Let's start looking at the future

It is time to start looking at the future.

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From 2021 teachers and learners will have the extra responsibility to catch up on crucial grade 10 and 11 topics that were not taught in 2020 due to Covid-19.

Circular S11 from DBE deals with this. Click here to download the circular and familiarise yourself with it. There is something for the Senior Phase as well. It is also important that all teachers start thinking about creative ways to catch up on untaught topics that are crucial for the next grade.

From the side of the FSDoE, we will also collect information on outstanding grade 10 and 11 topics. In due course, look out for links to complete online forms concerning this.

Best wishes for the final grade 12 exams in Physical and Technical Sciences!

Paper 2 is written on

23 November 2020.

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With today's question papers, the grade 12 learners of 2020 have completed their Physical and Technical Sciences. We hope you have enjoyed the journey through a small part of Physics and Chemistry. 

Examination time 2020

Use the Table of Contents BELOW the picture to jump to the part you are interested in.

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20 Nov: The YouTube links for all the Grade 12 exam prep broadcasts are available, as well as the lessons for Grade 11 on electrostatics and electric circuits. Dr Angela Stott uploaded more videos; check out her YouTube channel as well. All of these will assist you in your preparations for Monday's papers.      

17 Nov: Examination anxiety and depression: Here is help!

16 Nov: Remember to listen to the Lesedi FM exam prep broadcast for grade 12 today.

13 Nov: Very good videos and other resources from Dr Angela Stott. See the new updates!

2 Nov: Nine sets of new question papers are available.

South Africa's grade 12 learners have started with their final school examinations. 2020 will be known as the Covid 19-year; it was not at all easy, but in a way also special.

Best wishes to all learners. Your teachers have spent countless hours to help you, but when you sit for the examinations, it will be only you. Your effort! Your input! Therefore, it is worth the while to prepare as best as possible. Remember that your best is enough. Don't get too worked up because of the examinations.

 

Table of Contents

Angela Stott's YouTube Channel and Website

Examination Anxiety and Depression

Good habits

IBP broadcasts

Lesedi FM support radio broadcasts

Question papers

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Good habits

Many internet sites and books give good advice about healthy habits during such times. It is good to follow those, but don't change your lifestyle drastically at this stage (except for studying more if necessary). Carry on as normal as possible, but study, study, ...

IBP broadcasts of the University of the Free State

The general link to the site is https://www.youtube.com/c/FSIBPOnline/featured.

The second round of exam preparation broadcasts for grade 12 are in November. The YouTube links for paper one, and the broadcast slots for paper two are given below:
Technical Sciences Paper 1: Click here 
Physical Sciences Paper 1 Part 1: Click here
Physical Sciences Paper 1 Part 2: Click here

Technical Sciences Paper 2: Click here 
Physical Sciences Paper 2: Click here

Developmental/Revision lessons for grade 11 are in November. The YouTube links for electrostatics and the broadcast slots for electric circuits are given below:
Electrostatics Part 1: Click here 

Electrostatics Part 2: Click here

Electric circuits: Click here

The first round of grade 12 exam preparation broadcasts took place in October. They can be accessed with the following YouTube links:
Physical Sciences Paper 1 Part 1: Click here 

Physical Sciences Paper 1 Part 2: Click here  
Physical Sciences Paper 2: Click here  
Technical Sciences Paper 1: Click here 
Technical Sciences Paper 2: Click here 

Matric exams: Class of 2020 to be examined on full curriculum Click here for the News24 article.

Question papers

Working through previous question papers is a powerful technique to prepare yourself for the examination. Colleagues from other provinces were so kind to share their papers with the Free State. Click here to go to the question papers. As new ones are obtained, they will be loaded. So keep track of what you download, and sort them alphabetically to make it easy to see new ones.

Angela Stott's YouTube Channel and Website

Many excellent videos are available to explain concepts and problem-solving. An excellent resource to help you.

A starting point and promo! The best you can get!

Click here for the YouTube Channel.

Click here for her website with further resources.

Lesedi FM support radio broadcastsLesedi FM support radio broadcasts

Three more support broadcasts will take place in November from 16:15 to 16:45 on Mondays.

16 November: Physical Science Grade 12 Exam Prep on electrochemical cells.

23 November: Physical Science Grade 11 on Newton's laws.

30 November: Physical Science Grade 11 on Newton's laws will continue.

Examination Anxiety and Depression

It is very, VERY important that you seek help if you are overcome with examination anxiety and depression. People want to help you. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group gives contact numbers and other details about support groups, etc. One number to keep in mind is the Suicide Crisis Line which is 0800 567 567.

Best wishes with the exams!

Physical and Technical Sciences

Paper 1 is written today!

New norms for Continued Professional Teacher Development (CPTD)

Teachers - take note!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated new ways through which teachers can engage in professional development. Due to this, SACE has amended the CPTD point scheme to accommodate professional development activities via virtual meetings, engaging in electronic media, online activities, etc. Click here for circular LTA 5 of 2020 for more information.