GRADE 12 TIPS FOR SUCCESS - Western Cape

1 GRADE 12 TIPS FOR SUCCESS2010 GRADE 12 learners of 2010 This book has been prepared for you. When you receive the book there will be 200 days until the start of the National Senior Certificate Examinations. Use every day well in preparation for writing the examinations. Use this book in preparing for the writing of the examinations. The book contains tips on how to study and how to write an examination. It contains inspiring stories from successful GRADE 12 learners of 2009. Finally it has lists of content to be studied in each this book with your textbook and past examination WCED wishes you a happy and successful final year of all WCED GRADE 12 NSC CandidatesDear GRADE 12 LearnerThe final school examination for the National Senior Certificate is extremely important. Good results can open doors for you that will influence the quality of your future life.

2 For the next few months you should focus strongly on your school work. The WCED has prepared this book to help you with your examination preparation. This book contains tips for SUCCESS in the examinations. The content lists for your subjects will help you to draw up your study timetable. Use your time systematically through the subject content making notes and mind maps using your textbooks and study guides. Once you have covered all the topics, work through the exam papers from the past two years. These examinations should give you a good idea of the types of questions you can expect in a final you need help, please ask your teachers, your friends or your family. You may also want to look at our website Good luck, be your best, and study hard! It s worth it! Yours sincerelyPENNY VINJEVOLDHEAD: EDUCATIONDATE: 2010 04 12 MELD ASSEBLIEF VERWYSINGSNOMMERS IN ALLE KORRESPONDENSIE / PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBERS IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE / NCEDA UBHALE IINOMBOLO ZESALATHISO KUYO YONKE IMBALELWANOGRAND CENTRAL TOWERS, LAER-PARLEMENTSTRAAT, PRIVAATSAK X9114, KAAPSTAD 8000 GRAND CENTRAL TOWERS, LOWER PARLIAMENT STREET, PRIVATE BAG X9114, CAPE TOWN 8000 WEB.

3 /CALL CENTREINDIENSNEMING- EN SALARISNAVRAE/EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY QUERIES 0861 92 33 22 VEILIGE SKOLE/SAFE SCHOOLS 0800 45 46 47 Navrae Enquiries District Directors IMibuzoTe l e f o o n Telephone IFoniFaks Fax IFeksiVe r w y s i n g Reference ISalathisoWes-Kaap OnderwysdepartementWestern Cape Education DepartmentISebe leMfundo leNtshona KoloniTo all WCED GRADE 12 NSC CandidatesDear GRADE 12 LearnerThe final school examination for the National Senior Certificate is extremely important. It will determine what you will be able to do next. It can open doors for you that will influence the quality of your future life. For the next few months you need to focus strongly on your school work and your studying and challenge yourself to surprise everyone with how well you can WCED has prepared a small gift for you to help you with your examination preparations.

4 You will find some stationery, a study pad for making notes, mind maps and drawings that will help you to learn. You may be amazed by how much the tips on how to learn well and how to tackle examination writing in the booklet will help you. The content lists for your subjects will help you to draw up your study timetable so that you are able to cover all your revision work. Use your time you need help, please ask for it from your teachers, your friends or your elders. You may also want to look at our website luck, be your best, and study hard! It s worth it!Yours sincerelyPENNY VINJEVOLDHEAD: EDUCATIONDATE: 2010 04 12 MELD ASSEBLIEF VERWYSINGSNOMMERS IN ALLE KORRESPONDENSIE / PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBERS IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE / NCEDA UBHALE IINOMBOLO ZESALATHISO KUYO YONKE IMBALELWANOGRAND CENTRAL TOWERS, LAER-PARLEMENTSTRAAT, PRIVAATSAK X9114, KAAPSTAD 8000 GRAND CENTRAL TOWERS, LOWER PARLIAMENT STREET, PRIVATE BAG X9114, CAPE TOWN 8000 WEB.

5 /CALL CENTREINDIENSNEMING- EN SALARISNAVRAE/EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY QUERIES 0861 92 33 22 VEILIGE SKOLE/SAFE SCHOOLS 0800 45 46 47 Navrae Enquiries District Directors IMibuzoTe l e f o o n Telephone IFoniFaks Fax IFeksiVe r w y s i n g Reference ISalathisoWes-Kaap OnderwysdepartementWestern Cape Education DepartmentISebe leMfundo leNtshona KoloniTo all WCED GRADE 12 NSC CandidatesDear GRADE 12 LearnerThe final school examination for the National Senior Certificate is extremely important. It will determine what you will be able to do next. It can open doors for you that will influence the quality of your future life. For the next few months you need to focus strongly on your school work and your studying and challenge yourself to surprise everyone with how well you can WCED has prepared a small gift for you to help you with your examination preparations.

6 You will find some stationery, a study pad for making notes, mind maps and drawings that will help you to learn. You may be amazed by how much the tips on how to learn well and how to tackle examination writing in the booklet will help you. The content lists for your subjects will help you to draw up your study timetable so that you are able to cover all your revision work. Use your time you need help, please ask for it from your teachers, your friends or your elders. You may also want to look at our website luck, be your best, and study hard! It s worth it!Yours sincerelyPENNY VINJEVOLDHEAD: EDUCATIONDATE: 2010 04 12 Contents10 Things to do to succeed in the GRADE 12 Examinations ..1 Tips for SUCCESS ..2 Step 1: Time Management ..3 Step 2: How to study ..3 Step 3: Effective examination writing techniques.

7 6 Example of a study timetable for June 2010 ..9 Matric 2010 Blank study timetable for you to copy ..10 Make your dream come true.. 112010 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination Timetable October/November 2010 ..17 Bursaries and Loans ..19 Content / concept lists per subject ..21 Accounting ..22 Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal ..23 Afrikaans Tweede Addisionele Taal ..24 Agricultural Sciences ..25 Business Studies ..26 Civil Technology.. 27 Computer Applications Technology ..28 29 Consumer Studies ..30 Dance Studies ..31 Design ..32 Dramatic Arts ..33 Economics ..34 Electrical Technology ..35 Engineering Graphics and Design ..36 English: Home Language ..37 Geography ..38 History ..39 Hospitality Studies ..40 41 Information Technology ..42 43 IsiXhosa ..44 Life Orientation ..45 Life Sciences.

8 46 Mathematics ..47 Mathematics Literacy.. 48 Mechanical Technology ..49 Music ..50 Physical Sciences ..51 Sesotho & Setswana ..52 Tourism ..53 Visual Arts ..54110 THINGS TO DO TO SUCCEED IN THE GRADE 12 EXAMINATIONS1. The matric timetable is out. There is a copy of it in this booklet. Study it and start to plan now. There are sometimes two exams on one day so you will have to be super sharp and There are only 200 days to the start of final exams . This includes all weekends and holidays. Start today and work everyday. Set targets for Do not miss one day of school between now and your exams . Keep healthy and alert. Listen to your teachers. They have done this before and will help you Reading is a hot skill. Reading will change your life. Read at least 1000 words everyday. Read everything you can get your hands on.

9 Read accurately and Writing is power, but it requires practice. We are all judged, every day, on our writing we can inspire, impress, persuade, congratulate and express love in writing. Write at least 400 words every day carefully, accurately and Textbooks are an essential student companion. Have you got a textbook for each subject? Make sure you do and that you work systematically through your textbooks. Don t wait for your teacher to explain it all. Look at what you have to cover for the year and plan Your BMI can help you in matric. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of how healthy you are. Calculate your BMI and then exercise and eat healthily throughout the year to keep an optimum Academic work requires concentration and focus. Every day you should be engaged in intensive, focused, individual academic work.

10 Turn off iPods, music centres, the TV, the cell phone and have an intensive and rewarding academic workout everyday. Build your brain cells and be the envy of all your Good vibes are good for SUCCESS . Surround yourself with positive, happy people who want you to succeed. Your family and friends will be important in supporting you in the next 200 days. Be grateful for their Matric SUCCESS requires planning and hard work. Start planning and working today. Attend school every day. Do homework everyday. Read every day. Write and calculate everyday. Stick to your year many of the items above are you doing? 1-2: Get help : Start planning : You are on your way. Intensify your : You re well organised and nearly ready for : You re doing great. Help someone else to get organised for for the highest mark possible!