GRADE 9 MAY/JUNE EXAM BOOKLET 2016
USEFUL EXAM GUIDELINES
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
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? ● ●
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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 ❑
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Do not miss ANY days of school. If you are unwell, come to school to write your exam and then go home. Then you will be able to see how well you know your work and teachers can help you, before the exams, in areas where you are not sure. Make sure that you have all the notes given in class and that all your assignments are completed. Class work is always added to the exam mark to make your term mark – and it is usually worth as much, if not more, than the exam mark. At 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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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 2016 Day and Date
Subject
Start
End
Friday 20 May
Sports Science
08:30
09:30
Monday 23 May
E.M.S
08:30
10:00
Tuesday 24 May
Maths P1
08:30
10:00
Wednesday 25 May
Drama
08:30
10:00
Thursday 26 May
Music
08:30
09:30
Friday 27 May
English
08:30
10:30
Monday 30 May
Afrikaans
08:30
10:30
Tuesday 31 May
Science P1
08:30
10:00
Wednesday 1 June
Maths P2
08:30
09:30
Thursday 2 June
Computers (Each class has a 1 hour exam only. See list for individual class times)
08:30
14:30
Friday 3 June
Geography History
08:30 08:30
10:00 10:30
Monday 6 June
Design French
08:30 10:30
09:30 12:00
Tuesday 7 June
Art Option
08:30
09:30
Wednesday 8 June
Dance Studies
08:30
10:00
Thursday 9 June
Life Orientation
08:30
09:30
Friday 10 June
Science P2
08:30
09:30
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Subject
SPORTS SCIENCE
Date
Friday 20 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 100
Time
08:30 – 09:30
Content to be learnt for the exam ● ● ● ● ● ●
Learn ALL notes covered this term. Goal Setting 7 C’s in Sport Testing for team sports Injury Prevention and Management Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Types of questions All questions will be answered on the question 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
ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Date
Monday 23 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 ½ hours 125 marks
Time
08.30 – 10:00
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 1
Date
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 ½ hours Approx 150
Time
08:30 – 10:00
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. It will be a “write-on” 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.
Subject
DRAMA
Date
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 ½ hours 75
Time
08:30 – 10:00
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 both knowledge contained in the notes, knowledge gained from class discussion and from watching the movie. ● Questions which require independent insight 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 such as recurring motifs (and others). ● 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. ● Independent insight will receive credit.
Subject Date
Marks
MUSIC – PRACTICAL Monday 9 May 2016 - Tuesday 17 May 2016 Individual times will be on notice board outside Ms Jansen’s class and will be published in the Redd-Ahead 100
Requirements ● Scales/Technical Work ● 2 Pieces ● Sight Reading
Subject
MUSIC – HISTORY AND THEORY
Date
Thursday 26 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 100
Time
08:30 - 09:30
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 ● Intervals – distance and quality (i.e. perfect or major) ● Italian Terms ● 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 ADVANCED: ● Simple, compound and complex time signatures ● Beaming and grouping of notes ● Key Signatures of major and minor scales ● Writing of major, harmonic and melodic minor scales ● Chromatic scales ● Intervals: Distance and Quality (i.e major 3rd, diminished 5th) ● Transposition - major 2nd, minor 3rd and octave ● Italian terms
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 ● Write a melody with notes of half or double the note value-simple time only ● Transpose a melody ● Write scales ● Identify the key of a piece
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Revise all your notes and go over all the exercises in your theory workbook. Make sure that you know the key signatures – 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 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, science fiction and historical dramas 2) Music used in advertising The function of music in advertising. Be able to discuss two examples.
Types of questions How the music creates the mood for the television programme and for an advert. Use the Grd 92 Music Cycle Test from Term 1 for revision as this demonstrates the types of questions you will be asked. This is available on Google Classroom.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Make sure that you have revised thoroughly using your handouts.
Subject
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
Date
Friday 27 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
2 hours 100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
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
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
AFRIKAANS 1st ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Date
Monday 30 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
2 hours 100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
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) , Mense, lande en tale (Beryl Lutrin bl. 17), Tyd en Getalle (Beryl Lutrin bl. 45) Woordeskat: Seisoene, In en om die huis, Klere - leer hierdie woordeskat met die oog op die Kommunikasie-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
NATURAL SCIENCES - SCIENCE PAPER 1
Date
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 ½ hours 120
Time
08:30 – 10:00
Content to be learnt for the exam Physical Science Book: Pages 1 – 85
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 2
Date
Wednesday 1 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 100
Time
08:30 – 09:30
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
COMPUTER STUDIES
Date
Thursday 2 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 120
Time
Check time for your class
9R – 08:30 to 09:30 9E – 09:45 to 10:45 9D – 11.00 to 12:00 9M – 12:15 to 13:15 9H – 13:30 to 14:30 Content to be learnt for the exam From your Notes: From Grade 9: Research, Referencing, Questionnaires, Computer Terminology, Spreadsheets & MS Excel From Grade 8: Computer systems, Hardware, & Software, The Internet (No more than 20% of the paper) Notes are stored in the Google Drive * https://goo.gl/NfuW2x
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.
Subject
GEOGRAPHY
Date
Friday 3 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1½ Hours 100
Time
08:30 – 10:00
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.
Learning area
HISTORY
Date
Friday 3 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
2 hours 110
Time
08:30 – 10:30
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 Source-based paragraphs- answer two questions
3x30 (90) 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
DESIGN
Date
Monday 6 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 60
Time
08:30 – 09:30
Content to be learnt for the exam All notes stuck in book and available in Google homework Design Basic Notes Weaving Repurposing Terminology and Case Studies Spatial Design
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
Monday 6 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1½ hours 100
Time
10:30 – 12:00
Content to be learnt for the exam School Theme Food 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!
Subject
VISUAL ART
Date
Tuesday 7 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 60
Time
08:30 – 09:30
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. 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
DANCE STUDIES
Date
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 ½ Hours 120
Time
08.30 – 10.00
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
LIFE ORIENTATION
Date
Thursday 9 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 80 marks
Time
08:30 – 09:30
Content to be learnt for the exam 1) LO Manual B: ○ Sexual Behaviour & Sexual Health (p. 8 - 15) ○ Challenging Situations (p. 18 - 19) ○ Volunteerism (p. 20 & 21) ○ Health & Safety Issues Related to Violence (p. 22 - 27) ○ Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities (p. 28 - 36) 2) Additional Supplementary LO Notes: ○ 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. 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 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! Feel free to chat to Mr Garthoff if you are unsure of anything.
Subject
NATURAL SCIENCES - PAPER 2
Date
Friday 10 June 2016
Length of paper Marks
1 hour 50
Time
08:30 – 09:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
ALL STUDENTS 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 may not be used for this exam.
Types of questions Multiple choice
