Grade 10 Subjects List South Africa

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Grade 10 subjects list south africa

This is one of the most important decisions in the life of your child. The decision you jointly take will impact on every aspect of his/her life.

The main purpose of this meeting is to:

offer guidance on subject choices in grade 10
inform learners and parents of the:
- Subjects/subject packages available at the school.
- Policies and procedures associated with subjects/ subject package choices.
- Management plan (time frames/ due dates/ etc.) regarding subject/subject package choices.

Learners who are promoted at the end of grade 9 exit the GET phase and enter the FET phase (further education and training phase).

2. THE FET CURRICULUM

The FET Phase spans a period of 3 years (Grade 10 to Grade 12). At the end of the FET Phase learners achieve their NSC (National Senior Certificate).

Grade 10 learners are required to choose a minimum of 7 subjects, which they will follow until they complete their matriculation examinations.

Learners will have to choose four from the compulsory subject list and three subjects from the Higher credit subject list.

2.1 Which subjects are compulsory?

Home Language
First Additional Language
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Note

A language cannot be chosen as a HOME Language and as a FIRST ADDITIONAL Language.
A learner can choose two Home Languages. English Home Language and Isizulu Home Language are the only two offered at Crossmoor Secondary School.
Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy cannot both be chosen

2.2 Subject Choices

All subjects except Life Orientation earn the learner points according to the symbol obtained in the NSC Exams if they wish to study at a University.

Higher credit subjects offered at Crossmoor Secondary

Higher Credit Subjects

Languages
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Engineering Graphics & Design
Geography
Information Technology
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematical Literacy
Physical Sciences
Visual Arts
Hospitality Studies
Tourism

3. MATRIC PASS REQUIREMENTS

Firstly, there are 3 pass levels:

Higher certificate –Will gain you provisional entrance into any College or certificate course.
Diploma – Will gain you provisional entrance into any Technikon or diploma course.
Bachelors (which was commonly known as an exemption) – Will gain you provisional entrance into any University or degree course.

Here are the pass requirements for each of these levels:

Higher certificate pass requirements

Must obtain 40% in your Home Language.

Must obtain at least 40% in two other subjects.

Must obtain at least 30% for three other subjects.

It is important to note that one of your languages must either be English HL or Afrikaans/Isizulu HL to qualify for a Higher Certificate.

Diploma pass requirements

Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language.
Must obtain at least 40% for four other High Credit subjects.
Must obtain at least 30% for two other subjects.

Bachelors Degree pass requirements

Must obtain at least 40% for your Home Language.
Must obtain at least 50% for four other High Credit subjects.
Must obtain at least 30% for two other subjects.

The Bachelor’s Pass is the best possible pass level you can achieve, and it qualifies you to study at any tertiary institution in South Africa, as long as you have met the requirements for that particular degree or diploma.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A CAREER PATH

What sort of thinker am I?
What values and ambitions do I have?
What encourages/motivates me to give off my best?
Am I a person who follows my passion for things or am I driven by material gain?
What are the things that are important to me as a person?
During the GET …what subject preferences did/do I have?
Which subjects do I have a “natural liking for”? Don’t be restricted to subjects you are familiar with in grade 9
Enquire about “new subjects”
Talk to people who are currently doing the job you want to?

Ask them:

What subjects they had to study? What degree/diploma they had to study for?

What sort of demands their jobs place on them? What they like or dislike about their careers.

Examine job advertisements from newspapers/internet etc.
Check if there are many openings for the career you intend to pursue.
My Aptitude….

Do I have natural talent of the field/subjects I want to choose?

Am I good at these subjects?

What are my strengths?

In terms of my scholastic performance …where do my strengths lie?
Avoid subjects that you are struggling with … (especially if you are not committed to working hard at them).
Examine your academic ability.
If you want to choose subjects in the Accounting; Info Tech and Physical/Health Sciences Field

HOW ARE YOU PERFORMING IN MATHEMATICS and NATURAL SCIENCES?

Other Important Considerations

Examine ALL the available options
Do you sincerely like the choice you are about to select?
How well did you perform in these subjects in the GET phase?
Are you making this choice because you are pleasing your parents, friends or yourself?
Did you choose these subjects so that you can be in the same class with your friends?
Did you choose these subjects due to the status attached to them?
Will these subjects be of benefit to me?

For Parents to remember

You do not choose for your child. You are there to assist or guide your child.
Don’t try and “live your dreams” through your child.
Don’t see this as an opportunity to elevate your status.
Don’t see this as an opportunity to compete with your friends, neighbours and relatives. Be realistic.

“A happy child will be an achieving child”

CAREER CHOICES: GRADE 9 2019

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & DESIGN

Communicate ides graphically by using drawing instruments and computer – based tools
Carry out projects using the design process
Learn by solving problems in creative ways

CAREERS

Architecture
Plan drawing
Graphic Designing
Electrical Draughtsperson
Draughtsperson
Mechanical Draughtsperson
Designing (Furniture, Automobiles, Aeronautics)

MATHEMATICS

Maths enables creative and logical reasoning about problems in the physical and social world and in the context of mathematics itself. The study of Maths requires a deeper understanding and a successful application of its knowledge and skills.

CAREERS

Teacher
Medical Doctor/ Dentist
Physicist
Pharmacist
Actuarial Scientist
Engineer
Astrologist/ Astronomy
Technician
IT Industry
Architect/ Civil Engineer
Electronics Industry
Town Planner

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

Maths Lit provides learners with the an awareness and understanding of the role that maths plays in the modern world. Maths Lit is a subject driven by life- related applications of maths. It enables learners to develop the ability and confidence to think numerically and spatially in order to interpret and critically analyse everyday situations and to solve problems

CAREERS

(all careers require a level of Mathematical knowledge)

Teacher
Plumber
Bricklayer/ Welder
Computer Programmer
Bookkeeper
Sales Executive
Journalist
Social Worker
Chef/ Caterer
Business manager
Ceramacist/ fashion Designer

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

This subject focuses on investigating physical and chemical phenomena through scientific inquiry.
By applying scientific models, theories and laws it seeks to explain and predict events in our physical environment.
It also deals with society’s desire to understand how the physical environment works, how to benefit from it and how to care for it responsibly.

CAREERS

Teacher
Medical Doctor/ Dentist
Physicist/ Biologist/ Zoologist
Pharmacist/ Physiotherapist/ Chemist
Actuarial Scientist
Engineer/ Aeronautical Engineer
Astrologist/ Astronomy
Technician
IT Industry
Architect/ Civil Engineer/ Land Surveyor
Electronics Industry
Town Planner

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology enables learners to use computers in social and economic environments, through the use of current programming language, hardware and software, and how these apply to their daily lives.

CAREERS

Database Designer
Computer Technician
Software Engineer
Pilot
Computer Engineer
Computer Programmer

LIFE SCIENCES

Life Sciences involve the study of life in a changing natural and human made environment. This systemic study involves critical inquiry, reflection and understanding of concepts and processes and their application in society

CAREERS

Marine Biologist/ Botanist
Pharmacist
Actuarial Scientist
Astrologist
Civil Engineer
Electronics Industry
Nurse
Ecology/ Horticulture
Physiologist

VISUAL ARTS

Visual Arts represents a broad field of creative practice that involves hand, eye, intellect and imagination in making two and three dimensional objects and environments. Learners develop the capacity to make practical and aesthetic decisions in the development of a coherent body of work. Art making skills are developed in a variety of disciplines while the visual culture studies (theory) focuses on developing visual literacy within a cultural and historical context.

CAREERS

Architect
Fine arts practitioner
Arts management
Art Gallery Curator
Video/ Film producer
Photographer
Digital Designer
Graphic / Textile/ Fashion Designers
Interior Decorator
Desktop Publishing
Cultural Tourism Industry

GEOGRAPHY

Geography is a science that studies physical and human processes and spatial patterns on earth and in an integrated way over space and time.
It examines the spatial distribution of people and their activities, physical and human- made features, ecosystems and interactions between humans and the environment in a dynamic context.
It helps learners to make well-informed judgements about changing environments and contexts.

CAREERS

Degree in Geog & Environmental Science
Archaeology
Town Planning
Architecture
Central and Local Government
Weather Bureau
General and Environmental Journalism
Environmental Planning
Rural and Urban Planning
Conservationist
Cartography/ Map making
Land Surveyor

LIFE ORIENTATION

This is the study of the “self” in relation to others and to society.
Career options for learners are broadened

CAREERS

Teaching
Service Industry
Care-Giving/ Nurse
Social Worker
Safety and Security
Policeman/ Army
Human Resources Management
Sports Science/ Fitness Industry
Media/Politics
Guidance Counsellor/ Psychologist

TOURISM

Tourism involves the study of why people travel and how to meet their needs
It empowers learners to an understanding of the related services in the Tourism Industry, the interdependence of sectors and sub-sectors and the benefit it brings to the SA economy.
It helps learners acquire skills, knowledge, values and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with customers, identify needs and provide the required service to ensure customer satisfaction.

CAREERS

Car-Hire Companies/ Reservations
Events Management/ Co-ordinator
Govt Tourism Depts.
Tour operating Companies
Tourism boards
Tourist Guides
Travel Agencies/ Tourism Info. Officer
Airline cabin crew/ Flight Attendant
Restaurants & Coffee shops / Fast Food
Hotel Management
B&B Establishments/ Product Developer
Resorts/ Game Lodges/ farms
Cruise Ships

HOSPITALITY STUDIES

Hosp. St. Will equip learners with skill, knowledge, attitudes and values related to the real- world situations in the food and beverage industry.
The subject provides the necessary resources for successful operation in the hospitality field

CAREERS

Restaurants & Coffee shops

Hotels/ Fast Food
Bed & Breakfast Establishments
Hospitals/ hostels
Hotel manager
Professional Chef
Cruise Ships
Food & Beverage Manager
Bartender/ Waitron
Banqueting Manager

ACCOUNTING

Accounting focuses on measuring performance, and processing and communicating financial information about economic sectors.
This discipline ensures that ethical behaviour, transparency and accountability are adhered to.
It deals with the logical, systematic and accurate selection and recording of financial information and transactions, as well as compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements and managerial reports for use by interested parties .

CAREERS

Chartered Accountant
Financial/ Cost Accountant
Bookkeeper
Banking Services
State Accountant/ Dept of Finance
Production Manager
Dept of Trade & Industry/ Tourism
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sales Executive
Auctioneer/ Systems Analyst

BUSINESS STUDIES

This subject deals with skills, knowledge, values and attitudes critical for informed, productive, ethical and responsible participation in the formal and informal economics sectors.
Learners will learn how to effectively analyse and deal with different environments to initiate and carry on business ventures and successfully carry out business operations

CAREERS

Chartered Accountant
Financial/ Cost Accountant
Bookkeeper
Banking Services
State Accountant/ Dept of Finance
Production Manager
Dept of Trade & Industry/ Tourism
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sales Executive
Auctioneer/ Systems Analyst

ECONOMICS

Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, governments and other organisations within our society choose to use scarce resources to satisfy their numerous needs and wants in a manner that is efficient and equitable.
Economics equips learners with skills, knowledge, values and attitudes that will enable them to participate in, contribute to, adapt to and survive in a complex economic society.
It enables them to demonstrate a critical awareness of the benefits of responsible and sensitive resource utilization.

CAREERS

Chartered Accountant
Financial Economist
Economist
Bookkeeper
Banking Services
Tax Consultant
Stockbroker
Market Researcher
Budget/ Business Analyst
Personal Financial Advisor
Auditor
Investment Analyst
Real Estate Agent

LANGUAGES

Language is a tool for thought and communication
Learning to use language effectively enables learners to think and acquire knowledge , to express their identity, feelings and ideas, to interact with others, and to manage their world.
The effective use of language will help learners to interact critically with a wide range of texts and be able to interpret and answer examination and test questions effectively and critically.
Language is a subject that runs across all subjects and curriculums.

CAREERS

Journalist
Interpreter
Media Broadcaster/ Talk Show Host
Author
Publisher
Editor
Tour Guide
Translator
Educator/ lecturer
Work in State Departments
Work in Foreign Countries
Radio DJ

FET 01	FET 02	FET 03	FET 04
Physical Science	Physical Science	Physical Science	Physical Science
Life Sciences	Life Sciences	Life Sciences	Accounting
Accounting	Information Technology	Engin. Graphics & Design	Engin. Graphics & Design
FET 05	FET 26	FET 06	FET 07
Physical Science	Physical Science	Accounting	Accounting
Information Technology	Life Sciences	Life Sciences	Economics
Engin. Graphics & Design	Geography	Geography	Business Studies
FET 08	FET 09	FET 18	FET 19
Accounting	Physical Science	Hospitality Studies	Hospitality Studies
Economics	Engin. Graphics & Design	Tourism	Tourism
Information Technology	Visual Arts	Geography	Business Studies
FET 20	FET 27	FET 21	FET 36
Business Studies	Life Sciences	Engin. Graphics & Design	Engin. Graphics & Design
Tourism	Business Studies	Geography	Business Studies
Geography	Geography	Visual Arts	Visual Arts

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