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Grade 12 / DBE 2021 document

Physical Sciences exam guidelines

Review the Physics and Chemistry paper content, examination weighting, required skills and the information supplied on the official data sheets.

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What to look for

Read the document before building your final revision timetable. Mark the paper structure, content divisions and answer requirements that affect how you practise.

  • Paper 1 Physics topics
  • Paper 2 Chemistry topics
  • Equations, data sheets, graphs and practical skills
Published
2021
Length
36 pages
Format
English PDF

Questions

Using this exam guideline

What is in the Physical Sciences Grade 12 exam guideline?

Review the Physics and Chemistry paper content, examination weighting, required skills and the information supplied on the official data sheets. The document contains 36 pages.

Is this the 2026 examination guideline?

No. This download is the DBE 2021 examination guideline. Use it for paper structure and study planning, but confirm later changes through current DBE and school notices.

Should I study only the examination guideline?

No. Use it as a scope and structure guide together with your CAPS-aligned notes, recent past papers and official memoranda.