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REDDAM HOUSE COLLEGE Grade 9 Exam Guidelines November 2014

Exam

Guidelines

CONTENTS

De-Stress Your Exams Study Tips

Grade 9 Exam Timetable

What to Prepare: Afrikaans Art Option

Biology Computers

Dance Studies Design Drama EMS

English French

Geography History Italian

Life Orientation Mathematics IEB Paper

Mathematics Reddam Paper Music

Science Sports Science

De-Stress Your Exams Everyone becomes stressed during exams but it's important not to let stress grow out of control. Here are some common signs of stress and the best ways to de-stress your exams! A little bit of stress does us good. How could we motivate ourselves through 100 pages of The Russian Revolution if we weren't remotely bothered? So everyone has bad days. Sometimes our stress levels get out of hand. This can stop us performing at our best. And mess with our body as well as our mind. What are the symptoms of stress?

Difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty waking up in the morning

Constant tiredness

Forgetfulness

Unexplained aches and pains

Poor appetite

Loss of interest in activities

Increased anxiety and irritability

Increased heart rate

Migraines/headaches

Blurred vision

Dizziness

If you've noticed three or more of the above symptoms and you've experienced them for a few weeks you may need to do something about your stress levels.

So how should I deal with exam stress?

Learn to recognise when you're stressed. A break or a chat with someone who knows the pressure you're under will get things into perspective.

Avoid comparing your abilities with your mates. Those "OMG I've only read Macbeth 17 times" conversations are a wind up. Everyone approaches revision in different ways, so just make sure you've chosen the method that works best for you. Make a realistic timetable. Stick to it.

Eat correctly. Treat yourself like a well-honed machine. Fresh fruit and veg. Proper breakfasts. No one can think straight on coffee and cornflakes.

Sleep well. Wind down before bed. Don't revise under the duvet - your bed is a sanctuary not a desk. Get your 8 hours.

Exercise. Nothing de-stresses the mind faster than physical activity. Build it into your timetable. Being a sloth makes our mind sloppy too.

Panic is often triggered by hyperventilating (i.e. quick, shallow breaths). So if you feel yourself losing it during the exam, sit back for a moment and control your breathing. Deep breath in and out through the nose. Counting to five each way.

Steer clear of any exam 'post-mortem'. It doesn't matter what your mate wrote for Question 3(b). It's too late to go back and change your answers, so it will just make you worry even more.

Ultimately, don't lose sight of the fact that there is life after exams. Things might seem intense right now, but it won't last forever.

Adapted from an article from BBC Radio 1

Click here for a video and another article that could encourage you to cope with exam stress.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice/factfile_az/exams_stress

http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/about-anxiety/young-people-and-anxiety/exam-stressanxiety/

http://www.mind.org.uk/mental_health_a-z/7994_how_to_cope_with_exam_stress

Study Tips

BEFORE THE EXAM DAY 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 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 You need to arrive for exams at 8h15 latest. You will normally be asked to enter the

Main Hall at 8h30. 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.

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. You may NOT read a book or play games while waiting for your exams

to be collected.

DURING THE EXAM Use the 10 mins reading time at the start to read through all the

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. PLAN your TIME so that you have enough time to work through each question. 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.

Grade 9 Exam Timetable

November 2014

Day and Date Subject Start End

Wednesday, 5 November

IEB English 09:00 11:00

Thursday, 6 November

Sports Science Italian

09:00 10:30

Friday, 7 November

IEB Mathematics 09:00 11:00

Monday, 10 November

Drama 09:00 10:30

Tuesday, 11 November

Music Design

09:00 11:00

10:30 12:30


Science Biology

09:00 10:30


English 09:00 10:00

Friday, 14 November

EMS 09:00 10:30

Monday, 17 November

Mathematics 09:00 11:00

Tuesday, 18 November

Afrikaans 09:00 11:00


Computers 09:00 10:30


Dance 09:00 10:30

Friday 21 November

LO 09:00 10:30

Monday 24 November

History Geography

09:00 09:00

11:00 10:30

Tuesday 25 November

Art 09:00 10:30

Wednesday 26 November

French 09:00 10:30

Learning area English – IEB SST

Date Wednesday 5th November

Length of paper 2 Hours Time 09:00 – 11:00

Marks 100

Content to be learnt for the exam

Comprehension Skills (English Handbook and Study Guide p61-66)

Language (English Handbook and Study Guide p4-60)

Visual Literacy (English Handbook and Study Guide 101-111)

Unsee Poetry (English Handbook and Study Guide p98-101)

Transactional Writing (English Handbook and Study Guide p77-88)

Learning area Sports Science

Date Thursday 6th November 2014

Length of paper 1½ Hours Time 9:00 – 10:30

Marks 100


Learn ALL notes covered this term.

The role and function of the heart, lungs and oxygen during sport and exercise

Blood, oxygen and carbon dioxide

Sports and Bio Mechanics

Various ways of movement in sport

Body’s centre of gravity

Types of questions

All questions will be answered on the paper Multiple choice ( approx20 marks) Short and long questions ( approx 60 marks) Questions that require application of knowledge ( approx 20 marks)

Tips for learners in preparation for the exam

Revise all your work thoroughly!

Learning area Italian

Date Thursday 6th November

Length of paper 1½ Hours Time 09 – 10:30

Please get information from your Italian teacher

Learning area Maths Subject IEB SST MATHS

Setter IEB Date of exam Friday 7th November

Length of paper 2 hours Time 09:00 – 11:00

Marks Approx 150


Algebra: revision of Gd 8 Algebra, Grade 9 Polynomials, Products, FOIL, Factors, (all the different types of factorizing – common factor, DOTS, trinomials, grouping, common bracket, switch-rounds ) Fractions, Equations, Inequalities, Notations, word problems and Exponents . Numbers: types of numbers -- classify, exponents and Scientific notation, number patterns Graphs: Cartesian plane, gradient, straight-line graph Geometry: Grade 8 revision, Congruent and Similar Triangles, Pythagoras, problem solving. Finance: Ratio, rate, proportion (direct and inverse), percentage increase and decrease, simple & compound interest, Hire Purchase, Inflation, depreciation, exchange rates. Statistics: Mean, median, mode, Stem & Leaf, 5-number summary, Box-and-whisker & outliers, Range, IQR, Graphs, Histograms, Scatter plots Probability: basic probability, complementary events, tree diagrams (with and without replacement). Volume & TSA: right-prisms and composite shapes Transformations: All 4 types and formulae for the Cartesian Plane

Types of questions

Similar to those in the text-book and worksheets and tests you have written this year.


Practise old tests & worksheets, and past papers. Aim for above 60 % if you wish to do Maths Core in Grade 10!

Learning area Drama

Date Monday 10th November

Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 9 :00 – 10.30

Marks 80


The impact of politics on theatre in South Africa (pages 10 – 16 of booklet)

Tsotsi – all notes and answers to questions (pages 20 – 30 of booklet)

An understanding of the tsotsitaal you used in your performance

Paul Slabolepszy’ Boo to the Moon – all notes and answers (pages 49 – 56 of the booklet)

Types of questions

Multiple choice, one word answers and paragraphs


A thorough knowledge of the facts as well as a clear understanding of how to apply those facts to the question is essential

Pay attention to spelling, especially to those words used in the exam paper

Independent thinking will be required.

Learning area Music – Practical

Dates Monday 20 October –Tuesday 28 October

Marks 100

Requirements

Scales/Technical Work

3 Pieces

Sight Reading

Subject Music – History and Theory

Date Tuesday 11th November 2014

Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 9:00 – 10:30

Marks 120

MUSIC THEORY


Simple Time Signatures

Beaming and grouping of notes

Dotted note values

Key Signatures of major and minor scales

Writing of Major and Harmonic/Melodic Scales

Tonic, Subdominant and Dominant Triads

Tones and Semitones

Intervals: Distance and Quality

Identifying Ties and Slurs

Technical names of the degrees of the scale

Italian Terms

Types of questions

Write scales with or without key signatures

Identify the key of a musical excerpt

Identify and write intervals

Identify time signatures in simple time and group and beam correctly

Give the technical names (eg. Dominant) of notes in a given passage.

Write and identify tonic, subdominant or dominant triads.

Define musical terms

Look at a given music excerpt and answer questions on it.


Revise all your notes and go over all the exercises. Make sure that you know the circle of fifths – you are allowed to write this on your rough page when you start the exam. Study the order of the sharps and flats of the keys. Study the Italian terms and technical names of the degrees of the scale. Use a pencil in the exam. Bring a ruler and erasure.

HISTORY OF MUSIC


World Music - general features of world music - Celtic, Indian, Japanese, South American and South African

Types of questions

1) General questions – e.g. Explain the type of scale used in Indian music 2) Definitions – e.g. what is a drone?


Make sure that you have revised thoroughly using your handouts. Also go through past cycle tests. Make sure you know any definitions and can explain the workings of the instruments you have learnt about.

Subject Design

Date Tuesday 11th November

Length of paper 1½ hours Time 11:00 – 12:30

Marks 80


All notes stuck in book

Logos

Signs and Symbols

Typography

Types of questions

Mix and match.

List

Short questions

Practical application – pencils or black pen required

Visual Analysis

Unseen examples


Read through to notes to understand.

All questions are applied knowledge, no rote learning.

Subject Natural Science: Physical Science



Marks 100


Physical Science Book: Pages 1 – 37, 42, 43- 66

Types of questions

Multiple choice, one word answers, long questions and graphs


Learn the content. Redo all the exercises in the book. Redo all questions from previous tests.

Learning area Natural Science – Biology

Date Wednesday 12th November 2014


Marks 100


Module 1: Life, Scientific Method, Cells, Microscope work. Module 2: Reproduction and puberty, Digestive system including additives, Circulatory

system, Respiratory system. Module 3: Nuclear energy debate (The whole workbook)

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.

Learning area English


Length of paper 1 hour Time 09:00 – 10:00

Marks 50


Novel – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon

Self-study novel – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Poetry – Class Notes and English Handbook and Study Guide

Types of questions

Comprehension questions - short and long.

Language analysis

Interpretation of literature – extended writing


Study hard!

For literature, it is often beneficial to study and discuss in groups as well as studying alone.

Use mind maps to help you conceptualize themes, images and motifs and techniques in your various genres.

Subject Economic and Management Sciences

Date Friday 14th November 2014

Length of paper 1½ Hours Time 09:00 – 10:30

Marks 120


Supply and demand graphs and theory Price Elasticity of demand and calculations Sectors of the economy Human resources Marketing a product (knowledge from spring fair) SWOT analysis

Types of questions

Match the columns True or false Definitions Case studies

Drawing and analysing graphs

Elasticity calculations

Completing documents


Read questions very carefully Go over all worksheets and cycle tests Use textbook in conjunction with notebook Have a good understanding of all diagrams drawn in notebook.

Learning area Mathematics Subject Mathematics Reddam Paper

Length of paper 2 hours Date of exam Monday 17th November

Marks Approx 150 Time 09:00 – 11:00


Algebra: Revision of Gd 8 Algebra, Grade 9 Polynomials, Products, FOIL, Factors, (all the different types of factorizing – common factor, DOTS, trinomials, grouping, common bracket, switch-rounds ) Fractions, Equations, Inequalities, Notations, word problems and Exponents .

Numbers: Types of numbers -- classify, Scientific notation, number patterns Graphs: Cartesian plane, gradient, straight-line graph Geometry: Grade 8 revision, Congruent and Similar Triangles, Pythagoras, problem

solving. Finance: Ratio, rate, proportion (direct and inverse), percentage increase and

decrease, simple & compound interest, Hire Purchase, Inflation, depreciation, exchange rates.

Statistics: Mean, median, mode, Stem & Leaf, 5-number summary, Box-and-whisker & outliers, Range, IQR, Graphs, Histograms, Scatter plots

Probability: Basic probability, complementary events, tree diagrams (with and without replacement).

Volume & TSA: Right-prisms and composite shapes Transformations: All 4 types and formulae for the Cartesian Plane

Types of questions

Similar to those in the text-book and worksheets and tests you have written this year.


Practise old tests & worksheets, and past papers.

Learning area Afrikaans First Additional Language

Date Tuesday, 18th November 2014


Marks 100


All grammar covered this year:

Klanke

Persoonlike voornaamwoorde

Woordorde

Tye

Ontkenning

Voegwoorde

Direkte en indirekte rede

Lydende en bedrywende vorm

Hoef en Behoort

Meervoude en verkleinwoorde

Trappe van vergelyking

Intensiewe vorme

Afkortings Poems:

Om groot te word

Omdat

Rooikappie

Ek is oek important

Hemel

Harlekyn in die dieretuin

Die mot en die kers Vocabulary: Afrikaans Handbook (Red & Yellow book) All notes and powerpoints

Types of questions

1. Comprehension 2. Poetry 3. Unseen poem 4. Grammar (sentences) 5. Bracket questions (Klanke, woorde wat verwar, persoonlike voornaamwoorde,

meervoude, verkleinwoorde, trappe van vergelyking en intensiewe vorme, afkortings)

6. Communicative language: What would you say in a certain situation. 7. Vocabulary (Give one word for …, match one column with another, describe the

picture, translate from English to Afrikaans)

Learning area Computer Studies



Marks 120


General Computers, Hardware & Software

All pages of Computer Studies Grade 9 Notes except Networks on pages 15 – 18,

pages 23 – 24 and page 35

HTML (Pages 38 – 41) & Web notes (Green one)

Excel (Pages 29 – 32)

PowerPoint (MS Word & Word Processing (Grade 08 Notes)

Referencing (Grade 08 Notes)

Graphics & Photoshop (Grade 08 Notes)

The Internet (Presentation)

Cool Technology (see http://www.pinterest.com/reedbeverley/cool-technology)

Your Notes that are on the Website*/Resources Drive/ and Google Drive **

Types of questions

Short Questions

True or False

Multiple Choice

One Word

Matching columns

Choose the correct term

Label Screen Shots

Recognise images

Comprehension


Short questions do not necessarily make the questions easier! Take time to think about each question. The use of computer jargon and the correct terms for technology is important, as is spelling; remember ram is a sheep .

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Learning area Dance Studies


Length of paper 1½hours Time 9.00 – 10.30

Marks 100


Your chosen Dance style. The notes on production –i.e. the different jobs in a theatre, marketing a show and organising a show.

Types of questions

Essay type questions Matching columns Multiple choice


You need to know about 10 points on your chosen style. You will have to write essays, and answer some multiple choice questions. Please bring coloured pencils with you.

Learning area Life Orientation

Date Friday 21st November 2014


Marks 100


LO Textbook: o Goal Setting (Section 5)

Additional Notes: o Sexual Health o Challenging situations o Volunteerism o Our Country… o Nelson Mandela: Role Model for Youth (read through) o Religion and Peace (read through) o Sports Ethics (read through)

Living a balanced Lifestyle Notes The examination consists of application of knowledge gained over the course of the last year, including content covered during the LO Island Days. Learners are required to work through the provided notes and all pages covered in their LO workbook.

Types of questions

The exam may include:

Multiple choice

True or false

Short questions

Long questions – e.g. poster, post card, magazine cover… Note: Certain questions will require personal insight, opinion and thought. You will also be asked to justify particular answers and give good clear reasons.


Read each question carefully! Use a highlighter to underline key points in the question to help you answer the question.

Use mark allocations as a guide to the length of answer required and then manage your time carefully.

Check your answers! Don’t be fooled! You will definitely need to study for LO! Brushing up on the facts, understanding concepts, knowing definitions will be key.

Contact Mr Garthoff or Mrs Seymour-Hall if you are unsure of anything.

Learning area History

Date Monday 24th November


Marks 110


Topic 1 : The rise of Nazi Germany, War in Europe, War in the Pacific

Topic 2 : The end of World War Two and the Nuclear Age

Topic 3 : Turning points in Modern South Africa since 1948

Types of questions

Source- based questions - answer all three sets of questions 3 x 30 (90)

Source-based paragraphs - answer any two questions 2 x 10 (20)

Tips for students in preparation for the exam

Remember that you are preparing for a skills - based assessment.

Revise all the concepts and content in your class notes, typed notes and resource books.

Pay close attention to skill applications which includes: knowledge, comprehension. analysis, synthesis, evaluation, argument, interpretation

Work through activities in the handouts and the resource books

Closely revise the skills required for the construction of a source-based paragraph

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 Geography

Date Monday 24th November 2014


Marks 90


1) All of climatology including biomes 2) Development Studies 3) Mapwork Skills

Types of questions

1) Objective eg multiple choice, match column A with column B

2) Short eg list, name, describe, explain etc.

3) Draw, sketch etc.


1) Work through past class tests and worksheets.

2) Ensure that all sections of work are summarized thoroughly

Subject Visual Art

Date Tuesday 25th November


Marks 80


Elements and Principles of Art

Landscape Notes and examples from Work book

Terminology from the Work book

Types of questions

Visual Analysis, Short Questions, Terminology

Unseen examples


Read through to notes to understand.

All questions are applied knowledge, no rote learning.

No names and dates need to be learnt

Learning area French

Date Wednesday 26th November 2014

Length of paper 1½ hours Time 09:00-10:30

Marks 100


All vocabulary and grammar since the beginning of Grade 8 may occur.

The focus is on the following themes:

* La cuisine

* La ville

* Le voyage

The focus is on the following grammar :

* Verbs – regular and irregular

* Questions

* Commands

Types of questions

Comprehension Multiple choice Tick boxes True and false Names Grammar Format similar to exercises done in class and in tests


Revise everything thoroughly. Use the June exam paper to remind you of the format. Use the June paper to focus you on your strengths and weaknesses. Use old tests to remind you of what you need to know.

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