Grade 12 Mathematics: topics by term
Grade 12 adds differential calculus in Term 2 alongside functions, sequences, finance, trigonometry, analytical and Euclidean geometry, statistics and probability, with Term 4 given to revision and examinations.
Choose Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (Technical pathway: Mathematics or Technical Mathematics).
Grade 12 Mathematics topics by term
Term 1
- Functions
- Number Patterns and Sequences
- Finance, Growth and Decay
Term 2
- Trigonometry
- Differential Calculus
Term 3
- Analytical Geometry
- Euclidean Geometry
- Statistics
- Probability
Term 4
- Revision and Examinations
Source: CAPS Mathematics Annual Teaching Plans: Foundation Phase (Grades R-3), Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6), Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) and FET (Grades 10-12).
How the AlignWellz tutor helps with Mathematics
- Your child picks Mathematics, a term and a topic and the tutor knows what they are working on. They can also type, speak or upload a photo of their homework.
- The tutor guides step by step instead of just handing over answers, and explains things a different way if something doesn't click.
- Your child's own school worksheets, homework and textbooks always come first; CAPS is a guide, not a rule.
- Parents see time spent in Mathematics on the parent dashboard, and topic progress labels based on practice answers.
AI can make mistakes, so it works best alongside your child's teacher and textbook.
Official downloads
- Mathematics: CAPS document (English)
- Mathematics: CAPS document (Afrikaans)
- All CAPS documents for FET Phase (Grades 10–12)
These files are hosted by the Department of Basic Education, so you always get their current version. Workbooks are large PDFs, best downloaded on Wi-Fi. The DBE doesn't publish a workbook for this subject.
Other Grade 12 subjects
- Home Language
- First Additional Language
- Mathematical Literacy
- Technical Mathematics
- Life Orientation
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Geography
- History
- Religion Studies
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Tourism
- Consumer Studies
- Hospitality Studies
- Computer Applications Technology
- Information Technology
- Visual Arts
- Dramatic Arts
- Music
- Dance Studies
- Design
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agricultural Management Practices
- Agricultural Technology
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Civil Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Mechanical Technology
- Civil Technology (Technical specialisation)
- Electrical Technology (Technical specialisation)
- Mechanical Technology (Technical specialisation)
- Technical Sciences
- Second Additional Language
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Equine Studies
- Maritime Economics
- Nautical Science
- Marine Sciences
Back to all Grade 12 subjects or maths from Grade R to Grade 12.
Grade 12 Mathematics: common questions
What's new in Grade 12 Mathematics compared with Grade 11?
According to the CAPS documents, these topics appear in Grade 12 that were not named in Grade 11: Number Patterns and Sequences, Differential Calculus, Euclidean Geometry and Revision and Examinations. Everything else builds on topics your child has already met.
Is the order of topics the same at every school?
Not necessarily. CAPS is the national framework, and the order of topics inside it is not prescriptive, so the term-by-term plan here is the Department of Basic Education's suggested sequence. Your child's school (or your homeschool plan) may teach topics in a different order, so check with their teacher. AlignWellz puts your child's own worksheets, homework and textbooks first.
Can an AI tutor help with Grade 12 Mathematics?
Yes. Your child can ask the tutor about Mathematics by typing or speaking, or attach a photo of a worksheet or homework (a clear JPG, PNG or WebP). The tutor is designed to guide step by step and check understanding rather than just hand over answers, and it puts your child's own school material first. They can also pick a term and topic from this page so the tutor knows what they are working on. AI can make mistakes, so it works best alongside your child's teacher and textbook.
Does AlignWellz have practice questions for Grade 12 maths?
Adaptive practice questions are currently available for selected Grade 8 topics only. For Grade 12, the AI tutor can still work through examples and practice problems with your child in conversation.
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