2025

EXAMINATION
DEMARCATIONS

GRADE 8
JUNE EXAMINATIONS
DEAR GRADE 8S

• This booklet contains all the information you need to

prepare yourself for the June examinations.

Please remember to ask for help sooner, rather than later.

• Each exam starts with a ten minute reading time. Please

take note of the length of each exam.

Your teachers wish you all the best.

Head of Academics
Mrs Janel Brown
jabrown@[Link]
EXAM TIMETABLE
EXAM RULES
Arrival

Learners must be at school by 07:30.

All examinations will take place in the Hall. EdTech examinations will take place in
the IT Lab.

Examination session times:

Session 1: 07:45 – 10:15
Break: 10:15 – 10:45
Session 2: 10:45 – 12:30

On certain days, there will be only one session (07:45 – 10:15), and students may
depart early if they do not have a second session.

No late arrivals: Learners must be seated at least 10 minutes before the exam starts.

Absenteeism

Learners absent without a valid reason will receive zero (0) for the exam.

Absence is only excused with a doctor’s letter.

Learners may stay home to prepare on days when they do not have an exam.

Behaviour

Any learner disrupting the examination will be removed from the venue and will not
receive additional time.

During the 10-minute reading time, no writing is allowed.

Learners who start their exam later (due to shorter exam durations) must remain
quiet while others are still writing.

No learner may leave the venue (except for illness) during the first hour or the last
30 minutes of an exam.

No food or drinks (except water) are allowed in the venue.

Electronic Devices

Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are not allowed in exam
venues.

It is recommended that these devices be left at home, as the school will not be
responsible for lost or stolen items.

Any learner found with a device or notes in their possession during an exam will
receive zero (0) for that exam.
EXAM RULES
Dress Code

Full school uniform must be worn.

All normal uniform rules apply:

No makeup, nail polish, or jewellery (unless permitted by the school’s Code of
Conduct).
No beanies, hats, hoodies, or blankets are allowed in the exam venue.

Stationery

Stationery must be stored in a clear plastic bag/container (e.g., a Ziplock bag).

No borrowing of stationery is allowed. Learners must bring all required materials,

including calculators, and protractors.

Only BLUE pens may be used to write exams.

Academic Dishonesty

If a learner is caught or suspected of dishonesty:

The original answer script and evidence will be collected.
The learner will be given a new answer script to continue writing.
The incident will be investigated.

If found guilty, the learner will receive an academic zero (0), and the school’s Code of
Conduct will be enforced.

Bathroom Breaks

Learners with medical conditions requiring bathroom breaks must inform the Head
of Academics in advance.
No bathroom breaks are allowed during the first hour or last 30 minutes of any
exam unless there is a valid reason.

Dismissal & Collection

Learners are dismissed 15 minutes after each exam to allow for administrative tasks.
Learners only writing in Session 1 must be collected promptly.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action.

 ENGLISH

EXAMINER: Ms Khasibe/ Ms Shabalala

PAPER ONE: Comprehension and Language MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours

Question 1: Comprehension (20 Marks)
Apply Comprehension skills: intext referencing, read the passage thrice, be mindful of mark
allocation
Highlight key words in each question e.g explain, discuss etc.

Question 2: Summary (10 Marks)

MUST be written in paragraph form
Conciseness- keep it brief while maintaining essential meaning
Clarity - use clear and simple language
Identify main ideas
Relevance - include only the most important ideas
Own words - try to use your own words (paraphrase) without changing the essential meaning of
the passage
logical flow - ensure ideas are well-orginised and connected
Eliminate unnecessary details: statistics, quotations, and opinions that are not crucial to the overall
meaning
do not repeat the same idea in different words
Keep to the allotted word count

Question 3: Seen Poetry (15 marks)

“A Hard frost”, “My Mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun”, “Grand Pa”, “Invisible Children”,
“New Boy”, ”Animal rescue”
Elements of poetry: Theme (central idea)
Tone: The poet’s attitude
Mood: The feeling the poem creates in the reader
Structure and form: stanza and line structure (number of lines and stanzas)
Rhyme scheme (identify pattern) e.g AABB, ABAB
Sonnet structural form
Poetic devices and Figurative language and Figures or Speech: Imagery, simile, metaphor etc.
Know the difference between DEFINING and EXPLAINING the devices as well as discussing the
EFFECT the device has to the line, stanza or poem as a whole.
Context: consider the poet’s background, time period, and influences

Question 4: Unseen Poetry (10 Marks)

Compulsory question - The question has to be answered
The aforementioned concepts for Seen poetry apply in an Unseen poem as well

Question 5: Critical & Visual Writing (15 Marks)

Advertisement:
Headline (Slogan or catchphrase)
Visuals: Pictures, logos, or colours that create an emotional response
Brand name and logo
Persuasive appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Cartoon:
Critically explaining symbolisms in cartoons
Irony and satire
Frame by Frame theme
Know the difference between Speech, Thought bubbles
Thoroughly explain facial cues and body language
Meanings of different fonts
The use of certain punctuation marks and the effect it has on a specific frame
Tone and Mood

Question 6: Language (10 Marks)

Grammar Guide Pg11-12, 16-17, 20-21 (Shared on MS Teams)
Text editing
ENGLISH

EXAMINER: Ms Khasibe/ Ms Shabalala

PAPER TWO: Literature & Transactional writing MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours

Section A: Literature (Essay Literary Writing)

Question 1: “Romeo and Juliet” (30 Marks)
Act 1-3
Characterisation
Correct format and structure
Themes explored in each Act
Figures of Speech
PEEL Method must be evident in the essay

Question 2: “All the bright places” (30 Marks)

Chapter 1-4

Characterisation
Correct format and structure
Themes explored in each Chapter
Figures of Speech
PEEL Method must be evident in the essay

Section B: Transactional writing (20 Marks)

Correct format and structure
Formal E-mail
Formal letter to the editor
Question 3
OR
Question 4
 MATHEMATICS

EXAMINER: Mrs Nel/ Mrs Brown

MARKS: 90 TIME: 2 hours

SECTION A: Basic Knowledge & Routine Procedures (45 Marks, 50%)

Question 1: Number Systems and Algebraic Expressions (25 Marks)

HCF,LCM, products of primes
Properties of real numbers: integers, fractions, and decimals
Operations with integers, fractions, and decimals
Laws of exponents (including square roots and cube roots)
Factorization and algebraic simplification
Question 2: Equations and Expressions (20Marks)
Solving linear equations and expressions
Solving word problems involving equations and expressions

SECTION B: Complex Procedures & Problem-Solving (45 Marks, 50%)

Question 3: Patterns and Functions (20 Marks)

Identifying number patterns and determining the general term
Flow diagrams calculating input, output & rule
Question 4: Word problems Finance (10 Marks)
Simple interest and hire purchase calculations
Question 5: Word problems on all of the above (15 Marks)
FIRST ADDITONAL LANGUAGE

AFRIKAANS
EXAMINATOR: Me. Madia

VRAESTEL EEN: Begrip en Taal PUNTE: 80 TYD: 2 ure

Afdeling A: Begrip
Vraag 1: (20 punte)
Lees mooi deur jou leesbegrip en beantwoord dan die vrae daarop.

Afdeling B: Opsomming
Vraag 2: (10 punte)
Lees deur die instruksies.
Som op die gegewe teks in jou eie woorde.
Volg die woord telling.
Som jou teks puntsgewys op.

Afdeling C: Poësie
Vraag 3: Gesiene gedig (15 punte)

Belangrike Poësie terme:

Spreker, tema, toon, personifikasie, vergelyking, metafoor, alliterasie, assonansie,
enjambement, wending, ironie, rymskema

Vraag 4: Ongesiene gedig (10 punte)

Hierdie vraag is verpligtend. Dit moet beantwoord word.
Pas die gedig toe soos die gesiene gedig.

Afdeling D (25 punte)

Vraag 5: Visuele teks
Strokiesprent, spotprent en advertensie.
Kyk na die teikenmark, gesiguitdrukking, liggaamstaal, lettergrootte, ens.

Vraag 6: Taal
STOMPI
Sinonieme en antonieme
Verlede tyd, toekomende tyd, teenwoordige tyd
Trappe van Vergelyking
Direkte en indirekte rede
Stelsin, bevelsin, uitroepsin, vraagsin
Enkelvoudige sin, saamgestelde sin
Voorvoegsels en agtervoegsels
Samestelling en afleidings
Meervoud en Verkleining
Byvoeglike naamwoorde
Selfstandige naamwoorde
Ontkenning
Voorsetsels
Bywoorde
Voegwoorde
FIRST ADDITONAL LANGUAGE

AFRIKAANS
EXAMINATOR: Mev. Madia

VRAESTEL TWEE: Literatuur & Kort Transaksionele skryfwerk PUNTE:

80 TYD: 2 ure

Afdeling A: Letterkunde

Vraag 1: Opstelvraag (40 punte)

‘n Goeie dag vir boomklim- Skryf ‘n opstel van 1-2 bladsye oor die gegewe
aspek vanaf die boek.

Vraag 2: Konteksuele vrae oor die boek (20 punte)

Afdeling B: Transaksionele skryfstuk (20 punte)

Kies slegs EEN vraag om te beantwoord. Gebruik die korrekte formaat.

Vraag 3 : Dialoog

OF

Vraag 4: E-pos
FIRST ADDITONAL LANGUAGE

ISIZULU
Umhloli: Nkk. Maseko

I-PEPHA Lokuqala: Ukuqonda kanye nezincwadi AMAMAKI: 70

ISIKHATHI: Amahora amabili

Umbuzo 1: Isifundo sokuqondisisa (20 Amamaki)

Khumbula izindlela zokufunda isifundo sokuqondisisa kanye nokuphendula imibuzo
yakhona.
Umbuzo 2: Ukufingqa (10 Amamaki)
Uzonikezwa isiqephu ozosifingqa
Qinisekisa ukufingqa ngamaphuzu

Umbuzo 3: Ukuhlaziya isithombe

Bukisisa izithombe ozozinikezwa ebese uphendula imibuzo ozobuzwa yona. Khumbula
ukubukisisa yonke imininingwane esithombeni. (10 amamaki)
Umbuzo 4: Izinkondlo Ezifundiwe
Uzobuzwa imibuzo ngezinkondlo ozifundile elilasini.
Isakhiwo sangaphakathi
isakhiwo sangaphandle (20 amamaki)

Umbuzo 5: Ulimi
Izinkathi
Isibanjalo
Ongumnini
Ubunye nobuningi
Izivumelwano
Izabizwana (20 amamaki)

I-PEPHA LESIBILI: Izincwadi kanye Nokubhala AMAMAKI: 70

ISIKHATHI: Amahora amabili

Umbuzo 1: Incwadi yobungani kanye nencwadi yomsebenzi

Uzothola uholobo olulodwa lwencwadi ozoyibhala.
Zilungiselele ukubhala zombili izincwadi (20 amamaki)
Umbuzo 2: Inkulumompendulwano/Ingxoxo (15 amamaki)
Uzonikezwa umbuzo ozowuphendula ngokubhala inkulumompendulwano/Ingxoxo
Umbuzo 3: Ukubhala Indaba
Uzonikezwa isihloko ozobhala ngaso indaba
Uzobhala uhlobo olulodwa lwezindaba ozifundisiwe (30 amamaki)
Umbuzo 4: Isikhangiso
Uzonikezwa isikhangiso okuzomele usibuke, ubheke yonke imininingwane yesikhangiso
njengoba ufundisiwe ebese uphendula imibuzo (5 amamaki)
SS: GEOGRAPHY

EXAMINER: Mrs Cilliers

MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours

Section A: The Globe (40 marks)

Question 1: Multiple Choice questions (5 marks)

Question 2: True of false statements (5 marks)
Question 3: Define Key Terms/short answer questions (15 marks)
Question 4: World Time Zones Map (5 marks)
Question 5: Diagram - draw and label (10 marks)

Topics Covered:
Hemispheres (latitude and longitude)
Earth’s rotation
Earth’s revolution (positions of Earth its revolution, seasons, solstice and equinox)
Types of maps
World Time Zones, International Date Line, South African Standard Time

Section B: Climate Regions (40 marks)

Question 6: Multiple Choice Questions (5 marks)

Question 7: True of false statements (5 marks)
Question 8: Define terms/short answer questions (10 marks)
Question 9: Diagram - draw and label (5 marks)
Question 10: Climate Graphs - interpreting data from bar and line graphs (5 marks)
Question 11: Case Study - South African Climate - factors that affect temperature and
rainfall (10 marks)

Topics Covered:
Factors that affect temperature and rainfall (latitude, distance from the sea, altitude, ocean
currents, mountains - relief)
South Africa’s Climate - factors that affect temperature and rainfall
Kinds of Climate
Temperature and rainfall (bar and line graphs)

Section C: Map Work (20 marks)

Calculating distance on a map using different scales, converting measurements

Understanding, determining and interpreting coordinates
 SS: HISTORY

EXAMINER: Mrs Cilliers

MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours

SECTION A: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION - SOURCE ANALYSIS (40 MARKS)

Question 1: Visual source - Child labour (10 marks)

Question 2: Textual source - Urbanisation (10 marks)
Question 3: Visual source - Indentured labour (10 marks)
Question 4: Textual source - Indentured labour (10 marks)

Source and knowledge-based questions on the following topics:

What was the Industrial Revolution

Urbanisations
Child labour, working conditions.
Indentured labour from India.

SECTION B: DIAMOND MINING&MINERAL REVOLUTION - SOURCE ANALYSIS (40 MARKS)

Question 5: Textual source - Formation of monopoly & black claim holders (10 marks)
Question 6: Visual source - Burden on women and erosion of families (10 marks)
Question 7: Visual source - Conditions underground (10 marks)
Question 8: Textual source - Anti-Indian legislation (10 marks)

Source and knowledge-based questions on the following topics:

Diamond mining - formation of monopoly and black claim holders
Migrant Workers - erosion of families and burden on women
Migrant mine workers - conditions underground
Anti - Indian Legislation

SECTION C: ESSAY QUESTION (30 MARKS)

Question 9: Two-page essay

Essay question will be based on the following topics:
Mineral Revolution: Chamber of mines, compounds for migrant workers, systematic control
of migrant workers.
NATURAL SCIENCE

EXAMINER: Mrs Moagi

MARKS: 130 TIME: 2 hours

SECTION A: Short Answer and Multiple-Choice Questions (40 Marks)

Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions (10 questions, 2 marks each) – 20 Marks
Question 2: Matching Terms and Definitions (5 items, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Question 3: Short Answer Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Topics covered:
Biosphere and ecosystems
Food chains and food webs
Microorganisms
Classification of organisms
Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration

SECTION B: Structured and Data Response Questions (50 Marks)

Five questions of 10 marks each, focusing on:
a. Identifying biomes and adaptations of organisms – Understanding how climate
affects plant and animal life.
b. Energy flow in ecosystems (trophic levels) – Examining producers, consumers, and
decomposers.
c. Human impact on the environment (pollution, conservation, deforestation) – The
role of humans in ecosystem changes.
d. Introduction to scientific methods – Hypothesis formation, controlled variables, and
observations.
e. Two main eukaryotic processes – Comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration
f. Microorganisms - Understanding different microorganisms and how they impact our
lives. Useful and harmful microorganisms.

SECTION C: Case Study and Essay (40 Marks)

Question 8: Case Study (15 Marks)
Analyze a real-world environmental issue (e.g., climate change and biodiversity loss).
Answer structured questions based on data interpretation.
Question 9: Essay (25 Marks) (Choose 1 out of 2 topics)
Topics may include:
"The Importance of Biodiversity in Ecosystems."
"The Role of Photosynthesis in the Oxygen and Carbon Cycles."
"The Role of Microorganisms in Everyday Life: Helpful or Harmful?"
EMS: BUSINESS STUDIES

EXAMINER: Mrs Nel

MARKS: 80 TIME: 1 ½ hours

SECTION A: Short Answer and Multiple-Choice Questions (30 Marks)

Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks

Question 2: Matching Terms and Definitions (5 items, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Question 3: Short Answer Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Topics covered:
Government’s involvement in the economy
The national budget
Standard of living
Markets
Factors of production

SECTION B: Structured and Source-Based Questions on the economy (30 Marks)

Three questions focusing on:

a. National Budget – Identifying sources of revenue for the government and functions
of spending. Analyse the role of the SARB
b. Standard of living -Distinguish between different lifestyles and the advantages and
disadvantages of each lifestyle. Analyse the impact of economic development on the
environment and the role of productivity and unemployment in South Africa.
c. Markets - Identify different markets based on a given criterion.

SECTION C: Case Study on Entrepreneurship (20 Marks)

Question 8: Case Study

Analysis of factors of production within the market.
Answer structured questions based on a real-life business scenario.
EMS: ACCOUNTING

EXAMINER: Mrs Nel

MARKS: 80 TIME: 1 ½ hours

SECTION A: Short Answer and Multiple-Choice Questions (30 Marks)

Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks

Question 2: Matching Terms and Definitions (5 items, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Question 3: Basic Accounting Transactions (Short Answer Questions) – 10 Marks
Topics covered:
Introduction to Accounting concepts (Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Income, Expenses)
Double-entry bookkeeping (Debit and Credit principles)
The role of Accounting in business
Basic source documents and transactions

SECTION B: Structured and Application Questions (35 Marks)

Four questions focusing on:

a. Journals & Ledger – Recording transactions in Cash Journals & General ledger.
b. Accounting Equation – Analyzing the impact of transactions on the accounting
equation.
c. Financial Documents – Interpreting Source Documents

SECTION C: Case Study and Problem Solving (15 Marks)

Question 8: Case Study (5 Marks)

Analyze a real-life business scenario and answer structured questions.
Example: Users of accounting information.
Question 9: Problem-Solving/Analysis (10 Marks)
Choose one of the following topics:
"Business cycle of a service business"
"Accounting cycle of a business "
 CREATIVE ART

EXAMINER: Mrs Liebenberg

MARKS: 80 TIME: 1 1/2 hours

SECTION A: Visual Literacy and Short Answer Questions (40 Marks)

Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks

Question 2: Matching Terms and Definitions (5 items, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Question 3: Identifying Visual Art Terms Visually (5 items, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Question 4: Visual Analysis: (Short answer responses) – 10 Marks

Topics covered:
Colour theory
Art elements and design principles
Visual art terms
Analysing medium used in artworks
Questions about artist and analysing artwork

SECTION B: Structured Questions and Case Study (20 Marks)

Topics covered:
Colour theory
Art elements and design principles
Visual art terms
Answering structured questions about different artists and their artworks, including
the choices and messages behind their work related to a historical or social theme.
Medium and practical art techniques

SECTION C: Practical (20 Marks)

Drawing techniques
Colour theory
Tonal Value, Shape and Texture
 LIFE OREINTATION

EXAMINER: Mrs Liebenberg/ Mrs Maseko

MARKS: 80 TIME: 1 1/2 hours

SECTION A: Short Answer and Multiple-Choice Questions (30 Marks)

Question 1: Multiple Choice Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks

Question 2: Matching Terms and Definitions (5 items, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks
Question 3: Short Answer Questions (5 questions, 2 marks each) – 10 Marks

Topics covered:
Development of the self in society: self-esteem
Relationships
Social media
Participation in physical activities and their impact on well-being
Bullying
Peer pressure

SECTION B: Structured and Source-Based Questions (20 Marks)

Topics covered:
Relationships
Bullying
Social media
Physical Well-being – The effects of lifestyle choices on physical and mental health.
Peer pressure

SECTION C: Case Study and Discursive Essay (30 Marks)

Question 8: Case Study (10 Marks)

Analyse a real-life scenario related to peer pressure, bullying, or social responsibility.
Answering structured questions based on the case study.

Question 9: Discursive Essay, 200 - 250 words (20 Marks) (Choose 1 out of 2 topics)

TOPIC 1: The effects of social media today

TOPIC 2: The importance of responsible decision-making in teenage life
 EDTECH

EXAMINER: Ms Khasibe

MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours

Section A: Multiple choice

Section B: short questions
Section C: integrated scenario

Topics that will be covered in the exam:

1. circuits & Short-circuits
2. .Do’s and don’ts for handling the Micro:bit car
3. Permanent and temporary fasteners
4. Mechanical components
5. Electrical components
6. Varisbles and formulas

7. Revision of Previous Concepts

Inputs and Outputs: Understanding how devices receive (input) and send (output)
signals.
Sensors: Exploring different sensors and their roles in detecting environmental
changes.
Directions: Recapping directional controls and their application in programming and
robotics.
8. New Concepts Introduced
Inputs and Outputs in the Micro:bit:
Identifying input components (e.g., buttons, sensors).
Identifying output components (e.g., LED display, buzzer, motor control).
Understanding the interaction between inputs and outputs in coding and
practical applications.
Basic Color Theory: Understanding primary, secondary, and complementary colors.
LEDs: Exploring how Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) function and their applications.
RGB LEDs:
Understanding Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) color mixing.
How RGB LEDs produce different colors.
Practical applications of RGB LEDs in lighting and displays.
CONTACT INFORMATION

jabrown@[Link] -
HEAD OF ACADEMICS/ Mathematics

sucilliers@[Link] - SS

pshabalala@[Link] -English

mmadia@[Link] - Afrikaans

siymaseko@[Link] - isiZulu/LO

chnel@[Link] - EMS

wmoagi@[Link] - NS

aliebenberg@[Link] - Creative Arts

lkhasibe@[Link] - EdTech & Robotics