Matric Mock Exams

Matric mock exams are self-set exams that help you see how prepared you are to write your final examinations. These exams can be written using past exam papers.

To make sure that you do well in your mock exams, you should prepare as if you are going to write the actual exam. Here is how you can do it:

Get yourself Grade 12 past exam papers
Study hard
Study with others

Get The Past Papers

To study for your Matric mock exam, you will need past papers. They are available on our website. To see how exams are set helps prepare for them better. You can practise how to answer different questions.

If you do not know how to answer questions, ask a Teacher or a classmate to assist you. Alternatively, you can do your own research.

Study Hard

Make sure that you study hard for your Matric mock exams. To do this, allocate at least two to three hours of study time every day. You can do this for a week before you write your Matric mock exams.

Study as much as possible to ensure that you have acquired the knowledge that will help you answer questions correctly in the Matric mock exams.

Study With Others

Study with other students to gain new information from them. Ask for assistance on topics that you find challenging. You can learn new study skills and ways of approaching different questions. This will help you do well in your Matric mock exams.

If you pass your Matric mock exams, you will have a better chance of passing your final exams.

How Long Should I Study For A Mock Exam?

You should study at least two to four hours for a mock exam. You can do this for one week or two. Make sure that you study hard for these exams. This will help you get relevant Matric results. If you do well in your mock exam, it assures you that you have a higher chance to pass the actual exams.

If you do not do well in the mock exams, you will have time to work on what you are having difficulty with.

One of the best ways to prepare for exams is through mock exams. By the time the final exams start, you will be ready to write and pass.

What Happens If You Fail The Mock Exam?

You cannot be penalised when you fail a mock exam because this is not an official exam. This is a self-set exam that you write to practise for the actual exam.

You need to prepare for your matric exams by studying harder so that you can do better the next time.

What Is A Pass In Matric?

A pass in Matric is at least 50% and higher marks. These marks are categorised in the following Matric Pass Levels:

Bachelor’s Degree Pass	Diploma Pass	Higher Certificate Pass	National Senior Certificate Pass
Highest Pass	Second-Highest Pass	Third-Highest Pass	Fourth-Highest Pass
At least 40% in your home language At least 50% in four subjects At least 30% in two other subjects	At least 40% in your home language At least 40% in four subjects At least 30% in two other subjects	At least 40% in your home language At least 40% in two subjects At least 30% in four other subjects	At least 40% in your home language At least 30% in two other subjects At least 30% in three subjects One subject can be failed

Is 70% A Distinction In Matric?

No, 70% is not a distinction in Matric. To earn a distinction pass, you will have to earn 80% and higher marks. These are good marks that increase your opportunity of getting into university.

Is 33% Pass Or Fail?

33% is a pass in Matric. However, this is not a pass in all subjects. You can pass any other Matric subject with 30% and above marks.

However, when it comes to your Home Language, you must earn 40% or higher marks to pass.

Can You Fail Math And Still Pass Matric?

Yes, you can fail Mathematics and still pass Matric. This is if you have only failed this subject. If you fail two or more subjects, you fail Matric. You also fail Matric if you fail your Home Language.

Which Course Can I Do With 19 Points?

You can use 19 points to study any course at Matric College. This includes:

NATED Courses

You can study NATED Courses if you want to obtain skills you will need for any workplace, knowledge and accredited courses.

A NATED Qualification will help you find employment anywhere in South Africa because it is recognised nationally.

Below are the NATED Courses you can enrol for:

ICB Courses

You can enrol for ICB Courses to gain scarce skills, knowledge and qualifications that are ICB accredited.

The skills obtained from an ICB Qualification help you start and manage your own business or find employment all over the world. Below is a list of the ICB Courses you can enrol for:

Short Courses

You can enrol for Short Courses to acquire skills and Certificate Qualifications. Short Courses help you start a business and become an entrepreneur or find work opportunities.

Below is a list of the Short Courses you can enrol for:

Matric Rewrite

If you want to improve your APS Score, you can apply for the Matric Rewrite Course. This course helps you study for better marks.

With the help of our tutors, study material, grade 12 past exam papers, you will achieve the Matric results you want.

Study With Matric College

You can study with Matric College whether you have Matric or not. We have courses to help you advance your career. Apply today and start building a brighter future.

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Stacey Christian
Date Published: December 15, 2022