The NQF Level 4 Mathematical examination focuses on two content areas:
- Quantitative problem solving (45%)
- Algebraic problem solving (55%)
- Problem-solving skills are tested in both academic and work situations. The examination also looks at how well you can follow steps and solve problems quickly
- The examination also checks five different math skills. About 30% of the questions are related to one of these skills, along with what the question is about
- Candidates are provided with the Texas Instruments TI-30XS on-screen calculator and the Multiview scientific calculator, for use on most of the items in the NQF Level 4 Mathematics examination
- The duration of the examination is 115 minutes