CONTENTS
De-Stress Your Exams Study Tips
Grade 8 Exam Timetable
What to Prepare: Afrikaans Art Option
Biology Computers
Dance Studies Design Drama EMS
English French
Geography History Italian
Life Orientation Mathematics PI Mathematics PII
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.
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 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.
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. Make time to CHECK ALL your answers.
Grade 9 Exam Timetable May/June 2015
Day and Date Subject Start End
Friday, 15 May History
Geography 08:30 08:30
10:30 10:00
Monday, 18 May EMS 08:30 10:00
Tuesday, 19 May Maths PI 08:30 10:30
Wednesday, 20 May Computers 08:30 09:30
Thursday, 21 May Dance 08:30 10:00
Friday, 22 May Afrikaans 08:30 10:30
Tuesday, 26 May Science Biology
08:30 08:30
10:00 10:00
Wednesday, 27 May Maths PII 08:30 09:30
Thursday, 28 May English 08:30 10:30
Friday, 29 May Design 08:30 09:30
Monday, 1 June Music
Art Option 08:30 10:30
09:30 11:30
Tuesday, 2 June Drama 08:30 10:00
Wednesday, 3 June Sport Science
French 08:30 10:30
09:30 11:30
Thursday, 4 June LO 08:30 09:30
Friday, 5 June Natural Science PII 08:30 9:30
Subject HISTORY
Date Friday 15 May 2015
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30-10:30
Marks 110
Content to be learnt for the exam
TOPIC 1 : THE RISE OF NAZI GERMANY, WAR IN EUROPE, WAR IN THE
PACIFIC
TOPIC 2 : THE NUCLEAR AGE AND THE COLD WAR
TOPIC 3 : TURNING POINTS IN MODERN SOUTH AFRICA SINCE 1948
Types of questions
Source based questions – answer all 3 sets of questions 3x30 (90)
Source-based paragraphs- answer two questions 2x10 (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 Friday, 15 May 2015
Length of paper 1½ Hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
1. All of Climatology and Biomes. 2. All of Development Geography. 3. All of Mapwork
Types of questions
1. Short questions eg one word answers, multiple choice etc.
2. Descriptive or explanatory type questions.
3. Paragraphs.
4. Annotated diagrams
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Work through past papers and class tests.
Subject ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Date Monday, 18 May 2015
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 125 marks
Content to be learnt for the exam
Accounting Theory
Cash Receipts and Cash Payments Journals Service/Trading business
Posting from a CRJ & CPJ to a General Ledger from a Service or
Trading business
Balancing of accounts
Cost price and Selling price calculations
Drawing up a Trial Balance
Accounting equation
Types of questions
Multiple choice, Match the columns, True or False, General Ledger, Accounting
equation, Trial Balance
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn theory
Know layouts
Go over previous exercises and tests
Subject MATHEMATICS PAPER I
Date Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks Approx 160
Content to be learnt for the exam
Algebra: revision of Grade 8 Algebra, polynomials, products, factors, (all the
different types of factorizing – common factor, DOTS, trinomials, grouping,
common bracket, switch-rounds)
Finance: percentage increase /decrease, simple & compound interest, Hire
Purchase, Inflation, depreciation, exchange rates.
Number Patterns: linear. Find the next 3 terms and find a formula for the nth
term.
Geometry: Congruent Triangles: SSS, SAS, RHS, SAA and use to help prove
other facts.
Similar Triangles: AAA or SIP, using scale factors
Quadrilateral properties: Using congruence to help prove the properties of: rectangle, square, parallelogram, rhombus, and kite. Proportion: Direct and inverse proportion
Exponents and Scientific Notation
Types of questions
Similar to those in the text-book and worksheets and tests you have written this
year.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE with a PEN in your hand.
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 a text-book, or from old tests, or from past exam 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 COMPUTER STUDIES
Date Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 120
Content to be learnt for the exam
From your Notes: Networks, Research, Referencing, Questionnaire From Grade 8:
Computer systems, Hardware, & Software Notes are stored in the Resources Drive and Google Drive1
Types of questions
Short questions: Multiple Choice, Mix and Match, One word answers, True and
False, Choose the correct term, Label Screen Shots and a Word Puzzle.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Think!
The use of computer jargon and the correct terms for technology is
important, as is spelling; remember ram is a sheep but RAM is a type of
computer memory.
Subject DANCE STUDIES
Date Thursday, 21 May 2015
Length of paper 1 ½ Hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 120
Content to be learnt for the exam
The Pioneers:
- Loie Fuller
- Isadora Duncan
- Ten Shawn
- Ruth St Denis
Principles of contemporary Dance
Types of questions
2 x long essays (20 marks each)
3 x short essays (15 marks each)
Short questions (between 1 and 10 marks each)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
You will need to know dates.
Remember the six points with regards to each Pioneers life.
Focus on what is important in their contribution to the world of dance
Subject AFRIKAANS 1st ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Date Friday, 22 May 2015
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Tye, Voegwoorde, DAWN-reël, Hoef en Behoort, Direkte en Indirekte Rede, Negatief, Afkortings, Geslag, Trappe van Vergelyking, Intensiewe Vorme, Meervoud en Verkleining,Woordeskat (Winter, In en om die Huis, Klere) Poësie (Hartbreek, wanneer dinge skeef loop, things that go bump in the night)
Types of questions
Vraag 1 : Begripstoets
Vraag 2 : Advertensie
Vraag 3 : Spotprent
Vraag 4, 5, 6 : Poësie (twee gesiene en een ongesiene gedig)
Vraag 7 : Sinstrukture
Vraag 8 : Woordstrukture
Vraag 9 : Kommunikasie
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Leer alle aantekeninge, gaan deur al die oefeninge wat gedoen is, leer al die
woordeskat, maak seker dat jy jou gedigte goed verstaan, werk ‘n ou vraestel as
voorbereiding uit.
Subject NATURAL SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Date Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Module 1: Life, The Scientific Method, The Cell, 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. (Not all the above types of questions will necessarily be in the exam)
Subject NATURAL SCIENCES - SCIENCE
Date Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Physical Science Book: Pages 1 – 38, 43 - 64
Types of questions
Multiple choice, one word answers, long questions and graphs
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn the content. Redo all the exercises in the book. Redo all questions from previous tests.
Subject MATHEMATICS PAPER II
Date Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
GREAT NEWS!!!!! YOU CANNOT LEARN FOR THIS EXAM!!!!!!!!!!
This exam tests your comprehension skills, your ability to follow written
instructions, and your lateral thinking skills.
Work slowly and carefully, with a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. DON’T GIVE UP just
because it is something you have never seen before.
READ CAREFULLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subject ENGLISH HL
Date Thursday, 28 May 2015
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Animal Farm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Advertising
Film Study
Language
Types of questions
Comprehension
Language
Visual Literacy
Longer writing:
Mini essay – argumentative for the play
Transactional writing for the novel
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Consult the English Handbook and Study Guide for
language revision (up to p.66)
literature revision (pg 69-74; 77-87)
Remember that group learning and discussion often allows for more
comprehensive revision, especially with advertising and literature.
Subject DESIGN
Date Friday, 29 May 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 60
Content to be learnt for the exam
All notes stuck in book and available on the myHomework App in Resources
Weaving
Signs and Symbols
Paper Recycling Process
Repurposing Terminology and Case Studies
Types of questions
Mix and match
List
Short questions
Practical application – pencils or black pen required
Visual Analysis
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Read through to notes to understand.
All questions are applied knowledge, no rote learning.
Subject MUSIC – PRACTICAL
Date Monday 4 May – Wednesday 13 May 2015
Marks 100
Requirements
Scales/Technical Work
2 Pieces Sight Reading
Subject MUSIC – HISTORY AND THEORY
Date Monday, 1 June 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30-09:30
Marks 100
MUSIC THEORY
Content to be learnt for the exam
BEGINNERS:
Note values
Simple Time Signatures
Note names
Key signatures
Major scales
Intervals – distance only
Italian Terms ADVANCED:
Simple and Compound Time Signatures
Beaming and grouping of notes
Key Signatures of major and minor scales
Writing of Major and Harmonic Minor Scales
Triads
Intervals: Distance and Quality
Types of questions
BEGINNERS:
Write major scales with or without key signatures
Write key signatures
Fill in the missing bar lines
Define musical terms
Music sums
Look at a given music excerpt and answer questions on it.
ADVANCED:
Look at a given music excerpt and answer questions on it.
Give the quality and distance of an interval
Use Roman numerals to figure triads
Write a melody with notes of half or double the note value-simple time only
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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 (beginners). Study the major and minor Roman numerals (advanced). Use a pencil in the exam. Bring a ruler and erasure.
HISTORY OF MUSIC Content to be learnt for the exam
1) The Types of Music used on Television – Cartoons, sitcoms, soap operas 2) Music used in advertising - The function of music in advertising. Be able to discuss two examples.
Types of questions
Use your cycle test from Term 1 for revision as this demonstrates the types of questions you will be asked.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Make sure that you have revised thoroughly using your handouts.
Subject VISUAL ART
Date Monday 1 June 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 10:30 – 11:30
Marks 60
Content to be learnt for the exam
Elements and Principles of Art in iBooks
Portrait Notes and examples from notes in iBooks
Terminology from the notes in iBooks
Types of questions
Visual Analysis
Short Questions
Terminology
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Read through to notes to understand.
All questions are applied knowledge, no rote learning.
No names and dates need to be learnt
Subject DRAMA
Date Tuesday 2 June 2015
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
ALL notes relating to Tsotsi
Types of questions
All questions will pertain to the film Tsotsi .
Although questions and answers in the Drama booklet are a sound guide,
analysis, explanations and discussions in class will also serve you well – as you
were reminded each lesson.
Questions ranging in length between 2 and 10 marks will be asked.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go through the questions and your answers in the booklet to alert you to the kind
of questions which may be asked.
It may serve you to watch the film again, just in case you were absent or a little
less focused than you needed to be.
Subject SPORT SCIENCE
Date Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
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 ( approx. 20 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!
Subject FRENCH
Date Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 10:30 – 11:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
School Theme All verbs, regular and irregular Advanced Group: also Food theme
Types of questions
Comprehension – true/false, multiple choice, names
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise your Grade 8 work – the foundation is important!
Subject LIFE ORIENTATION
Date Thursday, 4 June 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 80 marks
Content to be learnt for the exam
WHAT YOU NEED TO REVISE
LO Manual 2: o Sexual Behaviour & Sexual Health o Challenging situations o Health & safety issues related to violence o Issues relating to citizen’s rights & responsibilities o Constitutional values as stated in the South African Constitution o Contribution of religion to promoting peace
Additional Supplementary LO Notes: o “Our Country” Democracy Notes
The examination consists of application of knowledge gained over the course of the last two terms, 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.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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.
Feel free to chat to Mr Garthoff if you are unsure of anything.
Subject NATURAL SCIENCES - PAPER II
Date Friday, 5 June 2015
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 50
Content to be learnt for the exam
ALL STUENTS WRITE THE PAPER!!!
There is no content to learn for this exam.
The exam will test the following:
mathematical ability
ability to interpret data given in different forms (tables, graphs, text)
ability to deduce information from given data
A calculator will be required for this exam.
Types of questions
Multiple choice
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