment, recording and reporting, and moderation.

The document aims to develop learners who can apply mathematical principles, develop fluency in computation using calculators, and use mathematical modelling to solve real-life technical problems relating to health, social, economic, cultural, scientific, political and environmental issues. It seeks to provide learners at technical schools with an alternative and value-adding substitute to Mathematical Literacy, supporting a vocational route aligned with the expectations of labour and giving access to further study at FET colleges and other higher education institutions.

Grade 10-12

Subject Technical Mathematics

Phase Further Education and Training (FET) Phase

Curriculum South African (CAPS)

School Years 2026 and 2027

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