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CONTENTS
De-Stress Your Exams
Study Tips
Grade 9 Exam Timetable
What to Prepare:
Afrikaans
Art Option
Computers
Dance Studies
Design
Drama
EMS
English
French
Geography
History
Italian
Life Orientation
Mathematics P1
Mathematics P2
Music
Science P1
Science P2
Sports Science
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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.
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.
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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 and 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 during the exams.
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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.
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Grade 9 Exam Timetable May/June 2017
Day and Date Subject Start End
Monday 29 May Dance Studies 08:30 10:00
Tuesday 30 May Drama 08:30 10:00
Wednesday 31 May Design
French
08:30
11:00
9:30
12:30
Thursday 1 June L.O 08:30 09:30
Friday 2 June Maths P1 08:30 10:30
Monday 5 June Science P1
Science P2
08:30
11:00
10:00
12:00
Tuesday 6 June Sports Science
Music
08:30
11:00
09:30
12:00
Wednesday 7 June Art Option 08:30 09:30
Thursday 8 June EMS 08:30 10:00
Friday 9 June Afrikaans
German
08:30
11:00
10:30
12:00
Monday 12 June Maths P2 08:30 09:30
Tuesday 13 June
Computers
9R
9E
9D
9M
9H
08:30
9:45
11:00
12:15
13:30
9:30
10:45
12:00
13:15
14:30
Wednesday 14 June English 08:30 10:30
Thursday 15 June History
Geography
08:30
08:30
10:30
10:00
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Subject DANCE STUDIES
Date Monday 29 May 2017
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 Pioneer’s life.
Focus on what is important in their contribution to the world of dance
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Subject DRAMA
Date Tuesday 30 May 2017
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 75
Content to be learnt for the exam
Tsotsi: the movie ALL notes on Tsostsi - Gavin Hood
Types of questions
Both short and longer questions will be asked. Questions will cover knowledge contained in the notes, knowledge gained from class
discussion and from watching the movie. Questions may be based on the ideas explored in the questions you have answered
in the booklets. BUT you will not be asked the same questions. All questions will ultimately require you to think independently. Personal insight and opinion will also be asked.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Ensure you have a very thorough knowledge of the movie. Ensure you understand all key concepts explored in the notes and questions. You must understand how these are made evident / realised in the movie. Ensure you are able to discuss and analyse individual sequences, as well as the
overriding themes and intentions in the movie. The mark allocation of the question indicates the amount of detail required. Your ability to express yourself in a clear, structured, mature manner is imperative at
this level. You are expected to understand what a full sentence is and ensure your sentences
hold complete meaning. Punctuation and spelling must be accurate. You must ensure that your answer addresses the specific demands of the question.
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Subject DESIGN
Date Wednesday 31 May 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 60
Content to be learnt for the exam
All processes and terminology from the briefs you’ve stuck in your workbooks and available in Google Classroom:
Spatial design - terminology and architectural symbolic conventions Logo design - terminology and process Weaving - terminology and process
Design is... notes in Google Classroom
Types of questions
Mix and match List Short questions Practical application – pencils or black pen and a ruler is 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 FRENCH
Date Wednesday 31 May 2017
Length of paper 1½ hours Time 11:00 – 12:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
School Theme All verbs, regular and irregular Questions Commands
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!
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Subject LIFE ORIENTATION
Date Thursday 1 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 80 marks
Content to be learnt for the exam
LO Textbook
o Development of Self in Society: All aspects relating to Sexual Health Challenging Situations (grief, depression, coping strategies)
o Health, Social & Environmental Responsibility: Violence
o Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities National Holidays Constitutional Values & Roles Models
Additional Supplementary LO Notes:
o Living in a Democracy The examination consists of application of knowledge gained over the course of the last two terms, including content covered during the LO Island Days.
Types of questions
The exam may include:
Multiple choice
True or false
Short questions
Long questions – e.g. poster, postcard, magazine cover… Note: Certain questions will require personal insight, opinion and thought. You will also be asked to justify particular answers and give 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!
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Subject MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
Date Friday 2 June 2017
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks Approx 180
Content to be learnt for the exam
Algebra: revision of Grade 8 Algebra, polynomials, products ( ie FOIL etc), factors, (all the different types of factorising – HCF, DOTS, trinomials, grouping, common bracket, switch-rounds) Finance: percentage increase /decrease, simple & compound interest, changing intervals (eg monthly, quarterly etc). Hire Purchase, Inflation, depreciation (straight line balance and reducing balance ) , exchange rates. Number Patterns: Find the next 3 terms and find a formula for the nth term for a linear number pattern. Finding which term is given. Applications of other patterns ( but not finding a formula for the nth term unless it is linear). Geometry: Congruent Triangles: SSS, SAS, RHS, SAA . Know how to use and apply congruency to prove other facts. Similar Triangles: AAA or SIP, and know how to find missing sides using scale factors Quadrilateral properties: Know the basic properties of: rectangle, square, parallelogram, trapezium, rhombus, and kite. Know how to find missing sides and angles. Proportion: Learn how to use and apply grade 8 ratio . Know how to use Direct and Inverse Proportion. Exponents : Learn all basic rules from grade 8. Know how to use and apply negative and zero exponents.
Types of questions
The questions will be similar to the types of questions in your textbooks, worksheets, tests and old exam papers.
Knowing basic skills and definitions ( about 30% of the paper) Routine calculations ( about 20 to 30% of the paper) Complex calculations ( about 30% 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. 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.
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Subject NATURAL SCIENCES - SCIENCE PAPER 1
Date Monday 5 June 2017
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00
Marks 120
Content to be learnt for the exam
Physical Science Book: Pages 1 – 42, 50 – 86
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 NATURAL SCIENCES - PAPER 2
Date Monday 5 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 11:00 – 12:00
Marks 50
Content to be learnt for the exam
ALL STUDENTS WRITE THE PAPER!!! There is no content to learn for this exam. The mark for this paper will not count towards your June exam Science mark. The mark will appear on your report so that your parents can see the result. 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 may not be used for this exam.
Types of questions
Multiple choice
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Subject SPORTS SCIENCE
Date Tuesday 6 June 2017
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 center of gravity
Types of questions
All questions will be answered on the question paper Multiple choice ( approximately 20 marks) Short and long questions ( approximately 60 marks) Questions that require application of knowledge ( approximately 20 marks)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all your work thoroughly!
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Subject MUSIC – HISTORY AND THEORY
Date Tuesday 6 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 11:00 - 12:00
Marks 100
MUSIC THEORY
Content to be learnt for the exam
BEGINNERS: Note values Simple and compound time signatures Note names Key signatures Major and harmonic minor scales Grouping and beaming Rewriting music in double or half the note value Rewriting music in different clef without changing the pitch Rewriting music an octave higher or lower Intervals - distance only
ADVANCED: Simple and compound time signatures Beaming and grouping of notes Key Signatures of major and minor scales Writing of major, harmonic and melodic minor scales Intervals: distance and quality (i.e major 3rd, diminished 5th) Transposition - major 2nd and octave lower/higher
Types of questions
BEGINNERS: Write major scales with or without key signatures Write key signatures and identify key signatures Fill in the missing bar lines Rewrite a melody in the equivalent compound or simple time signature Rewrite a melody an octave higher or lower Music sums Beaming and grouping of notes in simple and compound time 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 Write a melody with notes of half or double the note value-simple time only Rewrite a melody in the equivalent compound or simple time signature Transpose a melody Write scales Identify the key of a piece Look at a given music excerpt and answer questions on it.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all your notes and go over all the relevant exercises in your theory workbook. A circle of fifths will be given to you in the exam, but you have to study the order of the sharps and flats. Go over past papers and cycle and class tests in Classroom. Use a pencil in the exam. Bring a ruler and erasure.
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HISTORY OF MUSIC Content to be learnt for the exam
“Classical Blockbusters” Baroque - Vivaldi: Four Seasons Classical - Beethoven: 9th symphony Romantic - Programme and Ballet Music 20th Century - John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Types of questions
- Features of the music period (e.g. instruments of the Baroque compared to instruments in the Classical period) - Set works (e.g. how does Tchaikovsky create a feeling of lightness in “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
♪ Make sure that you have revised thoroughly using your handouts. ♪ Listen to the set works (My Classroom App) ♪ Go over any cycle tests and the paper from 2016 which is on My Classroom
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Subject ART OPTION
Date Wednesday 7 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 50
Content to be learnt for the exam
Elements and Principles of Art in Google Classroom Portrait Notes and examples from Google Classroom Theory tasks in visual diaries. Practical project based on new landscape collage technique
Types of questions
Visual Analysis Short Questions Terminology Collage Technique
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 Practise the collage technique
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Subject ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Date Thursday 8 June 2017
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
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Subject AFRIKAANS 1st ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Date Friday 9 June 2017
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Sinskonstruksies: Tye, Voegwoorde, DAWN-reël, Direkte en Indirekte Rede, Negatief. Woordkonstruksies: Afkortings (Beryl Lutrin bl. 44), Teenoorgestelde Geslag (Beryl Lutrin bl. 16), Trappe van Vergelyking, Intensiewe Vorme (Beryl Lutrin bl. 49), Meervoude en Verkleining (Beryl Lutrin bl. 8 - 11) ,Tyd en Getalle (Beryl Lutrin bl. 45), Vertalings van Kwartaal 1 en 2 Woordeskat: Seisoene, In en om die huis, Klere - leer hierdie woordeskat met die oog op die Kommunikasie-vrae en Spotprent-vrae. Gedigte: Ek is oek important, Pleitskrif vir die Aarde, From [email protected] To [email protected], Hartbreek, Wanneer dinge skeefloop
Types of questions
Vraag 1 : Begripstoets [10] Vraag 2 : Advertensie [10] Vraag 3 : Spotprent [10] Vraag 4, 5, 6 : Poësie (twee gesiene en een ongesiene gedig) [30] Vraag 7 : Sinstrukture [12] Vraag 8 : Woordstrukture [16 x ½ = 8] Vraag 9 : Kommunikasie [10]
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 ou vraestelle as voorbereiding uit - jou onderwyser sal dit voorsien.
Subject GERMAN
Date Friday 9 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 11:00 – 12:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Ask your German teacher for this information.
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Subject MATHEMATICS PAPER 2
Date Monday 12 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks Approx 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Subject COMPUTER STUDIES
Date Tuesday 13 June 2017
Length of paper 1 hour Time Check time for your class
Marks 120
9R – 8:30 – 9:30 9E – 9:45 – 10:45 9D – 11:00 – 12:00 9M – 12:15 – 13:15 9H – 13:30 – 14:30 Content that will be covered in the exam
From your Notes: From Grade 9: Spreadsheets & MS Excel. Accessing the worthiness of a Web site, HTML Theory and Practical. From Grade 8: Computer systems (Reddam System), Hardware, & Software and Referencing (No more than 20% of the paper) All notes can be found on Google Classroom (About Tab) or in the shared drive https://goo.gl/9jnQuL
Types of questions
Short questions: Multiple Choice, Mix and Match, One word answers, True and False, Choose the correct term, and Label ScreenShots.
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.
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Subject ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
Date Wednesday 14 June 2017
Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Advertising Film Study Language
Types of questions
Comprehension Language Visual Literacy Longer writing:
Mini essay – argumentative for the play Longer paragraph analysis for film and/or advertising
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. Past papers are available on Google Classroom (bear in mind that these are all the papers available to you for the entire year)
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Subject GEOGRAPHY
Date Thursday 15 June 2017
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.
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Learning area HISTORY
Date Thursday 15 June 2017
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 three 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.