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Free DBE Past Papers and Where to Find Them
Thandeka Mkhize
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Past papers are the best practice for any exam. The Department of Basic Education shares many of them for free on its website, sorted by grade, subject and year.
Start with the most recent paper and time yourself. Then mark it using the memorandum and note every mistake.
Every paper you finish shows you what to fix before the real exam. Liam O’Connor, Matric Exam CoachCan’t find a paper? Ask Nomvula Zungu at our front office. We keep printed copies for Grade 10 to 12 and can help you plan which ones to tackle first.
Where to find them
Visit the DBE website and look under Examinations, then Past Papers. Provincial education departments and many school websites also share older papers, so check the KwaZulu-Natal pages too.
How to use them well
Do one paper under exam conditions each week. Mark honestly, then redo the questions you missed. Bring your marked paper to our Grade 12 Maths Final Exam Preparation class and we will go through it with you.
Kagiso Molefe
Thank you for this. We have started the weekly routine at home and my son in Grade 7 is already less stressed about homework.
Nomvula Zungu
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad the tips helped. Your support means a lot to our team. Thanks!
Ayesha Moodley
Very useful post. The tips on checking past papers with your child are practical, and we will try them before the June exams. Thank you, Slimkop.
Liam O'Connor
Good, clear advice for parents. I like that it explains things simply and does not make homework time feel like a battle. Well done to the team.