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Grade 11
LIFE ORIENTATION
June Exam
2024
Previous examination papers were used to compile these notes, @IMPAQ JUN 2019,
2020 & 2022, DBE Gauteng 2021. These are just proposed responses from the
memoranda. Some information is repeated, I want you the various ways show the
same information is asked.
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Content:
1. Development of the self in society: Personal life goals
2. Careers and career choices
3. Democracy and human rights
4. Study skills and strategies
5. Social and environmental responsibility
6. Physical Education
7. Essay type questions
Multiple choice questions
A short-term E.g. Lose weight gained over the December holidays during the
goal first term.
Aural/auditee Aural/auditive strategies in learning are to do a verbal
strategy recording of the study material and then read your notes.
Reading and Reading and writing strategies in learning are to verbally record
writing the main ideas to gain a deeper understanding.
strategies
Career The occupation you choose, such as accounting.
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Women’s rights The reason why we have a section in our Bill of Rights
specifically stating women’s rights is because women have
been discriminated against
Negative E.g. When you cannot get along with a class mate
relationship
lifetime or life When setting lifetime or life goals, I must take the following into
goals accoun family; relationships; career and health.
Studying and
learning is Study- or learning style
known as
Global Human activity
warming, which
is caused by
Food pollution Form of pollution does not exist in South Africa
Severe Don’t blow or pick your nose
nosebleed
occurs
Reading and Reading and writing strategies in learning are to verbally record
writing the main ideas to gain a deeper understanding.
strategies
Kinaesthetic Kinaesthetic strategies in learning use real-life examples.
strategies
Career The occupation you choose, such as accounting.
Admission Point A point that awarded according to the marks you obtained for
Score (APS) your Grade 12 final examinations.
Job The tasks you do every day at work for which you are paid a
salary.
Career path A plan you follow that indicates your growth in your chosen
field of work
National A set of tests that measure your academic readiness for
Benchmark Tests university.
(NBT)
Flexibility Flexibility is a characteristic that enables the individual to adapt
effectively to change
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Gossip Gossip is not suitable for a good relationship.
Impossible goal E.g. “I want to make everyone in on earth happy.”
New curriculum Should not affect a young person’s career choices.
Government Accommodate all citizens
that governs
inclusively
Fauna Animals
Realistic people Are people who are practical and get things done
Realistic In a realistic examination the questions must match the
examination average learner’s ability or skill
Ineffective time Perfectionism and multi-tasking will lead to ineffective time
management management.
Dehydration Dehydration is a lack of enough liquid
Action plan Goal, Timeline and Target date
Principles Principles are fundamental norms, rules and values that a
person desires. These norms, rules and values help in
determining the right or wrong of actions
Well-being Well-being is the state of being comfortable, healthy and
happy.
Multiculturalism Multiculturalism means people of different races, cultures and
religions live together in peace / harmony
Lethargic A lethargic person usually feels sleepy and without energy and
person prefers to be inactive.
Cyberbullied Children who are cyberbullied could possibly have low self-
esteem.
Running games Running games develop agility, endurance and speed
Crowding Crowding increases the possibility of violence at sporting events
Organic farming Organic farming promotes biodiversity
A 10-credit Not used for APS.
subject
Skilled trade Requires special skills, knowledge and abilities.
Majority rule Democracy rests upon the principles of majority rule, coupled
with individual- and minority rights.
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Petition A petition is a formal request to parliament for intervention in a
matter
Non- A non-governmental organisation is any non-profit, voluntary
governmental citizens’ group that is organised on a local, national or
organisation international level.They are not funded by government but rely
on donations.
Democratic
structures in National Government, Provincial Government, Local
South Africa. Government
Parliament The National Assembly, The National Council of Provinces.
Legislative
Branch
Cabinet President, Deputy president, Ministers or deputy ministers.
Executive
Branch
Courts Judicial The Constitutional Court, The Court of Appeal, The Supreme
Branch Courts, The Magistrate’s Courts.
Medium-term Next six to 12 months
goals
Request A formal request for intervention to parliament or to a body of
regulation authority is called a request regulation.
Democratic Democratic leaders allow members to contribute.
leaders
National Senior The National Senior Certificate is pegged at NQF level 4
Certificate
Core values Enables a person to distinguish between right and wrong.
Physical fitness Body’s ability to perform activities
Cardiovascular Circulatory system
Assessment
measure of National Benchmark Test (NBT)
readiness for
post-school
institutions
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Aerobic Exercises that improve the body’s oxygen utilisation
activities
Procedures Actions undertaken in a certain way or order
Accountability Answerable for consequences of decisions
Perseverance Perseverance helps us achieve our goals as it means that we
will carry on no matter how difficult the task.
Prioritising Prioritising means working on the most important goal first since
these may take longer to achieve.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF IN SOCIETY: PERSONAL LIFE GOALS
GOALS @IMPAQ JUN 2019
Short term goals, Medium term goals, Long term goals
Why it is important to set down a goal and illustrate how perseverance and
prioritising can help you to achieve your goals.
→ Goal setting enables you to focus on your idea
→ Goal setting acts as a visual reminder of what you wish to receive/achieve
→ Goal setting helps you to identify your priorities
SMART technique
The SMART goal-setting technique is the most popular tool for setting goals.
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Abuse @IMPAQ JUN 2019 & 2020
The meaning of ‘abuse’: Misuse/mishandling/taking advantage
Why teenagers are more vulnerable to abuse in relationships
→ Teenagers place importance on media which may encourage negative or
bad values in relationships by portraying abusive relationships as ‘passionate’
relationships
→ Some teenagers may not be aware of who
they are/have low self-esteems which
make them more vulnerable to being
pressurised or taken advantage of.
→ Some teenagers depend so much on
technology which makes it easier for them
as partners to verbally/emotionally abuse
each other without having to face each
other.
The effects of an abusive relationship on the well-being of a teenager.
→ They could feel anxious as they never know what to expect in the relationship
or when the next abuse may occur.
→ Their school work may suffer as they are depressed or always focussed on the
abuse.
→ They develop low self-confidence when the person continually makes them
feel guilty or worthless.
→ They could become depressed as they might be made to feel unimportant
and in a hopeless situation.
→ Their relationships with friends/family may suffer because of the conflict within
the abusive relationship
→ They may develop sleeping/eating problems because of the stress due to the
abusive relationship.
The importance of maintaining individuality in relationships.
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→ By being assertive you maintain your individuality, you set boundaries and
lessen the chance of being taken advantage of.
→ By expressing your own values and beliefs, you maintain your individuality.
You will gain respect and lessen the possibility of being taken advantage of.
→ Spending time on your own interests and being in control of your own life
could prevent someone from exerting their choices and power over your life.
→ Maintaining your relationships with others will ensure constant support from
outside the abusive relationship.
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GENDER BASED VIOLANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
What does 16 Days of Activism mean when women are still dying? November 25
(2020) is the start of what is known as 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based
Violence. It is an international campaign, starting on the International Day for the
Elimination of Violence against Women. But what does this day mean for women
across the world?
Despite focused attention on gender-based violence (GBV) and many
declarations signed by various governments, women still experience violence in
their lives. The Covid-19 pandemic made the situation worse for women.
Organisations such as Rise Up Against Gender Based Violence could not cope
with the number of calls from women who needed to be evacuated from their
homes to places of safety.
Many had to leave their belongings behind and faced being outside of their
communities and places of employment, so while they were removed from
immediate harm, they still suffered much emotional and psychological trauma.
(Adapted extract: Mail & Guardian Online. (2020). Gender-Based Violence. Available: https://mg.co.za/specialreports/2020-12-
04-gender-based-violence/. Last accessed 20210413.)
This type of GBV was especially bad during the COVID-19 lockdown
Domestic violence. Women were confined in their homes with the abuser and could
not protect themselves.
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The trauma that is associated with GBV
Physical – trouble sleeping and eating; Emotional and psychological – depression;
Low self-esteem etc.
The impact of 16 Days campaign to women and children in South Africa.
↘ The campaign has helped to raise awareness
among men, who are critical to helping end
the violence
↘ The campaign has helped to raise funds for
organisations aiding and supporting the
victims of violence
↘ Challenge cultures and practices that
perpetuate gender inequalities and
consequent abuse of women and children at personal and societal level
↘ It also encourages communities to play their part by rejecting and reporting
abusers
↘ People to be sensitive and supportive to GBV victims share helpful information
and support causes near you
“traditional gender roles in South Africa is like patriarchy.”
Traditional gender roles: Men have more power which leads to unequal power
relations
Patriarchy: A system of society in which men hold the power and women are largely
excluded from it.
Reasons why abused women stay with their partners.
↘ Some victims blame themselves for the violence. Other victims are ashamed
and feel rejected by the community.
↘ Most victims are afraid to leave the relationship because they cannot afford
to give their children shelter, food and clothing. Therefore they often
withdraw the criminal charges.
↘ During this phase, the victim often believes the abuser’s apologies and
promises to change and convinces herself that the abuser will not abuse her
again. In most cases, the pattern occurs again
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