MEMORANDUM - LIFE ORIENTATION GRADE 11 - JUNE 2024
SECTION A: Explained Answers
QUESTION 1
1.1 Multiple Choice Explained:
1.1.1 B - Funza Lushaka: A government bursary for students studying teaching.
1.1.2 B - SETA: Sector Education and Training Authorities offer training and skills development.
1.1.3 C - APS: Admissions Point Score is used by universities to assess applications.
1.1.4 D - Degree requirements: At least 40% in Home Language, 50% in 4 subjects.
1.1.5 A - NBT: Tests your academic readiness for higher education.
1.2 Terms Explained:
1.2.1 Transparency - Being open about decisions and actions.
1.2.2 Lobbying - Persuading officials to support a cause or decision.
1.2.3 Social Cohesion - A united national identity, harmony among citizens.
1.2.4 Spectator - Someone who watches sports but doesn't participate.
1.2.5 Provincial Government - Governs at a province level (e.g., Gauteng).
1.3 Short Answers with Explanation:
1.3.1 Faith-based organisations host awareness campaigns, support victims, and teach peace.
1.3.2 16 Days of Activism raises awareness and encourages reporting of abuse.
1.3.3 Violence strains courts, delaying cases and increasing state expenses.
1.3.4 GBV leads to broken homes through trauma, divorce, and emotional damage.
SECTION B: Explained Answers
QUESTION 2:
2.1 Environmental hazards are dangers like pollution or natural disasters that affect health.
2.2 Land pollution is solid waste (plastics, dumping); air pollution is smoke and harmful gases.
2.3 It causes disease, attracts pests, lowers property value, and pollutes water.
2.4 Air pollution from cars and factories causes breathing issues and allergies.
MEMORANDUM - LIFE ORIENTATION GRADE 11 - JUNE 2024
2.5 Urban migration means more waste in cities, causing unmanaged landfills.
2.6 Water pollution solutions: proper waste disposal, stricter laws, and awareness campaigns.
QUESTION 3:
3.1 Femicide is killing women due to gender; domestic violence happens in families.
3.2 E.g., inappropriate touching, and making sexual jokes or comments.
3.3 Unequal power is when one person (e.g. boss) misuses their control over another.
3.4 Rape causes trauma, STDs, shame, mental health issues, and even suicide.
3.5 GBV victims may struggle to trust others due to trauma or betrayal.
3.6 Gender stereotypes (e.g. women are weak) lead to abuse and inequality.
SECTION C: Model Answers with Explanations
QUESTION 4 - Goal Setting
- Goal setting is creating a plan to achieve something specific (e.g. pass matric).
- Types: Short-term (this term), medium-term (high school), long-term (career).
- Perseverance means not giving up; persistence means steady effort.
- These skills help you keep working even when challenges arise.
- Benefits: clear direction, better time use, motivation, progress tracking.
- Without goals, people lack motivation, get distracted, and waste time.
QUESTION 5 - Sport and Nation Building
- Sport unites citizens, promotes peace, encourages teamwork, inspires pride.
- Athletes are role models; poor behavior affects fans.
- Drunken fans may become violent; poor security allows fights or stampedes.
QUESTION 6 - APS & Study Options
- APS totals your point levels (per subject). Higher APS = better chances for university.
Learner 1: APS 27 | Learner 2: APS 41 | Learner 3: APS 22
- Study loans help pay tuition (must be repaid). Scholarships = free aid for top achievers.
MEMORANDUM - LIFE ORIENTATION GRADE 11 - JUNE 2024
- TVET = hands-on skills (e.g. electrician), Universities = theory and degrees (e.g. doctor).
