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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher. Create [number] [multiple choice] exam questions with four options (A to D) based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions.] Each question should be based on the SBA guideline document for mark allocation (indicate in brackets), have one clear correct answer, and use language appropriate for grade 9 learners. Weight all curriculum sections [equally]. Use the SBA guidelines for the tone, formatting and mark allocation. Format each question clearly [with options A-D listed below].

Breakdown :
P (Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher.

R (Request): Create multiple choice exam questions with four answers (A to D)

O (Output Format): Format each question with four options A-D and mark allocation in brackets

M (Must-Haves): ... using the ATP for [date rage] and weight the sections equally.

P (Parameters): Keep questions at Grade 9 level, avoid overly complex terminology, create exactly [X] questions covering [specific topics]

T (Tone): Use clear, educational language appropriate for grade 9 learners.

MATCH COLUMN A WITH B QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher. Create [number] matching questions with Column A and Column B based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions.] Each question should have [X] items in Column A that need to be matched with [X] corresponding items in Column B that has a varied alignment. Column B should have [x] number of distractors. Base mark allocation on the SBA guideline document (indicate in brackets), ensure each item in Column A has one clear correct match in Column B, and use language appropriate for grade 9 learners. Weight all curriculum sections [equally]. Use the SBA guidelines for the tone, formatting and mark allocation.

Breakdown :
P (Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher.

R (Request): Create [number] matching questions with Column A and Column B based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions.]

O (Output Format): ... format as two columns with clear numbering/lettering system and answer lines.

M (Must-Haves): ... using the ATP for [date rage] and weight the sections equally.

P (Parameters): ... equal weighting, clear matching pairs, specific number of items per column. ... column B should have [x] number of distractors.

T (Tone): Use clear, educational language appropriate for grade 9 learners.

ONE WORD ANSWERS QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher. Create [number] definition questions with the answer as a single term based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions.] Each question should provide a clear definition and require a one-word answer that identifies the scientific term being defined. Base mark allocation on the SBA guideline document (indicate in brackets), ensure one clear correct answer, and use language appropriate for grade 9 learners. Weight all curriculum sections [equally]. Use the SBA guidelines for the tone, formatting and mark allocation.

Breakdown :
P (Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher.

R (Request): Create [number] one word answer exam questions based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions.]

O (Output Format): ...definition and require a one-word answer that identifies the scientific term being defined

M (Must-Haves): ... using the ATP for [date rage] and weight the sections equally.

P (Parameters): one-word answer, weight all curriculum sections [equally]

T (Tone): Use clear, educational language appropriate for grade 9 learners.

WORD LIST QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher. Create [number] word list matching questions based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions]. Each question should provide a word list containing [X] terms, followed by [X] numbered statements/definitions that learners must match to the correct word from the list. Base mark allocation on the SBA guideline document (indicate in brackets), ensure each statement has one clear correct word match, and use language appropriate for grade 9 learners. Weight all curriculum sections [equally]. Use the SBA guidelines for the tone, formatting and mark allocation.

Breakdown :
P (Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Science teacher.

R (Request): Create [number] word list matching questions based on the Grade 9 ATP and the CAPS document [use the text from textbook as reference for content specific questions.]

O (Output Format): Each question should provide a word list containing [X] terms, followed by [X] numbered statements/definitions that learners must match to the correct word from the list.

M (Must-Haves): ... using the ATP for [date rage] and weight the sections equally.

P (Parameters): ... ensure each statement has one clear correct word match.

T (Tone): Use clear, educational language appropriate for grade 9 learners.

SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Sciences teacher. Create 10 short-answer exam questions that require learners to recall key concepts or definitions. Use the ATP for [date range] and the CAPS document, [and refer to the prescribed textbook for content-specific accuracy]. Each section in the given date range should be weighted equally. Ensure that each question is suitable for a maximum of 2 marks, and indicate the mark allocation in round brackets next to each question. Follow the SBA guidelines for tone and formatting.

Breakdown:

P (Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Sciences teacher.

R (Request): Create 10 short-answer exam questions that require learners to recall key concepts or definitions.

O (Output Format): A list of 10 questions, each with the mark allocation indicated in round brackets. Format according to SBA guidelines.

M (Must-Haves): Questions must be based on the ATP for [date range] and the CAPS document.

Use the textbook as a reference for content-specific questions.

Each question must be suitable for a maximum of 2 marks.

Sections must be weighted equally.

P (Parameters): Keep the questions short and focused on recall (not application or analysis). Align with SBA tone, formatting, and mark allocation requirements.

T (Tone): Professional and aligned with assessment standards as outlined in the SBA guidelines.

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ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Sciences teacher. Create 1 essay-type exam question as a higher-order question according to Bloom's taxonomy worth 10 marks. Use the ATP for [date range] and CAPS document as a guideline. The question must require learners to demonstrate understanding, apply knowledge and express scientific reasoning in a structured response using content from the textbook.
Use appropriate command verbs and follow SBA tone and formatting.

Breakdown:

P(Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Sciences teacher.

R(Request): Create 1 essay-type exam question.

O(Output Format): Include the essay question

The question should be worth 10 marks in total.

Use appropriate command verbs and follow the SBA guidelines for tone, formatting, and mark allocation.

M(Must-Haves):

The question must be based on the ATP for [date range] and the CAPS document.

Use the textbook as reference to ensure the question is content-specific.

Learners must be required to demonstrate understanding and apply knowledge.

Include key concepts or processes suitable for an extended response.

P(Parameters): Limit the total marks to 10. Must align with SBA tone, formatting, and mark allocation standards.

T (Tone): Use appropriate cmmand verbs and follow SBA tone and formatting.

CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

You are a Grade 9 Natural Sciences teacher designing an assessment activity. Use the provided sources to create a two paragraph case study. Include a short scenario and 3–5 questions that assess understanding, application, and reasoning. The questions must align with the CAPS document and ATP content for [date range]. Assign marks to each question, with a total out of 20. Use only information from the sources. Follow SBA for tone, formatting, and mark allocation guidelines.

Breakdown:

P (Persona): You are a Grade 9 Natural Sciences teacher designing an assessment activity

R (Request): Use the provided sources to create a case study suitable for classroom assessment.

O (Output Format): Provide a short case study scenario based on the sources. Include 3–5 accompanying questions (ranging in cognitive demand). Include mark allocation for each question.Total mark out of 20. Use SBA tone and formatting conventions.

M (Must-Haves): Case study must be entirely based on the provided sources Questions must assess understanding, application, and reasoning. Use appropriate command verbs. Questions must align with CAPS content and ATP focus for [date range].

P (Parameters): Follow SBA formatting, tone, and mark allocation standards.

T (Tone): Follow SBA formatting, tone, and mark allocation standards.

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