GRADE 10
NOVEMBER 2015
EXAM
GUIDELINES
Grade 10 Exam Timetable – NOVEMBER 2015
DATE
4 Nov (Wed)
SUBJECT
Life Science
German
English PI
TIME
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 12:00
7 Nov (Sat)
Economics
Dance Studies
Physical Science
9:00 – 12:00
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:00
9 Nov (Mon)
Design
9:00 – 11:00
10 Nov (Tues)
Mathematics PII
Maths Literacy PII
Accounting
Business Studies
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 10:30
9:00 – 11:30
9:00 – 11:00
French
Afrikaans PI
History
Afrikaans PII
CAT Practical
IT Theory
English PII
Mathematics PI
Maths Literacy PI
Life Orientation
Geography
AP Maths
CAT Theory
Music
Visual Art
Drama
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:30
9:00 – 12:00
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 12:00
9:00 – 11:30
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 10:30
11:45 – 13:15
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:30
9:00 – 11:30
9:00 – 11:00
9:00 – 11:00
5 Nov (Thur)
6 Nov (Fri)
11 Nov (Wed)
12 Nov (Thur)
13 Nov (Fri)
14 Nov (Sat)
16 Nov (Mon)
17 Nov (Tues)
18 Nov (Wed)
19 Nov (Thur)
20 Nov (Fri)
21 Nov (Sat)
23 Nov (Mon)
24 Nov (Tues)
25 Nov (Wed)
STUDY TIPS
BEFORE THE EXAM DAY
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Do not miss ANY days of school. If you are unwell, come to school to write your
test and then go home. Then you will be able to see how well you know your work and
teachers can help you, before the exams, in areas where you are not sure.
Make sure that you have all the notes given in class and that all your
assignments are completed. Class work is always added to the exam mark to make
your term mark – and it is usually worth as much, if not more, than the exam mark.
At High School you only need to come to school to write the exam. You must
make sure that you use your time at home well:
 study at set times of the day- ask people to test you, make notes, summarise,
practice labelling diagrams and maps – be active in your learning - don’t just
read over your work
 eat healthy snacks.
 exercise every day.
 go to bed at a sensible time
ON THE EXAM DAY
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You need to arrive for exams at 7h45 latest. You will normally be asked to enter the
Main Hall at 8h00. Examiners have to hand out up to 300 papers and this takes time.
There is also 10 minutes of reading time before the exam begins.
If you are not being collected immediately after the exam, then study in the
library. For security reasons you are not allowed to walk to the shops.
Bring a book to read. Exams involve a lot of waiting around.
Dress in FULL school uniform.
Bring all the required stationery and a spare pen. CHECK if you need calculators
or glue etc
Wear a watch – you are NOT allowed to have a cell phone on your desk to check
the time.
DURING THE EXAM
Use the 10 mins reading time at the start to read
through all the test questions.
 Draw a marking margin on the right hand side of your
page.
 Be sure to follow the instructions given for each
question.
 Note how many marks a question is worth so that you
know what depth of answer (how many points) to give.
 Number your questions EXACTLY as they are
numbered on the exam paper.
 Do NOT use Tippex Simply cross out neatly and rewrite.
 Don’t sit gloomily on one question which you can’t do move on – come back to it at the end.
review and check ALL your answers.
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REMEMBER
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Subject
Music – Practical
Date
Monday 26 October – Tuesday 3 November
Length of exam ½ hour
Check individual time slots
Requirements
 Scales/Technical Work
 3 Pieces
 Sight Reading
Marks
100
Subject
Life Science
Date
Wednesday 4 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
150 marks
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Booklet 2:
Evolution
Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration
Ecology
Types of questions
Question 1: Short questions, write on question paper:
Question 2: Longer questions
Question 3: Source based essay
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 Learn with understanding
 Go over essay skills and the rubric for Source based essays in order to
know what is expected of you.
 Revise skills in “A Skills Standard for budding Scientists - J. Buchanan”:
Subject
German
Date
Wednesday 4 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
The German teacher will provide details
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
09:00 – 11:00
Subject
English Paper 1: Reading
Date
Thursday 5 November
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
09:00 – 12:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Learn notes and relevant sections from the English Handbook p 4 - 67 (Red &
Yellow book). Go over all seen poems (Poetry booklet) and unseen poetry (R&Y
book p 98 - 103). All work covered is assessed.
Check myhomework App
Types of questions
Comprehension
Summary
Unseen Poetry
Seen Poetry
Visual literacy
Language
TOTAL
25
10
15
15
15
20
100
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Comprehension
Summary
Visual Literacy (Adverts, Cartoons, Zapiro, etc)
Grammar: Figures of Speech, Punctuation, Parts of Speech, Sentences (loose,
periodic, simple, complex, compound, phrases, clauses), Register, Editing (errors
in sentences – ambiguity, tautology, split infinitives, comma splicing, Spoonerism,
Malapropism, double negatives, adverbs/adjectives, Americanisms), Dictionary
skills, other language work.
Grade 10 Poetry booklet – Term 1 to 4 2015 poems
Read over notes in English Handbook (Red & Yellow book)
Subject
Economics
Date
Friday 6 November
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
300
Time
9:00 – 12:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
The following chapters will be covered in the exam
Macro economics
 Circular flow model
 Business cycles
 Economic structure of South Africa
 Factors of production
 Economic systems
Micro economics
 Demand and supply
 Utility theory
 Production cost theory
 Production possibility curve
 Price elasticity of demand and supply
 Indifference curve
 Budget line
Economics pursuits
 Economic growth and development in South Africa
 Economic and social indicators
Contemporary economic issues
 South African stock market
 NYSE
Types of questions
SECTION A
Multiple choice questions
SECTION B
Essay type questions
Calculations
Graph analysis and interpretation
Defining economic concepts
SECTION C
Data response
Graph analysis and interpretation
Application of theory
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 Go through Power point notes and notes.
 Learn diagrams thoroughly with all labels and headings.
 Show all your workings for calculations.
 Keep up with all relevant data on the South African economy.
 Use subheadings when you respond to long questions.
 Use relevant examples to substantiate your answers.
Subject
Dance Studies
Date
Friday 6 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
120
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Anatomy:
All muscles to date
Principles of body conditioning
Anatomical positions.
All glossaries
Nutrition and eating disorders
Types of questions
Anatomy: Labeling, multiple choice, a short essay or two.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Don’t forget to learn the first section on muscles and their general functions.
Subject
Physical Sciences
Date
Saturday 7 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
150
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
All of the electrostatics and electricity. Chapters 6,7,8 from first semester
Chemistry
Types of questions
Section A: Short questions – 40 marks
Section B: Six long questions – 110 marks
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Look at all tests, tutorials and especially exercises marked in class.
Know all theory flawlessly.
Subject
Design
Date
Monday 9 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
SECTION A Design Literacy 30 marks
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The Design Process
Design Communication - three-dimensional product design and
marketing
Analysis of designs - elements and principles
Terminology related to 3D product design and marketing
SECTION B Design in a Historical Context: 30 marks
Compulsory essay covering:
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1915 onwards – Russian Constructivism, De Stijl
1920’s – Bauhaus
Question will be broad based, students are expected to track developments
between movements, compare, contrast, essay writing skills stressed.
SECTION C Design in a Contemporary Context: 40marks
Choose 2 contextual questions
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Design in an Social context
Design in an Cultural context
Design in an Environmental context
Design in a Business context
Focus on the application and practice of design in contemporary life using case
studies from the CAT task.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study from your Theory notes and Slide shows in your eBook
Make sure your Workbooks are up to date and include ALL the relevant info
Study the relevant works and processes. You will need to apply the
information to general questions.
Know the names of SPECIFIC designers and their works.
Subject
Mathematics Paper II
Date
Tuesday 10 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
Approx 135
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam and marks are approximate:
Euclidean Geometry and Measurement: (± 45 marks ) Similar and Congruent
triangles, polygons, quadrilateral properties and proofs using congruency.
Circle Geometry Numeric riders with no formal proofs
Volume and Surface Area of right-prisms, right pyramids, cones and spheres,
composite shapes, scale factor.
Trigonometry: (± 40 marks )Basic Trig ratios, reciprocals, solving right-angled
triangles, Cartesian plane, special angles, calculator work, equations
Trig Graphs: Amplitude changes and vertical shifts for sine, cosine and tan
graphs, period, regions, range, amplitude.
Co-ordinate Geometry: (±25 marks )distance, mid-point, gradient, equation of
straight lines, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals
Statistics: (±25 marks ) grouped data, approximate mean, frequency polygons,
box-&-whisker plots, quartiles, percentiles, range, IQR, analyse data
Types of questions
Like the questions in your text-books, worksheets, tests and old exam papers
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Practise Practise Practise, old papers, tests.
Subject
Mathematical Literacy Paper II
Date
Length of paper
Marks
Tuesday 10 November
1 ½ hours
Time
120
09:00 - 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
1) Numbers formats and conversions, expressed in words.
 Positive and negative numbers
 Percentages
 Ratios, Rate & Proportion
 Conversions between units
2) Patterns, relationships
3) Tables, equations and graphs
4) Financial documents
5) Tariff systems
6) Income and expenditure
7) Interest
8) Banking
9) Taxation
10) Conversions, Length and distance, Mass, Capacity, Temperature
11) Perimeter, Area and Volume
12) Time
13) Scale, Plans, Models, Packing arrangements
14) Data Handling: Frequency tables, Bar graphs, Line graphs, histograms,
pie charts, mean, median, mode and range.
15) Probability: Expressions of likelihood, two events and tree diagrams.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE
 You must study your notes.
 You cannot rely on having understood the work during the year. There is too
much new work you have studied. You MUST do a few examples of each type
of question – either from the booklet, or from old tests, or from past papers.
 You must mark the questions you try – it is no good doing them if you get them
all wrong – all your work and tests should have the correct answers on if you
marked efficiently in class.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR STUDYING UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!!!!
There is too much to do.
GOOD LUCK. If you work hard, you will reap the rewards
Paper 2 covers all LO’s mainly on Thinking Levels 2 - 4 i.e. more cross
referencing and interpretation will be required
Thinking Level 1 – Knowing
Thinking Level 2 – Applying routine procedures in familiar contexts
Thinking Level 3 – Applying multi-step procedures in a variety of contexts
Thinking Level 4 – Reasoning and reflecting
Subject
Accounting
Date
Wednesday 11 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
200
Time
09:00 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
 Theory from all units
 Salaries and Wages (only for adjustments)
 Trading account and Profit and Loss accounts with adjustments
 Financial Statements with adjustments
 Controls and business ethics
 Preparation of ledger accounts (trading stock, debtors control, creditors
control etc)
Types of questions
 Practical application
 Theory questions
 Interpretive questions
 Application questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 Redo all tests done this year.
 Go over June exam.
 Work through the various sections in your textbook.
 Work through the revision module in your textbook.
Subject
Business Studies
Date
Thursday 12 November
Length of paper 2 hours
Time
09:00 - 11:00
Marks
160
Content to be learnt for the exam
 Insurance
 Business Functions
 Business Environments
 Forms of ownership
 Entrepreneurship
 Teamwork
Types of questions
 Section A multiple choice, matching columns, True and False 40 marks
 Section B Short questions 120 marks
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 Students need to watch their time during the exam
Subject
French
Date
Thursday 12 November
Length of paper 2 hours
Time
09:00 -11:00
Marks
100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Themes
Les sports et les loisirs
Le cinéma
Le corps humain
Les vêtements et la mode
Grammaire
Les pronoms
Passé composé, imparfait, plusqueparfait
Adjectifs et pronoms démonstratifs
Adjectifs irreguliers
Adverbes
Négatifs
Types of questions
Comprehension (texte informatif, opinions, interprétation visuelle)
Multiple choice
Tick boxes
Names
True/false
Contextual
Grammar section
Exercises on the structures studied
As done in class
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all the basics thoroughly – Grade 8 and 9 work as well as the first term
Grade 10
Subject
Afrikaans First Additional Language PI
Date
Friday 13 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
100
Time
09:00 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Paper ONE: Reading
Afdeling A Leesbegrip (30 punte)
Afdeling B Poësie (30 punte)
Afdeling C Opsomming (10 punte)
Kommunikatiewe Taal (30 punte)
Components and exercises which are covered in “Afrikaans Handbook & Study
Guide”, “Piekfyn” and notes. It includes vocabulary, and different grammar.
All grammar covered this year:
 Persoonlike voornaamwoorde
 Woordorde
 Tye
 Ontkenning
 Voegwoorde
 Direkte en indirekte rede
 Hoef en Behoort
 Lydende en bedrywende vorm
 Meervoude en verkleinwoorde
 Trappe van vergelyking
 Intensiewe vorme
 Afkortings
 Deelwoorde
Poems:
 Sprokie vir ‘n stadskind – Koos du Plessis
 Talle tonge - Mathews Phosa
 Skryfwerk - Marius Titus
Vocabulary:
Afrikaans Handbook (Purple & Yellow book)
Types of questions
1. Comprehension
2. Summary
3. Poetry
4. Unseen poem
5. Grammar (sentences)
6. Bracket questions (Klanke, woorde wat verwar, persoonlike
voornaamwoorde, meervoude, verkleinwoorde, trappe van vergelyking,
sinonieme, teenoorgesteldes en intensiewe vorme)
7. Communicative language: What would you say in a certain situation.
Afrikaans Handbook (Red & Yellow book)
Subject
History
Date
Saturday 14 November
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
09:00 - 12:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
 FRENCH REVOLUTION
 NAPOLEON
 RUSSIA: REVOLUTION, LENIN, IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNISM
Types of questions
SECTION A: 50 MARKS
Discursive essay
SECTION B: 50 MARKS
Multiple source based questions
SECTION C: 30 MARKS
Source-based essay
SECTION D : 20 MARKS
Single source analysis
Tips for students in preparation for the exam
 Remember that you are preparing for a skills and content - based
assessment.
 Revise (learn thoroughly) all the concepts, contexts, and content in your
class notes, typed notes and resource books.
 Revise the material from a chronological and thematic perspective.
 Pay extra attention to consolidating details on the section on Russia in
preparation for the discursive essay.
 Pay close attention to skill applications which include: knowledge,
comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, argument, interpretation
 Revise the skill requirements for the development of discursive and source
– based essays.
 Pay attention to the rubrics used for the assessment of the different types
of essays.
 Work through activities in the handouts and the resource books.
 Focus on preparing an exam strategy, especially with reference to time
management
 In the exam, pay close attention to the focus question as this gives you
your direction when engaging with the sources.
 Ensure that you are always working with the appropriate resources.
 Pay close attention to the demands of the questions as well as the mark
allocation for each question.
Subject
Afrikaans PII
Date
Monday 16 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Short Stories:
Valentynsdag - Alicia Erasmus
Die beursie Vincent - Oliphant
Die laaste maaltyd – Louise van Niekerk
Sweef - Jaco Jacobs
Answering questions on short stories.
Types of questions
Short Stories
 Voltooi ….
 Sê of die volgende stelling waar of onwaar is.
 Kies die antwoord wat nie pas nie.
 Beantwoord die volgende vrae.
 Diary entries, dialogues and letters.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise Short Stories:
Valentynsdag - Alicia Erasmus
Die beursie Vincent - Oliphant
Die laaste maaltyd – Louise van Niekerk
Sweef - Jaco Jacobs
Read over all notes, powerpoints and learn questions and answers.
You can also prepare yourself for Paper TWO by revising the format of diary
entries, dialogues and letters.
Subject
CAT Practical
Date
Tuesday 17 November
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
09:00 - 12:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
File management (Section 1)
Word Processing (Section 3)
Spreadsheets (Section 4)
Presentations (Section 5)
Types of questions
 All questions are of a practical nature. In File management questions, you
must type answers into an answer file.
 Screenshots may be required, but printing will not be.
 Be there 15 min before time and bring your stationery.
 All work must be handed in electronically. Naming and saving correctly is
your responsibility. Follow instructions carefully.
 Right-click is your best friend.
 Do not spend too long on any one question, move on and come back to it
later.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 Do as many activities as you can. Be sure to check and understand all the
options on every dialogue box.
 Watch ‘how-to’ videos from the Google Drive https://goo.gl/X4hRcS
 There are also a set of manuals https://goo.gl/X4hRcS that will help explain if
you are not clear.
 Use Google Classroom to ask each other questions, teaching someone else
is a great way of learning.
Subject
Information Technology Theory
Date
Tuesday 17 November
Length of paper
2 ½ hours
Time
09:00 - 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Motherboard components (Registers, CPU, bus, CMOS, Chipset, etc)
File types and file extensions (common)
General terminology
- including the terminology list – though not many will be tested,
plus “normal” terms such as Backing Storage, register, etc
and, all measurements of data storage, speed, etc bits, bytes, Hz and so on
Malware & Criminal activities
- Trojans, viruses, hoaxes, worms, Phishing, Spam, packet sniffing
Encryption, Public – Private keys, Digital signatures
Hard Drives – check your old test and notes
Internet and Networks
- URL, HTTP, HTML, DNS, Cookies, Browsers, Search Engines, etc
JAVA
You won’t be asked to make a program but you might find it sensible to give a
line or two of Java code as an example in your answer
Variables – String, int, double, char
Loops – all types
Decisions – IF and SWITCH
Class, Object
Types of questions
Multiple Choice and Short descriptive answers
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
PRACTICAL
– YOU WILL HAVE TO WRITE A PROGRAM
Problem to solve (no graphics and no Gogga)
Keyboard input, output to the screen, loops and decisions
Subject
English Paper II: Writing
Date
Wednesday 18 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
70
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
The Great Gatsby (quotes, notes and 500 – 600 word long literature essay
writing) = /30
2 X 200 – 250 word Transactional Writing pieces (e.g. Letters (formal, editor,
application), Editorial, Blog, Obituary, Newspaper article, Newspaper column,
Emails, Speeches, Proposals formats in English Handbook) = 2X /20 = /40
Check myhomework App
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all notes, formats, powerpoints and practise writing
Subject
Mathematics Paper I
Date
Thursday 19 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
Approx 135
Time
09:00 - 11.00
Content to be learnt for the exam and marks are approximate:
Algebra, Equations and Inequalities: ( ±40 marks ) Grade 9 Rev Algebra,
fractions, products, FOIL, Factorising ( common factor, common bracket, DOTS,
difference of 2 squares, sum & difference of two cubes, trinomials, switch-rounds,
grouping, exponential common factor
Equations (±15 marks )exponential, literal, with fractions, quadratic, simultaneous,
word sums, inequalities, notations interval and set-builder
Exponents: laws, negative exponents, rational exponents, simplifying exponential
expressions by factorizing, exponential equations.
Functions and Graphs: (±40 marks ) all graphs drawing and find their equations,
domain, restricted domain, range, function notation, average gradient, increasing &
decreasing, vertical shifts, assymtotes, axes of symmetry, turning points
Finance and Growth: (±10 marks )Simple and Compound interest, inflation, hire
purchase, growth, time-lines, exchange rates, population growth.
Probability: (±15 marks ) Tree-diagrams ( with & without replacement ), Venn
diagrams ( or / and ) complementary events, mutually exclusive/ non-mutually
exclusive, intersection and union.
Types of questions
Like the questions in your text-books, worksheets, tests and old exam papers.
 Knowing basic skills and definitions ( about 40% of the paper)
 Routine calculations ( about 20 to 30% of the paper)
 Complex calculations ( about 20% of the paper)
 Problem solving ( 10 to 20 % of the paper)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE with a PEN in your hand.
 You must study your notes in the booklets you have been given on each
section
 You cannot rely on having understood the work during the year. There is too
much new work you have studied. You MUST do a few examples of each type
of question – either from the booklet, or from old tests, or from past papers.
 You must mark the questions you try – it is no good doing them if you get them
all wrong – all your work and tests should have the correct answers on if you
marked efficiently in class.
 DO NOT LEAVE YOUR STUDYING UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!!!! There
is too much to do
 GOOD LUCK. If you work hard, you will reap the rewards
Subject
Mathematical Literacy Paper I
Date
Thursday 19 November
Length of paper 1 ½ hours
Time
09:00 - 10:30
Marks
120
Content to be learnt for the exam
1) Numbers formats and conversions, expressed in words.
 Positive and negative numbers
 Percentages
 Ratios, Rate & Proportion
 Conversions between units
2) Patterns, relationships
3) Tables, equations and graphs
4) Financial documents
5) Tariff systems
6) Income and expenditure
7) Interest
8) Banking
9) Taxation
10) Conversions, Length and distance, Mass, Capacity, Temperature
11) Perimeter, Area and Volume
12) Time
13) Scale, Plans, Models, Packing arrangements
14) Data Handling: Frequency tables, Bar graphs, Line graphs, histograms,
pie charts, mean, median, mode and range.
15) Probability: Expressions of likelihood, two events and tree diagrams.
Types of questions
Paper 1 covers all LO’s up to Thinking Level 3.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE
 You must study your notes.
 You cannot rely on having understood the work during the year. There is too
much new work you have studied. You MUST do a few examples of each type
of question – either from the booklet, or from old tests, or from past papers.
 You must mark the questions you try – it is no good doing them if you get them
all wrong – all your work and tests should have the correct answers on if you
marked efficiently in class.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR STUDYING UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!!!!
There is too much to do.
GOOD LUCK. If you work hard, you will reap the rewards
Paper 1 covers all LO’s up to Thinking Level 3. (see below)
Thinking Level 1 – Knowing
Thinking Level 2 – Applying routine procedures in familiar contexts
Thinking Level 3 – Applying multi-step procedures in a variety of contexts
Thinking Level 4 – Reasoning and reflecting
Learning Outcomes
LO1 – Number and operations in context
LO2 – Patterns and relationships (graphs)
LO3 – Shape and space and measurement
LO4 – Data handling
Subject
Life Orientation
Date
Thursday, 19 November
Length of paper
Marks
1 ½ hours
100
Time
11:45 – 13:15
Content to be learnt for the exam
WHAT YOU NEED TO REVISE
 LO Manual 1:
o Researching Careers (Section 3)
o Study Skills (Section 4)
o Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (Section 5)
o Writing Your CV (Section 6)
 Additional LO Notes:
o Conflict Resolution Notes
The examination consists of application of knowledge gained over the course of
the last two terms. Learners are required to work through the provided notes and
all pages covered in their LO workbook.
Types of questions
FORMAT OF QUESTIONS
 Multiple choice
 Short questions
 Long questions
Note:
 Long questions may for example include case studies, or a mini essay.
 Certain questions will require personal insight, opinion and thought.
 You will also be asked to justify particular answers and give reasons.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
GOOD ADVICE
You will need to study for LO. Don’t be fooled!
Brushing up on the facts, understanding concepts, knowing definitions and being
able to answer questions similar to those in your textbook and during class work
will be key.
EXCELLENT EXAM ADVICE
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Read each question carefully!
Use mark allocations as a guide to the length of answer required.
Manage your time carefully.
Check your answers!
Feel free to chat to Mr Garthoff if you are unsure of anything.
Subject
Geography
Date
Friday 20 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
150
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
1. All of climatology (+/- 60 marks)
2. All of water resources (+/- 60 marks)
3. All of mapwork (+/- 30 marks)
It is imperative that you learn all the work for all the sections i.e. you cannot
learn only from the textbook, or only from the notes. You must combine the
notes, textbook and anything else we have done in class into a coherent
whole.
Types of questions
Multiple-choice questions / Match column A with column B / One word answers.
Content-based and application type questions.
Graphs – Draw and/ or interpret, as well as tables.
Source-based questions to understand and interpret.
Paragraph-type questions.
Diagrams to label and interpret.
Drawings and diagrams.
(Please note that not all the above types of questions will necessarily be in the
exam).
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Work through past tests and worksheets. DO NOT rote learn. It is far more
important that you understand the concepts than learning facts. Use the class
notes in conjunction with your text book as well as ALL the other extra work we
have done. DO NOT merely learn from the class notes only, these are
summaries of the work.
Subject
AP Maths
Date
Saturday 21 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
The AP Maths teacher will supply details
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
09:00 – 11:00
Subject
CAT Theory
Date
Monday 23 November
Length of paper
Marks
2½ hours
125
Time
09:00 - 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Section 1: Technologies and Implications
Section 2: Networks and Internet Technologies
Section 6: Information Management
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint theoretical questions.
Types of questions
Short questions
 Multiple Choice
 Match up columns
 True or False
Long Questions
 e.g. definitions and comparisons
 Scenario-based questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 Study from your textbooks.
 Make sure you use the Terminology list to check the jargon and technical
terms that you are required to know.
 Do NOT rote-learn. You need to understand and be able to apply knowledge
and not merely regurgitate information.
 Answer all questions in relation to the scenario. Read them carefully.
 To avoid ambiguity answer questions in full sentences using the correct
terminology.
Subject
Music – Theory and History
Date
Monday 23 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
200
Time
09:00 – 11:30
MUSIC THEORY AND HARMONY
Content to be learnt for the exam
 All major and minor key signatures
 Simple and compound time signatures, note grouping and beaming
 Rewriting a melody from compound to simple time and simple to compound
time
 Rewriting a melody using double or half the note values
 All Major, Harmonic and Melodic minor scales
 Pentatonic Scales
 Intervals (major, minor, perfect, augmented and diminished)
 Triads and Chords (Root position and all inversions)
 Transposition – Up or down a major 2nd, minor 3rd or perfect 5th
 Transcribing to and from the Alto and Treble clef
 Identifying Cadences
 Simple, Compound and Complex Time Signatures
 Analysis
Types of questions
 Identify keys of musical excerpts
 Correct the grouping of notes in simple and compound time
 Rewriting a melody from compound to simple time and simple to compound
time
 Rewriting a melody using double or half the note values
 Write scales with or without key signatures
 Write and identify intervals – including compound
 Write and identify triads (Root position and all inversions)
 Transcribe a melody to and from the alto clef
 Transpose a melody up or down a major 2nd
 Identify cadences
 Look at a piece of music and answer the questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go through all the notes and the exercises. Go through past cycle test and
revision worksheets.
Learn the quality of the triads in major and minor keys.
Make sure that you know what the difference is between grouping in compound
and simple time.
Bring a pencil, ruler and an eraser
HISTORY OF MUSIC
Content to be learnt for the exam
1) Rock
- Motown
- Punk
- Reggae
- Art Rock – Bohemian Rhapsody is a set work
- Protest Music (American)
2) South African Music
A. South African Protest Music
B. South African Urban Music
- Isicathamiya
- Marabi
- Kwela
- Mbaqanga
- Mskanda
- crossover
- kwaito
3) Film Music
- general features of film music
- Film Study: Tsotsi
Types of questions
1) Listening questions, this will include some pieces you have not heard before
2) Score based questions (recognizing musical themes that are written down)
3) Short questions and longer questions requiring paragraphs for answers
Detailed questions are based on the SET WORKS
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Listen to the CDs provided so as to familiarize yourself with different styles of
South African Music.
You will be using MP3 players so remember to bring headphones
Subject
Visual Art
Date
Tuesday 24 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Study ALL works on the list. They will fit into the following sections:
Section A: European Art
Question 1 (Visual Analysis) 15 marks
Question 2 (Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art) 30 marks
Question 3 (Contemporary European Art) 15 marks
Section B: South African Art
Question 4 (Resistance Art) 20 marks
Question 5 (Contemporary South African Art) 20 marks
Types of questions
Visual Analysis Questions
Essay Question
Short Paragraph Questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study information as fact / argument points thoroughly.
Subject
Date
Dramatic Arts
Wednesday 25 November
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
120
Time
09:00 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
 Greek theatre
 Roman theatre and the influence on Shakespearean and contemporary
theatre
 Technical notes: pgs 2-5; pgs 22-26; Page to Stage (pg 29)
 Analysis of performance work
Types of questions
 Short questions
 Paragraphs
 Short essays
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 You have to know the facts, understand their relevance and apply them to
the question
 Analytical writing skills are essential
 Spelling, grammar, subject specific vocabulary will be taken into account
 Independent thinking is required