The first year of the FET Phase (age 15–16). Grade 10 opens the formal study of functions, introduces trigonometry and analytical geometry, and begins the financial mathematics that runs to matric. Builds on Grade 9.

Algebra & number patterns

7. Linear number patterns

Functions

5. The parabola
6. The hyperbola
7. Exponential graphs

Trigonometry

Geometry

1. Euclidean geometry: congruency
2. Similarity
3. Properties of quadrilaterals
4. Analytical geometry: distance
7. Measurement: surface area
8. Volume

Finance, statistics & probability

1. Simple interest
2. Compound interest, growth & decay
3. The five-number summary

Begin → Simplifying surds