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Hoërskool CR Swart

Welcomes you

GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICE

Parent Information Session

•Making this choice can be stressful!

• It has a huge impact on your child’s schooling, future career and tertiary study options

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Why is it important for

learners to make an

INFORMED subject choice?

• To keep future career options open

• Grade 9 may be too early to choose a career, but if you choose wisely now it will allow flexibility when the time is right

• Subjects must be studied over the next three years – it must be one your child will enjoy and will cope with

• Minimise the possibility of wanting to change subjects in Grades 11 and 12 because it means catching up with subject content

• Promote the best possible pass at Grade 12 level

Step 1: Gather information about yourself …

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How to make this choice . . .

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Step 2:

Gather information about

your aptitude by looking at:

• Grade 8 examination

results

• Grade 9 June

examination results

• Aptitude Test results


The Aptitude Test

All Grade 9 learners completed

The Differential Aptitude Test (DAT-R)

to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the learner across 8 competencies.• Language• Verbal and non-verbal

reasoning • Mathematics and

calculations • Comparisons • Spatial organisation and

Mechanical insight6

The Aptitude Test REPORT

All learners who returned

CONSENT FORM + TEST FEE

would have received their report.

The subject recommendation is based on:

1. The results of the aptitude test

2. Overall academic performance

3. Mathematics mark (grade 8 & 9)

4. Interest, personality & skills questionnaire

5. Career aspirations

6. Preference of learner and parent

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• Gather information about possible career options

• Speak to learners who have selected the subject previously

• Consider at least 3 possible career choices before choosing the required subjects

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Consider tertiary

requirements

Subject choice for Grade 10 must comprise of:

FOUR COMPULSORY SUBJECTS:

• English Home Language

• Afrikaans 1st Additional Language

• Life Orientation

• Mathematics (50%+)/Mathematical Literacy

THREE OTHER SUBJECTS

(own choice according to requirements)

Information supplied, applies to Hoërskool Staatspresident C.R.Swart, In accordance with directives of the Department of Education

Mathematics or

Mathematical literacy ???

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MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

Deals with more complex problem solving that is not necessarily encountered in everyday life, like trigonometry, algebra and basic calculus

Aimed more at the practical application of mathematical principles and concepts in everyday life like calculating areas, volumes and circumferences, calculating profit and loss, drawing up a budget, etc.

It is more difficult and many students need to take on extra after school lessons to pass

It is much easier to pass and you will be able to use this knowledge in everyday life. REMEMBER that a pass in mathematical literacy is better than a fail in mathematics

Learners who take this subject are more likely to be accepted for a wider range of tertiary qualifications. HOWEVER, a mere “pass isn’t sometimes enough to meet requirements at a tertiary institution

You will be automatically excluded from degrees at a university such as accounting, medicine, engineering and IT HOWEVER, there are many fields of study available to learners who take mathematical literacy

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING • Departmental requirements: A learner must

obtain 50% and above in grade 9 to do Mathematics

• Learners who are progressed will not be allowed to do Mathematics and must therefore do Mathematical Literacy

• Learners and parents are strongly advised to consider the recommendation from the school and mathematics teacher

Mathematics or Mathematical literacy???

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS OFFERED:Accounting

Business StudiesEconomics

Computer Applications TechnologyInformation Technology

Consumer StudiesHospitality Studies

GeographyTourismHistory

Engineering Graphics and DesignVisual Arts

Physical ScienceLife Science

ACCOUNTING

You will learn basic accounting skills like

• recording of financial transactions

• compiling, analysing and interpretation of financial statements and reports.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Mathematics

OCCUPATIONS/PROFESSIONS:

Chartered Accountant (CA), General Accountant, Debtors Clerk

ECONOMICS

This subject studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.

You will learn how economies work

RECOMMENDATIONS: • Mathematics

OCCUPATIONS/PROFESSIONS:Economist, Statistician, Stock Exchange

BUSINESS STUDIES

Business Studies attends to the knowledge, competency, attitude and values which is necessary for informed, productive and responsible participation in the formal and informal business world.


Manager, Human Resource, Entrepreneur, Sales

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (CAT)

SUBJECT FEE R300

Recommendation: Computer at home

In this subject one learns:

Basic computer programs, eg. word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation skills

Required Skills: • Keyboard literate• Computer literate• Numerical literate • Good language and reading skills

Occupations/Professions:

CAT can be widely used in many different jobs

Note: CAT is now recognized as a university entrance subject

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Web Design

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

SUBJECT FEE R300

Learners are taught:

• how to think of problem solving in the application of programming

• the theoretical aspects of computers

• the use of popular software packages (word processing, web pages, databases)

Requirements:

• Mathematics

• Computer at home

• Basic computer literacy

• Memory Stick

OCCUPATIONS/PROFESSIONS: Programmer, Software Developer, Web Development, Network administrator, Educator, Database administrator, Computer repairs and maintenance

CONSUMER STUDIES

SUBJECT FEE R300

The subject is essential for further studies in:

• food science

• consumer science

• Dietetics

• clothing and interior design

• It also helps with daily decisions to be taken, as every person is a consumer.


• Dietician

• Food technologist

• Designer (fashion / interior)

• Purchaser of food, clothes or interior products in stores

• Editor for magazines

HOSPITALITY STUDIES

SUBJECT FEE R300 + UNIFORM *R300 (Once off purchase to be used for the duration of schooling)

• This subjects focusses on the theoretical and practical components of food and beverage preparation

• Serving suggestions by applying the principals of safety, hygiene and aesthetics.

Occupations/Professions:• Chef/Bartender• Hotel / Restaurant Manager• Franchise Owner• Dietician• Educator

GEOGRAPHY

Geography is a science that studies:

• physical and human processes and its impact on the earth

• the application of geographical skills and techniques.

Possible careers: Meteorologist, Geology, Educator, City Planner etc.

HISTORY

History is the study of change and development in society over time and space.

It teaches us to understand and evaluate how past human action impacts on the present and influences the future.

Possible careers: Journalist, Lawyer, Political Analyst

TOURISM

SUBJECT FEE R50

This subject is a study of the activities, services and industry that offers travelling experience.

It is all about the expectations and behaviour of tourists


Hotel Service Manager, Tour guide, Travel consultant, Restaurant manager.

ENGINEERING, GRAPHICS AND DESIGN

(EGD)SUBJECT FEE R300 +

R1200* for equipment • Once off purchase to be used for duration of schooling

• Ordered from school, but learners can buy from any supplier

EGD is a technical subject and integrates the cognitive and manipulative skills that are used to design and communicate graphically.

Requirements: Proper equipment


• Architecture,

• Civil & Mechanical Engineering

• Interior Designer

• Landscape Architect

VISUAL ARTSSUBJECT FEE R 1000

Our whole world consists of elements of design. Problems are solved using creative problem-solving skills to develop truly original ideas.

Requirements:

• Own equipment – including charcoal, pencils, paint and brush set

Occupations/Professions:• Designer (fashion, graphic, interior) • Advertising & Marketing• Magazine Layout• Photography• Creative editor.

DRAMATIC ARTS

Develops and promotes human communication through dramatic communication, interaction and representation.


• Actor/Actress

• Performing Arts

• Cultural Tourism

• Advertising

• Publishing and Public Relations

PHYSICAL SCIENCEThis subject teaches:

• practical investigations and problem-solving skills

• the application of scientific knowledge and the nature of science

• the relation between technology and the world

REQUIREMENT:

• Mathematics

Take note: this subject is a requirement for tertiary entrance into:

• BSc

• Engineering

• Veterinary science

• Medicine

LIFE SCIENCES

• This subject helps learners to understand their bodies and the environment in a better way.

• Studying Life Science at secondary level provides an excellent background for careers in fields such as the following: • Zoology / Botany• Genetics• Medicine• Pharmaceutics • Water and marine biology• Veterinary science• Physiotherapy

IT and CAT are subject to grading due to limited facilities.

TAKE NOTE: CAT and IT may not be chosen together.

Hospitality Studies and Consumer Studies are subject to grading due to limited facilities.

TAKE NOTE: Hospitality and Consumer Studies may not be chosen together

TAKE NOTE:

SUBJECTS THAT REQUIRE MATHEMATICSPhysical ScienceInformation Technology (recommended)

PRACTICAL SUBJECT FEES:This subject fee is payable BEFORE a learner will be allowed to continue with the subject – this fee is to maintain these subjects.

SUBJECT AMOUNT

Information Technology (IT) R 300

CAT R 300

CONSUMER STUDIES R 300

HOSPITALITY STUDIES R 300R 300 for uniform (once off amount)

TOURISM R 100

EGD R 50R 1200 for equipment (once off amount)

VISUAL ARTS R 1000

Subject Changes GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

• A learner may change a maximum of TWO subjects, with approval from the Principal.

• A fee of R 200 per subject is payable to cover textbooks.

• This must be done by the end of Term 2

• A learner may change a maximum of ONE subject, with approval from the Principal.

• A fee of R 200 per subject is payable to cover textbooks.

• This must be finalised by the last day of Term 4.

• In exceptional cases a learner may change ONE subject going into grade 12.

• This must have been finalised by the last day of Term 4.

• Approval must be obtained from the Principal AND the Director: Exams and Assessment.

ANNEXURES

PROMOTION RULES (to be promoted from Gr9 to Gr10):

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2019 PROMOTION RULES

At least 50% (level 4) Home Language

At least 40% (level 3) First Additional Language

At least 40% (level 3) Mathematics

At least 40% (level 3) THREE learning areas

At least 30% (level 2) TWO learning areas

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R1200

R1200,R1250

SUBMISSION DATES:

FINAL FORM

must be received no later than

29 August 2019

Please adhere to this date!

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