Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy (Maths LIT) exam papers and memos from 2024, aligned with South Africa’s National Senior Certificate (NSC), along with guidance on where and how to access them:

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1. Department of Basic Education (DBE) – WCED ePortal (Supplementary Papers)

•NSC May/June 2024 Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 (Supplementary) is available as an English PDF on the WCED ePortal. 

•Mathematical Literacy Paper 2 (Supplementary) for the same cycle is also available on the WCED ePortal. 

•Additionally, the Marking Guideline for Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 (May/June 2024) can be downloaded — perfect for self-assessment. 

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2. Western Cape Education Department (WCED) – Past Papers Repository

The WCED general archive hosts NSC past papers and memos (2016–2024), including Mathematical Literacy across both final and supplementary exam cycles. 

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3. SA Exam Papers Portal (saexampapers.co.za)

This comprehensive portal offers a wide range of Mathematical Literacy past papers and memos, covering both national NSC exams and provincial common tests.

•Navigate to the Mathematical Literacy (Maths LIT) section to find Year-wise content down to 2024. 

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4. Stanmore Secondary (StanmorePhysics.com)

Stanmore hosts a variety of exam papers and memoranda for Grade 12 Maths LIT, including:

•June 2024 NSC Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 (Eastern Cape), complete with memo. 

•Various provincial exam papers and memos from 2024, such as Western Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and more. 

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Quick Access Table

Source Papers & Memos Available Notes
DBE / WCED ePortal May/June 2024 Paper 1 & 2 (supplementary), Memo P1 Official PDFs and marking guideline
WCED Past Papers Page NSC past papers (2016–2024) Includes Mathematical Literacy in both cycles
SA Exam Papers 2024 + prior years, national & provincial papers Organized by year, term, province
Stanmore Secondary June 2024 Maths LIT Paper 1 (EC) + provincial tests Great for region-specific preparation

How to Download & Use the Papers

  1. WCED ePortal – Visit the site and search for “Mathematical Literacy May/June 2024” to access PDF downloads of papers and memos.
  2. WCED Past Papers Repository – Browse the archives by year (2024) and exam cycle.
  3. SA Exam Papers – Visit the “Mathematical Literacy” section; choose the year (2024) and the specific examination (NSC May/June or November).
  4. Stanmore Secondary – Look under the 2024 folder for Maths LIT, where Paper 1 (Eastern Cape) and other provincial papers are available with memos.

Tips for Effective Exam Prep

  • Start with the DBE/WCED official supplementary papers and memo from May/June 2024 for accurate exam-style practice.
  • Use regional papers (from WCED and Stanmore) to experience different question styles and formats.
  • Time yourself when practicing to replicate exam conditions.
  • Use memos to check your answers and understand marking expectations.

Need help downloading a particular paper (e.g., June national Paper 2, or another province’s memo), or organizing a study schedule based on these resources? I’d be happy to help you out—just let me know!

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