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Grade 9 Subject Choices

Subject Information

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY Ms. K. Mpofu

Mathematical Literacy is applied to everyday life

• Percentages: e.g. the number of man hours needed when the number of employees are

increased; the national budget is R36 000 000 and 8,4% is for education – what is the amount

of money devoted to education; income and expenditure; interest (changes to a budget if

there is a bond interest increase) and tax returns.

• Relationships between e.g. speed, distance and time. Graphs and tables (drawing and

interpreting).

• Two and three dimensional calculations: measure length and distance, circles, volume,

angles. Conversion of units of measurement e.g. km-m. Draw and interpret

building plans. Relationship between objects in a room. Tessellations

(beadwork and Ndebele and Sotho houses).

• Collecting of data through interviews and questionnaires, display data in

tables, histograms, and graphs, draw conclusions from the graphs and then critically interpret

the data.

• Financial Mathematics: Taxes, budgets, profits etc

MATHEMATICS Ms. K. Mpofu

• More content orientated, i.e. use of proofs, formulae, rules, laws etc. Very abstract.

• Learners will write two papers in Grade 10, 11 and 12.

- Paper 1 – Numbers and Number Patterns, Functions and Algebra, Probability.

- Paper 2 – Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Data Handling

(statistics).

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE Ms. K. Mpofu

WHAT IS PHYSICAL SCIENCE? Physical Sciences investigate physical and chemical phenomena. This is done through scientific enquiry, application of scientific models, theories and laws in order to explain and predict events in the physical environment. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADES 10 – 12

TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

MECHANICS

• Introduction to vectors and scalars

• Motion in one dimension

• Energy

• Vectors in two dimensions

• Newton’s laws and application of Newton’s laws

• Momentum and impulse

• Vertical projectile motion in one dimension

• Work, energy and power.

WAVES, SOUND AND

LIGHT

• Transverse pulses on a string or spring

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Sound

• Electromagnetic radiation

• Geometrical optics

• 2-D and 3-D wave fronts

• Doppler Effect (either moving source or moving observer

ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM

• Magnetism

• Electrostatics

• Electric circuits

• Electrostatics

• Electromagnetism



• Electrodynamics

MATTER & MATERIALS

• Revise matter and classification

• States of matter and the kinetic molecular theory

• Atomic structure

• Periodic table

• Chemical bonding

• Particles substances are made of

• Molecular structure

• Intermolecular forces

• Ideal gases

• Optical phenomena and properties of materials

• Organic chemistry

• Organic macromolecules

CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

• Hydrosphere • Lithosphere • Chemical industry

CHEMICAL CHANGE

• Physical and chemical change

• Representing chemical energy

• Reactions in aqueous solution

• Stoichiometry

• Stoichiometry

• Energy and chemical change

• Types of reactions

• Reaction rate

• Chemical equilibrium

• Acids and Bases

• Electrochemical reactions

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Thus, learners who have studied Physical Sciences will have access to:

• Academic courses at institutions such as universities and technikons to study science and science-related programmes, which can lead to science-based studies (e.g. scientists, engineering, bio-technology and environmental degrees);

• Professional career paths related to applied science courses and engineering (e.g. science teachers, nurses, medical doctors, veterinarians, radiographers, dentists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers and pharmacists); and

• Vocational career paths (e.g. technicians, technologists and beauty therapists).

LIFE SCIENCES (CAPS) Ms. K. Mpofu

Assessment Topics in Grade 10 (syllabus): 1. Chemistry of life 2. Cells (plant & animal) 3. Mitosis 4. Tissues (plant & animal) 5. Organs in plants & animals 6. Biosphere 7. Ecosystems 8. Biodiversity 9. Classification 10. History of life on Earth The topics mentioned above are divided into four (4) Strands.

Assessment of these topics occurs throughout the year as shown below: 1. Four (4) formal tests 2. Three (3) selected practicals These all count 25% towards the final mark 3. One (1) project for Gr.10 (SBA mark) 4. One (1) midyear examination paper 5. Two (2) written final exams These count 75% towards the final mark for 6. One (1) practical final exam Gr.10 (Examination mark)

NOTE: Completed Practical tasks do not consist of only one (1) practical a term. The practical component is an ongoing one, where each task consists of 2 – 3 practical activities. For example: Task 1: Activity 1 = Test for carbohydrates (monosaccharides) Activity 2 = Test for proteins Activity 3 = Test for lipids We may end up completing five practical tasks during the year, but only the best three selected practicals are used to calculate the School Based Assessment mark.

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All tasks relate to the topic being taught at the time of assessment, thus Term 1 tasks are about Term 1 topics. Prior knowledge may be assumed for tasks in other terms but it will not be the focus of the task. VERY IMPORTANT: Due to the fact that we are using consumable chemicals during the year, a small laboratory fee will be charged. This amount will be communicated to the parents early in 2021. To ensure your child’s safety during these practical lessons, it will be COMPULSORY for him/her to purchase a laboratory coat. The practical component lasts through the CAPS years into Grade 12, so your child will be using this coat for the next three years. No learner will be allowed to complete the laboratory practical or the final practical examination if: a) they are not properly equipped b) they have not paid their laboratory fee. Laboratory coats must be purchased self, the school will not supply these. Suppliers include (but are not limited to): G. Fox & Co; Mary’s Outfitters; safe Pro or Work Wear SA. Payment dates: End of February 2021. (These costs are non-refundable if your child has paid and then decides to change the subject.) Go to: http://nslc.wustl.edu/handbook/careers.html for more information about the world of careers in Life Sciences.

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CONSUMER STUDIES Mr. S. Pasi

The Role of Consumer Studies in FET

The subject Consumer Studies focuses on developing knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in

learners to become responsible and informed consumers.

Learners are exposed to various interesting theoretical components such as:

➢ Food and Nutrition;

➢ Nutrition-related health conditions;

➢ How to compile balanced meal plans and menu’s to address the above health conditions;

➢ Fashion trends in clothing and the selection of the working wardrobe;

➢ Financial and contractual responsibilities when purchasing property;

➢ Basic skills on how to compile a budget;

➢ How to make economical choices when purchasing furniture;

➢ Impact of all the choices we make (food, clothing, housing) on our environment;

➢ Making the most responsible choices to sustain water and electricity;

➢ Food production (practical component). Making a product, packaging and serving.

➢ Food costing, profitability and business profitability.

Consumer Studies educates learners to be wise consumers by developing the knowledge, skills,

values and attitudes to:

1. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the

environment and the health of others;

2. Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic and/or language skills in various modes;

3. Recognise environmental concerns and their effect on consumers and producers (e.g.

decreasing the supply of natural resources and the excess of waste);

4. Develop cultural and aesthetic sensitivity about food, clothing and housing behaviour patterns

across range of social contexts;

5. Encourage positive attitudes towards work and empower individuals to become self-reliant

through the application of food, clothing, housing and furnishings and entrepreneurial

knowledge and skills (can start own business); and

6. Lay the foundation for Higher Education and Training, to explore career opportunities in food,

clothing, housing and interior design. Consumer Studies is acknowledged by Universities as a

subject with degree status.

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Please take note of the following important information:

➢ A centre fee is payable for the practical component. This fee allows all the consumables to be

purchased, each learner gets to keep whatever he/she has produced. The fee must be paid by

the end of February 2021. The amount will be communicated to the parents.

➢ To assist learners in developing their professional and hygiene awareness skills, each learner

also has to purchase a chef’s jacket and skull cap. This jacket and skull cap will be used for all

three years your child has the subject. Below please find examples of the jacket and the skull

cap.

Chef’s Jacket

Skull Cap

➢ Your child will not be allowed to complete any of the practical aspects if he/she has not paid

the centre fee by the end of February, OR is not dressed appropriately.

(The above mentioned costs are non-refundable if your child has paid and then decides to change

the subject).

HISTORY Ms. C.A. van Wyk

DEFINITION History is the study of change and development in society over time and space. The study of History enables us to understand and evaluate how past human action impacts on the present and influences the future.

PURPOSE A study of History builds the capacity of people to make informed choices in order to contribute constructively to society and to advance democracy. As a vehicle of personal empowerment, History engenders in learners an understanding of human agency. This brings with it the knowledge that, as human beings, learners have choices, and that they can make the choice to change the world for the better. History promotes non-discrimination, raises debates, confronts issues and builds capacity in individuals to address current social and environmental concerns.

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TOPICS COVERED

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

1. The world around 1600

2. Expansion and conquest during the 15th – 18th centuries

3. The French Revolution

4. Transformations in southern Africa after 1750

5. Colonial Expansion after 1750

6. The South African War and Union

1. Communism in Russia 1900 to1940

2. Capitalism and the USA 1900 to1940

3. Ideas of race in the late 19th and20th centuries

4. Nationalisms : South Africa, the Middle East and Africa

5. Apartheid in South Africa 1940s to 1960s

1. The Cold War

2. Independent Africa

3. Civil Society protests 1950’s to1990’s

4. Civil resistance 1970’s to 1980’s in South Africa

5. The coming of democracy in South Africa, and coming to terms with the past

6. The end of the Cold War and a new global world order 1989 to present.

VISUAL ART

Mrs. L. Rauch WHAT IS VISUAL ART? Visual Art is a universal language of creative freedom that includes...

• how people express their ideas in a way that is out of the norms;

• an expression of what it is to be uniquely human;

• a freedom to be who you are and how you want to represent yourself;

• an expression from the inside out;

• an emotion, opinion, an attitude;

• expression to think outside the box;

In the school curriculum Visual Art is a learning area that encourages a creative personality mind and way of living.Be it from a television ad to the billboards on the highway, all that can be seen is Visual Art.From Grade 10 to Grade 12 learners will be taught techniques in sculpting, drawing and painting.

Do you have the passion, talent, dedication and commitment? These are the four main aspects in considering Visual Art as a subject. If there was ever a stereotype that art is an “Easy” subject, you are sadly mistaken. Every term there is a certain amount of theory which has to be covered, as well as a research assignment which is linked to the theory and this in turn linked to the drawing and final practical, be it sculpture/painting.

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TOPICS COVERED In Grade 10 we cover the oldest forms of art, which were mostly founded in Africa; Rock art to Greek and Roman art, which lays the foundations for most if not all art, architecture and literature. In Grade 11 we cover better known artists from the 18th, 19thand 20th centuries such as Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, founder of the artistic movement cubism. With this we start learning about art centres in South Africa that helped established artists during the apartheid era. In Grade 12 emphasis is placed on South African artists and current movements, but also linked to international movements and artists. These topics include resistance art, multi-media art and popular art forms which are more relevant now days. From Grade 10 to Grade 12 every international art movement is linked to South Africa, thus showing our link with the international world. WHERE CAN ART TAKE YOU? If you are interested in computer graphics, photography fashion design, interior design, illustration, designing cars, model building, architecture or animation, you need both history of art and visual art as a subject. As mentioned you will study the old and new, international and South African art, history and the latest trend. Visual Art as a subject will prepare learners to...

• think creatively;

• solve problems in a creative manner;

• experiment with many art materials and processes;

• present their work in a professional manner and

• satisfy their quest to create something unique. Your child will be required to purchase a considerable amount of art materials and as parents please support your child in this deadline driven subject. Art is a very open market and by Grade 12 learners should have an idea of the field they want to go into and as previously mentioned there are a lot of areas to go into.

DRAMATIC ARTS

Mrs. L. Rauch WHAT IS DRAMATIC ARTS? Dramatic Arts is a social art form which integrates visual, aural, physical and performance elements to communicate, explore and reflect on human experiences.

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TIME ALLOCATION

• 8 periods per cycle.

• NB!!!! Learners who take dramatic arts as a subject will need to spend additional time

rehearsing AFTER SCHOOL.

• Certain parts of the work is time consuming and may take up most of the term e.g. Creating an

original performance, writing scripts etc.

ASSESSMENT

➢ Two controlled tests (mini-exams) during the first and the third term.

➢ Two exams (midyear and end-of-year) NB!!! Both these exams include a performance.

➢ Three integrated performance tasks (PAT).

➢ The preparation component for a PAT must be a written task, examples that can be assessed

are: essays, creative writing pieces etc.

BENEFITS OF TAKING DRAMATIC ARTS

✓ Creativity is enhanced through improvisation

✓ Self-confidence – Taking risks in class and in front of peers teaches learners to trust their ideas

and abilities. The confidence gained in school could be applied in careers and life in general.

✓ Imagination – Making creative choices and thinking of new ideas are

essential to drama. Einstein said: “Imagination is more important than

knowledge.”

✓ Collaboration – Theatre combines the creative ideas and abilities of its

participants. Collaboration includes discussing, negotiating, rehearsing

and performing.

✓ Concentration – developing a sustained focus of mind, body and voice

helps in other subjects and life in general.

✓ Communication skills – verbal and non-verbal expression of ideas. It improves voice projection,

articulation, fluency of language and persuasive speech.

✓ Problem solving – learners learn how to communicate the who, what, where and why to the

audience.

✓ Self-discipline – ‘an actor needs to have a soldier’s discipline’.

✓ Trust – the risk taking in drama develops trust in self, others and in the dramatic process as a

whole.

✓ Physical fitness – movement in drama improves flexibility, coordination, balance and control.

✓ Memory – rehearsing and performing words and movements strengthen this skill like a muscle.

✓ Drama is superfluous – its more than enough hence we do it for freedom of enjoyment. Drama

becomes a recreation space – an outlet to the stress of life.

✓ Drama is continuous goal setting process. It’s a cycle of achievement, cycle of success – it

reminds you that you are alive!

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CAREERS RELATED TO DRAMATIC ARTS

• Actor

• Announcer / Broadcaster

• Camera operator

• Choreographer

• Creative performing arts

• Dancer

• Director

• Drama coach

• Film editor

• Filmmaker

• Producer

• Script writer

• Set designer

• Theatre manager

• Television producer

COMPUTER APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY Mr. S. Pasi

In Computer Applications Technology a learner will: ➢ use end-user software applications proficiently to produce solutions to problems within a

defined scenario;

➢ understand the concepts of ICTs with regard to the technologies that make up a computing system;

➢ understand various technologies, standards and protocols involved in the electronic transmission of data via a computer-based network;

➢ use the Internet and the WWW and understand the role that the Internet plays as part of the global information superhighway;

➢ find authentic and relevant information, process the information to draw conclusions, make decisions and communicate the findings in appropriate presentation media; and

➢ recognise the legal, ethical, environmental, social, security and health issues related to the use of ICT’s and learn how to use ICT’s responsibly.

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The table below sets out the topics and sub-topics in the Computer Applications Technology curriculum.

Topic Area Sub – topics Weighting (Volume)

Resources

Solution Development

Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Fourth Application

60% Computers Textbook Internet Access

• Web Browser

• Search Engine Office Suite

• Word Processor

• Spreadsheet

• Presentations

• Database HTML Editor (Notepad) Typing Tutor Security Software (Anti-virus/Internet Security)

Systems Technologies

Concepts of Computing Hardware Software Computer Management

13%

Network Technologies PANs LANs and WLANs WANs

5%

Internet Technologies Internet and World Wide Web E-communications

5%

Information Management Find and Access Data and Information Process Data and Information Present Solution

12%

Social Implications

Impact on Society Legal and Ethical Security Issues Health and Ergonomic Issues Environmental Issues

5%

ECONOMICS

Mrs. N. Swart DEFINITION Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, governments and other organisations within our society choose to use scarce resources to satisfy their numerous needs and wants in a manner that is efficient and equitable. PURPOSE The subject Economics will enable learners to:

• understand human rights concerns, wealth creation and poverty alleviation;

• understand and explain economic events and forecast their consequences;

• understand growth and development with fair human rights and distribution of income;

• develop skills to apply the concept of demand and supply;

• understand the concept of monetary flows in an economy with confines to production, consumption and exchange;

• use resources efficiently and effectively

• analyse and assess the impact of local and global institutions on the South African economy.

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TOPICS COVERED

TERM GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

1

• Basic economic concepts

• Economic problem

• Circular flow

• Business cycles

• Population and labour force

• Circular flow

• Economic systems

• Economic problems, Public sector business cycles

• Circular flow

• Business cycles

• Public sector

• Economic growth and development

2

• Dynamics of markets

• Production possibility curve

• Public sector


• Cost and revenue

• Price elasticity

• Growth and development

• Economic systems


• Market failure

3

• Growth, development and globalisation

• South African growth and development

• History of money and banking

• Population and labour force


• Poverty

• Money and banking

• South Africa’s economic importance


• Economic concepts

• Economic problems

• Tourism and economic redress

4

• Unemployment

• Labour relations

• RDP

• Globalisation

• Economic redress

N.B. Economics is not to be confused with Business Studies – Business Studies has to do with businesses themselves and the environment surrounded by businesses

ACCOUNTING Mrs. N. Swart

DEFINITION Accounting focuses on measuring performance and processing and communicating financial information about economic sectors. This discipline ensures that ethical behaviour, transparency and accountability are adhered to. It deals with the logical, systematic and accurate selection and recording of financial information and transactions, as well as the compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements and managerial reports for use by interested parties. PURPOSE Accounting learners will be able to:

• record, analyse and interpret financial and other relevant data in order to make informed decisions;

• communicate financial information effectively by using generally accepted accounting practice in line with current developments and legislation;

• develop and demonstrate an understanding of fundamental accounting concepts;

• relate skills, knowledge and values to real world situations in order to ensure the balance between theory and practice;

• organise and manage own finances and activities responsibly and effectively;

• develop characteristics such as: ethical behaviour, sound judgement, thoroughness, orderliness, accuracy and neatness.

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TOPICS COVERED


1

• Ethics

• GAAP principles

• Internal control

• Bookkeeping of sole trader: recording of cash transactions

• Bookkeeping of sole trader: recording of credit

• Reconciliations

• Fixed assets

• Partnerships: adjustments, General Ledger, accounting equation, final accounts, financial statements

• Companies: unique transactions

• Companies: final accounts, financial statements and notes

• Companies: analysis and interpretation

2

• VAT

• Salary and wages

• Final accounts – sole trader

• Partnerships: analysis and interpretations

• Non Profit Organisations (clubs): concepts, Ledger, Statement of Receipts and Payments

• Ethics

• Fixed assets

• Internal control

• Inventory systems

• Reconciliations

• VAT

3

• Financial statements – sole trader

• Analysis and interpretation of financial statements and notes

• Cost accounting

• Budgeting

• Inventory systems

• Cost accounting

• Budgeting

4 • Cost accounting

• Budgeting

• VAT

BUSINESS STUDIES Mrs. S. Bester

DEFINITION The subject, Business Studies, deals with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values critical for informed, productive, ethical and responsible participation in the formal and informal economic sectors. The subject encompasses principles, theory and practice that underpin the development of entrepreneurial initiatives and sustainable enterprises and economic growth.

PURPOSE Business studies will ensure that learners:

• acquire and apply essential business knowledge, skills and principles to productively and profitably conduct business in changing business environments;

• create business opportunities, creatively solve problems and take risks, respecting the rights of others and environmental sustainability;

• apply basic leadership and management skills and principles while working with others to accomplish business goals;

• are committed to developing themselves and others through business opportunities and ventures;

• are able to secure formal employment and are in a position to pursue sustainable entrepreneurial and self-employment pathways.

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TOPICS COVERED


1

• Micro, market and macro environments

• Business sectors

• Influences on and control factors relating to business environments

• Challenges of business environments

• Adapting to challenges of the business environments

• Impact of socio economic issues on the business

• Business sectors

• Companies versus other forms of ownership

• Acquiring businesses

• Impact of recent legislation on business

• Human Resources function

• Professionalism and ethics

• Devise strategies

2

• Socio economic issues

• Social responsibility

• Entrepreneurship

• Forms of ownership

• Stress, crisis and change management

• Action plan

• Professionalism and ethics

• Human rights, inclusivity, environmental issues

• Team performance

• Conflict management

• Management and leadership

• Quality of performance within business functions

3

• Creative thinking

• Business opportunities

• Business location

• Contracts

• Business plan

• Entrepreneurial qualities

• Key success factors

• Social responsibility

• Marketing function

• Production function

• Investment

• Insurance

• Forms of ownership and their impact on business operations

4 • Self-management

• Relationship & team performance

• Team dynamics

• Conflict management

• Human Resources function

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