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LIFE ORIENTATION GRADE 12
PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT TASK 1, TERM 1
SOURCE-BASED TASK 2023
SUBJECT Life Orientation
GRADE 12
TYPE OF TASK Source-Based task
TOPICS Development of the Self in Society
Study Skills
Careers and Career Choices
PURPOSE To encourage learners to:
Apply a range of life skills required to adapt to change as
part of on-going healthy life- style choices-stress, conflict
management, communication.
Revise own study skills and strategies for examination.
Explore innovative ways to counteract unemployment
Evaluate own views and responsibility on fraud and corruption.
FORMS OF Source-Based Task
ASSESSMENT Activity 1-3:Source-based
CONCEPTS Stress, anxiety, stress management, fraud, corruption,
unemployment, e- business , entrepreneurship, embezzlement,
cronyism, study skills, study method, Innovative
enterpreurship,cultural entrepreneur, small business,
collaborating, accommodating, compromising
Activity 1 = 36 marks
MARKS Activity 2 = 29 marks
Activity 3 = 25 marks
Total = 90 marks
DURATION 4 Weeks
DATE OF ISSUE 13 February 2023
DATE OF 10 March 2023
COMPLETION
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PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT TASK 1, TERM 1
SOURCE - BASED TASK 2023
NAME OF LEARNER
GRADE
NAME OF SCHOOL
ACTIVITY MARKS OBTAINED
MARKS TEACHER DH DISTRICT PROVINCE OTHER
1 36
2
29
3 25
TOTAL 90
MODERATION
MODERATOR NAME DATE SIGNATURE
HOD/SENIOR TEACHER
SUBJECT HEAD
DISTRICT OFFICIAL
PROVINCIAL
FEEDBACK TO LEARNERS BY THE SUBJECT TEACHER
(COVER PAGE SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR EACH LEARNER)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO LEARNERS
[Link] Source – Based Task must be completed on: 10 March 2023
2. This Source –Based Task consists of SEVEN (7) pages.
3. The task should be well structured,by including the following aspects:
. a completed cover page with learner and task details( provided by the teacher)
. answers should be in accordance to the numbering in the question paper.
. each activity should be answered on a new page.
. acknowledge sources used
. the task must be bound /stapled.
4. Read and understand concepts as used in the question papers and be able to answer
questions with relevance.
5. The teacher will explain the task in detail and facilitate the process in class time I.e each
learner should complete the task independently under controlled conditions.
6. Adhere to the completion date.
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ACTIVITY 1
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF IN SOCIETY
Study the Source below and answer the questions that follow.
The importance of communication skills
Effective communication skills are fundamental to success in many aspects of life. Many jobs
require strong communication skills and people with good communication skills usually enjoy
better interpersonal relationships with friends and family.
Effective communication is a key interpersonal skill and learning how we can improve our
communication has many benefits.
Source: Anonymous
1.1. State TWO negative effects of stress one may develop if not paying much
attention to own studies. (2X1)(2)
1.2. Define the following TWO terms
1.2.1. Stress Management Techniques
1.2.2. Stressors
(2X 2)(4)
1.3. Explain how each of the following skills might resolve conflict and contribute
to harmonious relationships during your grade 12 academic year.
1.3.1. Collaborating
1.3.2. Accomodating
1.3.3. Compromising
(3X2)(6)
1.4. Discuss SIX factors that influence effective communication. (6X2)(12)
1.5. Recommend THREE stress coping mechanisms that can assist grade 12
learners to cope with their workload demand. (3X4)(12)
TOTAL : [36]
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ACTIVITY 2 (STUDY SKILLS, CAREER AND CAREER CHOICES)
Study the source below and answer the questions that follow.
Mastering the art of studying
Many South African matriculants struggle to pass grade 12, making it more difficult to enrol for
their course of choice at various universities. One of the experts, researcher and head of
student affairs, Dr. Zuko Naugt emphasised the importance of mastering the art of studying at
young age. He indicated that if young kids are taught memorising in sequence, renaming
existing objects by new name for personal referencing strengthens the child’s ability to
remember. He said children who are able to remember are able to create meaningful learning
experience.
Source: Unknown
[Link] NSC requirements for the following pass
2.1.1. Degree (3 X 1)(3)
2.2. Define the following terms
2.2.1. Study skills
2.2.2. Study methods
2.2.3. Study strategies
(3 X 2)(6)
2.3. Explain in FOUR ways how study plan impact positively in ensuring that as a
grade 12 learner you obtain your National Senior Certificate (4 X 2)(8)
2.4. Discuss the purpose of National Benchmark Test (2 X 2)(4)
2.5. Critically analyse the benefit of the following examination writing skills:
2.5.1. Revision (1 X 4)(4)
2.5.2. Planning response (1 X 4)(4)
TOTAL: [29]
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ACTIVITY 3 (CAREER AND CAREER CHOICES)
Study the source below and answer the questions that follow.
SOUTH AFRICAN UNEMPLOYMENT STATISTICS
It seems South Africa is plagued (overwhelmed/engulfed) by sustained levels of
unemployment. There are many contributory factors. For instance, schools do not effectively
prepare learners for life after completion of grade 12. Society, on the other hand, does not
nurture (cultivate) and prepare young citizens for meaningful contributions in their various
communities. The private sector is not sufficiently poised (composed/positioned) to
encourage and support the youth and the unemployed to venture into unknown terrains in
the job-market. Paradoxically, society does not necessary project attractive role models who
could be emulated (copied) by the youth for meaningful existence. Worse of it all, higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) experience higher number of students who enrol for acceptance
than they can absorb. Consequently, other prospective students end up doing courses for
which employment or self-employment opportunities are scarce. Entrepreneurship is
identified as one of the solutions that South Africa should consider to minimise the rate of
unemployment. Both the public and private sectors should work hard to eliminate corruption
and fraud in the manner they conduct business. It is not an easy option, but it could give the
out of school youth, unemployed graduate, underqualified and unqualified youths a start in
life.
Source: [Link]/statistics/813;
3.1 Define the following terms:
3.1.1 Embezzelment
3.1.2 Cronyism
(2 X 1)(2)
3.2 Identify reasons for unemployment. (3 X 1)(3)
3.3. Explain the impact of unemployment on an individual. (3 X 2)(6)
3.4 Discuss how one can use his innotvative skills to become a successful
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entrepreneur. (2 X 3)(6)
3.5. Recommend TWO strategies to prevent fraud and corruption in all
spheres of government to ensure accountability and service delivery (2 X 4)(8)
TOTAL : [25]
GRAND TOTAL: 90
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