PHYSICAL SCIENCES
EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
GRADE 11
2024
These guidelines consist of 28 pages.
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Examination Guidelines
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction 3
2. Assessment in Grade 11 4
2.1 Format of question papers 4
2.2 Numbering and sequence of questions 4
2.3 Information sheets 4
2.4 Weighting of cognitive levels 5
2.5 Weighting of prescribed content 5
2.6 Skills in Physical Sciences 5
2.7 Prior knowledge from Grade 10 6
3. Elaboration of the content for Grade 11 (CAPS) 7
3.1 Paper 1: Physics 7
3.2 Paper 2: Chemistry 13
4. General information 21
4.1 Quantities, symbols and units 21
4.2 Information sheets – Paper 1 (Physics) 23
4.3 Information sheets – Paper 2 (Chemistry) 25
5. Marking guidelines: Paper 1 29
6. Marking guidelines: Paper 2 30
7. Conclusion 33
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, Physical Sciences/Grade 11 3 DBE/2024
Examination Guidelines
1. INTRODUCTION
The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Physical Sciences outlines
the nature and purpose of the subject Physical Sciences. This guides the philosophy
underlying the teaching and assessment of the subject in Grade 11.
The purpose of these Examination Guidelines is to:
• Provide clarity on the depth and scope of the content to be assessed in the
common/national Grade 11 examination in Physical Sciences.
• Assist teachers to adequately prepare learners for the examinations.
This document deals with the final Grade 11 examinations. It does not deal in any depth
with the school-Based Assessment (SBA).
These Examination Guidelines should be read in conjunction with:
• The National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Curriculum and Assessment Policy
Statement (CAPS): Physical Sciences
• The National Protocol of Assessment: An addendum to the policy document, the
National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications
Framework (NQF), regarding the National Protocol for Assessment (Grades R–12)
• The national policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the
National Curriculum Statement, Grades R–12
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EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
GRADE 11
2024
These guidelines consist of 28 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
, Physical Sciences/Grade 11 2 DBE/2024
Examination Guidelines
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction 3
2. Assessment in Grade 11 4
2.1 Format of question papers 4
2.2 Numbering and sequence of questions 4
2.3 Information sheets 4
2.4 Weighting of cognitive levels 5
2.5 Weighting of prescribed content 5
2.6 Skills in Physical Sciences 5
2.7 Prior knowledge from Grade 10 6
3. Elaboration of the content for Grade 11 (CAPS) 7
3.1 Paper 1: Physics 7
3.2 Paper 2: Chemistry 13
4. General information 21
4.1 Quantities, symbols and units 21
4.2 Information sheets – Paper 1 (Physics) 23
4.3 Information sheets – Paper 2 (Chemistry) 25
5. Marking guidelines: Paper 1 29
6. Marking guidelines: Paper 2 30
7. Conclusion 33
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, Physical Sciences/Grade 11 3 DBE/2024
Examination Guidelines
1. INTRODUCTION
The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Physical Sciences outlines
the nature and purpose of the subject Physical Sciences. This guides the philosophy
underlying the teaching and assessment of the subject in Grade 11.
The purpose of these Examination Guidelines is to:
• Provide clarity on the depth and scope of the content to be assessed in the
common/national Grade 11 examination in Physical Sciences.
• Assist teachers to adequately prepare learners for the examinations.
This document deals with the final Grade 11 examinations. It does not deal in any depth
with the school-Based Assessment (SBA).
These Examination Guidelines should be read in conjunction with:
• The National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Curriculum and Assessment Policy
Statement (CAPS): Physical Sciences
• The National Protocol of Assessment: An addendum to the policy document, the
National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications
Framework (NQF), regarding the National Protocol for Assessment (Grades R–12)
• The national policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the
National Curriculum Statement, Grades R–12
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