GRADE 12
MAY/JUNE EXAM BOOKLET
2016
USEFUL EXAM
GUIDELINES
Grade 12 Exam Timetable – MAY/JUNE 2016
DATE
Tue 17 May
Fri 20 May
Sat 21 May
Mon 23 May
Tue 24 May
Wed 25 May
Thurs 26 May
Fri 27 May
Sat 28 May
Mon 30 May
Tue 31 May
Wed 1 June
Thurs 2 June
Fri 3 June
Sat 4 June
Mon 6 June
Tue 7 June
Wed 8 June
Thurs 9 June
Fri 10 June
Sat 11 June
SUBJECT
AP English
Mathematics P1
Maths Lit P1
Project Group
History P2
Life Sciences P1
Dramatic Arts
Visual Art
Music P1
Economics
Music P2
Business Studies P1
French P1
German P1
Business Studies P2
Afrikaans P1
Life Sciences P3
Design
English P1
Physical Science P1
French P2
History P1
German P2
IT
Geography P1
Geography P2
Mathematics P2
Maths Lit P2
Project Group
English P2
Accounting
Dance Studies
Life Sciences P2
Dramatic Arts ESIT
CAT
AP Maths
Life Orientation(CAT Part B)
TIME
14:00 - 17:00
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
12:30 - 15:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:00
08:30 - 11:30
12:00 - 13:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 10:30
12:30 - 14:30
08:30 - 11:00
13:00 - 15:00
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:00
12:00 - 13:00
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
13:00 - 16:00
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 11:30
08:30 - 10:30
Afrikaans P2
Physical Science P2
CAT Practical
08:30 - 11:00
08:30 - 10:30
08:30 - 11:30
STUDY TIPS
BEFORE THE EXAM DAY
Do not miss ANY days of school. If you are unwell, come to school to write your tests
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.
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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.
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At High School you only need to come to school to write the exam. You must make
sure that you use your time at home well:
○ study at set times of the day- ask people to test you, make notes, summarise,
practice labelling diagrams and maps – be active in your learning - don’t just read
over your work
○ eat healthy snacks.
○ exercise every day.
○ go to bed at a sensible time
ON THE EXAM DAY
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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.
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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.
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Bring a book to read. Exams involve a lot of waiting around.
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Dress in FULL school uniform.
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Bring all the required stationery and a spare pen. CHECK if you need calculators or
glue etc
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Wear a watch – you are NOT allowed to have a cell phone on your desk to check the
time.
DURING THE EXAM
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Use the 10 mins reading time at the start to read through all the test questions.
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Draw a marking margin on the right hand side of your page.
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Be sure to follow the instructions given for each question.
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Note how many marks a question is worth so that you know what depth of answer
(how many points) to give.
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Number your questions EXACTLY as they are numbered on the exam paper.
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Do NOT use Tippex Simply cross out neatly and rewrite.
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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.
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If you have time, review and check ALL your answers.
Subject
Advanced Programme English
Date
Tuesday 17 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
300
Time
14:00 – 17:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
The exam consists of all the work done to date. The format is three essays all of which are a
minimum of 600 words in length.
Question 1 consists of the .films studied: Revolutionary Road, The Last King of Scotland,
Tsotsi, Muriel’s Wedding, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Psycho. This section also
includes the novels studied: The Great Gatsby, The Color Purple and Disgrace. The student is
required to have detailed knowledge of two films and two novels in order to answer this question
effectively. The theme for this question is revolution and rebellion.
Question 2 is based on the poetry studied. This includes South African protest poetry, Romantic
poetry and pre- and post-apartheid South African Poetry, the Metaphysicals and the Moderns.
Students are required to reference two schools of poetry in this question.
Question 3 is based solely on 4 novels which the student has read independently that have
made a lasting impression. The students will be required to refer to read to answer the posed
question.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Make sure that you can quote from all the works studied.
Remember that the theme for Question 2 is power and powerlessness so approach your studies
with this in mind.
Do rudimentary planning prior to answering the question so that the final product is presented in
a logical manner.
Think about what books have had an impact on you and how this has changed the way in which
you think.
Subject
Maths Core Paper 1
Date
Friday 20 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
1
EXPRESSIONS
1. Complete the square
2. Simplify algebraic fractions.
2
QUADRATIC
EQUATIONS AND
INEQUALITIES
1. Solve quadratic equations by factorizing (or calculator).
2. Use the formula to solve any quadratic equation.
3. Use K-method to solve quadratic equations
4. Use completing the square to solve quadratic equations.
5. Solve surd equations
6. Solve quadratic inequalities
7. Solve Simultaneous ( linear/quadratic ) equations
algebraically and graphically
8. Modelling (Setting up equations from word problems).
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FUNCTIONS
1. Types of mappings and functions,
2. Function notation
3. Identify and calculate algebraically and graphically the
domain and range.
4. Know how to draw and interpret the effects of the
parameters on the, hyperbola, quadratic function and
exponential graphs.
5. Find the x - cuts (if any), and y - cuts
6. Find the co-ordinates of the turning-points x value by:
a/ midway between roots
b/
c/ read off turning point form
d/ complete the square to put into TP form
7. Find the equations of asymptotes if any.
8. Understand the effect of horizontal and vertical shifts.
9. Deduce the equation of a parabola given:
a/ the x-cuts and one other point
b/
the turning-point and another point
10. Average gradient and increasing/ decreasing intervals.
11. Be able to find the equations of all graphs and their
asymptotes
12. Know transformations →shifts, reflections and inverses.
4.
EXPONENTS
1. Simplify expressions using the laws of exponents for rational
exponents.
2. Solve exponential equations
3. Apply to real-life problems including growth
5.
NUMBER
PATTERNS
1. Investigate various number patterns esp those where there
is a constant second difference ( quadratic ).
2. Make conjectures and generalisations. Find the formula for
the nth term.
6.
ARITHMETIC
SERIES
1.Know how to prove, use and apply the formulae for term and
sum
2.Know how to find mean
3. Solve problems involving
4. Solve unseen and non-routine problems.
7.
GEOMETRIC
SERIES
1. Know how to prove, use and apply the formulae for term and
sum:
2. Know how to find the mean
3. Solve problems involving the sum or
5. Understand the meaning of a convergent series.
6. Use
7. Solve practical and non-routine problems leading to infinite
series.
8.
REMAINDER/
FACTOR
THEOREM
1. Prove the Remainder Theorem
2. Use the Factor Theorem to factorise cubic expressions.
3. Solve cubic equations.
9.
CALCULUS
1. Limits
2. Average gradient .
3. First principles.
4. Rules for differentiation.
5. Equation of the tangent/normal .
6. Co-ordinates of the turning points (stationary points), and
points of inflection.
7. Sketch the graph of a cubic function, and find equations.
8. Apply the calculus to practical problems involving:
maximising and minimizing/motion/rate of change and other
problems.
10
FINANCE
1. Simple and Compound Interest (Decay ) formulae to solve
problems including straight line depreciation and reducing
balance depreciation.
2. Time-lines
3. Effective and nominal interest rates
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PROBABILITY
1.
2.
3.
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5.
Basic probability from gr 8 and 9
Venn diagrams
Tree diagrams
Two way contingency tables
Complementary events, independent events, mutually
exclusive events
Types of questions
Like the questions in your text-books, worksheets, tests and old exam papers.
Knowing basic skills and definitions ( about 20% of the paper)
Routine calculations ( about 30% of the paper)
Complex calculations ( about 35% of the paper)
Problem solving ( about 15% of the paper)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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 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.
Subject
Mathematical Literacy Paper 1
Date
Friday 20 May 2016
Length of paper
Project group
Marks
3 hours
3 hours
150
Time
Time
08:30 - 11:30
12:30 – 15:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
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Numbers
Percentages
Ratios, Rate & Proportion
Conversions between units
Probability
Expressing probability in terms of words, percentage, common fractions and decimals
Calculating probability
Using probability
Finance
Simple and Compound Interest.
Hire Purchase
Taxation
Inflation
Profit and Loss & Breaking Even
Profit Margins
Water Tariffs
Data
Types of Data
Collecting, organizing, displaying and analyzing Data
Shape and Space, Measurement
Area, Length, Perimeter, Mass, Temperature
Volume
Maps, Plans, Scales
Types of questions
Paper 1 covers all LOs up to Thinking Level 3.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE 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 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
Grade 12 History P2
Date
Saturday 21 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
1.
Civil society protests from 1950s to 1970s
● Civil Rights Movement
● Black Power Movement
● Women’s Movement
● Peace Movements: Disarmament Movement; Students and anti-war
movements; hippie movement
2.
Civil Resistance in South Africa 1970s to 1980s
● The Challenge of Black Consciousness to the Apartheid State
● Policies of Botha’s government – Total Strategy (repression and reform)
● Internal and external pressures on the South African Government in the 1980s
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Types of questions
Choice of two discursive essays – answer 1
70 marks
Choice of two extended writing tasks- answer 1
30 marks
You may not answer two questions from the same theme
Tips for students in preparation for the exam
● Paper Two requires thorough preparation of details of all sections. This is especially
important in order to successfully answer the extended writing questions.
● Pay attention to the rubrics used for the assessment of the discursive essays and
extended writing tasks to ensure you meet the skill requirements.
● In addition to thoroughly learning your material, attempt to do extended reading from
handouts and text books.
● Pay attention to revising strategies for the construction of the discursive essays.
Subject
Life Sciences Paper 1
Date
Monday 23 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
140
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Life at the molecular, cellular and tissue level
● DNA and RNA
● Protein Synthesis
● Meiosis
● Genetics
● Genetic Engineering
Endocrine system
Reproduction
Types of questions
Q1… 50 marks
Q2… 30 marks
Q3… 30 marks
Q4… 30 marks
Short questions e.g. multiple choice, matching columns, etc.
Longer questions
Longer questions
Longer questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
➢ A thorough understanding of the content will ensure confident application of the
knowledge gained.
➢ Revise the Scientific method: Aim, Hypothesis, Method and Variables (independent,
dependent and fixed). Refer to the notes and A Skills Standard (Buchanan).
➢ Go over past IEB papers
➢ Bring a ruler and calculator to the exam along with your normal stationery.
Subject
Dramatic Arts
Date
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
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Re-read The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
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Brecht, the playwright
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A thorough knowledge of knowledge of every aspect of the socio-political and economic
context of the play
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Influences on the playwright and play
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The intention, style, structure, staging conventions, acting demands, gestus,
character,ensemble work
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Epic conventions - historification, distancing epic form
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Use of music
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Paradox
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Background to the play
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In-depth analysis of text and page to stage
In other words, everything!
Types of questions
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Shorter questions – 5 to 10 marks
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Three mini-essays requiring mini-essay structure – 15 marks each
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.Types of questions: content based questions; application of knowledge; analysis of text,
staging and performance style; synthesis of knowledge requiring an ability to draw from
various areas, both practical and theoretical in order to analyse and draw conclusions
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Ability to evaluate text, staging and performance
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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Have a thorough, detailed knowledge of the text and the notes
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Learn content and explored analysis thoroughly so that you have an existing pool of
knowledge from which to draw for your answers
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Read the questions very carefully so that you address the specific demands of the
questions
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Pay careful attention to the mark allocation
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Use subject-specific vocabulary, appropriate academic register and faultless structure
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WORK NEATLY.
Subject
Visual Art
Date
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Elements of Art (for Visual Analysis)
International Conceptual Art (Essay)
Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop (Short Paragraphs)
Resistance Art (Short Paragraphs)
Contemporary South African Art (Short Paragraphs)
Types of questions
Short Questions
Visual Analysis Table
Essay
Short Paragraph Questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study ALL of the works you have been taught!
Subject
Music Paper 1 and 2: History and Harmony
Date
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Length of paper
Paper 1: 2½ hours
Paper 2: 1½ hours
Paper 1: 100
Paper 2: 50
Marks
Time
Paper 1: 08:30 - 11:00
Paper 2: 12:00 - 13:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Paper 1 - History
The background history of the following topics with the focus being on the set works (in italics)
Opera - Don Giovanni
Musicals - West Side Story (set work songs studied)
Jazz - C-Jam Blues, Ko-Ko and Take Five
Symphony - Beethoven: 5th Symphony, 4th Movement
South African Urban Music - Meadowlands
Paper 2: Harmony
Simple and compound intervals
All scales and modes
Triads and the quality of triads
Chords and the inversions (including dominant 7ths)
Transposition - major 2nd, minor 3rd, perfect 5th
Simple, compound and complex time signatures
Rewriting from simple to compound time and compound to simple time Identification of keys
Identification of cadences - plagal, perfect, imperfect and interrupted
Enharmonic notes
Compositional devices
Non-harmonic notes
Analysis - form, texture, music period and music elements
Types of questions
Paper 1: History
Listening
Recognition of Scores
15 mark essay
Paper 2: Theory
Write scales
Rewrite a melody in concert pitch
Transcribe an extract in a different clef
Identify compositional devices in a score
Figure chords using Roman numerals
Paper 2: Theory continued
Identify the texture and form of a piece
Give the scale on which a music extract is based on
Rewrite a melody in compound time
Identify cadences in a score
Identify non-harmonic notes
Identify music elements aurally
Transcribe a rhythm
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Go through past papers and cycle tests.
Go over the exercises in the Theory workbook
Do lots of listening.
 bring your headphones
Bring a pencil, eraser and ruler for theory.
Subject
Economics
Date
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
300
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
The following chapters will be covered in the exam:
Macro economics
● Circular flow model
● National accounting Aggregates
● Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
● Multiplier
● Business cycle
● The role of the public sector
● The foreign exchange market and the balance of payments
Micro economics
● Perfect markets
● Imperfect markets
● Demand and supply
● Production cost theory
● Price elasticity of demand and utility theory
● Market failure
Economics pursuits
● Economic growth and development
● Protectionism and Free trade
● Economic and social indicators
Contemporary economic issues
● Inflation and Labour economics
● Other issues of the day
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
Graph analysis and interpretation
Application of theory
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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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
Business Studies Paper 1
Date
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
200
Time
08:30 - 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Chapter 1 Human Capital
Chapter 2 Legislation
Chapter 3 Marketing and Branding
Chapter 4 Business Environments
Chapter 5 Performance of the business
Chapter 6 Conflict management
Chapter 7 General Management and Corporate Governance
Types of questions
● Section A multiple choice, matching columns 50 marks
● Section B Short questions 150 marks
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
● Students need to watch their time during the exam.
● Exam case study is Mr Price Group Limited. Important students relate examples to the
industry.
Subject
French Paper 1
Date
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Literature – Concerto and poetry
Body parts for visual literacy
Vocabulary – themes studied
Types of questions
Comprehension of unseen texts
True/false
Multiple choice
Names
Contextual
Literature questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Regular and irregular verb conjugation – particularly present tense – vital!
Subject
German Paper 1
Date
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Please consult your teacher for information regarding this examination.
Subject
Business Studies Paper 2
Date
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
12:30 - 14:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Chapter 1 Human Capital
Chapter 2 Legislation
Chapter 3 Marketing and Branding
Chapter 4 Business Environments
Chapter 5 Performance of the business
Chapter 6 Conflict management
Chapter 7 General Management and Corporate Governance
Types of questions
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2 Business reports
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Two Business reports
The same company as paper 1 will be used in paper 2.
Remember!!!!
- Name it
- Explain it (theory)
- Apply it to the company (higher order thinking)
Subject
Afrikaans First Additional Language Paper 1
Date
Thursday 26 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
100
Time
08:30 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Comprehension/Leesbegrip: Soeklees 10 punte; Strokiesprent 10 punte; Advertensie 10
punte = Totaal 30 punte
Summary/Opsomming: 5 Volsinne : 70 woorde, nommer jou sinne van 1–5 = 10 punte
Poetry/Gedigte: Leer die 10 gedigte : 20 punte+ Unseen poem/Ongesiene gedig 10 punte
= Totaal 30 punte
Grammar/Taalstruksture: Tye, Direkte en Indirekte Rede, Aktief en Passief, Voegwoorde,
Behoort en Hoef en Infinitief konstruksies, Negatief/Ontkenning en die wat–konstruksie en
ALLE TAAL WAT BEHANDEL IS! =12 punte
Brackets/Hakiesvrae: ALLE HAKIESVRAE! 16x½ = 8 punte
Communication/Kommunikasie: 5 sinne x 2 punte elk = 10 punte
Onthou die woordtelling na elke sin!/Remember the word count at the end of every
sentence!
Taal se Totaal = 30
TOTAAL = 100 PUNTE
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Work through previous IEB papers.
Make sure that you know question words (w-words) for comprehension.
Study your 10 poems and work through the PURPLE BOOK!
Study the grammar constructions and study the notes on bracket questions.
Work through the 3 different kinds of comprehension and study terminology.
Know the format of the Summary.
Quizlet app: vocabulary
Subject
Life Sciences Paper 3
Date
Thursday 26 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
50
Time
13:00 - 15:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
● Content is given in an information sheet which gives all relevant content knowledge that is
required for the examination.
● Go over Prac skills in the Skills toolkit.
● Go over a Skills Standard (Buchanan).
● Go over your past practicals.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
➢ Students must report to the labs at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam.
➢ Make sure you have the correct stationery! Pen, pencil, eraser, PERMANENT MARKER,
ruler and CALCULATOR.
➢ A digital watch would be an advantage however the time will be projected on the screen.
Subject
Design
Date
Friday 27 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
08:30 - 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Section A: Design Literacy: 30 marks
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The Design Process
Design Communication
Analysis of designs - elements and principles
Terminology in the CAT
Section B Design in an Historical context: 30 marks
One compulsory essay topic, covering:
● Era 1 - 1960’s - Popluxe and Googie
1970’s - Hi-Tech design
Anti-Design I & II
● Era 2 – Memphis, Postmodernism, Deconstructivism
Question will be broad-based, students will be expected to track developments between
movements, compare, contrast , essay writing skills stressed:
Section C Design in a Contemporary context: 40 marks – choose 2 contextual questions
Questions will be based on the content outlined in the IEB Trending the Now CAT task. The
questions will cover the key concepts, terms and the international and local designers you have
researched. You need to know ALL the terms and concepts and be able to substantiate them with
reference to actual designs by well-known designers.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
➢ Study from your theory notes and slideshows in Google Classroom AND your CAT task.
➢ You will need to apply the information to general questions.
➢ Know the names of specific designers and their works.
Subject
English Paper 1: Reading
Date
Saturday 28 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Learn notes and relevant sections from the English Handbook p 4 - 67 (Red & Yellow book). Go
over all seen poems (Poetry booklet) and unseen poetry (R&Y book p 98 - 103). All work covered
is assessed.
Types of questions
Comprehension
Summary
Unseen Poetry
Seen Poetry
Visual and Critical Literacy
Language
TOTAL
25
10
15
15
15
20
100
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
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, Editing (errors in sentences – ambiguity,
tautology, split infinitives, comma splicing, Spoonerism, Malapropism, double negatives,
adverbs/adjectives, Americanisms, etc ), Dictionary skills, etc)
Poetry (Unseen)
Grade 12 Poetry booklet – from Term 3 2015 to Term 2 2016 poems (14 poems)
Read over notes in English Handbook (Red & Yellow book)
Subject
Physical Sciences Paper 1
Date
Monday 30 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
200
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
All of the Physics notes.
Types of questions
Multiple Choice: 10 questions x 2 marks each
Nine long questions
Mechanics: ±110 marks
Gravitational and Electrical Fields: ± 20 marks
Electricity: ±54 marks
Photons and electrons: ± 16 marks
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn notes
Look at past tests
Go through all old exercises
Look at resources in Box, especially 2014 Nov paper and 2015 Nov paper and revision
exercises in the Grade 11 folder
Subject
French Paper 2
Date
Monday 30 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
Content to be learnt for the exam
Notes on creative and functional writing
Types of questions
Discursive essay
Short messages
Reformulation
Text from notes
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Tenses, tenses, tenses!
Questions
Indirect speech
08:30 – 10:30
Subject
History Paper 1
Date
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
200
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
TOPIC 1 : THE COLD WAR
ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR
● What was the Cold War?
● End of the Second World War- why did a Cold War develop?
● USA and USSR and creation of spheres of interest
● Containment and brinkmanship: the Cuban crisis
● Who was to blame for the Cold War?
HOW WAS VIETNAM ABLE TO WIN A WAR AGAINST THE USA? (1945 TO 1975)
TOPIC 2 : THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Types of questions
3 x single source source-based questions
Multiple source-based questions
1 x source-based essay
(3x20)
60
90
50
Tips for students in preparation for the exam
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Prepare all sections thoroughly as there are no choice options on the paper.
Pay attention to consolidating an understanding of all concepts and contexts.
Work through all source based activities in text books and handouts.
Consolidate methodology for evaluation of sources – origin, purpose, value, limitations.
Pay attention to rubric for assessment of source-based essays to ensure competent
application of the necessary skills.
● Revise all skill applications
Subject
German Paper 2
Date
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Please consult your teacher for information regarding this examination.
Subject
Information Technology P1 Theory
Date
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
All topics, excluding Social topics.
TERMINOLOGY LIST
Pipelining, Cache, Virtual Memory (Thrashing), Buffering, SPOOLing,
some general hardware - DDR memory, Chipsets, RAID etc
Multiprogramming, Multi-Processing, Multi-Threading
Data Communications and Networks, topology, cabling, Internet Connection, RAID
CSMA/CD Access method, other Access methods
SQL and JAVA:
Normalisation: 1NF 2NF 3NF normal form definitions, Anomalies, primary key and foreign key
Encapsulation, Inheritance, Method over-riding, Method over-loading
Types of questions
30 short questions, all topics.
Long questions on Architecture and Data Communications.
Theory questions on Java and SQL
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Past Papers and consult the revision sheet
Subject
Geography Paper 1
Date
Wednesday 01 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2½ hours
Approximately
230 marks
Time
08:30 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
1. All of Hydrology (all printed notes and corresponding pages in the text book)
2. All of Climatology (all printed notes and corresponding pages in the text book)
3. Rural Settlement (all printed notes and corresponding pages in the text book)
Types of questions
1. Short eg multiple choice, one word, match column A with column B etc
2. Descriptive and explanatory type.
3. Paragraphs and essay
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
1. Ensure that all work is thoroughly summarized before the exam.
2. Work through past papers and class tests.
Subject
Geography Paper 2
Date
Wednesday 1 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
1 hour
70
Time
12:00 – 13:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
1) All skills
2) GIS
3) Applicable fluvial/hydrology, climate and rural settlement theory.
Types of questions
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Short eg multiple choice, true or false etc
Calculations
Explanations and descriptions
Drawings
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn all formula.
Work through mapwork notes.
You must be doing weekly revision in your Focus on Map skills textbook. This is a skills-based
section of work, you cannot learn for it the night before.
Subject
Maths Core Paper 2
Date
Thursday 2 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
1.
SURFACE AREA
AND VOLUME
Know and understand how to use formulae for volume and TSA
of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and combinations of
these geometric solids
2.
CO-ORDINATE
GEOMETRY
1. Equation of a line
2. Parallel/ perpendicular lines.
3. Mid-point, gradient, distance, angle of inclination.
4. Collinear points
5 Quadrilateral properties and find 4th vertex of a parallelogram.
6. Equation of a circle :
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7. Equation of a shifted circle :
8. Tangents to circles
9. Applications
3.
GENERAL TRIG
1.Reduction formulae and co-ratios
2.Identities
3. Trig equations
4. Cartesian plane work
5. Special angles
6. Double and Compound angles
4.
TRIG SOLUTION OF
TRIANGLES
1. All trig done in grade 10 (SOHCAHTOA)
2. Sine rule .
3. Cos rule .
4. Recognise and deal with the ambiguous case.
5. Area rule.
6. Solve more complex cases in which one triangle must be
used to solve another triangle.
7. 3D examples
5.
TRIG GRAPHS
1. Know basic properties of all trig graphs.
2. Be able to change period, amplitude and apply such changes.
3. Be able to shift vertically and horizontally.
4. Draw and read off regions.
5. Find the equation of a trig graph from a given sketch.
6. Read off values and interpret sketches
6.
CIRCLE GEOMETRY
1. All gr 8, 9, and 10 geometry( eg alt angles etc)
2. Know how to apply the following theorems:
 Perpendicular from centre to chord
 Line from centre to midpoint of chord
 Angle at centre equal to twice angle at circumference
 Angles in same segment equal
 Angle subt by diameter equal to 90
 Equal angles subt by equal chords
 Opposite angles of cyclic quad supplementary
 Exterior angle of cyclic quad equal to opp interior angle
 Tan-chord theorem
 Equal tangents from same point
 Tan perpendicular to radius
3.Learn proofs of the following theorems:
a/ Line segment perp to chord
b/ Angle at centre = 2 x angle at circle
c/ Opposite angles cyclic quad supplementary
d/ Tan/chord theorem
4. Riders using numerical values
5. More complex riders and algebraic examples
7.
SIMILAR
TRIANGLES, PI
THEOREM and
PYTHAGORUS
EXTENSION
THEOREM
1.Understand the concept of similarity.
2. Understand that triangles can be proved similar by:
a/ showing corresponding angles equal
b/ showing corresponding sides in proportion
3. Present a formal proof of similarity.
4. Deduce the correct ratios of corresponding sides for two
similar triangles.
5. Solve numerical and algebraic problems involving similarity.
6. Area Triangles as a ratio
7. Know formal proof of PI Theorem
8. Know how to apply theorem and its converse to ratios of
sides
9. Know how to apply Pythagorus/Right-angled Triangle
Theorem
8.
STATISTICS
1. Collect, organise and interpret univariate data
2. Know how to find the measures of central tendency for
grouped and ungrouped data ( ie mean, mode and median) and
know which is the most appropriate under the given conditions.
3. Give a five-number summary and draw a box and whisker
diagram
4. Draw ogives.
5. Represent results graphically: eg histograms & frequency
polygons and ogives.
Types of questions
Like the questions in your text-books, worksheets, tests and old exam papers.
Knowing basic skills and definitions ( about 20% of the paper)
Routine calculations ( about 30% of the paper)
Complex calculations ( about 35% of the paper)
Problem solving ( about 15% of the paper)
Subject
Maths Literacy Paper 2
Date
Thursday 2 June 2016
Length of paper
Project group
Marks
3 hours
3 hours
150
Time
Time
08:30 - 11:30
13:00 - 16:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
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Numbers
Percentages
Ratios, Rate & Proportion
Conversions between units
Probability
Expressing probability in terms of words, percentage, common fractions and decimals
Calculating probability
Using probability
Finance
Simple and Compound Interest.
Hire Purchase
Taxation
Inflation
Profit and Loss & Breaking Even
Profit Margins
Water Tariffs
Data
Types of Data
Collecting, organizing, displaying and analyzing Data
Shape and Space, Measurement
Area, Length, Perimeter, Mass, Temperature
Volume
Maps, Plans, Scale
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
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE 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 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.
Subject
English Paper 2: Writing
Date
Friday 3 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Coriolanus (quotes, notes and 400 – 450 word mini-essay writing format) = /30
Absolution (quotes, notes, themes and 500 – 600 word long literature essay writing) = /30
2 X 250 – 300 word Transactional Writing pieces (e.g. Letters (formal, application), Editorial,
Blog, Eulogy, Newspaper article, Newspaper column, Email messages, Speeches, Open letter
formats in notes and English Handbook) = 2X /20 = /40
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all notes, formats, powerpoints and practise writing
Subject
Accounting
Date
Saturday 4 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
260
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
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Companies, Ledger, Financial Statements
Companies Cash Flow Statements
Companies Analysis and Interpretation
Auditing and theory
Manufacturing accounts
Manufacturing Financial Statements
Asset Disposal and managing fixed assets
Bank/debtors and creditors Reconciliations
Cash Budgets
Interpreting Published Financial Statements
Types of questions
Practical application
±60%
Analysis, interpretation and problem solving ±40%
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn theory
- Learn ratios and calculations – including the formulae
- Redo worked examples and exercises
- Learn formats
- Past papers and questions
Subject
Dance Studies
Date
Saturday 4 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
08:30 - 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
All Muscles to date.
Anatomical actions.
Principles of body conditioning.
2 x choreographers (1 must be Bruce).
Music – listening, Italian terms and classification of instruments.
Types of questions
You will be required to write 2 long essays and 2 short ones.
You will have diagrams to label and to describe.
There will be short answer questions and multiple choice.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Don’t forget the first few pages of the muscle section on the mechanisms and types of
contraction, and the construction of muscles.
Don’t forget to bring ear phones!
Subject
Life Sciences Paper 2
Date
Monday 6 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
100
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Population Ecology
Types of questions
Q1… 30 marks Longer questions/ case study
Q2… 30 marks Longer questions/ case study
Q3… 40 marks Source based essay
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
➢ A thorough understanding of the content will ensure confident application of the knowledge
gained.
➢ Revise the Scientific method: Aim, Hypothesis, Method and Variables (independent,
dependent and fixed). Refer to the notes and A Skills Standard (Buchanan).
➢ Go over past IEB papers
➢ Revise how to write a Question 3 source based essay. Make sure you are familiar with the
rubric as it will not be provided in the exam.
Subject
Computer Applications Technology P1: Theory
Date
Tuesday June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
150
Time
08:30 - 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
● Section 1 – System Technologies
o Modules 1.1 to 1.5
● Section 2 – Network and Internet Technologies
o Basic networking (Grade 11)
● Practical
o Presentations, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and HTML theoretical
questions.
● Section 7
o Information Management
Types of questions
Short Questions
● Multiple Choice, Match the Columns and True / False
Long questions
● e.g. definitions and comparisons
● Scenario-based questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Study from your textbooks, sections one to four. Make sure you check the CAPS content
document and the Terminology list. 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.
Subject
Advanced Programme Mathematics
Date
Tuesday 7 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
Please consult your teacher for information regarding this examination.
Subject
Grade 12 Life Orientation IEB CAT Part B
Date
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
70
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
IEB CAT – Section B
This exam is a follow-on from CAT Section A. The topic will be an extension of the work,
research and visual diary you completed in term 1 which relates to topic of “Multiple
Perspectives”.
It is strongly recommended that students familiarise themselves with the preparatory tasks in
section A, in order to better understand the topic.
Types of questions
The exam will consist of:
● Multiple short questions (40 marks)
● A single long essay (30 marks)
Short questions will relate to various sources that will be provided. These short questions are
meant to prepare students to formulate a comprehensive response to the essay question, which
follows.
The essay will require students to critically discuss a question or statement. Students will be
expected to show a depth of insight into the complexity of the issue. In order to show a
“complete” understanding of the issue, students will need to convincingly motivate opinion
through reasonable justifications and use of relevant everyday examples or experiences. It will
important for students to display “own voice” in their discussion. This means students need to
draw inspiration from facts and the ideas of others but still produce a discussion that clearly
shows a depth of personal understanding.
Tips for students in preparation for the exam
When writing your exam, it is imperative that you carefully read through all sources provided.
Ensure you fully understand what each question is asking before committing to a response.
Consult the rubric where possible.
This section of the CAT will be externally marked.
Students who do not write CAT Part B on the 8 June will need to submit a valid medical
certificate to the IEB before they will be allowed to write the supplementary paper on 16
September 2016.
Subject
Afrikaans First Additional Language Paper 2
Date
Thursday 9 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 ½ hours
100
Time
08:30 – 11:00
Content to be learnt for the exam
Novel: HOOPVOL: Chapters 1 – 22 (page 152) and Functional Writing
Study chapters 1 – 22: Purple Book; notes; vocabulary
Vocabulary on Quizlet app
HOOPVOL: short contextual questions, dialogue, paragraphs and literary essay: 60 +
Functional Writing: 40 = 100
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
HOOPVOL: Study chapters 1 – 22 (page 152); all class notes and vocabulary.
Know the names of characters, focus on detail!
Study the format of functional writing pieces: dialogue, diary entry, friendly letter, formal letter,
note, email, blog etc.
Study vocabulary and themes: school years at Reddam; matric dance; goals and dreams; career
choices and future plans …
REMEMBER: Performance of HOOPVOL and POEMS:
Friday 13 May at 09:00 - 10:30
Subject
Physical Sciences Paper 2: Chemistry
Date
Friday 10 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
2 hours
120
Time
08:30 – 10:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
The following chapters:
Grade 11 Chemistry book: 1 – 12
Grade 12 Chemistry book: 1 and 2 (up to page 48)
Topics (see SAGS) and approximate mark allocation
Quantitative Chemistry ±20 marks
Chemical bonding ±20 marks
Energy change & Rates of reactions ±20 marks
Chemical Equilibrium ±30 marks
Acids and Bases ±30 marks
Electrochemistry ±10 marks
Types of questions
Multiple choice
Long questions
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Work through all questions in the Grade 11 and Grade 12 book.
Work through all Grade 11 and Grade 12 Chemistry tests and Grade 11 2015 November
Chemistry examination.
Work through past IEB papers obtained from Box.
Subject
Computer Applications Technology P2 Practical
Date
Saturday 11 June 2016
Length of paper
Marks
3 hours
180
Time
08:30 – 11:30
Content to be learnt for the exam
All the practical work covered in class this year will be tested. That is, all the work in section
three, four and five of textbook. Remember that the content is built on the work covered in
Grade 10 and 11.
● Word Processing
o Using sections, tables, tabs
o Using graphics
o Working with long documents and styles
o Forms
● Spreadsheets
o Date and time functions
o Statistical functions
o IF function
o Boolean logic
o LOOKUP functions
● Database
o Database tables, queries, reports, and forms
o Data validation
o Calculated fields in Queries and Reports
o Database design
● HTML
o Web Pages including tables
o
Types of questions
All questions are practical; you are expected to perform certain functions using a word
processor, a spreadsheet program and a database. In the File management questions you
must answer questions in a provided file.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Do as many activities as you can, including Grade 11 activities. Be sure to check all the options
on each dialogue box.
Be there 10 min before time and bring your stationery.
All work will be handed in electronically. Naming and saving correctly is your responsibility.