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The Survival Guide to the CAPS for the FET Phase is an easy reference tool
for the FET Phase CAPS
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Survival Guide to the
FET Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)
Survival Guide to the FET Curriculum and Assessm
ent Policy Statements (CAPS)
ISBN M78-0-636-117884
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CONTENTS 1
Dear FET TeacherTo support you in the implementation of the new FET CAPS, Maskew Miller Longman offers you this handy pocket guide fi lled with useful information. You will fi nd for each of the FET subjects below a programme of assessment, exam guidelines and an overview of the main topic changes based on the January 2011 draft CAPS. Please note that the information about the topic changes is not intended to be comprehensive and teachers should always consult the full information in the actual Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement.
Contents
What to look for when choosing a textbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Overview of CAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Agricultural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Business Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Computer Applications Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Consumer Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Home Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42First Additional Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Hospitality Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Life Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Mathematical Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Physical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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2 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the FET Phase
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A TEXTBOOK
Curriculum content
• Does the textbook cover the curriculum comprehensively?
• Is the content appropriately sequenced?
• Is the content explained in a logical and clear way?
• Is the content up-to-date and relevant to the real world?
• Are illustrations and diagrams clear and do they link to the content?
Assessment
• Does it cover the tasks specifi ed in the curriculum for assessment during the year, for example tests, projects etc?
• Does it include exam practice?
• Does the Teacher’s Guide give clear guidance with assessment?
• Are there regular summaries to help learners revise?
Level
• Are key concepts and terms clearly defi ned, for example in glossaries?
• Does the book support language development for all learners, for example key words explained directly on the page.
• Are the language and vocabulary correct and at an appropriate level for learners?
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A TEXTBOOK 3
Activities
• Are there suffi cient activities?
• Are the activities graded to be suitable for different ability levels?
Teacher’s Guide
• Does it contain answers for all activities?
• Does it support you to prepare your lesson, for example are there useful teaching guidelines?
• Does it help you with your CAPS planning for the year, for example term by term over view?
• Does it offer support for the whole class, for example remedial and extension advice?
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4 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the FET Phase
• Superior CAPS coverage – written for the new curriculum by expert authors
• Superior illustrations and activities to improve results and motivate learners
• Superior teacher support to save time and make teaching easy, including photocopiable worksheets
• Superior quality = success!
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CONTENTS 5 – Simply Superior!
Available for all official Home Languages
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• Fully CAPS compliant
• Opportunities for exam practice and assessment
• Complete Programme of Assessment provided
• Used and tested in schools throughout South Africa
• Supports and engages learners for success
on exam success!
Also available in Afrikaans as Also available in Afrikaans as
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8 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the FET Phase
OVERVIEW OF CAPS
The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) replace the
National Curriculum Statement documents although the content is based
on the NCS. There is one single comprehensive National Curriculum and
Assessment Policy for each subject.
• Learning areas are now known as subjects.
• The terms Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards are no
longer used – instead the CAPS documents specify the content topics
(knowledge and skills).
Assessment in Grades 10 and 11
The internal assessment mark allocated to assessment tasks completed
during the school year will be 25% and the end-of-year assessment will
count 75% of the total mark.
The end-of-year assessment must consist of tasks that are internally set,
marked and moderated, as specifi ed by the Curriculum and Assessment
Policy Statement (CAPS).
Assessment in Grade 12
The internal assessment mark will be 25% and the external assessment
mark will make up 75% of the total mark, as specifi ed in the Curriculum
and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The internal assessment will be
externally moderated.
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OVERVIEW OF CAPS 9
Scale of Achievement for FET
Rating Code Rating Marks%
7 Outstanding achievement 80 – 100%
6 Meritorious achievement 70 – 79%
5 Substantial achievement 60 – 69%
4 Adequate achievement 50 – 59%
3 Moderate achievement 40 – 49%
2 Elementary achievement 30 – 39%
1 Not achieved 0 – 29%
Summary of Time Allocation for FET subjects
SubjectTime Allocation per week (hours)
Home Language 4.5
First Additional Language 4.5
Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy 4.5
Life Orientation 2
Three Electives 12 (3 x 4 hrs)
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Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Pres
enta
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Test
Proj
ect
Mid
-yea
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Case
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Test
Year
Mar
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End-
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exam
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 200 50 100 300
Convert to a mark out of:
10(50 ÷ 5)
20(100 ÷ 5)
20(50 ÷ 2.5)
20(200 ÷ 10)
10(50 ÷ 5)
20(100 ÷ 5) 100 300 400
Programme of Assessment
ACCOUNTING
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ACCO
UNTING 11
Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Writ
ten
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Test
Proj
ect
Mid
-yea
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Test
Case
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Tria
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amin
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Year
Mar
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End-
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exam
inat
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 300 100 50 300 300
Convert to a mark out of:
10 (50 ÷ 5)
10 (100 ÷ 10)
20 (50 ÷ 2.5)
20 (300 ÷ 15)
10 (100 ÷ 5)
10 (50 ÷ 5)
20 (300 ÷ 15) 100 300 400
Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Writ
ten
repo
rt
Test
Proj
ect
Mid
-yea
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amin
atio
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Pres
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tion
Test
Year
Mar
k
End-
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exam
inat
ion
Tota
l
Total marks 50 100 50 300 50 100 300
Convert to a mark out of:
10 (50 ÷ 5)
20 (100 ÷ 5)
20 (50 ÷ 2.5)
20 (300 ÷ 15)
10 (50 ÷ 5)
20 (100 ÷ 5) 100 300 400
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Examinations
End-of-year Examinations
Paper Time Marks Topics
Grade 10 1 3 hours 300 Financial accounting 50 – 60%
Managerial accounting 20 – 25%
Managing resources 20 – 25%
Grade 11 1 3 hours 300
Grade 12 1 3 hours 300
Curriculum topic changes: Accounting
Grade 10
Informal or indigenous bookkeeping systems More detail
Ethics More detail
GAAP More detail
Internal control More detail
Financial accounting of sole trader More detail added for analysis and interpretation
VAT More detail
Salaries and wages More detail
Budgeting More detail
Cost accounting More detail
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UNTING 13
Grade 11
Ethics No change
Internal control NEW: Stock, debtors and creditors
Reconciliations NEW: (from Gr 12) – Reconciliation of statements received from creditors with accounts in creditors “ledger of a business in order to prepare creditors” reconciliation statements
Tangible / fixed assets NEW: Understanding how tangible/fixed assets are recorded when it is fully depreciated. Integration of internal control measures and ethical issues
Financial accounting of partnerships – preparation No change
GAAP principles NEW: (revision from Gr 10) – Definition and explanation of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) principles
Bookkeeping of a partnership No change
Financial accounting of partnerships – analysis and interpretation
NEW: (revision from new Gr 10) – Analysis and interpretation of financial statements and notes. (from Gr 12) – Introduction
Financial accounting of non-profit organization (clubs) NEW: Constitution
Cost Accounting NEW: Integration of ethical issues and internal audit and internal control issues
Budgeting NEW: Projected Income Statement
Inventory systems No change
VAT NEW: VAT relating to discounts and returns
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Grade 12
Financial accounting of companies – concepts and unique ledger accounts
No change
GAAP principles NEW: Definition and explanation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)NEW: (revision from Gr 10 and Gr 11) – Definition and explanation of the following specific GAAP principles
Bookkeeping of companies NEW: Issue of shares at issue price; Buy-back of shares; Loans and interest
Financial accounting of companies – preparation of final accounts and financial statements
NEW: Application of IFRS; Integration of internal audit and control processes
Financial accounting of companies – analysis and interpretation of financial statements
Financial accounting of companies – analysis of published financial statements
NEW: Analysis of a company’s published financial statements and annual report
Ethics NEW: South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA); King Code III; Understanding the legislation governing companies
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UNTING 15
Tangible/fixed assets NEW: Integration of GAAP principles, ethical issues and internal audit and control processes relating to fixed assets
Financial accounting of close corporations NEW: Differences in the financial statements of companies and close corporations
Internal control NEW: Accountable management of resources
Inventory systems NEW: Specific identification (of cost price per unit) NEW: Integration of GAAP principles, ethical issues and internal audit and control processes relating to inventories
Reconciliations NEW: Integration of ethical issues relating to cash, debtors and creditors: payment periods, interest, credit ratings, fraud, etc.
Value-Added Tax (VAT) NEW: Integration of ethical issues and internal control processes
Cost Accounting NEW: Preparation of a short-form Income Statement with notes for administration cost and selling & distribution costNEW: Integration of ethical issue and internal audit and control processes relating to manufacturing
Budgeting NEW – Integration of ethical issues and internal audit and control processes
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Programme of Assessment
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Grade 10 and 11 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4: Promotion mark
Task Based Assessment 1: 25%
Control test 1: 75%
Task Based Assessment 2: 25%
Mid-year exam: 75%
Task Based Assessment 3: 25%
Control test 2: 75%
SBA:Task Based AssessmentPractical investigation: 20 marksAssignment: 20 marksResearch project: 20 marks
Test Based Assessment:Control test 1: 10 marksControl test 2: 10 marksJune examination: 20 marks
TOTAL: 100
Final exam: 300
100 100 100 Total Progression Mark: 400
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Certification mark
Task Based Assessment 1: 25%
Control test 1: 75%
Task Based Assessment 2: 25%
Mid-year exam: 75%
Task Based Assessment 25%
Control test 2: 25%
September examination: 50%
SBA: Internal
Task Based Assessment:Practical investigation 1: 20 marksPractical investigation 2: 20 marksAssignment: 20 marks
Test Based Assessment:Control test 1: 5 marks Control test 2: 5 marksJune examination: 10 marksSeptember examination: 20 marks
Total: 100
Exam: External Total: 300
100 100 100 Total Certification Mark: 400
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Examinations
Grade 10Paper 1 – Duration: 2.5 hours
Content Section A Section B Total MarksAgro-ecologyAgri-industryAnimal sciences
Question 1 Questions 2 – 4 150
45 105 (35 marks/question)
Paper 2 – Duration: 2.5 hoursContent Section A Section B Total MarksSoil sciencePlant studiesOptimal resource utilizationBiological concepts
Question 1 Questions 2 – 4
15045 105 (35 marks/question)
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Grade 12
Paper 1 – Duration: 2.5 hours
Content Section A Section B Total Marks
Animal nutritionAnimal production and reproductionAnimal protection and control
Question 1 Questions 2 – 4 150
45 105 (35 marks/question)
Paper 2 – Duration: 2.5 hours
Content Section A Section B Total Marks
Agricultural management and marketingManagement and production factorsBasic agricultural genetics
Question 1 Questions 2 – 4150
45 105 (35 marks/question)
Grade 11
Paper 1 – Duration: 2.5 hours
Content Section A Section B Total Marks
Basic agricultural chemistrySoil science
Question 1 Questions 2 – 4 150
45 105 (35 marks/question)
Paper 2 – Duration: 2.5 hours
Content Section A Section B Total Marks
Plant studiesOptimal resource utilization
Question 1 Questions 2 – 4150
45 105 (35 marks/question)
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Curriculum topic changes: Agricultural Sciences
Grade 10 Topics
Agro-ecology Completely new content: Ecology and ecosystems and agro ecosystems interactions in ecosystems, interactions between organisms, eco farming methods.
Agricultural economics Mainly new content.
Sustainable natural resource utilization Mostly the same with some additional content.
Soil science Mainly the same with new content on minerals, and soil forming factors and processes.
Animal studies Little change except includes new focus on economic value.
Plant studies Little change except includes new focus on economic value.
Biological concepts No changes except includes tissues, organs and systems.
Grade 11 Topics
Basic agricultural chemistry Generally more detailed content included and a lot of new content which includes: interpretation of Periodic Table of elements, atomic number, formation of ions electron arrangement and acids and bases, Alkanes and alcohols.
Soil science A lot more detail included. Makes links to the soil and farming.
Soil organic matter Large amount of change – includes nutrient cycles – Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles, importance of non-living organic matter.
Plant nutrition Large changes – a lot more detail included.
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Mineral nutrition More detail included.
Organic and inorganic fertlizers Large amount of new content including fertilization practices.
Plant reproduction Large amount of new detailed content – structure of the flower, monocots and dicots, fertilization process. Completely new content: Plant improvement and biotechnology.
Plant pests/parasites and diseases More detailed content including new content – insect control in stored seed and grass, role of the state.
Optimal resource utilization Mainly new content.
Grade 12 Topics
Animal nutrition Not much change.
Types of feed Mainly no change.
Animal production Mainly no change.
Animal reproduction Mostly the same with extra content such as spermatogenesis, oogenesis, nuclear transfer.
Animal diseases and protection Mostly the same with minor changes. Two new section of content – Plant and metallic poisoning, and role of the government.
Basic agricultural genetics Mainly no change.
Agric-production factors More detailed content.
Agricultural marketing Large amount of new content.
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BUSINESS STUDIES
Programme of Assessment
Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Assi
gnm
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Test
Pres
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Mid
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Test
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Mar
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Fina
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amin
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 200 50 100 550 300
Converted to a mark out of 550 ÷ 5.5 = 100 300 400
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Assi
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Test
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Test
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Year
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 300 50 100 300 950 300
Converted to a mark out of 950 ÷ 9.5 = 100 300 400
Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Assi
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Test
Pres
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Mid
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Proj
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Year
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Total marks 50 100 50 300 50 100 650 300
Converted to a mark out of 650 ÷ 6.5 = 100 300 400
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Examinations
Mid-year examinations and Grade 12 trial examination
Paper Time Marks Topics
Grade 10 1 2 hours 200 marks
As per Grade annual teaching planGrade 11 1 3 hours 300 marks
Grade 12 1 3 hours 300 marks
End-of-year examinations
Paper Time MarksBusiness
environmentBusiness venture
Business role
Business operation
Grade 10 – 12 13
hours300
marks25% 25% 25% 25%
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Curriculum topic changes: Business Studies
All Grades: The content is organised into four main sections, which are divided into 21 topics:
Business environment: 1. Micro, market and macro environments2. Business sectors3. Contemporary socioeconomic issues
Business venture:4. Entrepreneurship5. Business opportunity and related factors 6. Business Plan7. Management and Leadership8. Forms of ownership9. Setting up a business 10. Contracts 11. Business location 12. Investment : securities and insurance13. Presentation of information
Business role: 14. Creative thinking and problem-solving15. Self-management, professionalism and ethics16. Human rights, inclusivity and environmental issues17. Social Responsibility18. Stress, crisis, change and conflict management19. Relationship and team performance
Business operation:20. Business functions21. Quality of performance
Grade 10 The curriculum has not changed substantially. Entrepreneurial qualities and Forms of ownership are introduced as new topics in Grade 10.
Grade 11 The curriculum has not changed. Some new subtopics have been introduced.
Grade 12 The curriculum has not changed substantially. Investment: insurance is now addressed in Grade 12. Some new subtopics have been introduced.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Programme of Assessment
Grades 10 and 11 Programme of AssessmentDuring the year End-of-year Examination
25% 75%School Based Assessment Practical Assessment Task End-of-year Papers (50%)
25% 25% 25% 25%
5 tests 1 exam (mid-year)
Project:Information management project
Written exam: 2–3 hoursTheory aspect of all content, concepts and skills
Practical exam: 3 hoursSolution development
School Based Assessment per Term
Term 11 Practical test + 1 Theory test
Term 21 test + 1 examination comprising 2 papers: 1 Theory + 1 Practical
Term 31 Practical test + 1 Theory test
Term 41 examination comprising2 papers: 1 Theory + 1 Practical plus PAT
Term Mark (Terms 1–3):Each term, add raw marks and totals and convert to % for term mark.
Promotion Mark: Add raw marks and totals for assessment tasks from term 1 to term 3 and convert to 25%. Convert PAT mark to 25%, convert Paper 1 to 25%, Convert Paper 2 to 25%.
Practical Assessment Task (PAT)
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MPUTER APPLICATIO
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
During the year End-of-year Examination
25% 75%
School Based Assessment Practical Assessment Task End-of-year Papers (50%)
25% 25% 25% 25%
4 tests 2 exams (mid-year and trial)
Project:Information management project
Written exam: 3 hoursTheory aspect of all content, concepts and skills of all topics
Practical exam: 3 hoursSolution development
School Based Assessment per Term
Term 11 Practical test + 1 Theory test
Term 21 test + 1 examination comprising 2 papers: 1 Theory + 1 Practical
Term 31 test + 1 examination comprising 2 papers: 1 Theory + 1 Practical
Term 41 external examination comprising 2 papers: 1 Theory + 1 Practical plus PAT
Term Mark (Terms 1–3):Each term, add raw marks and totals and convert to % for term mark.
SBA Mark:Add raw marks and totals for assessment tasks from term 1 to term 3 and convert to 25%.
External Examination Mark: Convert Paper 1 to 25%, convert Paper 2 to 25%. Convert PAT mark to 25%.
Practical Assessment Task (PAT)
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Examinations: end-of-year
Paper 1:
One three-hour practical paper of 180 marks.
Word-processing (approximately 50 marks).
Spreadsheets (approximately 50 marks).
Databases (approximately 40 marks).
Web development (approximately 20 marks).
General (integration and application of techniques, knowledge and procedural skills to new situations) (approximately 20 marks).
Paper 2:
One three-hour written paper of 150 marks.
Section A Short questions (25 marks)
Section B Systems technologies (25 marks)Internet and network technologies (15 marks)Information management (10 marks)Social implications (10 marks)Solution development (15 marks)
Section C Integrated scenario (50 marks)
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Curriculum topic changes: Computer Applications Technology
The content is organised into six Topics: Solution Development; Systems Technologies; Internet Technologies; Network Technologies; Information Management; Social Implications.
Grade 10: In Solution Development, the Fourth Package is confi rmed as Presentations, for example PowerPoint.
Grade 11: In Solution development, HTML is introduced as a new topic instead of the Fourth Package.
Grade 12: In Solution development, HTML is continued instead of the Fourth Package.
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Programme of Assessment
Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Test 50%
Project 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 50%
Practical class work 25%
Test: Theory of practical 50%
Test or Open book test 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 50 + 50 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
CONSUMER STUDIES
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NSUMER STUDIES
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Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Test 50%
Project 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 50%
Practical class work 25%
Test: Theory of practical 50%
Test or Open book test 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 50 + 50 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Test 50%
Project 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 50%
Practical tasks 25%
Test or Open book test 25%
Trial exam 75%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 200 ÷ 2 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
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Grade 10
Topics with changes New subtopics
The consumer • What is consumer studies? • Sustainable consumption • Factors influencing consumer buyer behaviour • Types of outlets • Dining out • Aim of marketing • Difference between marketing and selling • People (the target market) • AIDA model • Marketing communication channels
Food and nutrition • Daily meal planning • Pathogenic micro-organisms (previously Gr 11) • Safety measures when purchasing food • Waste control and disposal • Recycling of household waste
Fibres and fabrics • Only properties and uses of fibres • Choices of fabrics – more detailed • Recycling of textiles
Clothing • Adaptive clothing for people with disabilities
Housing and interior • Universal design – more detailed • Types of housing • Location: community and neighbourhood • Safety • Functionality (lay-out of rooms, space, storage) • Suitability for the stage of the family cycle • Ergonomics • Enabling housing environments for the disabled
Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship • Choice of items for small-scale production
Practical components with changes New subtopics
Food production • Techniques to cook pasta and rice (previously Gr 11) • White sauce – ingredients, proportions and method (previously Gr 11) • Eggs: cooking methods
Soft furnishings • Suitable fibres and fabrics for bedding • Commercial patterns for making soft furnishings • Measurements (previously Gr 11)
Curriculum topic changes: Consumer Studies
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Knitting and crocheting • Crocheting (new option)
Patchwork and quilting by hand • Methods for working crazy patchwork • Method for stitching the quilting • Cutting and joining crossway bindings.
Grade 11
Topics with changes New subtopics
The consumer • Banking and payment methods • Consumer protection policies and practices • Channels for consumer complaints (from Gr 12)
Food and nutrition • Functions and sources of protein, carbohydrates, lipids and water (basic information about deficiency and excess) • Functions and sources of minerals (basic information about deficiency and excess) • Functions and sources of vitamins (basic information about deficiency and excess) • Interpretation of nutritional information as stated in tables such as MRC food composition tables and food nutrification or fortification • How to treat food poisoning • Food hazards and how to eliminate them (from Gr 10)
Fibres and fabrics • Fabric construction techniques • Weaving: plain-, satin-, sateen-, twill-, (from Gr 10) • Knitting: weft knitted fabrics (from Gr 10)
Housing and interior • Evaluation criteria for purchasing furniture
Entrepreneurship • The choice, production and marketing of homemade products/items (from Gr 12) • Concept testing and needs identification (from Gr 12) • Marketing
Practical components with changes New subtopics
Food production • Biscuits • Cakes • Dairy and eggs • Chutney and jam (from Gr 10)
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Topics with changes New subtopics
The consumer • Scams: Types of scams consumers should be aware of • Stokvels (legal/illegal) • Pyramid schemes (legal/illegal) • Responsible use of electricity • Comparison of the main sources of electricity • The use of gas in households as a source of energy • Water pollution and shortage of fresh, clean water
Food and nutrition • Food-borne diseases • Food additives • Food labelling (from Gr 11) • Local food production and food security in South Africa and self sufficiency, exports, imports and problems with local food supplies
Clothing • The influence of the piracy of legally protected brand names
Entrepreneurship • Identifying a potentially profitable business opportunity • The formulation of the idea and specification of the product • People: target group • Doing a financial feasibility study • Creating a ‘best-sale scenario’ and a ‘worst sale scenario’
Practical components with changes New subtopics
Food production • Catering from home (from Gr 11) • Catering for buffet lunches • Fish dishes • Chicken dishes • Suitable advanced desserts for a buffet meal e.g. cheesecake
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Examinations
Marks
Contents Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10
Question 1 Short questions (all topics) 40 40 40
Question 2 The consumer 20 40 40
Question 3 Food and nutrition 40 30 40
Question 4 Clothing 20 – –
Clothing, textiles and fabrics – 30 30
Question 5 Housing and furnishings 40 30 30
Question 6 Entrepreneurships 40 30 20
Total 200 200 200
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ECONOMICS
Programme of Assessment
Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Assi
gnm
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Test
Proj
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Mid
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Pres
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Test
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Mar
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Fina
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amin
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 200 50 100 550 300
Converted to a mark out of: 550 ÷ 5.5 = 100 300 400
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Assi
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Test
Proj
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Pres
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Mid
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Test
Tria
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Year
Mar
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Fina
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 300 100 300 900 300
Converted to a mark out of 900 ÷ 9 = 100 300 400
Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Pres
enta
tion
Test
Proj
ect
Mid
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Assi
gnm
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Test
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Mar
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Fina
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Tota
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Total marks 50 100 50 300 50 100 650 300
Converted to a mark out of 650 ÷ 6.5 = 100 300 400
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Examinations
Mid-year examinations and Grade 12 trial examination
Time Marks Topics
Grade 10 Each paper: 1 hour 100 each Paper 1: Macroeconomics & economic pursuits
Paper 2: Microeconomics & contemporary economic issues
Grade 11 Each paper: 1½ hours 150 each
Grade 12 Each paper: 1½ hours 150 each
End-of-year examinations
Time Marks Topics
Grade 10 Each paper: 1½ hours 150 each Paper 1: Macroeconomics & economic pursuits (25% and 25%)
Paper 2: Microeconomics & contemporary economic issues
(25% and 25%)Grade 11 Each paper: 1½ hours 150 each
Grade 12 Each paper: 1½ hours 150 each
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Grade 10 Topics Subtopics
Economics: Basic concepts Setting with fields: mathematics of finance (more detailed);Relationship with other sciences and careers (more detailed)
Basic economic problem NEW: Alternatives and choices; Basic processes – rearranged
Circular flow and quantitative elements No change – clearer focus; Derive GDP and GNI – expanded
Business cycles NEW: Impact on economically vulnerable
Dynamics of markets No change – clearer focus
Production possibility curve No change – clearer focus
Public sector No change – clearer focus
Growth, development and globalisation Content restructured
South African economic growth and development – historical view No change – clearer focus
The history of money and banking No change – clearer focus
Population and labour force No change
Economic issues of the day No change
Labour relations NEW: Representation before labour court
Economic redress NEW: BEE: Nedlac – more detail added
Curriculum topic changes: Economics
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Economics: Basic concept and population and labour force No change
Circular flow and quantitative elements – economic goods and services Main aggregates – terminology changed
Economic systems: mixed economy No change
Basic economic problem, Business cycles, public sector: economic structure No change
Dynamics of markets: price elasticity No change
Dynamics of markets: relationship between markets Characteristics and difference between the basic market structure models – more detail
Classification of market structure models … – more detail
Dynamics of markets: effects of cost and revenue No change – clearer focus
Economic growth and development: economic growth No change – clearer focus
Economic growth and development: economic development No change
Economic issues of the day: poverty No change
Money and banking NEW: The basic principles of credit creation; Interest rates
Economic growth and development: South Africa’s economic importance in Africa
No change
Globalisation No change
Economic redress: environmental deterioration No change
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Grade 12 Topics Subtopics
The circular flow No change
Business cycles No change
Public sector More detailed (reasons for failure)
Economic growth and development: Foreign exchange market (globalization) No change
Economic systems: Protection and free trade (globalization) No change
Dynamics of markets: Perfect markets No change
Dynamics of markets: Imperfect markets More detailed (monopolistic competition)
Dynamics of markets: Market failures No change
Economic growth and development More detailed (demand-side and supply-side approaches)
Economic growth and development: Industrial development policies More focused (South Africa’s endeavours and appropriateness of strategies)
Economic: Basic concepts and quantitative elements: economic and social performance indicators
More detailed and focused (performance of economy and international comparisons)
Economic issues of the day: inflation More detailed (types, characteristics, causes and consequences)
Tourism and economic redress More detailed (benefits, reasons and SA’s profile)
Basic economic problem: environmental sustainability More detailed and focused (state of environment and measures)
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Programme of Assessment
Grades 10 and 11 Programme of Assessment
During the year End-of-year examination
25% 75%
School Based Assessment (SBA) End-of-year exam papers
25% 62,5% 12,5%
2 tests7 tasks1 exam (mid-year)
Written examinations:Paper 1 (3 hours) – Reading and viewingPaper 2 (3 hours) – Writing
Oral Assessment Tasks: Paper 3ListeningSpeakingThe oral tasks undertaken during the course of the year constitute the end-of-the-year external assessment
SBA per Term
Term 1:1 written test + 3 tasks
Term 2:1 task + examination (2 papers)
Term 3:1 written test + 2 tasks
Term 4:Examination (2 papers) + Paper 3: Oral + 1 task
Term Mark (Terms 1–3): Each term, add raw marks and totals and convert to % for term mark.
Promotion mark: Add raw marks and totals for assessment tasks from term 1 to term 4 and convert to 25%. Paper 1: convert to 32.5%. Paper 2: convert to 30%. Paper 3: convert to 12.5%.
HOME LANGUAGE
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
During the year End-of-year examination
25% 75%
School Based Assessment (SBA) End-of-year exam papers
25% 62,5% 12,5%
2 tests7 tasks2 exam (mid-year and trial)
Written Examinations:Paper 1 (3 hours) – Reading and viewingPaper 2 (3 hours) – Writing
Oral Examination: Paper 3ListeningSpeakingThe oral tasks undertaken during the course of the year constitute the end-of-the-year external assessment
SBA per Term
Term 1:1 written test + 4 tasks
Term 2:2 tasks + 1 examination (2 papers)
Term 3:1 trial examination + 1 task
Term 4:External examination (2 papers) + Paper 3: Oral +1 task
Term Mark (Terms 1–3): Each term, add raw marks and totals and convert to % for term mark.
SBA mark: Add raw marks and totals for assessment tasks from term 1 to term 4 and convert to 25%.
External examination: Paper 1: convert to 32.5%. Paper 2: convert to 30%. Paper 3: convert to 12.5%.
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Examinations: End-of-year
Paper Description Marks
1. Reading and viewing Comprehension
Summary
Poetry
Novel
Drama
40
10
30
25
25
130
2. Writing Essay
Transactional texts
60
60
120
3. Oral Oral assessment tasks 50
Total for examination 300
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Curriculum topic changes: Home LanguageAll grades:
There are now 3 skills:
1. Listening and Speaking;
2. Reading and Viewing;
3. Writing and Presenting.
Grammar and language use are integrated with other skills.
Literature is incorporated into Reading and Viewing.
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FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Programme of Assessment
Grades 10 & 11 Programme of Assessment
Formal Assessment End-of-year examination
25% 75%
School Based Assessment (SBA) – During the year End-of-year papers
25% 62,5% 12,5%
Grade 102 tests, 8 tasks, 1 exam (Mid-year)Grade 112 tests, 9 tasks, 1 exam (Mid-year)
Written examinations:Paper 1 (2 hours) – Language in ContextPaper 2 (2 hours) – LiteraturePaper 3 (Grade 10: 2 hours) – WritingPaper 3 (Grade 11: 2½ hours) – Writing
Oral assessment tasks: Paper 4Listening, Speaking, Reading
The oral tasks undertaken during the course of the year constitute the end-of-the-year external assessment.
SBA per Term
Term 1: Grades 10 – 111 written test + 3 tasks
Term 2: Grades 10 – 111 examination (3 papers) + 2 tasks
Term 3: Grades 10 – 111 written test + 2 tasks
Term 4: Grade 101 examination (3 papers) + Oral: Paper 4 + 1 taskTerm 4: Grade 111 examination (3 papers) + Oral: Paper 4 + 2 tasks
Term Mark (Terms 1–3): Each term add raw marks and totals and convert to % for term mark.Promotion Mark: Add raw marks and totals for assessment tasks from term 1 to term 4 and convert to 25%. Convert Oral mark (Paper 4) to 12,5%, convert Paper 1 to 20%, convert Paper 2 to 17,5% and convert Paper 3 to 25%.
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Formal Assessment End-of-year Examination
25% 75%
School Based Assessment (SBA) – During the year End-of-year Papers
25% 62,5% 12,5%
1 test8 tasks2 exams (Mid-year and Trial)
Written Examinations:Paper 1 (2 hours) – Language in ContextPaper 2 (2 hours) – LiteraturePaper 3 (2½ hours) – Writing
Oral Assessment Tasks: Paper 4ListeningSpeakingReadingThe oral tasks undertaken during the course of the year constitute the end-of-the-year external assessment.
SBA per Term
Term 1:1 written test + 3 tasks
Term 2:3 tasks + 1 examination (3 papers)
Term 3:1 examination (Trial) / written test + 2 tasks
Term 4:External examinations – 3 papers + Oral: Paper 4
Term Mark (Terms 1–3): Each term, add raw marks and totals and convert to % for term mark.SBA Mark: Add raw marks and totals for assessment tasks from term 1 to term 3 and convert to 25%.
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Examinations
Grades 10 and 11 examinations and mid-year examination
Paper Description Marks
1 Language in Context 80
2 Literature 70
3 Writing 100
Total for examination 250
Grade 12 final exam
Paper Description % Marks
1 Language in context 20 80
2 Literature 17.5 70
3 Writing 25 100
4 Oral assessment tasks 12.5 50
Total for examination 75 300
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Curriculum topic changes: First Additional Language
All grades:
The emphasis is on reading (especially literature) and writing.
Grammar is to be taught both as a focus and integrated with reading and writing.
The requirements for literature study (choose 2 out of 4 genres) remain the same, although fi lm has been introduced.
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GEOGRAPHY
Programme of Assessment
Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Term Curriculum Formal Assessments Marks
1–4 Geographical skills and techniques Assessment Task 1 (Term 1) 20
1 The atmosphere Test (on term’s work) 10
2 Population Assessment Task 2
Mid-year examination
20
20
3 Geomorphology Test 10
4 Water resources Assessment Task 3 20
Year MarkEnd-of-year examination
Total AssessmentPercentage (Total assessment divided by 4)
100 (25%)300 (75%)
400100%
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Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Term Curriculum Formal Assessments Marks
1–4 Geographical skills and techniques Assessment Task 1 (Term 1) 20
1 The atmosphere and hydrosphere Test (on first term’s work) 10
2 Geomorphology Assessment Task 2Mid-year examination
20
20
3 Development geography Test 10
4 Resources and sustainability Assessment Task 3 20
Year MarkEnd-of-year examination
Total AssessmentPercentage (Total assessment divided by 4)
100 (25%)300 (75%)
400100%
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Term Curriculum Formal Assessments Marks
1–4 Geographical skills and techniques Assessment Task 1 (Term 1) 20
1 Climate and weather
Geomorphology
Test (on Climatology and weather)
Test (on Geomorphology)
10
10
2 Rural and urban settlement Assessment Task 2
Mid-year examination
20
20
3–4 Economic geography of South Africa Assessment Task 3
Trial examination
20
Year MarkEnd-of-year examination
Total AssessmentPercentage (Total assessment divided by 4)
100 (25%)300 (75%)
400100%
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Examinations
End-of-year examination
Grade 10 Paper 1 = 225Paper 2 = 75
Grade 11 Paper 1 = 300 (reduced to 225) Paper 2 = 100 (reduced to 75)
Grade 12 Paper 1 = 300 (reduced to 225)Paper 2 = 100 (75)
Paper 1: Climate and weather 75 marksGeomorphology 75 marksRural and urban settlement 75 marksEconomic geography of South Africa 75 marks
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Geographical skills and techniques This is now integrated with all other topics and taught throughout the year.
The atmosphere and hydrosphere NEW: Replaces “The Significance of water masses”.
Geomorphology NEW: Replaces “Ecosystems”.
Development geography Mostly no change.
Resources and sustainability Replaces “People and their needs” but most of the subtopics stay the same.
Curriculum topic changes: Geography
Grade 10 Topics
Geographical skills and techniques This is now integrated with all other topics and taught throughout the year.
The atmosphere Mostly no change.
Geomorphology Mostly no change.
Population Mostly no change.
Water resources NEW: Replaces “People and their organizations”.
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Grade 12 Topics
Geographical skills and techniques This is now integrated with all other topics and taught throughout the year.
Climate and weather Some subtopics omitted.
Geomorphology Some subtopics omitted.
Rural settlement and urban settlement Mostly no change.
Economic geography of South Africa Replaces “People and their needs” but most of the subtopics stay the same.
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Programme of Assessment
Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
2 tasks 2 tasks 2 tasks 1 task
Source based / essay task (10%)
Standardised test which includes a source-based question and an essay (20%)
Oral history / Heritage investigation with a research component to teach research skills (20%)
Mid-year examination (20%)
Source-based / essay task or prepared essay from a variety of sources (10%)
Standardised test (20%)
End-of-year examination (150 marks)
25% of total year mark = 100 marks75% of total year mark = 300 marks
HISTORY
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Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
2 tasks 2 tasks 2 tasks 1 task
Source based / essay task (10%)
Standardised test 1 which includes a source-based section and an essay (20%)
Research or Oral history task (20%)
Mid-year examination (20%)
Source-based/ essay task or prepared essay from a variety of sources (10%)
Standardised test 2 (20%)
End-of-year examination
25% of total year mark = 100 marks75% of total year mark = 300 marks
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
3 tasks 2 tasks 2 tasks
Source based/essay task (or essay – but learners must do one of each) (5%)
Research assignment (could also be done in the second term) (20%)
Standardised test which includes a source-based section and an essay (ideally both sections will be tested at the same time) (10%)
Essay task (or source-based task – learners must do one each) (5%)
Mid-year examination(2 papers of 2 ½ hours each)(2 topics from each paper to be covered by June. Four questions set in each paper: 2 essays and 2 source-based question on each paper.) (20%)
Standardised test which includes a source-based section and an essay (ideally both sections will be tested at the same time.) (10%)
September examination (2 papers) (30%)
Final external examination
25% of total year mark = 100 marks
75% of total year mark = 300 marks
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Examinations
Grade 10 mid-year and end-of-year examinations
Marks
Mid-year: 1 paper (2 ½ hours)Two questions to be answered from a choice of questions. Each question counts 50 marks. Learners must answer 1 essay and 1 source-based question.
End of the year: 1 paper (3 hours)Learners will be required to answer 3 out of 4 questions. Each question counts 50 marks. Learners must answer 1 essay, 1 source-based and 1 other question (either essay or source-based).
100
150
Grade 11 mid-year and end-of-year examinations
Marks
Mid-year: 1 paper (3 hours)One three hour paper consisting of at least 3 questions. Each question counts 50 marks. Learners answer 3 questions. Learners must answer 1 essay, 1 source-based and 1 other question (either essay or source-based).
End of the year: 2 papers (3 hours each paper)In each of the papers, learners must answer 1 essay question, 1 source-based question, and one other.Paper 1: 150 marks. Each question counts 50 marks.Paper 2: 150 marks. Each question counts 50 marks.
150
300
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Grade 12 examinationsFor each paper candidates answer 3 questions: One essay question, one source-based question and one other.
PAPER 1: 150 MARkS
Essays
Question 1 THE COLD WAR: How did the Cold War period shape international relations after World War II?
Question focus: China and Vietnam (candidates to choose one)
Question 2 INDEPENDENT AFRICA: How was independence realized in Africa in the 1960s and 1970s?
Question focus: Success and challenges faced by the Congo and Tanzania
Question 3 CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS 1950s – 1970s: What forms of civil society protest emerged from the 1960s to 1990?
Question focus: Civil Rights and Black Power movements
Source-based Questions
Question 4 THE COLD WAR: How did the Cold War period shape international relations after World War II?
Question focus: Origins, Cold War in Europe and the Cuban crisis
Question 5 INDEPENDENT AFRICA: How was independence realised in Africa in the 1960s and 1970s?
Question focus: Africa in the Cold War
Question 6 CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS 1950s – 1970s: What forms of civil society protest emerged from the 1960s to 1990s?
Question focus: Civil Rights and Black Power movements
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PAPER 2: 150 MARkS
Essays
Question 1 CIVIL RESISTANCE 1970s – 1980s: What forms of civil society protest emerged from 1960s to 1990?
Question focus: The crisis of apartheid in the 1980s and nature of resistance.
Question 2 THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST: How did South Africa emerge as a democracy from the crises of the 1990s and come to terms with the apartheid past?
Question focus: Negotiated settlement and government of national unity
Question 3 THE END OF THE COLD WAR AND A NEW WORLD ORDER: How has the world changed since the 1960s?
Question focus: The end of the Cold War and the events of 1989
Source-based Questions
Question 4 CIVIL RESISTANCE 1970s – 1980s: What forms of civil society protest emerged from the 1960s to 1990s?
Question Focus: The challenge of Black Consciousness in the 1970s
Question 5 THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST: How did South Africa emerge as a democracy from the crises of the 1990s and come to terms with the apartheid past?
Question focus: Negotiated settlement and the TRC
Question 6 THE END OF THE COLD WAR AND A NEW WORLD ORDER: How has the world changed since the 1960s?
Question focus: A new global world order
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Curriculum topic changes: History
Grade 10
What was the world like around 1600? Replaces “What was the world like in the mid-fifteenth century?”. Content no longer included: Ottoman Empire, Southern African societies, The Americas.
European expansion and conquest in the 15th and 18th centuries
Replaces “What was the impact of conquest, warfare and early colonialism in the Americas (Spain), Africa (Portugal, Holland) and India (France, Britain)?” Most of the content within this section has changed from the NCS.
The French Revolution Some content from the NCS remains the same.
Transformations in southern Africa after 1750
Replaces “What transformations occurred between 1750 and 1850?”. Some content remains the same.
Colonial expansion after 1750 NEW
The South African War and Union NEW
Grade 11
Communism in Russia 1900 – 1940 Replaces “Challenges to capitalism”. Some content remains the same.
Capitalism in the USA 1900 – 1940 Replaces “Crisis of capitalism: the Great Depression in the USA”. Most of this content will remain the same.
Ideas of race in the late 19th and 20th century
Replaces “What was the impact of pseudo-scientific racism and Social Darwinism on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?”. Most of this content remains the same.
Nationalisms: South Africa, the Middle East and Africa
Replaces “Competing Nationalisms and identities in Africa”. Some of this content remains the same.
Apartheid South Africa 1940s – 1960s Replaces “How unique was apartheid South Africa?” Most of this content remains the same.
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Grade 12
The Cold War Replaces “What was the impact of the Cold War in forming the world as it was in the 1960s?”. Most of this content remains the same.
Independent Africa Replaces “How was uhuru realized in Africa in the 1960s and 1970s?”. Most of this content remains the same.
Civil society protests 1950s – 1970s Replaces “What forms of civil society protest emerged from the 1960s up to 1990?”. Most of this content remains the same.
Civil resistance 1970s – 1980s: South Africa
Replaces “How did South Africa emerge as a democracy from the crises of the 1990s?”.Most of this content remains the same.
The coming of democracy in South Africa and coming to terms with the past
Replaces “How did South Africa emerge as a democracy from the crises of the 1990s?”. Most of this content remains the same.
The end of the Cold War and a new world order: 1989 to present
NEW
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Programme of assessment
Grade 10 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4: Promotion mark
Test 50%
Project 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 50%
Practical tasks 25%
Test: Theory of practical 50%
Test or Open book test 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 50 + 50 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
HOSPITALITY STUDIES
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Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4: Promotion mark
Test 50%
Project 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 50%
Practical tasks 25%
Test: Theory of practical 50%
Test or Open book test 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 50 + 50 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4: Promotion mark
Test 50%
Project 25%
Practical tasks 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 50%
Practical tasks 25%
Test or Open book test 25%
Trial exam 75%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 50 + 50 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
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Examinations
Grades 10, 11 and 12
Section A Short questions (all topics) 40
Section B Sectors and careers. Kitchen and restaurant operations 40
Section C Nutrition and menu planning. Hygiene, safety and security 40
Section D Food commodities 50
Section E Food and beverage service 30
Total 200
Curriculum topic changes: Hospitality Studies
Grade 10
1. Hospitality sectors and careers
2. Kitchen and restaurant operation NEW: Knife skills
3. Nutrition, menu planning and costing
4. Food commodities NEW: Pancakes, waffles and crumpets
5. Food and beverage service NEW: Plate service
6. Hygiene, safety and security NEW: Basic treatment of injuries
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Grade 11
1. Hospitality sectors and careers NEW: Working conditions, learning pathways
2. Kitchen and restaurant operation
3. Nutrition, menu planning and costing
4. Food commodities NEW: Herbs and spices
5. Food and beverage service
6. Hygiene, safety and security
Grade 12
1. Hospitality sectors and careers NEW: Careers in ancillary or support positions
2. Kitchen and restaurant operation
3. Nutrition, menu planning and costing NEW: Finger lunches
4. Food commodities NEW: Cocktail food and finger lunches, gelatin, preserved food, non-alcoholic beverages
5. Food and beverage service NEW: Finger lunches
6. Hygiene, safety and security NEW: Occupational Health and Safety Act, food-borne diseases
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Programme of Assessment
Grade 10 and 11 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Task 1Written task: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 20 marks
Task 2Mid-year examination: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 20 marks
Task 3Project: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 20 marks
Task 4End-of-year examination: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 20 marks
100 100 100 100
Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Task 1Written task: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 20 marks
Task 2Mid-year examination: 80 marks
Task 3Project: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 40 marks
Task 4Examination: 80 marks
Task 5 Physical Education Task (PET): 20 marks
100 100 100 100
LIFE ORIENTATION
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ExaminationsThe written examinations are out of 80 marks.
Curriculum content changes: Life Orientation All grades:
The content is organised into 6 Topics: Development of the self in society, Social and environmental responsibility, Democracy and human rights, Careers and career choices, Study skills and Physical Education. Many new subtopics are introduced and the focus within the topics has changed in many cases.
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Grade 10 Programme of AssessmentFormal, Recorded, School-based Assessments (SBA) End-of-year examination (75%)
Content Practical2 written examinations (2 ½ hours each)
Practical examination (1 hour)
4 tests – 10% each1 mid-year examination(2 ½ hours) – 10% each3 practical tasks –10% each1 project/assignment (can be done in 1st term and submitted in 4th term) – 20% of year mark
A selection of 3 representative practical tasks, which cover the range of skills, must be marked and recorded. (The marks allocated for a practical task should range from 10 to 30.)
Content, concepts, skills across all topics.
Knowledge of practical work as well as some of the skills related to practical work must be assessed in the written examination.
80% = 60 marks
Practical knowledge and skills.
This should be set by each teacher taking into account the resources that are available for practical examination.
20% = 15 marksSchool–Based Assessment (SBA) (during the year)
Term 1 1 test1 selected practical task
Term 2 1 test1 selected practical taskMid-year examination (2½ hours)
Term 3 1 test1 selected practical task
Term 4 1 test1 assignment
20% 30% 20% 30%
Convert to 25% 75%
Programme of Assessment
LIFE SCIENCES
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Grade 11 Programme of Assessment
Formal, Recorded, School-based Assessments (SBA) End-of-year examination 75%
Content Practical2 written examinations (2 ½ hours each)
Practical examination (1 hour)
4 tests – 10% each1 midyear examination – 10%1 research project (can be done in first term and submitted in 4th term) – 20%3 practical tasks – 10% each
A selection of 3 representative practical tasks, which cover the range of skills, must be marked and recorded. (The marks allocated for a practical task should range from 10 to 30.)
Content, concepts, skills across all topics.
Knowledge of practical work as well as some of the skills related to practical work must be assessed in the written examination.
80% = 60 marks
Practical knowledge and skills.
20% = 15 marks
School–Based Assessment (SBA) (during the year)
Term 1 1 test1 selected practical task
Term 2 1 test1 selected practicaltaskMid-year examination (2 ½ hours)
Term 3 1 test1 selected practical task
Term 4 1 test1 research project
20% 30% 20% 30%
Convert to 25% 75%
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Formal, Recorded, School-based Assessments (SBA) End-of-year examination
Content Practical2 written examinations(2 ½ hours + 2 ½ hours)
3 tests (5% each)1 midyear examination (2 ½ hours) –15%1 prelim examination (2 x 2 ½ hours) – 50%3 practical tasks (5% each)1 assignment (can be done in any term: 5% of year mark)
A selection of 3 representative practical tasks, which cover the range of skills, must be marked and recorded. (The marks allocated for a practical task should range from 10 to 30.)
Content, concepts skills across all topics. Knowledge of practical work as well as some of the skills related to practical work must be assessed in the written examination.
School–Based Assessment (SBA) (during the year) 75%
Term 1:1 test1 selected practical task1 assignment
Term 2:1 test1 selected practical taskMid-year examination (2 ½ hours)
Term 3:1 test1 selected practical taskPreliminary examination
15% 25% 60%
Convert to 25% 75%
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Examinations
End-of-year examinations Grade 10Paper 1 % Marks
T1: Chemistry of life Cells: Basic units of life Cell division: Mitosis Plant and animal tissues
T2: Plant and animal tissues Plant organs (Leaf) Support and transport systems: plants Support systems in animals
1617125
(50)
133
1717(50)
2325189
205
2525
TOTAL 100% 150
Paper 2 % Marks
T3: Transport systems in mammals Biosphere to ecosystems
T4: Biodiversity and classification History of life and Earth
2040(60)
733(40)
3060
1050
TOTAL 100% 150
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Paper 1 % Marks
T2: Energy transformations to sustain life: Photosynthesis Animal nutrition Energy transformation: respiration
T3: Gas exchange Excretion in humans Population ecology
181810
151524
272715
222336
TOTAL 100% 150
Paper 2 % Marks
T1: Biodiversity and classification of microorganisms Biodiversity in plants and reproduction Biodiversity of animals
T4: Human impact on the environment: current crises
202013
47
303020
70
TOTAL 100% 150
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End-of-year examinations Grade 12
Paper 1 % Marks
T1: Meiosis Reproduction in vertebrates Human reproduction
T2: Responding to the environment (humans)
T3: Human endocrine systems Homeostasis in humans Responding to the environment (plants)
T4: Human impact (Grade 11)
74
21
27
1077
17
116
31
40
151111
25
TOTAL 100% 150
Paper 2 % Marks
T1: DNA: Code of life Meiosis
T2: Genetics and inheritance
T3: Evolution by natural selection
T3/T4: Human evolution
197
30
15
29
2712
45
23
43
TOTAL 100% 150
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Curriculum topic changes: Life SciencesThere are three broad specific aims in Life Sciences: Specific Aim 1: Knowing Life Sciences; Specific Aim 2: Investigating phenomena in Life Sciences; Specific Aim 3: Appreciating and understanding the history, importance and applications of Life Sciences in society.
Grade 10
Life at molecular, cellular and tissue levels
Life processes in plants and animals NEW: Support and transport systems in plants NEW: Support systems in animals NEW: Transport systems in mammals (human)
Diversity, change and continuity
Environmental studies
Grade 11
Life processes in plants and animals NEW: PhotosynthesisNEW: Animal nutrition (mammals) NEW: Energy transformations: respirationNEW: Gaseous exchange
Diversity, change and continuity NEW: Asexual and sexual reproduction in plants
Environmental studies NEW: Population ecology (from Gr 12)
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Grade 12
Life at molecular, cellular and tissue levels
Life processes in plants and animals
Diversity, change and continuity
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Programme of Assessment
MATHEMATICS
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Tasks Weight % Tasks Weight % Tasks Weight % S
choo
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Term 1TestProject/Investigation
1020
TestProject/Investigation
1020
TestProject/InvestigationAssignment
102010
Term 2 Assignment/TestExamination
1030
TestExamination
1030
TestExamination/Test
1015
Term 3 TestTest
1010
Assignment/TestTest
1010
TestTrial examination/Test
1025
Term 4 Test 10 Test 10
School-based Assessment 100 100 100
School-based Assessment mark (as % of promotion mark) 25% 25% 25%
End-of-year examinations 75% 75% 75%
Promotion mark 100% 100% 100%
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Examinations: End-of-year
Grade 10
Paper 1 (2 hours) 100 marks Algebra and equations (and inequalities)Patterns and sequencesFinance, growth and decayFunctions and graphsProbability
3015103015
Paper 2 (2 hours) 100 marks Statistics Analytical geometryTrigonometry and measurementEuclidean geometry
15155020
Grade 11
Paper 1 (3 hours) 150 marks Algebra and equations (and inequalities)Patterns and sequencesFinance, growth and decayFunctions and graphsProbability
4520154525
Paper 2 (3 hours) 150 marks Statistics Analytical geometryTrigonometry and measurementEuclidean geometry
20306040
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Grade 12
Paper 1 (3 hours) 150 marks Algebra and equations (and inequalities)Patterns and sequencesFinance, growth and decayFunctions and graphsDifferential CalculusProbability
252515353515
Paper 2 (3 hours) 150 marks Statistics Analytical geometryTrigonometry and measurementEuclidean geometry
20405040
Curriculum topic changes: MathsThe main change across the FET phase is that most of the work covered previously in the optional Paper 3 is now included in the core Maths curriculum. These sections are: Euclidean Geometry and Probability. To allow for this Linear Programming, Transformational Geometry and Recursive Sequences have been removed from the curriculum.
Grade 10:
a) NEW FOR TRIG: The reciprocal trig functions are introduced. Derive the values of the trig functions for the special angles 0˚; 30˚; 45˚; 60˚; 90˚. Trig graphs in Topic 8: trigonometry not in Topic 1: Functions
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b) NEW FOR PROBABILITY: Compare theoretical probability & relative frequency. Use Venn diagrams to assist in solving problems. Identify mutually exclusive & complementary events. Use the law P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
Grade 11:
Geometry – NEW: Geometry of circles is covered, including tangent theorems.
Statistics – NEW: Bivariate data has moved to Gr 12.
Probability – NEW: Identify dependent & independent events; Use Venn diagrams, contingency tables and Tree diagrams to solve probability problems.
Grade 12:
Geometry – NEW: The geometry of similar triangles is covered, including Pythagorean Theorem proved by similarity.
Probability – NEW: Fundamental counting principles are covered and then incorporated into probability problems.
Algebra – NEW: Remainder & factor theorem covered.
Statistics – NEW: Bivariate data studied, including scatter plots; regression lines and correlation coeffi cients.
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MATHEMATICAL LITERACY
Grades 10 and 11 Programme of Assessment
Continuous Assessment (25%) Examination (75%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Grade 10 Assignment /Investigation (10%)
Assignment/ Investigation (10%)
Assignment/ Investigation(10%)
Assignment/ Investigation (10%)
Examination
Control test(15%)
Examination (30%)
Control test (15%)
Grade 11 Assignment/ Investigation(10%)
Assignment/ Investigation(10%)
Assignment/ Investigation(10%)
Assignment/ Investigation(10%)
Examination
Control test(15%)
Examination(30%)
Control test(15%)
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Continuous Assessment (25%)Examination (75%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Grade 12 Assignment (10%)
Investigation (10%)
Assignment/Investigation (10%)
Control test (10%)
Examination
Control test (10%) Examination (25%) Examination (25%)
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Number of examination papers and control tests and their duration
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Term 1 Control test Control test Control test
Term 2 Paper 1: 1 hour50 marks
Paper 2:1 hour50 marks
Paper 1:1½ hours75 marks
Paper 2:1½ hours75 marks
Paper 1:2 hours100 marks
Paper 2:2 hours100 marks
Term 3 Control test Control test Control test Control test
Paper 1:3 hours150 marks
Paper 2: 3 hours150 marks
Term 4 Paper 1:1½ hours75 marks
Paper 2:1½ hours75 marks
Paper 1:2 hours100 marks
Paper 2:2 hours100 marks
Nationally set
Paper 1:3 hours150 marks
Paper 2:3 hours150 marks
ExaminationsSee above for duration and marks.
Paper 1: “Basic skills” paper – assesses proficiency of content and/or skills.Paper 2: “Applications” paper – assesses ability to use both mathematical and non-mathematical techniques/considerations to explore
familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
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Curriculum topic changes: Mathematical Literacy The structure of the curriculum has changed. The structure is now Section A: Basic Skills and Section B: Applied Topics. Everything in Section A was covered in the previous curriculum. Section B topic changes for each grade are as follows:
Grade 10Finance: VAT is specifically included.Measurement: Measurements and being able to use Temperature and Time in calculations have been introduced. Maps, plans and other representations of the real world: Packaging arrangements explored. Data Handling: No changesProbability: Explored through games and weather forecasts.
Grade 11Finance: No changesMeasurement: Measurements and being able to use Temperature and Time in calculations have been introduced. Maps, plans and other representations of the real world: 3-D models have been introduced.Data Handling: No changesProbability: Extended to product claims and tests where results could be inaccurate.
Grade 12Finance: No changesMeasurement: Measurements and being able to use Temperature and Time in calculations have been introduced. Maps, plans and other representations of the real world: 3-D models have been introduced.Data Handling: No changesProbability: National lotteries and gambling are introduced as well as risk assessments and articles from newspapers that refer to probabilities.
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Programme of Assessment
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Grades 10 and 11 Programme of Assessment
Assessment Tasks (25%) End-of-year Assessment (75%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Experiment 20% Experiment 20% Project: Any one of:poster/construction of device/building a model/practical investigation
20% Final Examination(2 x 150 marks giving a total of 300 marks for papers 1 and 2)
Control test 10% Mid-year examination 20% Control test 10%
Total: 30 marks Total: 40 marks Total: 30 marks Total: 300 marks
Total: 400 marks
Final Mark = 25% (Assessment tasks) + 75% (final exam) = 100%
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Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Assessment Tasks (25%) End-of-year Assessment (75%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Experiment 15% Experiment 20% Experiment 15%Final examination
Control test 10% Mid-year examination 20% Trial examination 20%
Total: 25 marks Total: 40 marks Total: 35 marks Total: 300 marks
Total: 400 marks
Final Mark = 25% (Assessment tasks) + 75% (final exam) = 100%
Examinations
Grade 10 examinations
Paper Content Marks Total Marks Duration (hours)
Paper 1: Physics Focus
Mechanics 75
150 2Waves, Sound & Light 40
Electricity & Magnetism 35
Paper 2: Chemistry Focus
Chemical Change 60
150 2Chemical Systems 20
Matter & Materials 70
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Grade 11 examinations
Paper Content Marks Total Marks Duration (hours)
Paper 1: Physics Focus
Mechanics 68
150 3Waves, Sound & Light 32
Electricity & Magnetism 50
Paper 2: Chemistry Focus
Chemical Change 70
150 3Chemical Systems 20
Matter & Materials 60
Grade 12 examinations
Paper Content Marks Total Marks Duration (hours)
Paper 1: Physics Focus
Mechanics 81
150 3Waves, Sound & Light 17
Electricity & Magnetism 35
Matter & Materials 17
Paper 2: Chemistry Focus
Chemical Change 84
150 3Chemical Systems 18
Matter & Materials 48
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Curriculum topic changes: Physical Sciences
Grade 10Geometric optics has been removed from Grade 10 entirely.Global cycles has be split between the grades rather than all done in Grade 10.Reactions in aqueous solution and stoichiometry new.
Grade 11Longitudinal waves removed from Grade 11.The atmosphere removed from Grade 11.
Grade 12The production of colour and the colour spectrum removed.Electronics removed.Acids and bases added.
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TOURISM
Grades 10 and 11 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Test 75%
Project 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 75%
Test 75%
Test/Open book test 25%
SBA = Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 50 x 2 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
Grade 12 Programme of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4: Certification Mark
Test 75%
Project 25%
Test 25%
Mid-year exam 75%
Test 25%
Trial exam 75%
Term 1 + 2 + 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100
PAT 1 + 2 = 200 ÷ 2 = 100
Exam paper = 200
100 100 100 400 ÷ 4 = 100
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Examinations
Grade 12
Section A Short questions (all topics) 40
Section B Mapwork and tour planning; Foreign exchange 40
Section C Tourism attractions; Cultural and heritage tourism; Marketing 50
Section D Tourism sectors; Trends and careers; Green tourism 40
Section E Communication technology in tourism 30
Total 200
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Curriculum topic changes: Tourism
Grade 10 Topics
Tourism sectors More emphasis on sectors
Map work and tour planning Far greater focus: More time allocated, more content specified
Tourism attractions NEW: Attractions by province specified, fauna and flora, SANParks (different focus)
Sustainable and responsible tourism NEW: Global warming
Domestic, regional and international tourism NEW: Domestic tourism NEW: Payment methods
Culture and heritage Different focus: Local culture and heritage
Communication and customer care NEW: Verbal and written communication NEW: Service excellence
Marketing NEW: To Grade 10
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Grade 11 Topics
Tourism sectors NEW: Transport sector
Map work and tour planning NEW: Itinerary (replaces completely different content)
Tourism attractions Similar
Domestic, regional and international tourism NEW: Domestic Tourism Growth Strategy
Culture and heritage Similar
Foreign exchange NEW: Conversion of currencies
Communication and customer care NEW: Global distribution systems NEW: Managing quality service
Marketing NEW: Marketing budget
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Grade 12 Topics
Tourism sectors NEW: Professional image, employment contract (very different focus)
Map work and tour planning Similar
Tourism attractions NEW: Famous world icons and attractions NEW: Success of a tourist attraction
Sustainable and responsible tourism NEW: Three pillars of sustainable tourism NEW: Responsible tourism and role-players
Domestic, regional and international tourism NEW: Payment methods international tourists NEW: Foreign market share
Culture and heritage NEW: World heritage sites (and in SA) NEW: UNESCO
Foreign exchange NEW: Concept strong and weak rand NEW: Effect of exchange rates
Communication and customer care Similar
Marketing Similar
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