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Systemic Evaluation (Grades 3, 6 and 9): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Language and Mathematics. Sample-based, in selected years.

At a glance

Who takes itGrade 3, Grade 6, Grade 9
SubjectsLanguage and Mathematics
WhenSample-based, in selected years
Format
  • A representative sample of schools takes standardised tests.
  • Results are reported for the system, not individual learners.
Does it count?Used to monitor the education system.
Official informationeducation.gov.za

Practice tests in this format

🔢 Grade 3 Mathematics

Practice Test 125 questions · Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Space, Shape and Measurement
Practice Test 225 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Space, Shape and Measurement · Numbers, Operations and Relationships
Practice Test 325 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Space, Shape and Measurement · Numbers, Operations and Relationships
Practice Test 425 questions · Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Space, Shape and Measurement · Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Practice Test 525 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Space, Shape and Measurement · Numbers, Operations and Relationships

📖 Grade 6 Language

Practice Test 120 questions · Key details · Grammar · Inference
Practice Test 220 questions · Key details · Inference · Grammar
Practice Test 320 questions · Key details · Grammar · Vocabulary
Practice Test 420 questions · Key details · Grammar · Inference
Practice Test 520 questions · Punctuation · Supporting details · Vocabulary

🔢 Grade 9 Mathematics

Practice Test 125 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Space, Shape and Measurement · Data Handling and Probability
Practice Test 225 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Space, Shape and Measurement · Data Handling and Probability
Practice Test 325 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Data Handling and Probability · Space, Shape and Measurement
Practice Test 425 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Data Handling and Probability · Numbers (Financial Mathematics)
Practice Test 525 questions · Patterns, Functions and Algebra · Data Handling and Probability · Space, Shape and Measurement

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Systemic Evaluation (Grades 3, 6 and 9)?

Language and Mathematics. Sample-based, in selected years. Used to monitor the education system.

What is the format?

A representative sample of schools takes standardised tests. Results are reported for the system, not individual learners.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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