Grade 11 · Life Sciences · Paper 2 · CAPS
Biodiversity of animals – Grade 11 Life Sciences (Paper 2)
What Biodiversity of animals covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 3 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 3
- Exam-style questions
- 7
- Marks of practice
- 54
- Study time
- ≈ 2 h 50 min
What it covers
Biodiversity of animals is a Grade 11 Life Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Life Sciences Paper 2 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 3 sections: Body plans: symmetry, cephalisation and germ layers; Coelom, gut and blood systems; The six phyla, the evolutionary tree and the role of invertebrates.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Life Sciences Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Animal biodiversity ≈ 18/150 (12 %) of Paper 2
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Body plans: symmetry, cephalisation and germ layers30 min
- Coelom, gut and blood systems30 min
- The six phyla, the evolutionary tree and the role of invertebrates35 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 35 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions7 questions · 54 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 05 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 2 h 50 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 7 exam-style questions on Biodiversity of animals (54 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked exam-style answers, point by point, with labelled diagrams for each of the 3 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 11 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Biodiversity of animals? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Biodiversity of animals as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Biodiversity of animals
How is Biodiversity of animals examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Biodiversity of animals is part of Life Sciences Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Animal biodiversity ≈ 18/150 (12 %) of Paper 2. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Biodiversity of animals?
About 2 h 50 min: 1 h 35 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 1 h 05 min for the 7 exam-style questions (54 marks) at 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Biodiversity of animals?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Biodiversity of animals as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.