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MAY/JUNE EXAM BOOKLET

2017

USEFUL EXAM GUIDELINES

GRADE 10

Grade 10 Exam Timetable – MAY/JUNE 2017

DATE SUBJECT TIME

Mon 29 May Mathematics PII 08:30 - 10:30

Mathematical Literacy 08:30 - 10:00

Tues 30 May Geography 08:30 - 10:30

Wed 31 May English PI 08:30 - 11:30

Life Orientation 13:00 - 14:00

Thurs 1 June Business Studies 08:30 - 10:30

AP Maths 13:00 - 15:00

CAT Practical 13:00 - 15:30

Fri 2 June Life Sciences 08:30 - 10:30

Sat 3 June History 08:30 - 11:00

Mon 5 June Afrikaans PI 08:30 - 11:00

Tues 6 June Design 08:30 - 10:30

Wed 7 June Physical Science 08:30 - 10:30

Thurs 8 June Visual Art 08:30 - 10:00

Drama 08:30 - 10:30

Fri 9 June English PII 08:30 - 10:30

Sat 10 June Afrikaans PII 08:30 - 11:00

Mon 12 June Economics 08:30 - 10:30

Music 08:30 - 10:30

Tues 13 June IT Theory 08:30 - 10:00

CAT Theory 08:30 - 10:30

Dance Studies 08:30 - 10:30

French PI 08:30 - 10:30

Wed 14 June Mathematics PI 08:30 - 10:30

Mathematical Literacy PII 08:30 - 10:00

Thurs 15 June Accounting 08:30 - 10:30

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Subject Maths Core PII

Date Monday 29 May 2017

Length of paper 2 hours Time 8:30 - 10:30

Marks Approx 160

Content to be learnt for the exam

Trigonometry: Solution of right-angled triangles. Learn your definitions: sin =o/h, cos=a/h, tan=o/a Cartesian plane, ( given the triangle in any of the 4 quads) Sin, Cos and Area rule . Applications of all trig such as angles of elevation, bearing etc. Euclidean Geometry:

· Similar and Congruent triangles Quadrilateral properties and riders using congruence.

Circle geometry: solving for angles and sides ( numerical examples only)

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 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 booklet, or from old tests, or from past exam papers.

· 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 Mathematical Literacy Paper I

Date Monday 29 May 2017

Length of paper 1½ hours Time 8:30 - 10:00

Marks 135


1) Numbers formats and conversions, expressed in words. · Positive and negative numbers · Percentages · Ratios, Rate & Proportion · Conversions between units 2) Patterns, relationships 3) Tables, equations and graphs 4) Financial documents 5) Tariff systems 6) Income and expenditure 7) Interest 8) Banking 9) Taxation

Types of questions

Paper 1 covers all LO’s up to Thinking Level 3. Thinking Level 1 – Knowing Thinking Level 2 – Applying routine procedures in familiar contexts Thinking Level 3 – Applying multi-step procedures in a variety of contexts Learning Outcomes LO1 – Number and operations in context LO2 – Patterns and relationships (graphs) LO3 – Shape and space and measurement LO4 – Data handling


· PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE · 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 the booklet, or from old tests, or from past 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 Geography

Date Tuesday 30 May 2017

Length of paper 2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30

Marks 150


1. All of Geomorphology (+/- 60 marks) 2. All of Mapwork (+/- 30 marks) 3. All of population (+/- 60 marks)

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. (Please note that not all the above types of questions will necessarily be in the exam).


Work through past tests and worksheets. DO NOT rote learn. It is far more important that you understand the concepts than learning facts. Use the class notes in conjunction with your textbook as well as ALL the other extra work we have done. DO NOT merely learn from the class notes only, these are summaries of the work.

Subject English Paper 1: Reading

Date Wednesday 31 May 2017


Marks 100


Learn notes and relevant sections from the English Handbook p 4 - 67 (Red & Yellow book). Go over all T1 and T2 (8X) seen poems (Poetry booklet) and unseen poetry (R&Y book p 98 - 103). Check googleclassroom notes. All work covered is assessed.

Types of questions

Comprehension 25 Summary 10 Unseen Poetry 15 Seen Poetry 15 Visual literacy 15 Language 20 TOTAL 100


Comprehension Summary Visual Literacy (Adverts, Cartoons, Zapiro, etc) Grammar (Figures of Speech, Punctuation, Parts of Speech, Sentences (loose, periodic, simple, complex, compound, phrases, clauses), Register, Tone, Rhetoric, Editing (errors in sentences – ambiguity, tautology, split infinitives, comma splicing, Spoonerism, Malapropism, double negatives, adverbs/adjectives, Americanisms, etc ), Dictionary skills, etc) Grade 10 Poetry booklet – 8X Term 1 and 2 2017 poems Read over notes in English Handbook (Red & Yellow book) Use notes in googleclassroom Check past papers in googleclassroom

Subject Life Orientation

Date Wednesday 31 May 2017

Length of paper 1 hour Time 13:00 - 14:00

Marks 80 marks


WHAT YOU NEED TO REVISE Personal Branding Gender Equity Development of the Self in Society Changes to adulthood Values and strategies for adolescence Life Roles

Types of questions

FORMAT OF QUESTIONS · Multiple choice

· Short questions

· Long questions Note:

Ø Long questions may include case studies or a mini essay. Ø Certain questions will require personal insight, opinion and thought. Ø You will also be asked to justify particular answers and give reasons.


You will need to study for LO. Don’t be fooled! Brushing up on the facts, understanding concepts, knowing definitions and being able to answer questions similar to those in your textbook. EXCELLENT EXAM ADVICE

· Read each question carefully! · Use mark allocations as a guide to the length of answer required. · Manage your time carefully and check your answers!

Subject Business Studies

Date Thursday 1 June 2017


Marks 150 marks


Chapter 1 - Business Environments and Business Sectors Chapter 2 - Entrepreneurship Chapter 3 - Forms of Ownership Chapter 4 - Business related information Chapter 5 - Teamwork

Types of questions

Section A - short questions (40 marks) MCQ, match the column, business dictionary, true/false, give the correct term Section B - long questions (110) Case study and theory based answers


Read questions carefully and take note of mark allocations · Students need to watch their time during the exam · Section B will be case study based and it is important that students relate examples to the industry given

Subject AP Maths



Marks 100


Teacher will advise

Subject Computer Application Technology Practical (P2)


Length of paper 2½ hours Time 13:00 to 15:30

Marks 120


File Management (Module 1.4) Word Processing (Modules 3.1 – 3.6) Spreadsheets (Modules 4.1 – 4.2)

Types of questions

All questions are practical. You are required to perform File Management and Word Processing and basic spreadsheet functions. You will need stationery. All work is completed and marked electronically. Naming and saving correctly is your responsibility. Be there 15 min before time.


Do as many activities as you can. Get to know the options are available on menus and dialogue boxes.

Subject Life Sciences

Date Friday 2 June 2017


Marks 120


Nutrition and Food Groups Environmental Studies Cytology Practical skills

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. Scientific method (Aim Hypothesis Method Variables Analysis etc) (Not all the above types of questions will necessarily be in the exam)


Study with understanding and not only recall. Biology is not a learning subject; it is both learning and understanding. Practice applying the content by working through the study guide (Mind Action Series). Refer to the Skills Toolkit for practical skills. A past examination paper will be available on Google Classroom.

Subject History

Date Saturday 3 June 2017

Length of paper 2 ½ hours Time 8:30 - 11:00

Marks 150


TOPIC 1 : THE WORLD IN 1600 – NATION STATES (ESSAY)

· SONGHAY · INDIA · CHINA · EUROPE TOPIC 2 : EUROPEAN CONQUEST AND COLONIALISM (SOURCE- BASED)

· SPANISH CONQUEST OF AMERICA · PORTUGAL’S CONQUEST IN AFRICA AND THE ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE · THE DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY IN AFRICA

Types of questions:

TOPIC 1: · Discursive essay (50)

TOPIC 2:

· Multiple source- based questions (60) · Source-based essay (40)

Tips for students in preparation for the exam:

· Remember that you are preparing for a skills and content based assessment. Revise (learn thoroughly) all the concepts, contexts, and content in your class notes, typed notes

and resource books. Revise the material from a chronological and thematic perspective. Pay extra attention to consolidating details on the section on Nation States in preparation for the

discursive essay. Pay close attention to skill applications which include: knowledge, comprehension. analysis,

synthesis, evaluation, argument, interpretation Revise the skill requirements for the development of discursive and source – based essays. Pay attention to the rubrics used for the assessment of the different types of essays. Work through activities in the handouts and the resource books. 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 Afrikaans PI

Date Monday 5 June 2017


Marks 100


Afdeling A: Leesbegrip (10) Vraag 1: Artikel (10) Vraag 2: Advertensie (10) Vraag 3: Spotprent of strokiesprent (10) Afdeling B: Opsomming(10) Afdeling C: Poësie Vraag 5&6: Voorbereide gedigte (Die soetste kind – Philip de Vos en Selfportret – Herman Lintvelt) (20) Vraag 7: Onvoorbereide gedig (10) Afdeling D: Taal Vraag 8: Sinstrukture (12) Tye DAWN Begin met: voegwoord Ontkenning begin met: Nee, ... Lydende/bedrywende vorm Indirekte/direkte rede- ook verlede tyd Infinitief;behoort/hoef nie …. nie Vraag 9: Woordstrukture (8) Skryf die woord uit Sinoniem/antoniem Gee die korrekte Afrikaanse woord Intensiewe vorm Verkleinwoord/meervoud Voorsetsel Voornaamwoord Trappe van vergelyking (vergrotende trap/oortreffende trap) Afkortings Deelwoord Korrekte vorm van die woord Vraag 10: Kommunikasie (10) Inhoud/content (1) & T = Taal/language (1) (12-18 woorde)

Types of questions

Past paper examination booklets and memorandums (Given to you in hard copy booklet!!) (Google classroom)


Work hard and study you poems and language/taal rules. Past paper examination booklets and memorandums (Given to you in hard copy booklet!!) (Google classroom) Taalnoodhulp 10-12 2016 (iPad booklet) “Afrikaans Handbook & Study Guide” Quizlet & google classroom (Resources)

Subject Design

Date Tuesday 6 June 2017


Marks 100


SECTION A Design Literacy 30 marks Q1.The Design Process Q2. Design Communication - typographic layout and illustration design Q3. Analysis of designs - elements and principles SECTION B Design in a Historical Context: 30 marks Compulsory essay covering the period 1850 - 1920’s: Industrial Revolution, Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, Glasgow style, Vienna Secession. Question will be broad based, students are expected to track developments between movements, compare, contrast, essay writing skills stressed. SECTION C Design in a Contemporary Context: 40 marks TWO compulsory questions based in research from the CAT (24 Hours of Design Culture Cape Town) Q1. Design in a Cultural Context 10 Terms and local designers Peet Pienaar & Haldane Martin Q2. Design in an Environmental Context

· 10 Terms and international designers Tord Boontje & Campana Brothers


Study from Google Classroom resources and your CAT task: Design Literacy, Design History and Design in Context

Know the names of SPECIFIC designers and their works.

Subject Physical Science

Date Wednesday 7 June 2017

Length of paper 2 Hours Time 8:30 - 10:30

Marks 130


The following pages from the Physical Sciences Chemistry book: 1 – 13, 24 – 75, 81 – 117

Types of questions

Multiple choice Matching items True/ False Long questions


Learn the content. Redo all the exercises in the book. Redo all questions from previous tests. Work through revision worksheets.

Subject Visual Art


Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 8.30 - 10.00

Marks 70


Contemporary European Art: I Pet Goat, Olivier Sagazan, Blu Moto, etc (Essay) South African Resistance Art (Kentridge) (Short Paragraphs) Contemporary Non-Traditional Art (Gormley) (Short Paragraphs)

Types of questions

Essay Short Paragraph Questions


Study ALL of the works you have been taught because you will need to adapt your argument points to a given topic.

Subject Dramatic Arts




· . The Caucasian Chalk Circle: Plot Characters Playwright’s intention staging

Sizwe Bansi is Dead Plot Structure Characters Socio-political context Playwright’s intentions

Gangsters Socio-political context Structure Characters

Types of questions

· Short and longer questions – 5 – 15 marks


· You HAVE to be able to think independently within the framework of your knowledge. · Pay attention to the specific requirements of the question. · Pay attention to grammar, tone and subject vocabulary.

Subject English Paper II: Writing

Date Friday 9 June 2017



Othello (quotes, notes and 400 – 450 word long mini-essay writing) = /30 You will write 2 X 250 – 300 word Transactional Writing pieces from e.g. Letters (formal, editor, application), Editorial, Blog, Obituary, formats in googleclassroom and English Handbook) = 2X /20 = /40 Exam mark /70 will be increased to a mark /100


Revise all notes, formats, powerpoints and practise writing Check notes in googleclassroom Check past papers in googleclassroom

Subject Afrikaans (FAL) PII

Date Saturday 10 June 2017


Marks 100


Afdeling A: Vraag 1 – 4: Kortverhale (Sweef – Jaco Jacobs/Die Romany Creams – Perto Faasen/ Valentynsdag – Alicia Erasmus) – Leer al drie baie goed!!! Leerlinge moet hoofkarakters se name ken!!! (60) Afdeling B: Vraag 5&6: Transaksionele skryfwerk (Spyskaart/Vriendskaplike brief/Poskaart/Dialoog/Dagboekinskrywing/Blog/E-pos/SMS/Whatsapp) (40) NO SLANG OR ABBREVIATIONS

Types of questions

Afdeling A Contextual/paragraph/dialogue/essay (all guided by questions) Beantwoord die volgende vrae./Answer the following questions. Voltooi...../Complete...... Waar of Onwaar. Gee ‘n rede vir jou antwoord./True or False.Give a reason for your answer Veelkeusevrae/Multiple choice questions Opstel – ( Onthou: Inleiding + Slot)


Study questions and answers – Short stories “Afrikaans Handbook & Study Guide” Quizlet & google classroom (Resources)

Subject Economics



Marks 200


The following chapters will be covered in the exam Macro and Micro economics

· Circular flow model · The Multiplier theory

· Mathematical economics · Business cycles · Fundamentals of the SA economy · Equity theory · Demand and supply theory

Types of questions

SECTION A Multiple choice questions SECTION B Essay type questions Calculations Graph analysis and interpretation Defining economic concepts SECTION C Data response


· Go through Power point notes in conjunction with textbook and additional notes. · Learn diagrams thoroughly with all labels and headings. · Show all your workings for calculations. · Keep up with all relevant data on the South African economy. · Use subheadings when you respond to long questions. · Use relevant examples to substantiate your answers.

Subject Music – Theory and History



Theory


All major and minor key signatures Simple and compound time: time signatures and note grouping Simple and compound intervals – quality and distance Triads (Root position and all inversions) Transposition - major 2nd, minor 3rd and perfect 5th Rewriting from compound to simple time and simple to compound time Rewriting a melody using notes of half or double the note value. Alto and Tenor Clef Cadences - perfect, imperfect, plagal and interrupted SATB in open and closed score Analysis Aural: texture, form, music elements, time signatures, cadences, quality of triads, notation of rhythm

and identification of pitch

Types of questions

Identify time signatures Group notes correctly Write and identify all intervals Write and identify triads (Root position and all inversions) using Roman numerals Write triads in different keys Identify different kinds of triads, i.e. major, minor, augmented and diminished Rewrite a melody from compound to simple time Rewrite a melody with notes of half or double the value Transpose a given melody Rewrite a melody in the alto clef without changing the pitch Rewrite a SATB extract in open and closed score Analysis (including aural identification)


Learn the Circle of Fifths and order of sharps and flats Learn the quality of the chords in the major and minor scale - use correct Roman numerals Go through the exercises in the Theory Workbook Go over past exam papers and class and cycle tests (also on Classroom) Bring a pencil, a ruler and an eraser

History of Music Content to be learnt for the exam

1) The Baroque Period 2) The Classical Period 3) The Romantic Period

Types of questions

1) Listening questions, this will include some pieces you have not heard before 2) Score based questions (recognizing musical themes that are written down) 3) Short questions and longer questions requiring paragraphs for answers Detailed questions are based on the SET WORKS


♪ Know your SET WORKS very well. (Audio files on My Classroom App) ♪ Go through cycle test and also the June 2016 paper ( My Classroom App) ♪You will be using MP3 players so remember to bring headphones

Subject Information Technology Theory


Length of paper 1 ½ Hours Time 8:30 - 10:00

Marks 100


Section One of your textbook Refer to notes on the network and tests completed. All topics from January Q.1 General Knowledge Time 10 Mins Computer Specs Time 12 Mins Q.2 Architecture Time 22 Mins Q.3. Networks Time 22 Mins Q.4. I/O Time 12 Mins Q.5. Java Time 12 Mins TOTAL 100 marks 1. (a) Bus Byte Gigahertz System Clock Register Peripheral BIOS ROM RAM Megabyte Northbridge USB port Backing Storage Motherboard GUI 1 (b) Computer Specs 2. Backing Storage, Northbridge and Southbridge, Clock (speed), Bus (width related to speed), register (size related to speed), components on the Motherboard, ROM and EPROM 3. URL , hypertext, protocol, FTP, IP address, browser, Search Engine, HTML, DNS, internet port 4. MICR, OCR, COM, OMR, Printers 5. Java – the list of things we did in class e.g. ; // && = = ! etc

Types of questions

Short questions - factual Long questions – Explanations


Do not be too brief in your answers. Consult the revision sheet.

Subject Computer Application Technology Theory (P1)



Marks 100


System Technologies and Implications · Module 1.2 to 1.7 Network Technologies · Module 2.1 Information Management · Module 6.1 Theory of Practical Work · Theoretical questions about the practical work.

Types of questions

Short questions · Multiple choice, true and false and mix and match Long questions · Scenario-based questions · Definitions and comparisons


Study from your textbooks, section one, two, three and six. Do NOT rote-learn. You need to understand and be able to apply knowledge and not merely regurgitate information. 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


Length of paper 2 Hours Time 8:30 - 10:30

Marks 120


· All muscles studied to date up to and including abdominals. · Anatomical positions. · Martha Graham and Lamentation

Types of questions

There will be 2 long essays of approximately 20 marks. The will be diagrams to label and some short answer questions.


Don’t forget to study all the glossaries. Remember to go over the beginning information on muscles – how they work, what they are made up of. Remember to study Martha Graham’s technique and the ideas behind it.

Subject French



Marks 100


Vocabulary on le corps humain et les sports et les loisirs Past tense Pronouns Irregular adjectives Adverbs Negatives

Types of questions

Comprehension – true/false, multiple choice, names Grammar: exercises on tenses and pronouns similar to those done in class


Revise your Grade 8 and 9 work – the foundation is important!

Subject Maths Core PI

Date Wednesday 14 June 2017


Marks Approx 150


ALGEBRA: Products, factors: Grade 9 Revision of Algebra, fractions all 4 operations, products, FOIL, Factorising (common factor, common bracket, DOTS, trinomials, switch-rounds, grouping, difference and sum of two cubes, exponential common factor etc) Exponents: learn all basic rules from grade 8,9. Know how to apply rational powers ( ie fractional powers which convert to roots). Know how to break down bases and collect. Know how to factorise terms with exponents when necessary. Finance: Learn all grade 8 and 9 finance ( eg percentage increase, percentage change, original price etc). Know how to use and apply simple and compound interest formulae for appreciation and depreciation ( straight line and reducing balance depreciation). Know how to use changing intervals for interest ( eg monthly, quarterly etc). Know how to find i or P etc by manipulating formulae. Time lines.

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)


· PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE with a PEN in your hand and PAPER underneath it. · You must study your notes. · You cannot rely on having understood the work during the year. There is too much new work you have



Subject Mathematical Literacy Paper II

Date 14 June

Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 8:30 - 10:00

Marks 135


1) Numbers formats and conversions, expressed in words. · Positive and negative numbers · Percentages · Ratios, Rate & Proportion · Conversions between units 2) Patterns, relationships 3) Tables, equations and graphs 4) Financial documents 5) Tariff systems 6) Income and expenditure 7) Interest 8) Banking 9) Taxation

Types of questions

Paper 2 covers all LO’s mainly on Thinking Levels 2 - 4 i.e. more cross referencing and interpretation will be required Thinking Level 1 – Knowing Thinking Level 2 – Applying routine procedures in familiar contexts Thinking Level 3 – Applying multi-step procedures in a variety of contexts Thinking Level 4 – Reasoning and reflecting Learning Outcomes LO1 – Number and operations in context LO2 – Patterns and relationships (graphs) LO3 – Shape and space and measurement LO4 – Data handling


· PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE · You must study your notes. · You cannot rely on having understood the work during the year. There is too much new work you have



Subject Accounting


Length of paper 2hrs Time 8:30 - 10:30

Marks 200


All subsidiary journals CRJ, CPJ, DJ, DAJ, CJ, CAJ, PCJ and posting to the ledgers. (General Ledger, Debtors Ledger, Creditors Ledger) Transactions that are dealt with in the General Journal VAT Salaries and Wages Journal Accounting equation

Types of questions

Theory Journals VAT calculations General ledger, Debtors ledger and Creditors ledger Accounting Equation


Learn and ensure that you understand the theory Work through exercises done in class Go through all your class tests and cycle tests Go through previous exam papers

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