SECONDARY SCHOOL

GRADE 9

MATHEMATICS

TERM 1 CONTROLLED TEST

MARCH 2023

EXAMINER: MODERATOR :

MARKS: 50 TIME : 1 hour

NAME AND SURNAME OF LEARNER…………………………………………………..

This question paper consists of 8 pages including cover page.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:

1. This question paper consists of THREE questions. Answer ALL the questions in the
spaces provided in this question paper.

2. Clearly show ALL the calculations, diagrams, tables etc. you have used in determining
the answers.

3. An approved calculator may be used, unless stated otherwise.

4. If necessary, ALL answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.

5. Number the answers EXACTLY as the questions are numbered in the question paper.

6. Answer your questions in BLUE ink.

7. Write legibly and neatly.

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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)

QUESTION 1

1 Various possible options are provided as answers to the following questions.

Choose the answer and CIRCLE only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (1.1 to 1.5).
Example 1.6 C

1.1 Which of the following is the correct answer for:

1.2 Simplify

B 1

C 1

D
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1.3 Simplify if if 2

A 0

B 512

C undefined

D 1

1.4 The numeric pattern: 11; 18; 25; 32; has a…

A a constant difference of 7

B a constant difference of 7

C a constant ratio of 7

D neither a constant difference nor a constant ratio

1.5 Given the numeric pattern 5; 9; 13; ;17; …

The best general term to describe the pattern is:

A Tn 4 1

B Tn 4 1

C Tn 3 6

D Tn 3 1

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SECTION B (COMPULSORY)

QUESTION 2

2.1 Given the list of numbers: 0; ; 2 050; ; ; .

Each number must be used ONLY ONCE .Write down :

2.1.1 A prime number (1)

2.1.2 An irrational number (1)

2.1.3 A negative number (1)

2.1.4 A square number (1)

2.1.5 An unreal number (1)

2.1.6 A number that is neither positive nor negative (1)

2.2 Arrange the following in descending order:

8; 1; 8; 16; 12; 12; 9 (1)

2.3 Determine the LCM and HCF of 250 and 375. (3)
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2.4
2.4.1 Mrs James buys hardcover exercise books to sell in the school
shop. She is going to charge R9, 50 for each book.
Copy and complete the table below.
Number of Books 1 2 3 4 c (3)
Cost (C) a R19 b R38 R66,50

2.4.2 Is the number of Books and the Cost in direct or indirect (1)
proportion?

2.5 Simplify the following remember to leave your answer with

positive exponents where necessary

2.5.1 2 3 4 (2)

2.5.2 (3)

2.5.3 (1)

2.6 Andrew has a moneybox in which he saves all of his R5, R2 and
R1 coins. The coins are in the ratio respectively. If he (3)
has a R90 in R2 coins, how many R5, R2 and R1 coins has he
saved?

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Study the flow diagram given below and find all the missing letters a and b.
Use the space below the diagram to show all your working.

3 (2)
2 5

3.2 Observe the sequence below and use it to answer

QUESTION 3.2.1 3.2.3
; ; ; 24; ______; ________

3.2.1 Extend the numeric sequence to get the next 2 terms (2)

3.2.2 Describe the pattern using your own words. (2)

3.2.3 Determine the general rule to represent the term in the (2)
form of Tn …
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3.3 A pattern is made with square tiles dark and light. The pattern look
like this:

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 5

3.3.1 Study the pattern and draw Figure 5 (2)

3.3.2 How many dark and how many light tiles in figure 5? (2)
Dark ………………… light ……………………

3.3.3 Copy and complete the table to represent the pattern for dark and light
tiles.
Figure 1 2 3 5 (4)
Dark tiles
Light tiles
Total tiles

3.3.4 Determine the rule for dark tiles represented by in the (2)
table in 3.4.3 in the form: Tn …
3.3.5 Determine the rule for light tiles represented by in the (2)
form: Tn …
3.3.6 Use your rules to calculate the number of tiles for figure
15? How many dark and how much light? (3)

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SECTION B: 45
GRAND TOTAL: 50