GRADE 12 LIFE SCIENCES FINAL EXAM FORMAT
๐ PAPER 1: Life Processes & Homeostasis
๐ Time: 2ยฝ hours๐ Marks: 150๐ Topics include:
DNA and Meiosis ๐งฌ
Human Reproduction ๐ถ
Nervous & Endocrine Systems ๐ง
Homeostasis โ๏ธ
๐ PAPER 2: Genetics, Evolution & Environment
๐ Time: 2ยฝ hours๐ Marks: 150๐ Topics include:
Genetics and Inheritance ๐งฌ
Evolution ๐
Human Impact on the Environment ๐ฑ
Responding to Environment (Plants) ๐ฟ
Biodiversity & Classification ๐พ
๐ Each Paper Has 3 Sections:
๐น Section Aย โ Short questions (multiple choice, terminology, match columns):
๐ Worth 50 marks
๐ Quick recall, definitions, diagrams
๐น Section Bย โ Structured questions:
๐ Worth about 60 marks
๐ Diagrams, explanations, application questions
๐น Section Cย โ Essay question:
๐ Worth 40 marks
๐ Choose 1 of 2 essays
๐ Marked using intro, body, conclusion, and logical flow
๐ Exam Tips:
โ๏ธ Practice drawing and labeling key diagrams (e.g., reflex arc, DNA, brain)
โ๏ธ Master genetic crosses (Punnett squares, phenotypes, ratios)
โ๏ธ Know the structure of an essay (introduction, content, conclusion)
โ๏ธ Revise using past papers and memos
โ๏ธ Understand and apply concepts โ donโt just memorize!