GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2014
EXAM
GUIDELINES
Reddam House Constantia
2014 Prelim Exam Time Table
Subject
Start
End
Day 0
Thursday
IEB Dance Pracs
08h00
13h00
AP English
09h00
12h00
Design
09h00
12h00
Day 2
Geography PI
09h00
12h00
Monday
Dance Studies
09h00
12h00
25-Aug-14
Geography PII
14h00
15h30
In Technology PII (Practical)
09h00
12h00
History PII
14h00
16h00
English PI (Reading)
09h00
12h00
Visual Arts/ Music PI
09h00
12h00
Thursday
Music PII
14h00
15h30
28-Aug-14
French PI
14h00
16h00
Afrikaans PI (Reading)
09h00
11h30
Inform Tech PI (Theory)
09h00
12h00
CAT PI (Theory)
09h00
12h00
Physical Science P1
09h00
12h00
Drama PI / Economics
09h00
12h00
Bus Studies PI
09h00
11h00
02-Sep-14
Business Studies PII
14h00
16h00
Day 10
English PII (Writing)
09h00
12h00
Life Sciences PI
09h00
11h30
Thursday
CAT PII (Practical)
14h00
17h00
04-Sep-14
German PI
14h00
17h00
French PII
14h00
16h00
21-Aug-14
Day 1
Saturday
23-Aug-14
Day 3
Tuesday
26-Aug-14
Day 4
Wednesday
27-Aug-14
Day 5
Day 6
Friday
29-Aug-14
Day 7
Saturday
30-Aug-14
Day 8
Monday
(Physics)
01-Sep-14
Day 9
Tuesday
Wednesday
03-Sep-14
Day 11
Day 12
Mathematical Literacy PI
09h00
12h00
Physical Science PII
09h00
12h00
Friday
05-Sep-14
Day 13
Saturday
(Chemistry)
06-Sep-14
Day 14
History PI
09h00
12h00
Monday
German PII
09h00
12h00
Accounting PI/ Spanish PI
09h00
11h00
Music IEB Practicals
09h00
15h30
Accounting PII/Spanish PII
14h00
16h00
Afrikaans PII (Writing)
09h00
11h30
Life Sciences PII
09h00
11h30
Mathematics PI (IEB project)
09h00
12h00
Mathematical Literacy PII
09h00
12h00
Mathematics PII (IEB project)
09h00
12h00
AP Mathematics
09h00
12h00
IEB Life Sciences PIII Final
12h30
14h30
09h00
11h00
08-Sep-14
Day 15
Tuesday
09-Sep-14
Day 16
Wednesday
10-Sep-14
Day 17
Thursday
11-Sep-14
Day 18
Friday
12-Sep-14
Day 19
Saturday
13-Sep-14
Day 20
Monday
15-Sep-14
Day 21
Tuesday
16-Sep-14
IEB Final
Wednesday
17-Sep-14
IEB Final
IEB English Oral
01-Oct-14
French Oral
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
exam 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 the College you only need to come to school on the days that you have an 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,
practise 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 08h20 latest. You will normally be asked to enter
the exam venue at 08h30. 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
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Use the 10 minute reading time at the start to read through all the exam questions.
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 - leave a space and move on
– come back to it at the end.
If you have time, review and check ALL your answers.
Subject
IEB Dance Prac
Date
Thursday 21 Aug 2014
Length of paper
Marks
5 hours
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to your teacher for instructions
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
08h00 – 13h00
Subject
Design
Date
Saturday 23 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Section A: Design Literacy: 30 marks
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The Design Process
Design Communication
Analysis of designs - elements and principles
Terminology related to 2D & 3D design
Section B Design in an Historical context: 30 marks
One compulsory essay topic, covering:
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Era 1 - 1960’s - Popluxe and Googie
1970’s - Hi-Tech design
Anti-Design I & II
Era 2 – Memphis, Postmodernism, Deconstructivism
Question will be broad-based, students will be expected to track developments between movements,
compare, contrast , essay writing skills stressed:
Section C Design in a Contemporary context: 40 – choose 2 contextual questions
Questions will be based on the content outlined in the CAT in each of the design contexts and will cover the
key concepts, terms and one well known international and one local designer/design company/ project per
context. You need to know ALL the terms and concepts of all four contexts and be able to substantiate them
with reference to actual designs by well-known designers.
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Design in an Environmental context
Design in a Cultural context
Design in a Social context
Design in a Business context
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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Study from your Theory Booklet AND your CAT tasks.
You will need to apply the information to general questions.
Know the names of specific designers and their works.
Subject
Advanced Programme English
Date
Saturday 23 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
300
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Students are required to study two films from prescribed works studied in Grade
11 and 12 well as 2 novels studied over the same time period. for the first essay
based on the Theme of Revolution and Rebellion. You will lose 10% of the
overall mark gained per work which is not referenced.
Question 2 is based on poetry of which students need to choose 2 genres from
the prescribed works. Remember that 3 poems from each genre must be
referenced in your essay. You will lose 5% per poem omitted.
Question 3 will be based on the films and novel studied as well as two Works that
the students have read in their own time. – not on the prescribed list for AP
English.
Types of questions
All essays
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Select works which resonate with you.
Learn quotes from these works.
Make sure that the extra reading is of the required standard.
Do not use too many sources as you cannot produce the necessary depth of
analysis if too many are dealt with.
Subject
Geography - Paper 1
Date
Monday 25 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
300
Time
09h00-12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
1) All of Climate: Secondary circulation (MLC’s and Tropical Cyclones.)
Tertiary circulation (Berg Winds, Valley Climate and
Urban Climates.)
South African Weather maps.
2) All of Geomorphology: Fluvial processes.
Landform features associated with erosion,
transportation and deposition.
Hydrographs.
Water and Drainage Basin Management.
3) All of Settlement: Rural and Urban
4) Economic (all notes except for informal sector)
Types of questions
1) Objective eg Multiple Choice
2) Short eg describe and explain
3) Draw and sketch
4) Long eg paragraph and essay
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
1) Work through past exams, tests and worksheets.
2) Be aware of the changes to the format of the examination paper when
compared with previous years. There are 3 sections only and all 3 are
compulsory. There are no choices!!!!
Subject
Geography - Paper 2
Date
Monday 25 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
1½ hours
100
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
1) All mapwork skills and calculations
2) GIS
3) Interpretation and Analysis
(see mapwork notes for grades 10-12)
Types of questions
1) Objective eg Multiple Choice
2) Short eg describe and explain
3) Draw and sketch
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
1) Work through past tests and worksheets
14h00 – 15h30
Subject
Dance Studies
Date
Monday 25 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
09h00-12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
HISTORY
Marks: 60
2 x long essays on choreographers 20 marks each
2 x shorter essays on Principles, choreography, careers and unseen topics.
MUSIC
Marks: 30
Listening to tracks as per cycle test
Essay on music from one piece of choreography.
Classification of instruments.
Italian terms
ANATOMY AND HEALTHCARE
Marks: 60
Muscles – labeling and describing action.
Anatomical actions as per a picture
Body conditioning
Injuries
Eating disorders and nutrition
Subject
Information Technology – Paper 2 (Practical)
Date
Tuesday 26 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
Time
Paper II Prac 120
09h00-12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to the detailed revision sheets issued in class and available on the
RESOURCES drive on the network
Types of questions
Identical to past papers
PAPER II PRACTICAL
1 hour – SQL
2 hours - Java programming – Object class+ Application class, read data from
text file, place in array of objects, variety of methods to program
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go over past papers and submit questions for marking
Subject
History – Paper 2
Date
Tuesday 26 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
14h00 – 16h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
TOPIC 3 :CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS 1950s TO 1970s
1. The US Civil Rights Movement
2. The Black Power Movement
3. Other Forms of Civil Society Protests in the USA: Women’s liberation and
feminist movements in the 1960s and 1970s; the peace movements:
disarmament; students and anti-war movements; and hippie movement
TOPIC 4: CIVIL RESISTANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA 1970s AND 1980s.
1. The challenge of Black Consciousness to the Apartheid state
2. Internal and external pressures on the South African Government in the
1980s
Types of questions
SECTION A: DISCURSIVE ESSAY (70 MARKS)
Two questions will be set, one on each of the two prescribed themes. Candidates
will be required to answer ONE question.
The discursive essay should be approximately 800-900 words in length.
The discursive essay question targets higher order cognitive skills.
SECTION B: EXTENDED WRITING (30 MARKS)
Two questions will be set, one on each of the two prescribed themes. Candidates
will be required to answer any ONE question. The extended writing should be
approximately 350-400 words in length.
A source will be given in each question as a stimulus to direct the student’s
response but it will not require analysis. The question will be sub-divided to
provide further clarity to guide the student’s response.
This task will require lower order cognitive skills, such as factual recall,
knowledge and comprehension.
Tips for students in preparation for the exam
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Prepare BOTH the sections thoroughly.
Consolidate all the details.
Pay attention to contexts, concepts and the key debates.
Work closely with typed notes, text books and study notes.
Develop a chronological and thematic understanding of the key themes.
Prepare over a long period of time and avoid cram learning.
Work through all class tasks as well as tests and exams.
Build up a fluent understanding of the skill requirements for both questions
and familiarize yourself with the demands of the criteria presented in the
rubrics used for assessment..
Prepare a careful strategy relating to time management and strictly adhere
to this in the exam.
Practice reading questions, highlighting key words and developing
appropriate essay plans.
Work at building up your confidence through thorough preparation.
Remain motivated and determined to achieve your goals.
Subject
English - Paper 1: Reading
Date
Wednesday 27 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
09h00 – 12h00
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.
Types of questions
Comprehension
Summary
Unseen Poetry
Seen Poetry
Visual and Critical 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, etc),
Dictionary skills, etc
Poetry (Unseen)
Grade 12 Poetry booklet – from Term 3 2013 to Term 3 2014 poems
Read over notes in English Handbook (Red & Yellow book)
Subject
Visual Art
Date
Thursday 28 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
09h00-12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Elements of Art (for Visual Analysis)
International Conceptual Art (Essay)
Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop (Short Paragraphs)
Resistance Art (Short Paragraphs)
Contemporary South African Art (Short Paragraphs)
Types of questions
Short Questions
Visual Analysis Table
Essay
Short Paragraph Questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study ALL of the works you have been taught!
Subject
Music: History and Harmony - Paper 1 & Paper 2
Date
Thursday 28 August 2014
Length of paper
Paper 1: 3 hours
Paper 2: 1.5 hours
Paper 1: 180
Paper 2: 100
Marks
Time
Paper 1: 09h00-12h00
Paper 2: 14h00-15h30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Harmony:
Intervals
All scales and modes
Chords and the inversions (including dominant 7ths and diminished 7ths)
Transposition
Rewriting from simple to compound time and compound to simple time
Identification of keys
Cadences
Enharmonic notes
History:
Opera and Musicals (Don Giovanni and West Side Story)
Jazz (C-Jam Blues, Ko-Ko and Take Five)
Symphony (Beethoven: 5th Symphony, 4th Movement)
Lieder (Erlkönig)
South African Urban Music (Meadowlands)
Types of questions
The papers will have the same format as the June exams.
Paper One: Analysis, listening and short questions
Paper Two: History of Music essay, scales and harmonic analysis
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go through past papers and cycle tests. The June exam is the same format as
the Prelim.
Do lots of listening.
 bring your headphones
Subject
French - Paper 1
Date
Thursday 28 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
14h00 – 16h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Literature – Concerto and poetry
Body parts for visual literacy
Vocabulary – themes studied
Types of questions
Comprehension of unseen texts
True/false
Multiple choice
Names
Contextual
Literature questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Regular and irregular verb conjugation – particularly present tense – vital!
Subject
Afrikaans First Additional Language - Paper 1
Date
Friday 29 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2½ hours
100
Time
09h00-11h30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Format of Comprehensions: Visual Literacy, Cartoons, Advertisement,
vocabulary of comprehension; Format of Summary; 10 Poems; Format of
Unseen Poetry; All the Grammar constructions; Bracket questions;
Communication in Afrikaans. Comprehension: 30 marks; Summary: 10
marks; Poetry: 30 marks; Sentence Structures: 12 marks; Brackets: (16 x ½
= 8 marks); Communication: 10 marks.
Types of questions
All questions are short questions.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study your grammar notes and the rules in Beryl Lutrin’s book/blue and yellow
book. Study poetry notes, questions and answers in the purple Seiklo book. Work
through previous IEB papers. Attend the Afrikaans extra lessons and workshops
during the exam. Ensure that you know vocabulary of 10 poems!
Subject
Information Technology - Paper 1 (Theory)
Date
Saturday 30 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
180
Time
09h00-12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to the detailed revision sheets issued in class and available on the
RESOURCES drive on the network
Types of questions
Identical to past papers
PAPER I Theory
1 – Short questions 2 marks each
2 Architecture
3 System Software
4 Communication and internet
5 Social
6 Database & SQL
7 Java
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go over past papers and submit questions for marking
Subject
Computer Applications Technology (Theory)
Date
Saturday 30 August 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Solution Development (Practical)
 Systems Technologies (Hardware & Software & Emerging Technology)
 Internet Technologies
 Network Technologies
 Information Management (Research, Analysis & Presentation of
Information)
 Social Implications
Types of questions
Section A
 Short Questions (~25)
Section B
 System Technologies (~25)
 Internet & Network Technologies (~15)
 Information Management (~10)
 Social Implications (~10)
 Solution Development (~15)
Section C
 Integrated scenario; a single scenario aligned to all Subjects.
Levels (see Blooms.pdf in Google Drive)
Lower Order: 30%
Middle Order 40%
Higher Order 30%
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Make use of Terminology lists and CAPS document if you are not sure what to
learn. Both are available on the Google Drive http://goo.gl/76KCpd See QR Code
above.
See Computer Applications Technology - Practical for the contents of the CAT
Share and 12CAT folders.
Subject
Physical Sciences - Paper 1
Date
Monday 1 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
200
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
All of work covered for Physics in Grades 11 and 12 (same as for June exam)
Types of questions
Multiple Choice: 10 questions x 2marks each
Nine long questions
Mechanics: ±110 marks
Gravitational and Electrical Fields: ± 20 marks
Electricity: ±54 marks
Photons and electrons: ± 16 marks
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn notes
Look at past tests
Go through all old exercises
Work from Everything Science
Look at resources in Box
Subject
Dramatic Arts
Date
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
09h00-12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
- All work pertaining to Beckett and Waiting for Godot (notes, play,
movements which influenced Theatre of the Absurd, etc)
- All work pertaining to Fugard and People Are Living There (“)
- Read through technical notes
Types of questions
Section A: Waiting for Godot
(55 marks)
- short questions
- one 15 mark mini-essay
- source-based questions or technical application questions
People Are Living There
(55 marks)
- short questions
- one 15 mark mini-essay
- source-based questions or technical application questions
Section B: Comparative essay
(40 marks)
- Compare and contrast WFG and PALT
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 You need a very solid factual foundation
 Writing style and structure are paramount
 Subject-specific terminology essential
 Statement, Example, Explanation
Subject
Economics
Date
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
300
Time
09h00–12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
The following chapters will be covered in the exam
Macro economics
 Circular flow model
 National accounting aggregates
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 Business cycle
 The role of the public sector
 The foreign exchange market and the balance of payments
Micro economics
 Perfect markets
 Imperfect markets
 Causes of market failure
Demand and supply
 Production cost theory
Price elasticity of demand and supply
Economics pursuits
 Economic growth and development in South Africa
 Protectionism and Free trade
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Economic and social performance indicators and their uses.
Contemporary economic issues
Inflation
 Labour economics
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 in conjunction with textbook and additional 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
Business Studies - Paper 1
Date
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
200
Time
09h00-11h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Chapter 1 Human Resources
Chapter 2 Legislation
Chapter 3 Investments
Chapter 4 Insurance
Chapter 5 Teamwork and Conflict
Chapter 6 Ethics
Chapter 7 Corporate Social Responsibility
Chapter 8 Business Environments
Chapter 9 Quality of Performance
Chapter 10 Creativity
Chapter 11 Marketing and Branding
Types of questions
Section A multiple choice, matching columns, True and False 50 marks
Section B Short questions 150 marks
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Students need to watch their time during the exam
Exam case study is on Pick and Pay. Important students relate examples to the
industry.
Subject
Business Studies - Paper 2
Date
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
14h00-16h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Chapter 1 Human Resources
Chapter 2 Legislation
Chapter 3 Investments
Chapter 4 Insurance
Chapter 5 Teamwork and Conflict
Chapter 6 Ethics
Chapter 7 Corporate Social Responsibility
Chapter 8 Business Environments
Chapter 9 Quality of Performance
Chapter 10 Creativity
Chapter 11 Marketing and Branding
Types of questions
 Business Report x 2
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Exam case study is on Pick and Pay. Important students relate examples to the
industry.
Important students go through the different formats of a business report.
Subject
English - Paper 2: Writing
Date
Wednesday 3 September 2014
Length of paper
3 hours
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Hamlet (quotes, notes and 400 – 450 word mini-essay writing format) = /30
The Beneficiaries (quotes, notes, themes and 500 – 600 word long literature
essay writing) = /30
2 X 250 – 300 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
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all notes, formats, powerpoints and practise writing
Subject
Life Sciences - Paper 1
Date
Thursday 4 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
150
Time
09h00 to 11h30
Content to be learnt for the exam
DNA
MEIOSIS
GENETICS
GENETIC ENGINEERING
EVOLUTION
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 The format for the paper is:
Question 1: 40 marks – short answers written on the paper
Question 2 to 4: 30 marks x 3: Longer questions
Question 5: 20 marks: Source based essay
 Look over booklet: How to write a successful Life Sciences paper
 Bring all required stationery: pen, pencil, eraser, ruler and calculator
 Learn ALL theory: there are no choices
 Go over tests
 Go over the last three FINAL IEB papers issued in class
Subject
Computer Applications Technology - Practical
Date
Thursday 4 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
180
Time
14h00 – 17h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
System Technologies (Computer Management) (20 ±5)
Word Processing (50 ±5)
Spreadsheets (50 ±5)
Database (40 ±5)
Integration between programs
HTML (20 ±5)
Types of questions
All questions are practical and answered on a PC
using the relevant software.
Some questions may require written answers
which must be typed in the file provided.
All files must be named as instructed.
Screenshots should be taken when asked and
pasted into the relevant file. They MUST be
legible.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Practice doing the last activity in each module of your text book
Modules 7.2 and 7.3 are an excellent place to start (all required data is in Google
Drive as are exemplars, videos and presentations.
Subject
German - Paper 1
Date
Thursday 4 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
Time
14h00 – 17h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to your teacher for instructions
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Subject
French - Paper 2
Date
Thursday 4 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
Notes on creative and functional writing
Types of questions
Discursive essay
Short messages
Reformulation
Text from notes
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Tenses, tenses, tenses!
Questions
Indirect speech
14h00 – 16h00
Subject
Date
Length of paper
Marks
Mathematical Literacy – Paper 1
Friday 5 September 2014
3 hours
Time
09h00-12h00
150
Content to be learnt for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
 Numbers
 Percentages
 Ratios, Rate & Proportion
 Conversions
 Graphs
 Probability
 Finance
 Simple and Compound Interest.
 Hire Purchase
 Bank Statements
 Loan Tables
 Taxation
 Inflation/Depreciation
 Profit Margins
 Types of Data
 Collecting, organizing, displaying and analyzing Data
 Area
 Volume
 Pythagoras
 Measurement
 Compass Directions & Bearing
 Grid References
 Scale Drawing: Plans
 Different Types of Scale
Types of questions
Paper 1 covers all LO’s up to Thinking Level 3.
Paper 2 covers all LO’s mainly on Thinking Levels 2-4 i.e. more cross
referencing and interpretation will be required
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE with a PEN in your hand and PAPER
underneath it.
 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
Subject
Physical Sciences - Paper II (Chemistry)
Date
Saturday 6 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
200
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
The following chapters:
Grade 11 Chemistry book: 1 – 8
Grade 12 Chemistry book: 1 – 4
Topics (see SAGS) and approximate mark allocation
Quantitative Chemistry ±20 marks
Chemical bonding ±20 marks
Energy change & Rates of reactions ±20 marks
Chemical Equilibrium ±30 marks
Acids and Bases ±30 marks
Electrochemistry ±40 marks
Organic Chemistry ±40 marks
Types of questions
Multiple choice (10 questions, 2 marks each)
Long questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Work through all questions in the Grade 11 and Grade 12 book.
Work through all Grade 11 and Grade 12 Chemistry tests, Grade 11 2013 June
examination and Grade 11 2013 November examination.
Work through past IEB papers obtained from resources drive (or in Box).
Work through questions on Everything Science.
Work through IEB exemplar paper 2014.
Subject
History – Paper 1
Date
Monday 8 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
200
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
THREE THEMES ARE PRESCRIBED. ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY.
TOPIC 1: THE COLD WAR
1. How did the Cold War period shape international relations after the
Second World War?
Refer to: the origins of the Cold War; End of World War Two; Creation of spheres
of influence; containment- Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan and Soviet reaction;
Berlin Crisis 1948 and 1961; opposing military alliances – NATO and Warsaw
Pact; containment and brinkmanship – the Cuban Missile Crisis; who was to
blame for the Cold War?- interpretation and differing points of view.
2. How was Vietnam able to win a war against the USA? (1945-1975)
TOPIC 5: THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND COMING
TO TERMS WITH THE PAST.
The negotiated settlement and the Government of National Unity
1. Background
2. 1990-1991
3. Breakdown of negotiations
4. Multi-party negotiations process resumes
5. Ongoing violence
6. Final road to democracy in 1994
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
TOPIC 6 : THE END OF THE COLD WAR AND A NEW WORLD ORDER:
1989 TO THE PRESENT
1.
2.
The end of the Cold War
A new world order
Types of questions
SECTION A – SINGLE SOURCE ANALYSIS (3X20) 60 MARKS
Three questions will be set across at least two of the set themes. Each question will
focus on an analysis of a single source.
The format of these three questions will take the following form:
1x visual analysis
1x textual analysis
1x media analysis
The questions require a broad historical understanding, but will also focus on specific
historical skills, such as analysis, evaluation of written and visual sources, as well as
engaging with issues of reliability and usefulness.
ALL three questions must be answered.
SECTION B – SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS (90 MARKS)
One set of questions based on a range of different sources from one or more of the
three prescribed themes. Most of the questions will require lower order cognitive skills,
such as knowledge and comprehension.
SECTION C – SOURCE BASED ESSAY
(50 MARKS)
The source-based essay will develop from the source-based questions
in Section B.
Tips for students in preparation for the exam
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Pay close attention to the consolidation of the contexts, the concepts and the
content.
Create timelines in order to identify the interconnectedness between the themes.
Create a glossary of terms and continue to build on this as you study each
component.
Work closely with all sources in the typed notes and text book and complete all
activities in the text book.
Pay attention to skill applications, especially with reference to analysis,
interpretation and construction of arguments and counter- arguments
Consolidate the skills required for the evaluation of sources with reference to
origin, purpose, value and limitations.
Work through past tests and exams, pay attention to memos.
Give careful consideration to time management on this paper. Ensure you have a
clearly defined strategy in order to complete Section B within the specified time.
Remember to start with Section B, move on to Section C and then complete
Section A.
Pay attention to the criteria presented in the rubric for the source-based essay
and remember to develop an argument and counter-argument.
Even though this is a source-based, skills focused exam, it is essential that all
content is consolidated.
Subject
German - Paper 2
Date
Monday 8 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to your teacher for instructions
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
09h00 – 12h00
Subject
Accounting - Paper 1 & Paper 2
Date
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
Length of paper
Marks
Paper 1
200
Paper 2
100
2hrs
Time
09h00 – 11h00
2hrs
Time
14h00 – 16h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Paper 1 – 200 marks:
Practical application, theory and interpretation
Financial information (Financial statements of companies, including cash
flow statements and analysis and interpretation, VAT, Analysis of
Published Financial statements, Reconciliations, Interpreting debtors and
creditors)
Managerial accounting (Manufacturing and Budgeting)
Managing resources (Asset Management, Inventories, Auditing)
Paper 2 – 100 marks:
Practical application, theory and interpretation
Financial information (Financial statements of companies, including cash
flow statements and analysis and interpretation, VAT, Analysis of
Published Financial statements,Reconciliations, Interpreting debtors and
creditors)
Managerial Accounting (Manufacturing and Budgeting)
Managing resources (Asset Management, Inventoris, Auditing)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go over tests and tutorials and June exam
Use past paper book to do as many examples as possible
Work through Question times at the back of textbook
Subject
Spanish - Paper 1 & Paper 2
Date
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Length of paper
Paper 1: 2 hours
Paper 2: 2 hours
Time
Paper 1: 09h00 – 11h00
Paper 2: 14h00-16h00
Marks
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to your teacher for instructions
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Subject
Music - IEB Practicals
Date
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
6 ½ hours
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to your teacher for instructions
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
09h00 – 15h00
Subject
Afrikaans First Additional Language – Paper 2
Date
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2½ hours
100
Time
09h00-11h30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Literature: Willem Poprok 60 marks and Functional Writing 40 marks.
Study all the notes on Willem Poprok: end of chapter 38. Study notes,
questions and answers in purple book/Seiklo book. Study the format of
dialogue, letters, sms, email, diary entry etc.
Types of questions
Short contextual questions on Willem Poprok, Writing paragraphs on characters,
situations, themes, etc. 30 marks. Essay question 20 marks on main character
development and themes in novel. Dialogue question 10 marks.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study from the purple/Seiklo book. Ensure that you know vocabulary on Willem
Poprok. Ensure that you know the format of Functional Writing.
Subject
Life Sciences - Paper 2
Date
Thursday 11 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
150
Time
09h00 - 11h30
Content to be learnt for the exam
POPULATION ECOLOGY
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
REPRODUCTION
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 The format for the paper is:
Question 1: 40 marks – short answers written on the paper
Question 2 to 4: 30 marks x 3: Longer questions
Question 5: 20 marks: Source based essay
 Look over booklet: How to write a successful Life Sciences paper
 Bring all required stationery: pen, pencil, eraser, ruler and calculator
 Learn ALL theory: there are no choices
 Go over tests
 Go over the last three Final IEB papers issued in class
Subject
Date
Length of paper
Marks
Mathematics Core – Paper 1
Friday 12 September 2014
09h00 – 12h00
3 hours
Time
150
Content to be learnt for the exam
PAPER I
Patterns and Sequences
Annuities, Finance, Growth and Decay
Functions and Graphs
Algebra and Equations
Calculus
Probability
TOTAL
Marks
25 3
15 3
35
25
35
15
150
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
PAST PAPERS, PAST PAPERS, PAST PAPERS!!!
Subject
Date
Length of paper
Marks
Mathematical Literacy – Paper 2
Saturday 13 September 2014
3 hours
Time
09h00-12h00
150
Content to be learnt for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
 Numbers
 Percentages
 Ratios, Rate & Proportion
 Conversions
 Graphs
 Probability
 Finance
 Simple and Compound Interest.
 Hire Purchase
 Bank Statements
 Loan Tables
 Taxation
 Inflation/Depreciation
 Profit Margins
 Types of Data
 Collecting, organizing, displaying and analyzing Data
 Area
 Volume
 Pythagoras
 Measurement
 Compass Directions & Bearing
 Grid References
 Scale Drawing: Plans
 Different Types of Scale
Types of questions
Paper 1 covers all LO’s up to Thinking Level 3.
Paper 2 covers all LO’s mainly on Thinking Levels 2-4 i.e. more cross
referencing and interpretation will be required
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
 PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE with a PEN in your hand and PAPER
underneath it.
 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
Subject
Date
Length of paper
Marks
Mathematics Core – Paper 2
Monday 15 September 2014
09h00 – 12h00
3 hours
Time
150
Content to be learnt for the exam
PAPER II
Bookwork
Euclidean Geometry and Measurement
Trigonometry
Analytical Geometry
Statistics
TOTAL
Marks
6 maximum
50 3
40
40
20
150
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
PAST PAPERS, PAST PAPERS, PAST PAPERS!!!
Subject
Advanced Programme Mathematics
Date
Tuesday 16 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
Time
09h00 – 12h00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Refer to your teacher for instructions
Types of questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Subject
IEB Life Sciences PIII FINAL
Date
Wednesday 17 September 2014
Length of paper
Marks
1 ½ hours
50
Time
12h30 – 14h30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Learn Prac skills from Skills Toolkit
Types of questions
See Prac skills booklet
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Make sure you bring a permanent marker and a timing device.