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REDDAM HOUSE COLLEGE Grade 9
Exam Guidelines May/June 2014
Exam Guidelines
CONTENTS
De-Stress Your Exams Study Tips
Grade 9 Exam Timetable
What to Prepare: Afrikaans Art Option
Biology Computers
Dance Studies Design Drama EMS
English French
Geography History Italian
Life Orientation Mathematics PI Mathematics PII
Natural Science PII Music
Science 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. How could we motivate ourselves through 100 pages of The Russian Revolution if we weren't remotely bothered? So everyone has bad days. Sometimes our stress levels get out of hand. This can stop us performing at our best. And mess with our body as well as our mind. What are the symptoms of stress?
Difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty waking up in the morning
Constant tiredness
Forgetfulness
Unexplained aches and pains
Poor appetite
Loss of interest in activities
Increased anxiety and irritability
Increased heart rate
Migraines/headaches
Blurred vision
Dizziness
If you've noticed three or more of the above symptoms and you've experienced them for a few weeks you may need to do something about your stress levels.
So how should I deal with exam stress?
Learn to recognise when you're stressed. A break or a chat with someone who knows the pressure you're under will get things into perspective.
Avoid comparing your abilities with your mates. Those "OMG I've only read Macbeth 17 times" conversations are a wind up. Everyone approaches revision in different ways, so just make sure you've chosen the method that works best for you. Make a realistic timetable. Stick to it.
Eat correctly. Treat yourself like a well-honed machine. Fresh fruit and veg. Proper breakfasts. No one can think straight on coffee and cornflakes.
Sleep well. Wind down before bed. Don't revise under the duvet - your bed is a sanctuary not a desk. Get your 8 hours.
Exercise. Nothing de-stresses the mind faster than physical activity. Build it into your timetable. Being a sloth makes our mind sloppy too.
Panic is often triggered by hyperventilating (i.e. quick, shallow breaths). So if you feel yourself losing it during the exam, sit back for a moment and control your breathing. Deep breath in and out through the nose. Counting to five each way.
Steer clear of any exam 'post-mortem'. It doesn't matter what your mate wrote for Question 3(b). It's too late to go back and change your answers, so it will just make you worry even more.
Ultimately, don't lose sight of the fact that there is life after exams. Things might seem intense right now, but it won't last forever.
Adapted from an article from BBC Radio 1
Click here for a video and another article that could encourage you to cope with exam stress.
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Study Tips
BEFORE THE EXAM DAY Do not miss ANY days of school. If you
are unwell, come to school to write your exam and then go home. Then you will be able to see how well you know your work and teachers can help you, before the exams, in areas where you are not sure.
Make sure that you have all the notes given in class and that all your assignments are completed. Class work is always added to the exam mark to make your term mark – and it is usually worth as much, if not more, than the exam mark.
At high school you only need to come to school to write the exam. You must make sure that you use your time at home well: study at set times of the day- ask people to test you, make notes, summarise,
practice labelling diagrams and maps – be active in your learning - don’t just read over your work
eat healthy snacks 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 while waiting for your exams
to be collected.
DURING THE EXAM Use the 10 mins reading time at the start to read through all the
questions. Be sure to follow the instructions given for each question. Note how many marks a question is worth so that you know what depth of
answer (how many points) to give. PLAN your TIME so that you have enough time to work through each question. Number your questions EXACTLY as they are numbered on the exam paper. Do NOT use Tippex. Simply cross out neatly and rewrite. Don’t sit gloomily on one question which you can’t do - leave a space and move on –
come back to it at the end. Make time to CHECK ALL your answers.
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Grade 9 Exam Timetable May/June 2014
Day and Date Subject Start End
Tuesday, 20 May History
Geography 08:30 08:30
10:30 10:00
Wednesday, 21 May Music 08:30 09:30
Thursday, 22 May EMS 08:30 10:00
Friday, 23 May Computers 10:30 11:30
Monday, 26 May Maths P1 08:30 10:30
Tuesday, 27 May English 08:30 10:30
Wednesday, 28 May Science Biology
Natural Science Paper 2
08:30 08:30 10:30
10:00 10:00 11:30
Friday, 30 May Maths P2 08:30 09:30
Monday, 2 June Afrikaans 08:30 10:30
Tuesday, 3 June Drama 08:30 10:00
Friday, 6 June Art Option 08:30 09:30
Monday , 9 June Design
Sports Science 08:30 10:30
9:30 11:30
Tuesday, 10 June French 08:30 10:00
Wednesday, 11 June Dance 08:30 10:00
Thursday, 11 June LO 08:30 09:30
Friday, 13 June Italian 08:30 9:30
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Learning area HISTORY
Date Tuesday 20TH May
Length of paper 2 hours Time 8:30-10:30
Marks 110
Content to be learnt for the exam TOPIC 1 : THE RISE OF NAZI GERMANY, WAR IN EUROPE, WAR IN THE PACIFIC
TOPIC 2 : THE NUCLEAR AGE AND THE COLD WAR
TOPIC 3 : TURNING POINTS IN MODERN SOUTH AFRICA SINCE 1948
Types of questions Source based questions – answer all 3 sets of questions 3 x 30 (90)
Source-based paragraphs- answer two questions 2 x 10 (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 include: 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 GEOGRAPHY
Date Tues 20 May
Length of paper 1½ hours Time 8:30 – 10:00
Marks 90
Content to be learnt for the exam 1) All of climatology including biomes 2) Development Studies 3) Mapwork Skills
Types of questions 1) Objective eg multiple choice, match column A with column B
2) Short eg list, name, describe, explain etc
3) Draw, sketch etc
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam 1) Work through past class tests and worksheets.
2) Ensure that all sections of work are summarized thoroughly
Subject MUSIC – History and Theory
Date Wed 21 May 2014
Length of paper 1 hour Time 8:30-9:30
Marks 100
THEORY Practical exams This is in the week before the written exams. (From 12 May 2014)
Scales 2 pieces Sight reading Quick study
Theory Rhythm/ Time Signatures Technical names of notes (e.g. Dominant) All Major and Minor Scales (harmonic and melodic) Intervals – major, minor and perfect Analysis Italian terms
Types of questions Write scales with or without key signatures Identify the key of a musical excerpt and name the indicated technical notes Identify and write intervals Identify time-signatures Define musical terms Look at a given excerpts and answer questions on it.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Practise, practise and practise some more Learn the circle of fifths for the major and minor scales Go through all the notes. Bring a pencil, ruler and an eraser
HISTORY OF MUSIC
Content to be learnt for the exam 1) Television Music 2) Music in advertising Types of questions 1) General questions – e.g. what musical elements create atmosphere in the Pink Panther 2) Score based questions – looking at a piece of music and recognizing the elements which add to the mood of the piece. Make sure you can find semitones.
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Make sure that you have revised thoroughly using your handouts. Also go through past cycle tests. Practise drawing a “safari piano”.
Subject ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Date Thursday, 22 May 2014
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 8:30 – 10:00
Marks 125 marks
Content to be learnt for the exam
Accounting Theory
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 COMPUTER STUDIES
Date 23 May (Friday)
Length of paper 1 hour Time 10:30 – 11:30
Marks 120
Content to be learnt for the exam Pages 2 – 20 and 25 – 28 of your notes
The PowerPoint Presentation
Your Notes that are on the Website /Resources Drive/ and Google Drive
Types of questions
Short questions: Multiple Choice, Mix and Match, One word answers, True and False,
Choose the correct term, Label Screen Shots and a Word Puzzle.
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 .
Learning
area
MATHS Subject MATHS PAPER I
Examiner(s) C McGavin Date of
exam
Monday 26th May
Length of
paper
2 hours Time 08:30 – 10:30
Marks Approx 160
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. Statistics: Scatter plots, bar graphs, histograms, mean, median, mode, range and inter-
quartile range, stem and leaf, box & whisker & 5 number summary
Proportion: Direct and inverse proportion
Types of questions Similar to those in the text-book and worksheets and tests you have written this year.
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 ENGLISH HL
Date Tuesday 27 May 2014
Length of paper 2 hours Time 8:30 – 10:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam Animal Farm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Advertising
Language
Types of questions Comprehension
Language
Visual Literacy
Longer writing (mini essay – argument)/ transactional writing (for the novel and play).
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Consult the English Handbook (red and yellow) for
language revision (up to pg 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.
Learning area NATURAL SCIENCES - Biology
Date Wednesday 28 May 2014
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 8:30 – 10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam Module 1: Life, The Scientific Method, The Cell, Microscope work. Module 2: Reproduction and puberty, Digestive system including additives, Circulatory system, Respiratory system. Module 3: Nuclear energy debate (The whole workbook)
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. (Not all the above types of questions will necessarily be in the exam)
Subject NATURAL SCIENCES - Science
Date Wednesday 28th May
Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 8:30 – 10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Physical Science Book: Pages 1 – 37, 42 - 64
Types of questions
Multiple choice, one word answers, long questions and graphs
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn the content. Redo all the exercises in the book. Redo all questions from previous tests.
Subject NATURAL SCIENCES Paper 2
Date Wednesday 28th May
Length of paper 1 hour Time 10:30 – 11:30
Marks 62
Content to be learnt for the exam
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 will be required for this exam.
Types of questions
Multiple choice
Subject MATHS Paper 2
Examiner(s) J.Wilson
Length of
paper
1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 100
Date: Friday 30th May
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 AFRIKAANS -1st Additional Language
Date Mon 2 June 2014
Length of paper 2 hours Time 8:30 – 10:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Woordeskat:
Kossoorte, kruideniersware, etiket, restaurante, resepte
Liefde, verhoudings, troue
Dokter, tandarts, hospitaal en mediese beroepe
In en om die huis
Alledaagse uitdrukkings
Voegwoorde
Ontkenning
Tye
Trappe van vergelyking
Intensiewe vorme
Hulpwerkwoorde, ook behoort en hoef
Afkortings
Direkte en Indirekte rede
Letterkunde:
My hart is vol graffiti – hoofstuk 1 - 8
Types of questions Leesbegrip
Advertensie
Spotprent
Vrae oor My hart is vol graffiti
Taalsinne (Voegwoorde, Ontkenning, Tye, Behoort en Hoef, Direkte en Indirekte Rede)
Hakiesvrae (Trappe van vergelyking, Intensiewe vorme, Afkortings, Woordeskat)
Kommunikasie (Woordeskat)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Learn all typed notes, as well as the pages in Afrikaans Handbook and Study Guide as
indicated on typed notes. Go over all the exercises done in class. Learn the answers to
the questions on My hart is vol graffiti. Look at the examples of a Spotprent and
Advertensie.
Subject DRAMATIC ARTS
Date Tues 3 June 2014
Length of paper 1½ hours Time 8:30 – 10:00
Marks 60
Content to be learnt for the exam
South African history in a socio-political context The impact of politics on theatre in South Africa
In other words, your Drama booklet from page 3 to page 16
Practical knowledge based on your performances of Boo to the Moon
Types of questions
Short questions of 1 - 10 marks each
Content questions, comprehension questions, application questions and an
application of practical knowledge
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Learn the content thoroughly or you will not have the foundation knowledge to
draw on in your comprehension and application answers.
Read the questions carefully so that you understand fully what the questions
demand of you
Pay attention to the mark allocation and answer accordingly
WORK NEATLY
Make a concerted effort to use punctuation such as capital letters where
applicable
READ your answers to see if they make sense before you hand in your answer
sheet
Subject VISUAL ART
Date Friday 6 June
Length of paper 1 hour Time 8:30 – 9:30
Marks 60
Content to be learnt for the exam
Elements and Principles of Art
Portrait Notes and examples from Work book
Terminology from the Work book
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 DESIGN
Date Monday 9th June
Length of paper 1 hour Time 8:30 – 9:30
Marks 70
Content to be learnt for the exam All notes stuck in book
Weaving
Signs and Symbols
Paper Recycling Process
Types of questions Mix and match
List
Short questions
Practical application – (pencils or black pen 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 SPORTS SCIENCE
Date Monday 9 June 2014
Length of paper 1 Hour Time 10:30-11:30
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam
Learn ALL notes covered this term.
Goal Setting
7 C’s in Sport
Stretching
Injury Prevention and Management
DOMS
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Types of questions
All questions will be answered on the paper Multiple choice ( approx20 marks)
Short and long questions ( approx 60 marks)
Questions that require application of knowledge ( approx 20 marks)
Creative question (Design a poster or a front cover)
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam
Revise all your work thoroughly!
Subject FRENCH
Date Tues 10 June 2014
Length of paper 1½ hours Time 08:30-10:00
Marks 100
Content to be learnt for the exam School Theme All verbs, regular and irregular Questions Advanced Class Only: Food theme Commands Types of questions Comprehension – true/false, multiple choice, names
Grammar: verbs, questions, some general questions on basics
Tips for learners in preparation for the exam Revise your Grade 8 work – the foundation is important!
Subject DANCE STUDIES
Date Wed 11th JUNE
Length of paper 1½ Hours Time 8:30 – 10:00
Marks 120
Content to be learnt for the exam
The Pioneers:
- Loie Fuller
- Isadora Duncan
- Ten Shawn
- Ruth St Denis
Principles of contemporary Dance
Analysis of the practical work
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, 12 June 2014
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Marks 80 marks
Content to be learnt for the exam
WHAT YOU NEED TO REVISE
LO textbook: o Self-Awareness (Section 1) o Time Management (Section 2)
Additional Notes: o Challenging situations o Health & safety issues related to violence o Issues relating to citizen’s rights & responsibilities o Our Country…
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 good 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! Brushing up on the facts, understanding concepts, knowing definitions will be key. Feel free to chat to Mr Garthoff or Mrs Duraan if you are unsure of anything.
Subject ITALIAN
Date Friday, 13 June 2014
Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30
Content Ask your Italian teacher
