All holiday work is due on Tuesday 5 May 2026 (first day of second term). Learners who submit late will not receive marks.

Mathematics Assignment

Section A — Quadratic Equations (20 marks)

1. Solve the following by factorisation:
   (a) ( x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0 )
   (b) ( 2x^2 + 7x - 4 = 0 )
2. Use the quadratic formula to solve ( 3x^2 - 2x - 1 = 0 ), giving your answers correct to 2 decimal places.
3. A farmer encloses a rectangular field using 60 m of fencing. One side is a straight river (no fence needed). If the width is ( x ) metres, show that the area is ( A = x(60 - 2x) ). Find the value of ( x ) that maximises the area.

Section B — Indices and Surds (10 marks)

4. Simplify: ( dfrac{2^5 imes 2^{-3}}{2^4} )
5. Rationalise: ( dfrac{6}{sqrt{3}} )
6. Show that ( sqrt{50} - sqrt{18} = 2sqrt{2} )

Science Assignment

Physics — Motion and Forces

1. A car accelerates from rest to 30 m/s in 10 seconds. Calculate its acceleration.
2. State Newton’s three laws of motion and give one everyday example for each.
3. Draw a velocity-time graph for an object that:
   • Accelerates uniformly from 0 to 20 m/s in 4 s
   • Travels at constant velocity for 6 s
   • Decelerates to rest in 5 s
   Use the graph to find the total distance travelled.

Chemistry — Atomic Structure

4. Draw the atomic structure of: (a) Carbon-12 ((,_6^{12} ext{C}))   (b) Chlorine-35 ((,_{17}^{35} ext{Cl}))
5. Define the following terms: isotope, nucleon number, proton number, relative atomic mass.
6. Calculate the relative atomic mass of chlorine given that it consists of 75% (^{35} ext{Cl}) and 25% (^{37} ext{Cl}).

English Language Assignment

Composition (30 marks)

Write a composition of 300–400 words on ONE of the following topics:

1. Describe a time when you overcame a difficult challenge at school.
2. "Technology has done more harm than good to young people in Zimbabwe." Write a discursive essay arguing FOR or AGAINST this statement.
3. Write a letter to your local school authority suggesting ways to improve science laboratories in rural schools.

Comprehension

A comprehension passage and questions are provided in the attached PDF. Answer all questions in full sentences.

Submission Requirements

• All work must be handwritten in a dedicated exercise book
• Label clearly: Name / Class / Subject / Teacher’s name
• Science diagrams must be drawn in pencil and labelled in pen
• Download the comprehension passage from the attachment below