Deadline for mark sheets: Grade 12

Grade 12 marks for the September examinations must be submitted today, 30 September.  

• Email your grade 12 spreadsheet(s) to your subject adviser.
• Submit your marks to the management section in the format they require.

Memo comments: Grade 12 September P1 (Physics)

*** Latest info ***

Q8.1.2: Suggested mark allocation for this solution.

*** Previous info: Until 24 Sept ***

Q5.1.3: The negative displacement value in this question is problematic, due to an error in the question. However, follow the memorandum as it is, and bear in mind the following:

(*)  There is positive marking from the displacement value into the calculation of the angle.

(*)  If a learner uses the negative displacement value in the calculation for the angle, accept it based on positive marking. A negative angle as answer will then be obtained, which can be accepted.

Q5.2: This following option is acceptable.

Q3.4: If axes are not labelled; ignore.

Q5.1.1: "Left" or "to the left" are not acceptable as directions.

Q5.1.2: Negative marking is applicable.

Q5.2: Equations of motion not allowed; energy principles must be used.

Q6.2.1: Negative marking is applicable.

Q8.2.4: Negative marking is applicable.

Q10.2.2: Negative marking is applicable.

Workshops by Dr Angela Stott on electric circuits

On 18 and 19 September teachers from math, science and technology (MST) schools in Lejweleputswa attended two days of training on electric circuits. Dr Angela Stott prepared the training material and presented the training. Each teacher received a kit with components to build electric circuits, supplemented by a laminated teacher guide and a set of answers.

The group after the price-giving
function on day two. Price winners
in the front row.

The workshop was an excellent example of inquiry based teaching and learning, and teachers got a very good example of the methodology of presenting electric circuits. A pre-test and post-test were written and prices were awarded to the winners.

We thank the following institutions and persons for making the workshop possible:

• Free State Department of Education for the sponsorship.
• Miss Janetta Nel, CES for Science and Technology, for the initial idea, administration and head office negotiations.
• Messrs Henry Welman and Motseki Sefo, subject advisers in Lejweleputswa, for the local arrangements and communication with teachers.
• Mr Pieter Swanepoel, principal of HTS Welkom, for providing a nice training venue at the school's hostel.
• Mr Francois Crauwkamp, housemaster of the hostel, and his staff for preparing the venue and for the most delicious lunches and refreshments.
• Dr Angela Stott for her energetic and motivating example of how a teacher should teach, for the quality of her training material and for the general support Free State physical science teachers get from her.

*** Enjoy pictures of the event. ***

Dr Angela Stott in action!

We are working ...

We are social ...

We are rewarded ...

*** General price winners ***

*** Top scorers in post-test ***

The top lady: Mrs L A Silinga of Rearabetswe
with Dr Stott

Top (joint 3rd place)
Dr Stott with Messrs MG Ntsane (Tikwana)
and TS Moremi (Mosala)
Bottom (joint 2nd place)
Dr Stott with Messrs RT Mokgothu (Concordia)
and LS Moeti (Mosala)

1st place: Mr TI Ketime (Leseding) with Dr Stott

November Examinations for Physical Sciences: Grades 10 and 11

Remember that it is compulsory for ALL Free State schools to write the grade 10 and 11 national common examination papers in November 2015. 

The national circular dealing with these examinations are available now. Click here to download it (pdf file 1,7 MB); there is important information you need to be aware of. Annexure B in the circular is for the attention of the districts and province. Principals have to complete Annexure A.

Click here to read the previous post of 7 September on this blog about these examinations. The following important issues are dealt with:

• The dates of the examinations;
• Learners must have the examination guidelines; and
• All topics must be completed.

Memo comments: Grade 12 September P2 (Chemistry)

*** Latest info ***

Q2.1.4: The second criterium, which expects the whole molecule to be correct, includes the position of the double bond. Example: If a learners draws the correct structural formula for pent-2-ene, the learners gets one out of two. First mark is given for having the correct functional group. Second mark is lost because the position of the double bond is wrong; hence the whole molecule is not correct.

Q5.4: First calculation for number of moles is equal to 0,015 (not 0,15) and 0,015 must also be used in the second calculation where volume is calculated.

Q6.2: A square is needed in the Kc equation for the concentration of SO3; on pages 7 and 8.

Q9.3.3: Negative marking is applicable.

IBP memo discussions: Grade 12 September P1 (Physics)

The IBP memo discussion for physics takes place today. I have received a few enquiries so far; inter alia for questions 1.8, 2.2, 5.1.3 and 8.2.3. Where possible they were forwarded to the IBP centre for clarity. 

Watch this space for more info if needed. You are welcome to comment directly below each post in case you want to contribute. It is always appreciated.

Edutrade Smart Savings Promotion valid from 01 August 2015 to 15 December 2015

Edutrade currently has a smart savings promotion until 15 December 2015. Click here to get the information document (pdf file 1,5 MB), study it and use the opportunity to order apparatus and chemicals.

Read this post as well about - it deals with your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary equipment to teach physical science properly.

September examinations

Best wishes to everybody with the examinations and control tests. 

This Friday (the 18th) is grade 12 physics examination with the practical task. Monday, 21st, is grade 12 chemistry examination and the control tests of grades 10 and 11 take place on the 28th.

Teachers - remember the following:

• Make the necessary arrangements at your school so that you can attend the IBP memo broadcasts and cluster marking sessions on the 21st and 23rd. Click here for more detail about this.
• Email your completed spreadsheets to your subject adviser as soon as you have finished your marking. All spreadsheets must be submitted before the final date that will be communicated by the director's office. 

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Provincial SBA moderation

The following schools were sampled for provincial SBA moderation scheduled for 24 to 28 September 2015.

LA Wesi

Lenakeng

Kutloanong

Unitas

Concordia

Rearabetswe

HTS Welkom

Letsete

Mophate

Mosala

Material for this moderation must be submitted at the Kopano building as early as possible on 21 September 2015. The next day it will be taken to the moderation venue in Bloemfontein.

Please note - this is PROVINCIAL moderation; not the moderation done by your subject advisers in the district. More information about the latter is available here.

Final moderation of grade 12 SBA marks

The official circular about the final moderation of grade 12 SBA marks is available here (pdf file; 224 kB).

Principals, HODs and grade 12 teachers should take note of the general arrangements in the circular.

Specific arrangements (dates, etc.) for this year's physical science moderation will be shared in due course.

IBP memo discussions: Grade 12 September examinations

The IBP memo discussions for the grade 12 September examination papers are scheduled as follows:

Paper 1 (physics): 21 September 09:00 to 11:00
Paper 2 (chemistry): 23 September 09:00 to 11:00

Cluster marking will follow after each of the above-mentioned sessions as usual. The programme for each day will be the same as in the past.

Teachers - please make the necessary arrangements at your schools so that you can attend these very important events.

November Examinations for Physical Sciences: Grades 10 and 11

Important reminder and change of date

The above-mentioned examinations were originally scheduled for 27 and 30 November 2015. These dates have changed in the mean time. The latest arrangements are as follows:

ALL Free State schools have to write the grade 10 and 11 national papers in November 2015. The final dates are as follows:

• Grade 10 P1: 13 November
• Grade 10 P2: 18 November
• Grade 11 P1: 12 November
• Grade 11 P2: 16 November

It is very important that learners have the examination guidelines for these grades. They were distributed some time ago, but it is still available by clicking here. Teachers must ensure that the relevant content sections are copied for learners.