Terms curriculum
Grade 12 Curriculum Overview
Physical Sciences
Term 1: Focus on Matter and Materials, Chemical Systems, and Reaction Kinetics. Concepts include atomic structure and bonding, states of matter, and chemical equations.
Term 2: Cover the topics of Waves and Sound, Light, and Optics. Students explore wave properties, sound characteristics, and the behavior of light.
Term 3: Study Electricity and Magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, and electromagnetic induction. Emphasis on Ohm's law and electrical safety.
Term 4: Review of all topics with practical assessments, investigations, and preparation for national examinations. Includes a focus on scientific skills and inquiry-based learning.
Mathematics
Term 1: Introduces Trigonometric Functions, Analytical Geometry, and Basic Statistics, focusing on graphs and data interpretation.
Term 2: Delve into Calculus, including limits, derivatives, and their applications, as well as polynomial functions and inequalities.
Term 3: Focus on Probability, Relations, and Functions, emphasizing function transformations and probability models.
Term 4: Comprehensive review of all mathematical concepts learned throughout the year, with an emphasis on problem-solving and exam preparation.
English (FAL)
Term 1: Reading and analyzing a range of texts, with a focus on comprehension strategies and literary devices.
Term 2: Writing essays and narratives, focusing on structure, argumentation, and style. Oral communication skills development through presentations.
Term 3: Study of poetry and drama, exploring themes, context, and character analysis in various works.
Term 4: Review of language skills, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and preparing for final assessments and examinations.
Topics Overview for Grade 12 Curriculum
Physical Sciences
Matter and Materials: Atomic structure, bonding, states of matter.
Chemical Systems: Chemical equations, reaction kinetics.
Waves and Sound: Wave properties, sound characteristics.
Light and Optics: Behavior of light.
Electricity and Magnetism: Circuits, electromagnetism, electromagnetic induction, Ohm's law, electrical safety.
Scientific Skills: Practical assessments, investigations, inquiry-based learning.
Mathematics
Trigonometric Functions: Graphs, basic statistics.
Calculus: Limits, derivatives, polynomial functions, inequalities.
Probability: Probability models, relations, functions.
Review: Comprehensive problem-solving and exam preparation.
English (FAL)
Reading and Analysis: Comprehension strategies, literary devices.
Writing: Essays, narratives, structure, argumentation.
Poetry and Drama: Themes, context, character analysis.
Language Skills: Grammar, vocabulary, final assessment preparation.
Grade 12 Curriculum with Subtopics
Physical Sciences
Term 1: Matter and Materials
Atomic Structure
Bonding
States of Matter
Term 1: Chemical Systems
Chemical Equations
Reaction Kinetics
Term 2: Waves and Sound
Wave Properties
Sound Characteristics
Term 2: Light and Optics
Behavior of Light
Term 3: Electricity and Magnetism
Circuits
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic Induction
Ohm's Law
Electrical Safety
Term 4: Scientific Skills
Practical Assessments
Investigations
Inquiry-Based Learning
Mathematics
Term 1: Trigonometric Functions
Graphs
Basic Statistics
Term 2: Calculus
Limits
Derivatives
Polynomial Functions
Inequalities
Term 3: Probability
Probability Models
Relations
Functions
Term 4: Review
Problem-Solving Techniques
Exam Preparation
English (FAL)
Term 1: Reading and Analysis
Comprehension Strategies
Literary Devices
Term 2: Writing
Essays
Narrative Writing
Structure and Argumentation
Term 3: Poetry and Drama
Themes
Context
Character Analysis
Term 4: Language Skills
Grammar
Vocabulary
Final Assessment Preparation