Western Cape Education Department

Directorate: Curriculum FET

LIFE ORIENTATION
REVISION BOOKLET
2023 TERM 1

Grade 11

This revision program is designed to assist you in revising the critical

content and skills that you have covered during the 1st term. The
purpose is to prepare you to understand the key concepts and to
provide you with an opportunity to establish the required standard and
the application of the knowledge necessary to succeed in the
examination.
 2
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1

YOUR FUTURE is created by what you do

TODAY

not TOMORROW
Dear Grade 11 Learner

Even though we no longer experience the extremes of the COVID 19

pandemic, its impact is still felt in many societies. South Africa’s new

challenge includes loadshedding as we go through the different levels with all

its challenges. Various measure were put and are still in place to prevent the

spread of the pandemic – the challenge of loadshedding brings with it, its very

own unique challenges.

Throughout the pandemic many have lost loved ones and breadwinners.

Loadshedding has increased the loss in livelhoods as many business are

forced to downsize. But, you must always remember to remain focused on

your goals. You are encouraged to stay disciplined, persevere and keep on

keeping on!!!!!
A gentle reminder.....It is important to
remember that the virus has no feet,
nor hands……
we are the ones who help it to move.
So, adhere to the health protocols.

Below are a few protocols:

 Tell someone when you feel sick feeling sick (do not come to school)
 Refrain from teasing anyone who are sick 9(infected with virus)
 Wash hands frequently with soap and water
 3
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1
 Refrain from touching eyes, mouth & face
 Not share cups, eating utensils, food, drinks with others
 Sneeze or cough into a bent elbow or tissue
 Share information with family & friends

SANITISE…ALWAYS WEAR A MASK… MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING…AND

STAY SAFE!

THE PURPOSE OF THIS REVISION PACK IS TO HELP YOU TO CONSOLIDATE,

REVISE THE CONTENT COVERED AND OF COURSE TO HELP YOU PREPARE
FOR THE FORMAL ASSESSMENT, WHETHER IT IS A TASK OR TEST.

The Programme of Assessment for your grade 11 year is as follow:

MARKS PER TERM YEAR %

TERM ASSESSMENT TASK
RECORDING REPORTING WEIGHTING
Source-based task 90 100 20%
1
PET 10 10%
2 June Examination 100 100 20%
Project 90 100 20%
3
PET 10 10%
4 November Examination 100 100 20%

REMINDER:
At the end of every lesson there were activites and examination type questions.
Use them in conjunction with these questions to revise, revise and revise!!!.

Ensure that you know them

 4
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1

The following list is just to remind you about the meaning of the action verbs/ instruction
words used in tests/tasks/examinations.

L1 and L 2 (lower order) L3 and L 4 (middle order) L5 and L 6 (higher order)

Remembering Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Creating
Exhibit memory of Demonstrate Solve Examine and Present and Compile
previously learned understanding problems to break defend information
material by of facts and new information into opinions by together in a
recalling facts, ideas by: situations by parts by making different way by
basic concepts; organising, applying identifying judgements combining
and answers. comparing, acquired reasons or about elements in a
translating, knowledge, causes. Make information, new pattern or
interpreting, facts inference and validity of proposing an
giving techniques find evidence to ideas or quality alternative
descriptions and rules in a support of work based solution
and stating different way. generalisations. on a set of
main ideas. criteria
Choose Classify Apply Analyse Apply Change
Define Compare Choose Assume Appraise Choose
Find Contrast Develop Categorise Assess Combine
How Explain Identify Classify Compare Compile
List Illustrate Interview Compare Conclude Compose
Match Outline Construct Contrast Consider Construct
Name Summarise Report Conclude Criticise Create
Relate Infer Change Distinguish Decide Develop
Select Relate Conclude Examine Defend Elaborate
What Show Demonstrate Infer Determine Imagine
When Demonstrate Discuss Evaluate Improve
Where Explain Explain Plan
Which Illustrate Interpret Predict
Who Interpret Judge Propose
Why Report Justify Solve
Review Recommend Suppose
Summarise Support Produce
Tell Argue
Prepare
Show
 5
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1

TERM 1
DEVELOPMENT OF SELF IN SOCIETY

QUESTION 1

1.1 Define the following concepts:

1. Life Goals
2. Goal Setting
3. Perseverance
4. Values (4x1)

1. 2 When planning your goals, it is important to cover all aspects of your life. Name
FIVE aspects that you will take into consideration when planning your life goals.
(5x1)
1.3 List the THREE types of goals. (3x1)

1.4 Discuss TWO reasons why it is important to understand the difference between
the types of goals ensuring the chances of success in achieving your goals are
greater. (2x2)

1.5 Explain the goal setting principle, SMART by using ONE of your most important
goals. (5x2)

QUESTION 2

2.1 State THREE ways how social media has changed our relationships. (3x1)
 6
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1
2.2 List TWO rights that you have in your romantic relationships and briefly explain
why responsibilities are just as important as the rights. (2x2)
2.3 Discuss FOUR qualities that make are important to maintain good relationships with
your parents. (4x2)
2.4 Assess TWO ways how the media can affect your values and beliefs about (2X2)
relationships.

CAREER AND CAREER CHOICES

QUESTION 3
Study the following results of a grade 12 learner and answer the questions that follow:

Megan was in Grade 12 in 2022 she is interested in Business studies (BCom), education
(B.Ed) and the medical field. She loves helping people and organising things. At school she
is part of the events organising team, first aid team and tutors after school to help the
younger grades. She is making the final decisions about her career path.

Her most recent June report was as follows:

English Home Language 81%

Afrikaans First Additional Language 21%

Mathematics 55%

Accounting 75%

Business studies 70%

Physical Science 28%

Life Orientation 83%

3.1 Does Megan qualify for National Senior Certificate? (1)

3.2 Explain to Megan what the APS is all about (2)
3.3 Megan wants to study at the University of Western Cape to become a teacher.
Illustrate by using her mid-year results to indicate to her how to calculate her APS
score. (1+1)
3.4 Megan has different options after her grade 12 schooling year. Explain to her the
difference between a university qualification and a qualification at a TVET college. (2x2)
 7
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1
3.5 Most of the universities uses the National Benchmark Test in their application
process. Evaluate the importance of this test-National Benchmark Tests (NBT) as part
of their admission criteria. (2x2)

QUESTION 4

FINANCES and Further studies:

So many Grade 12 learners cannot think about further studies because of the
availability of finances. COVID -19, together with loadshedding in many cases worsen
the situation.

4.1 Briefly explain the following types of financial assistance available to a grade 12
learner if he/she is interested in tertiary studies:

4.1.1 Bursary
4.1.2 Student loan
4.1.3 NSFAS
4.1.4 Scolarship (4x2)(8)

4.2 Describe the difference between a learnership and internship? (2x2)(4)

 8
LO Revision Booklet 2023 Grade 11 Term 1
4.3 Financial assistance, in most cases, have certain obligations to adhere to when
you apply. Assess the importance of understanding these obligations to ensure you are
successful in your application and future career. (3x2)(6)

4.4 Recommend TWO practical strategies to a matriculant to ensure he/she stands out
amongst the thousands of applications for further studies. In each strategy, indicate how
it will positively influence not just application, but grade 12 year. (2x3)6

DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

QUESTION 5

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
SOUTH AFRICA IS A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

General elections were held in South Africa in 2019. A new national assembly and a new provincial
legislature for each province were elected.

That was the sixth election since the end of the apartheid systems in 1994, and the beginning of our
country’s democracy. Most South Africans hoped for good governance.

[Adapted from Sunday Times. Accessed on 1 April 2020]

5.1 Define the term ‘democracy’ and briefly explain ONE reason why we needed
democracy in South Africa. (1+2)
5.2 Provide THREE requirements that must be taken into consideration before
a person can vote. (3x1)
5.3 Discuss any THREE characteristics of good governance to ensure the country is
ruled according to the values set out in our Constitution. (3x2)
5.4 Discuss THREE factors that will motivate and influence you to vote for a political
party of your choice. (3x2)
5.5 Assess why the following principals is important for a well-functioning democracy:
• Accountability
• transparency (2x2)