GRADE 9 – SUBJECT CHOICE INFORMATION SESSION Choosing subjects that meet individual ability and career needs Matching abilities with possible careers Make Suitable subject choices Most students are undecided about a career – quite normal Assist learners to identify abilities – psychometric tests (Mrs Melissa Riordan elaborate on this) & actual school performance (Teachers to offer advice)

INDIVIDUAL ABILITY (SELF-KNOWLEDGE) Who am I & what can I do? CHOOSING SUBJECTS INDIVIDUAL ABILITY (SELF-KNOWLEDGE) Who am I & what can I do? Abilities – How well I do / my talents Interests – What I enjoy doing Values & Needs – What’s important to me? CAREER NEEDS What would I enjoy doing? Explore and research world of work Match subjects with career options Niels Lindhard (Career Advisor at UCT) “You will not know what you can become until you know who you are.”

NSC REQUIREMENTS 7 SUBJECTS 4 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS LANGUAGE OF LEARNING & TEACHING ADDITIONAL OFFICIAL LANGUAGE MATHEMATICS OR MATHS LITERACY LIFE ORIENTATION + CHOICE OF 3 APPROVED SUBJECTS NSC – National Senior Certificate – Grade 12 school leaving certificate – 2008 replaces the Senior Certificate. Language of learning and teaching – English Home Lanuguage Official language (There are 11 Official) – We offer Afrikaans EITHER AT 1st Additional level OR Home Language level Only immigrants can choose one of the Non-Official Languages as their Additional Language - French, German, Spanish, Herbrew or Portuguese

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS MATHEMATICS Discipline of mathematical sciences: algebra, geometry, trigonometry and analytical problem solving OR MATHEMATICAL LITERACY Discipline of numeracy: everyday use of numbers, graphs and symbols Note: It is not Maths at a different level, it’s a different kind of Maths Maths - Required for tertiary studies in Science, Health Sciences, Engineering & Commerce Maths Literacy – Relevant in certain fields of Humanities.

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS CONTINUED… Life Orientation Personal Well-being – self knowledge & coping skills Citizenship Education – social justice & sustainable living Physical Well-being & recreation Careers and Career Choices Life Orientation – New look Guidance Develop a healthy self-esteem and reach one’s potential Develop a good healthy life style – fitness, good diet and stress management. Prepare one to cope with daily challenges. To function optimally in the real world.

SUBJECT CHOICES AT THEODOR Human and Social Studies Geography History Life Orientation (Compulsory) Arts and Culture Dramatic Arts Business, Commerce & Management Studies Accounting Business Studies Designated subjects highlighted in blue. Of your 7 subjects, 4 must be from the designated highlighted list for entry into degree studies

SUBJECT CHOICES CONTINUED Physical, Mathematical, Computer & Life Sciences Physical Sciences Life Sciences (Biology) Mathematics Mathematical Literacy Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Languages English – (Compulsory) Afrikaans French Languages on designated list – 2 Official Languages and 1 other recognised language –Can only have French or German or other approved Unofficial Language.

THE LINK BETWEEN SCHOOL SUBJECT CHOICES & UNIVERSITY STUDY HIGHER EDUCATION FIELDS OF STUDY POSSIBLE SCHOOL SUBJECTS TO CONSIDER Science Health Sciences Engineering Mathematics Physical Sciences Life Sciences CAT Business Economic Sciences Accounting Business Studies Humanities Law & Education. Mathematical Literacy Languages - 2 official History Geography Dramatic Arts Subject choice determine access to various fields of study. The different faculties in bold print prescribed that to gain entry, a learner have the required school subjects and achieve certain level (%) in these subjects. Science (excluding psychology & social work), Humanities (Journalism, Media & communications, Drama,Graphic Design), Health Science (helping professions, Sport & Recreation),

4 of 7 subjects must be from designated list GAINING ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITY (Bachelor’s Degree - BA, BSc, BCom & LLB) 4 of 7 subjects must be from designated list Achieve a minimum Admissions Point Score (APS) Some faculties - Minimum APS plus particular subject levels National Benchmark tests (NBTs) - www. nbt.ac.za Designated subjects at Theodor are those highlighted in blue APS means – Levels converted to points APS requirements differ slightly from one institution to another Minimum level e.g. BSc – Min APS of 35 + NSC Maths & Science level of 5 National Benchmark tests – scores especially for selection courses – MBChB, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology and Speech Pathologhy

The Admissions Point Score for Universities P0INTS/LEVELS SYMBOLS NSC % 8 A+ 90% - 100% 7 A 80% - 89% 6 B 70% - 79% 5 C 60% - 69% 4 D 50% - 59% 3 E 40% - 49% 2 F 30% - 39% 1 G 0% - 29% An institution will indicate what min. APS required to be considered for admission. In addition to requiring a min. APS,some programmes may set additional subject requirements. EG BSc APS of 35 & a NSC rating of 5 for Maths. University give no points for 30% and below.

LIVING, LEARNING AND WORKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY 10 jobs in a working career of 35 – 40 years Your qualification will not be directly related to your future career Possible that your future job has not been created yet

SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY YOUR ABILITY TO: communicate - to write and express yourself well be a team player engage with the many forms of information keep up with new technology It’s not degrees that are employed but people Focus on building character

CHOOSING SUBJECTS FOR MY FUTURE CAREER Do I know what I want to be? Do I know what qualifications I require? Where can this be studied? What are the entry requirements? What subjects do I need? What APS & subject levels are required? Questions to ponder over when deciding what subjects to choose.

CONFUSED & UNDECIDED? Keep as many options open by choosing the right subjects! Be realistic at the same time