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REDDAM HOUSE COLLEGE Grade 9 Exam Guidelines May/June 2015

Exam

Guidelines

CONTENTS

De-Stress Your Exams Study Tips

Grade 8 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

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.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice/factfile_az/exams_stress

http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/about-anxiety/young-people-and-anxiety/exam-stressanxiety/

http://www.mind.org.uk/mental_health_a-z/7994_how_to_cope_with_exam_stress

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.

Grade 9 Exam Timetable May/June 2015

Day and Date Subject Start End

Friday, 15 May History

Geography 08:30 08:30

10:30 10:00

Monday, 18 May EMS 08:30 10:00

Tuesday, 19 May Maths PI 08:30 10:30

Wednesday, 20 May Computers 08:30 09:30

Thursday, 21 May Dance 08:30 10:00

Friday, 22 May Afrikaans 08:30 10:30

Tuesday, 26 May Science Biology

08:30 08:30

10:00 10:00

Wednesday, 27 May Maths PII 08:30 09:30

Thursday, 28 May English 08:30 10:30

Friday, 29 May Design 08:30 09:30

Monday, 1 June Music

Art Option 08:30 10:30

09:30 11:30

Tuesday, 2 June Drama 08:30 10:00

Wednesday, 3 June Sport Science

French 08:30 10:30

09:30 11:30

Thursday, 4 June LO 08:30 09:30

Friday, 5 June Natural Science PII 08:30 9:30

Subject HISTORY

Date Friday 15 May 2015

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

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 3x30 (90)

Source-based paragraphs- answer two questions 2x10 (20)

Tips for students in preparation for the exam

Remember that you are preparing for a skills - based assessment.

Revise all the concepts and content in your class notes, typed notes and resource books.

Pay close attention to skill applications which includes: knowledge, comprehension. analysis, synthesis, evaluation, argument, interpretation

Work through activities in the handouts and the resource books

Closely revise the skills required for the construction of a source-based paragraph

Focus on preparing an exam strategy, especially with reference to time management

In the exam, pay close attention to the focus question as this gives you your direction when engaging with the sources.

Ensure that you are always working with the appropriate resources.

Pay close attention to the demands of the questions as well as the mark allocation for each question.

Subject GEOGRAPHY

Date Friday, 15 May 2015

Length of paper 1½ Hours Time 08:30 – 10:00

Marks 100


1. All of Climatology and Biomes. 2. All of Development Geography. 3. All of Mapwork

Types of questions

1. Short questions eg one word answers, multiple choice etc.

2. Descriptive or explanatory type questions.

3. Paragraphs.

4. Annotated diagrams

Tips for learners in preparation for the exam

Work through past papers and class tests.

Subject ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Date Monday, 18 May 2015

Length of paper 1 ½ hours Time 08:30 – 10:00

Marks 125 marks


Accounting Theory

Cash Receipts and Cash Payments Journals Service/Trading business

Posting from a CRJ & CPJ to a General Ledger from a Service or

Trading business

Balancing of accounts

Cost price and Selling price calculations

Drawing up a Trial Balance

Accounting equation

Types of questions

Multiple choice, Match the columns, True or False, General Ledger, Accounting

equation, Trial Balance


Learn theory

Know layouts

Go over previous exercises and tests

Subject MATHEMATICS PAPER I

Date Tuesday, 19 May 2015

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

Marks Approx 160


Algebra: revision of Grade 8 Algebra, polynomials, products, factors, (all the

different types of factorizing – common factor, DOTS, trinomials, grouping,

common bracket, switch-rounds)

Finance: percentage increase /decrease, simple & compound interest, Hire

Purchase, Inflation, depreciation, exchange rates.

Number Patterns: linear. Find the next 3 terms and find a formula for the nth

term.

Geometry: Congruent Triangles: SSS, SAS, RHS, SAA and use to help prove

other facts.

Similar Triangles: AAA or SIP, using scale factors

Quadrilateral properties: Using congruence to help prove the properties of: rectangle, square, parallelogram, rhombus, and kite. Proportion: Direct and inverse proportion

Exponents and Scientific Notation

Types of questions

Similar to those in the text-book and worksheets and tests you have written this

year.


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 COMPUTER STUDIES

Date Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30 – 09:30

Marks 120


From your Notes: Networks, Research, Referencing, Questionnaire From Grade 8:

Computer systems, Hardware, & Software Notes are stored in the Resources Drive and Google Drive1

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.


Think!

The use of computer jargon and the correct terms for technology is

important, as is spelling; remember ram is a sheep but RAM is a type of

computer memory.

http://goo.gl/Ou1jkz

Subject DANCE STUDIES

Date Thursday, 21 May 2015

Length of paper 1 ½ Hours Time 08:30 – 10:00

Marks 120


The Pioneers:

- Loie Fuller

- Isadora Duncan

- Ten Shawn

- Ruth St Denis

Principles of contemporary Dance

Types of questions

2 x long essays (20 marks each)

3 x short essays (15 marks each)

Short questions (between 1 and 10 marks each)


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 AFRIKAANS 1st ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE



Marks 100


Tye, Voegwoorde, DAWN-reël, Hoef en Behoort, Direkte en Indirekte Rede, Negatief, Afkortings, Geslag, Trappe van Vergelyking, Intensiewe Vorme, Meervoud en Verkleining,Woordeskat (Winter, In en om die Huis, Klere) Poësie (Hartbreek, wanneer dinge skeef loop, things that go bump in the night)

Types of questions

Vraag 1 : Begripstoets

Vraag 2 : Advertensie

Vraag 3 : Spotprent

Vraag 4, 5, 6 : Poësie (twee gesiene en een ongesiene gedig)

Vraag 7 : Sinstrukture

Vraag 8 : Woordstrukture

Vraag 9 : Kommunikasie


Leer alle aantekeninge, gaan deur al die oefeninge wat gedoen is, leer al die

woordeskat, maak seker dat jy jou gedigte goed verstaan, werk ‘n ou vraestel as

voorbereiding uit.

Subject NATURAL SCIENCE - BIOLOGY



Marks 100


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



Marks 100


Physical Science Book: Pages 1 – 38, 43 - 64

Types of questions

Multiple choice, one word answers, long questions and graphs


Learn the content. Redo all the exercises in the book. Redo all questions from previous tests.

Subject MATHEMATICS PAPER II

Date Wednesday, 27 May 2015


Marks 100


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 ENGLISH HL

Date Thursday, 28 May 2015


Marks 100


Animal Farm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Advertising

Film Study

Language

Types of questions

Comprehension

Language

Visual Literacy

Longer writing:

Mini essay – argumentative for the play

Transactional writing for the novel


Consult the English Handbook and Study Guide for

language revision (up to p.66)

literature revision (pg 69-74; 77-87)

Remember that group learning and discussion often allows for more

comprehensive revision, especially with advertising and literature.

Subject DESIGN



Marks 60


All notes stuck in book and available on the myHomework App in Resources

Weaving

Signs and Symbols

Paper Recycling Process

Repurposing Terminology and Case Studies

Types of questions

Mix and match

List

Short questions

Practical application – pencils or black pen required

Visual Analysis


Read through to notes to understand.

All questions are applied knowledge, no rote learning.

Subject MUSIC – PRACTICAL

Date Monday 4 May – Wednesday 13 May 2015

Marks 100

Requirements

Scales/Technical Work

2 Pieces Sight Reading

Subject MUSIC – HISTORY AND THEORY

Date Monday, 1 June 2015

Length of paper 1 hour Time 08:30-09:30

Marks 100

MUSIC THEORY


BEGINNERS:

Note values

Simple Time Signatures

Note names

Key signatures

Major scales

Intervals – distance only

Italian Terms ADVANCED:

Simple and Compound Time Signatures

Beaming and grouping of notes

Key Signatures of major and minor scales

Writing of Major and Harmonic Minor Scales

Triads

Intervals: Distance and Quality

Types of questions

BEGINNERS:

Write major scales with or without key signatures

Write key signatures

Fill in the missing bar lines

Define musical terms

Music sums

Look at a given music excerpt and answer questions on it.

ADVANCED:

Look at a given music excerpt and answer questions on it.

Give the quality and distance of an interval

Use Roman numerals to figure triads

Write a melody with notes of half or double the note value-simple time only


Revise all your notes and go over all the exercises. Make sure that you know the circle of fifths – you are allowed to write this on your rough page when you start the exam. Study the order of the sharps and flats of the keys. Study the Italian terms (beginners). Study the major and minor Roman numerals (advanced). Use a pencil in the exam. Bring a ruler and erasure.

HISTORY OF MUSIC Content to be learnt for the exam

1) The Types of Music used on Television – Cartoons, sitcoms, soap operas 2) Music used in advertising - The function of music in advertising. Be able to discuss two examples.

Types of questions

Use your cycle test from Term 1 for revision as this demonstrates the types of questions you will be asked.


Make sure that you have revised thoroughly using your handouts.

Subject VISUAL ART

Date Monday 1 June 2015


Marks 60


Elements and Principles of Art in iBooks

Portrait Notes and examples from notes in iBooks

Terminology from the notes in iBooks

Types of questions

Visual Analysis

Short Questions

Terminology


Read through to notes to understand.

All questions are applied knowledge, no rote learning.

No names and dates need to be learnt

Subject DRAMA

Date Tuesday 2 June 2015


Marks 100


ALL notes relating to Tsotsi

Types of questions

All questions will pertain to the film Tsotsi .

Although questions and answers in the Drama booklet are a sound guide,

analysis, explanations and discussions in class will also serve you well – as you

were reminded each lesson.

Questions ranging in length between 2 and 10 marks will be asked.


Go through the questions and your answers in the booklet to alert you to the kind

of questions which may be asked.

It may serve you to watch the film again, just in case you were absent or a little

less focused than you needed to be.

Subject SPORT SCIENCE

Date Wednesday, 3 June 2015


Marks 100


Learn ALL notes covered this term.

The role and function of the heart, lungs and oxygen during sport and exercise

Blood, oxygen and carbon dioxide

Sports and Bio Mechanics

Various ways of movement in sport

Body’s centre of gravity

Types of questions

All questions will be answered on the paper Multiple choice ( approx. 20 marks) Short and long questions (approx 60 marks) Questions that require application of knowledge (approx 20 marks)


Revise all your work thoroughly!

Subject FRENCH

Date Wednesday, 3 June 2015


Marks 100


School Theme All verbs, regular and irregular Advanced Group: also Food theme

Types of questions

Comprehension – true/false, multiple choice, names


Revise your Grade 8 work – the foundation is important!

Subject LIFE ORIENTATION

Date Thursday, 4 June 2015


Marks 80 marks


WHAT YOU NEED TO REVISE

LO Manual 2: o Sexual Behaviour & Sexual Health o Challenging situations o Health & safety issues related to violence o Issues relating to citizen’s rights & responsibilities o Constitutional values as stated in the South African Constitution o Contribution of religion to promoting peace

Additional Supplementary LO Notes: o “Our Country” Democracy Notes

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.


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 if you are unsure of anything.

Subject NATURAL SCIENCES - PAPER II

Date Friday, 5 June 2015


Marks 50


ALL STUENTS WRITE THE PAPER!!!

There is no content to learn for this exam.

The exam will test the following:

mathematical ability

ability to interpret data given in different forms (tables, graphs, text)

ability to deduce information from given data

A calculator will be required for this exam.

Types of questions

Multiple choice

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