GRADE 10

SUBJECT CONTENT TIME MARKS

ENGLISH HOME

LANGUAGE

Paper 1 – Language and Comprehension, Summary,

Visual Literacy, Textual Editing.

Paper 2 – Poetry (Term 3 + 4 poems), Unseen poem

The Mark (chapter 11 – end),

Romeo and Juliet (Act 3 – end)

2 HOURS

2.5 hours

(70)

(80)

AFRIKAANS FAL

Vraestel 1: Leesbegrip/Opsomming/Kommunikatiwe Taal (Advertensie,

Strokiesprent, Artikel en Prent)

Vraestel 2: Suurlemoen! en Gedigte (Najaarsdroom en Die Rekord en Klara

Majola)

2 hrs

1½ hrs

80

70

MATHEMATICS

Paper 1 Paper 2

Algebraic expressions,

equations

(and inequalities) and

exponents

30

Geometry and

measurement 20

Number patterns 10 Analytical geometry 15

Functions and graphs 30 Trigonometry 50

Finance and growth 15 Data Handling 15

Probability 15

2 hours

EXAMINATION BOOKLET

NOVEMBER 2017

Total marks 100 Total marks 100

MATHEMATICAL

LITERACY

Main topics to study:

Rounding

Conversions

Scale

Time

Finance

Taxation

Interest

Data Handling

Probability

Measurement

1.5hrs

1.5hrs

75

75

LIFE

ORIENTATION

All Term 1 and 2 work.

Term 1

Chapter 1: Development of the self in society pg. 8 – 27

Chapter 3: Careers and career choices pg. 40 – 53

Chapter 5: Democracy and human rights pg. 62 – 85

Term 2

Chapter 7: Study skills pg. 100 – 115

Chapter 9: Social and environmental responsibility pg. 126 – 149

Term 3

Chapter 11: Development of the self in society pg. 168 – 194

2 hours

Chapter 13: Careers and career choices pg. 210 – 227

Term 4

Chapter 15: Career and career choices pg. 248 – 265

Chapter 17: Democracy and human rights pg. 274 – 284

Be aware of all Physical Education chapters. Questions will be asked from

some of these Chapters. (chapter 2, 4, 6, 8)

PHYSICAL

SCIENCE

Paper 1 – Physics

Waves, sound and light

Textbook

Transverse pulses (definitions, speed calculations)

Interference (draw)

Transverse waves (definitions, speed calculations)

Longitudinal waves (definitions, calculations)

Sound

Reflection

Pitch, volume, quality

Ultrasound

2 hours

150

Electromagnetic radiation

o Wave/particle properties

o Nature

o Electromagnetic spectrum

o Properties

o Penetrating ability

o Uses and disadvantages

o Particle nature (calculations)

Electricity and magnetism

Textbook

Magnetism

Electrostatics (calculations regarding conservation of charge and charge

quantisation)

Electric circuits

Potential difference

Current strength

Resistors

Ohm’s law

Circuit calculations with and without EMF

Mechanics

Textbook

Vectors and scalars

Frame of reference

Displacement and distance

Speed and velocity

Acceleration

Ticker timer calculations

Graphs of motion

Equations of motion

Mechanical energy

o Gravitational potential energy

o Kinetic energy

Conservation of mechanical energy

Revise all homework, exercises, class work, examples, worksheets and past

papers.

Remember to bring a calculator, ruler and relevant stationery to the exam.

Paper 2 – Chemistry

Time: 2 hours Marks: 150

Matter and materials

Textbook

Properties of matter

Mixtures

Pure substances

Names and formulae of substances

Metals, non-metals, metalloids

Conductors, insulators, semi-conductors

Thermal conductors and insulators

Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

States of matter

Phase change

Kinetic molecular theory

Atomic structure

Electron configuration

Periodic table (trends, ionisation energy, atomic radius, electron affinity,

electronegativity)

Chemical bonding

o Covalent bonds

o Ionic bonding

o Lewis and Couper notation

o Metallic bonding

o Covalent molecular structures

o Covalent network structures

o Different types of formulae

o Models of molecules

Chemical Change

Textbook

Physical change (phase, change and colour change)

Chemical change

Synthesis reactions

Decomposition reactions

Law of constant composition (calculations)

Law of conservation of charge (calculations)

Law of volume relationships (calculations)

Balancing equations

Energy changes (calculations and drawing graphs)

Reactions in aqueous solution

Ions, ionisation, dissociation

Electrolysis

Solubility rules and precipitation reactions

Types of chemical reactions

Quantitative aspects of chemical change

Atomic mass, molecular and formula mass

Mole concept and calculations

Percentage composition

Empirical formula

Molar volume

Concentration

Basic Stoichiometric calculations

Chemical systems

Textbook

Composition and interaction with other global systems

Revise all homework, exercises, class work, examples, worksheets and past

papers.

Remember to bring a calculator, ruler and relevant stationery to the exam.

Textbook pages 108 – 183

Physical change (phase, change and colour change)

Chemical change

Synthesis reactions

Decomposition reactions

Law of constant composition (calculations)

Law of conservation of charge (calculations)

Law of volume relationships (calculations)

Balancing equations

Energy changes (calculations and drawing graphs)

Reactions in aqueous solution

Ions, ionisation, dissociation

Electrolysis

Solubility rules and precipitation reactions

Types of chemical reactions

Quantitative aspects of chemical change

Atomic mass, molecular and formula mass

Mole concept and calculations

Percentage composition

Empirical formula

Molar volume

Concentration

Basic Stoichiometric calculations

Chemical systems

Textbook pages 194 – 218

Composition and interaction with other global systems

Revise all homework, exercises, class work, examples, worksheets and past

papers.

Remember to bring a calculator, ruler and relevant stationery to the exam.

LIFE SCIENCE

Refer to teacher

HISTORY

GRADE 10: NOVEMBER COMMON EXAMINATIONS 2017

The prescribed topics will be assessed as follows:

SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

(One question per topic will be set)

SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

(One question per topic will be set)

1.TRANSFORMATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

AFTER 1750

Question focus:

The political revolution 1820 - 1835

The rise of the Zulu state

The consolidation of the Zulu

kingdom

1. TRANSFORMATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

AFTER 1750

Question focus:

The emergence of the Sotho kingdom

The Sotho kingdom under

Moshoeshoe

His relationship with his neighbours

2. COLONIAL EXPANSION AFTER 1750

2. COLONIAL EXPANSION AFTER 1750

3Hrs

150

Question focus:

Britain at the Cape

Changing labour patterns

Boer responses to the British control

Xhosa responses to cooperation and

conflict and the cattle killing

Question focus:

Cooperation and conflict on the Highveld

The Boer Republic north of the Vaal

The Boer Republic between the

Orange and Vaal

The Sotho kingdom under

Moshoeshoe (affected by the Boers)

3.THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR AND UNION

Question focus:

The South African War, 1899-1902

Background of the war and the

scorched earth policy.

The experiences of Afrikaners in the

British concentration camps

The role and experiences of women

in the war

The role and experiences of black

South Africans in the war

3. THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR AND UNION

Question focus:

The Native Land Act of 1913

The economic and social impact of

the Land Act

Reactions to the Land Act

The foundations of the system of

apartheid

THREE questions must be answered: ONE source based, ONE essay and ONE

either source based or essay. All questions are 50 marks (TOTAL 150). You may

answer two questions from one topic.

GEOGRAPHY

PAPER 1 - Theory:

The atmosphere = page 82 –127

3 hours

225

Marks

Geomorphology =140 – 182

Population = 198 – 240

Water resources = 252 – 283

PAPER 2 - Mapwork:

Mapwork skills

Bearing

Distance

Gradient

Area

Magnetic declination

Magnetic bearing

Scale

Topographic maps

Aerial & orthophoto maps

GIS

1.5 hours

75 Marks

ACCOUNTING

Year-end-procedures (Chapter 9): Adjustments; Closing Transfers;

Reversals; Income Statement; Balance Sheet; Notes to Financial

Statements

Analysis of Financial Statements (Chapter 9): Calculate, explain,

comment and compare Profitability; Solvency; Liquidity; Return on

Owners Equity

Budgets (Chapter 10): Cash Budget; Zero-based budget; Capital

Budget; Long Term Budget; Medium Term Budget.

3 hours 300

Manufacturing Concerns (Chapter 11): Direct Cost; Indirect Cost; Direct

Materials; Indirect Material; Factory Overheads; Prime Costs; Variable

Costs; Fixed Costs; Work-in-Progress

All work completed and studied for the June exam (Chapter 1 to 8).

ECONOMICS

Paper 1

MAIN TOPIC 1

MACROECONOMICS

Paper 2

MAIN TOPIC 1

MICROECONOMICS

TOPICS

Basic concepts

Basic economic problem

Circular flow &

Quantitative elements

Business cycles

TOPICS

Dynamics of markets

Production possibility curve

Public sector intervention

MAIN TOPIC 2 ECONOMIC

PURSUITS

MAIN TOPIC 2

CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC

ISSUES

TOPICS

Economic growth and

development and

globalisation

History of money & banking

South African economic

growth and development

in historical context

Population & Labour force

TOPICS

Unemployment

Labour relations

Economic redress

2hrs 150

Time: 3 hours

Marks: 300

BUSINESS

STUDIES

The exam will consist of THREE sections.

Section A

Compulsory

Short direct questions

To be answered on the answer sheet provided

Types of questions; multiple choice, true or false, give one word, match

the columns

40 marks

30 minutes should be spent on doing this question

Content – ALL work

Section B

Consists of 5 questions

Choose 3 and answer those only

Direct and indirect questions

E.g. list, name, state, explain, identify

60 marks each

60 x 3= 180

90 minutes should be spent on completing this question

Content- ALL work, each question will come from 1 learning area

Section C

Essay type question

4 questions given

Choose 2 and answer those only

40 marks each

40 x 2= 80

Remember layout

F- Facts (32) Intro, body, conc.

L-layout (2)

A- Analysis (2)

S- Synthesis (2)

O- Originality (2)

Exam:

3Hours

300 Marks

Content Covered

Business Environments

Micro, market and macro environments

Inter-relationships

Business sectors

Socio economic issues

Social responsibility

Business ventures

Entrepreneurs

Business opportunities

Forms of ownership

Contracts

Business locations

Presentation of business information

Business Plans

Business roles

Creative thinking

Self management

Relationship and team performance

Business operations

8 business functions

Quality of performance in business environments

HOSPITALITY

STUDIES

What is Hospitality Studies?

Food and beverage establishments

Appliances, equipment and utensils in the kitchen and restaurant

Recipes

Mise-en-place in the kitchen

Hygiene

South African food pyramid

Nutrients and their functions

Cooking methods

Scones & Muffins

Fruit

Mise-en-place’ in the restaurant : buffet

Table setting for buffet-style breakfasts, brunches

Pancakes, waffles and crumpets

Eggs

Cereals

Dairy Products

Tea and Coffee

Plated service

Menu Planning

Mince and Sausages

Pasta

Salad and salad dressings

Customer Relations

Paying the bill

Safety and Security

Accommodation Establishments

Functional Positions in Rooms division

Senior Management Positions

TOURISM

Module 1: What is tourism

Unit 1-10

Module 2: Working with maps

Unit 1-7

Module 3: Tourist attractions

Unit 1-10

Module 4: Heritage and communication

Unit 1-5

EGD

PAPER 1: CIVIL- 1st angle focus

Q1-Civil analytical, includes circuits

Q2-Descriptive Geometry -Solid Geometry

2 hrs

100

Q3-1-point perspective

Q4-Civil drawing

PAPER 2: MECHANICAL – 3rd angle focus

Q1-Mechanical analytical

Q2-Geometrical Constructions

Q3-Isometric Drawings

Q4-Mechanical Working Drawing – Orthographic projections

2 hrs

100

CONSTRUCTION

Section A: Generic Questions

Question 1: Occupational Health and Safety (20)

Question 2: Materials and Tools (40)

Question 3: Graphics (40)

Question 4: Quantities and Joining (40)

Section B: Subject Specific

Question 5: Foundations (30)

Question 6: Formwork (30)

3hrs 200

CIVIL SERVICES

Section A: Generic Questions

Question 1: Occupational Health and Safety (20)

Question 2: Materials and Tools (40)

Question 3: Graphics (40)

Question 4: Quantities and Joining (40)

Section B: Subject Specific

3hrs

200

Question 5: Construction associated with civil services, Storm Water,

Roof Work (30)

Question 6: Hot water supply, Cold water supply, Sanitary Fitments

(30)

CAT

Practical Paper (Paper 1)

• Word Processing (Section 3) – Modules 3.1 to 3.7

• Spreadsheets (Section 4) – Modules 4.1 to 4.4

• Presentations (Section 5) – only Module 5.1, but Navigation during a slide

show

(Pages 329 – 333, First Edition / 279 – 280, Second Edition) can be left out

• Working smarter – Module 7.1 WEIGHTINGS:

Word ±80

Excel ±45

PowerPoint ±12

Integration and Problem

Solving

±13

150

Theory Paper (Paper 2)

• System Technologies and Implications (Section 1) – Modules 1.1 to 1.8

• Network and Internet Technologies (Section 2) – Modules 2.1 to 2.5

• Information Management (Section 6) – Modules 6.1 to 6.4, First Edition / 6.1

to 6.3, Second Edition

• Case Studies – Module 7.3

3 hours

2.5 hours

150

125

• Theory questions on practical work: ± 10 marks.

IT

P1 :Practical

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Delphi

Chapter 2 : Basic programs

Chapter 3 : Standard subroutines

Chapter 4 : Decisions and repetitions

P2 : Theory

Study all theory modules completed this year.

Includes Delphi theory

3hrs

2.5 hrs

120

100

VISUAL ARTS

Refer to teacher