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2022-LO-Grade 12-Prelim Examination Memorandum-Paper 1
2022-LO-Grade 12-Prelim Examination Memorandum-Paper 1
2022-LO-Grade 12-Prelim Examination Memorandum-Paper 1
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LIFE ORIENTATION: GRADE 12 CAT MARKING GUIDELINES│SEPT/OCT 2022
LIFE ORIENTATION
2022
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
MARKING GUIDELINES
1.3 1.3.1 Suggest TWO positive changes that could take place when
learners finish grade 12 and move into the workplace.
AND
• Get support from your family and caregivers. Ask teachers for
additional old exam papers. ()
• Make summaries to revise, adapt and add to your study
method. ()
• Take regular short study breaks, relax and take time for some
physical activity. ()
• Set goals for each study period, motivate and reward
yourself. ()
• Eat nutritious meals and snacks, drink lots of water and make
sure to get enough sleep and don’t stay up all night
cramming. ()
• Organise your study schedule by drawing up a study
timetable and by managing your time. ()
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• Read actively and pose questions to yourself. Also read
diagrams, illustrations and tables. ()
(2)
Fitness
• Good physical condition resulting from exercise and
proper nutrition. ()
• Energy to do what's important to you and to be more
productive. ()
• Stamina and a positive outlook to handle the mental
challenges and emotional ups and downs of everyday life
and to deal with stress. ()
Health
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• People harass or bully others by finding information
contained in a digital footprint () and can use that for
leverage or to manipulate others. ()
• The more personal information you share on the internet,
the easier it is for predators to find information they can
use to scam you or others. () It can potentially lead to
identity or data theft. ()
• It can damage your reputation. () Potential employers,
schools and others can search your name online and
access parts of your digital footprint. If what they find
paints you in a bad light, it can affect your chances of
being hired or accepted into colleges and universities. ()
(2 x 2) (4)
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SECTION B (COMPULSORY)
2. Note that for each category of the candidates' efforts, a distinction must be made
between excellent, good, satisfactory, and poor responses.
QUESTION 2
AND
Definition
• Stressors are the things that cause stress or pressure / A trigger that
(1)
causes stress / anything which causes stress in a person. ()
AND
• Too busy to eat properly. ()
• Not getting enough sleep because of their busy lifestyles. ()
• Smoking in order to cope with stress. ()
• Drinking alcohol to deal with stress at work. () (2)
Physical symptoms:
• Headache/persistent headaches ()
• Vomiting/Nausea ()
• Migraines ()
• Skin rash ()
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• Stomach ache/pain ()
• Diarrhoea ()
• Ulcers ()
AND/OR
Emotional Symptoms:
• Anxiety ()
• Depression ()
• Fear/Anger/Sadness ()
*Or any other relevant response for ONE mark () each.
(3 x 1) (3)
Acute stress
• It is serious stress and comes quickly after a crisis. The symptoms
develop quickly but do not usually last long. ()
• The events of acute stress are usually very severe and occurs after an
unexpected life crisis, but it does not last very long. ()
• It is intense, unpleasant, and a dysfunctional reaction beginning shortly
after an overwhelming traumatic event and last less than a month. ()
Chronic stress
• It can be seen as an illness, situation or even a condition that last for a
long time. ()
• Chronic stress is a prolonged and constant feeling of stress that can
negatively affects your health. ()
• A consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long
period of time. ()
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2.4 Marks should be awarded as follows:
• TWO marks () each for THREE emotional factors.
• The death of a family member or friend. () You may have feelings of
emptiness, despair, yearning, or deep loneliness. You may also cry a
lot or feel emotionally unstable. ()
• A parent losing their job. () Aside from the obvious financial anguish
it can cause, it can also take a heavy toll on your mood and
relationships. ()
• Moving to a new place () can cause emotional stress as some may
feel sentimental over the old place. The stress of moving can create
anxiety from the fear of the unknown. ()
• Parents getting divorced. () This can generate feelings such as
anger, sadness and frustration that can lead to poor performance in
academics. ()
• Failing a grade or subject () may cause feelings that make them feel
like they are off track and sometimes, they may quit education in the
fear of another fail. ()
• Being a victim of crime. () People may develop depression or anxiety-
related illnesses, and some have a severe, long-lasting reaction after
a crime. ()
• Unplanned pregnancy, () because it is unplanned, women often do
not have the resources and support in place to help them through it,
therefore it can generate constant worry and uncertainty about their
future. ()
Or any other THREE relevant responses for TWO marks () each.
(3 x 2) (6)
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• Develop a positive attitude towards change and take charge. () See
it as a challenge and opportunity for your personal development and
growth. ()
• Change will influence your need for more information. This is
because you move from a known to an unknown situation. ()The
more information you have about the new situation, the easier it will
be to cope. ()
• Use your religion or belief system () to guide you and to give you
comfort and support in the process. ()
• Meet with the student admin team. () Feel comfortable to meet with
them on campus and seek guidance on which modules to enrol in.
()
• Avoid resisting change and face your fear of change () It is essential
to take good care of your mental, emotional and physical well-being.
The extra-curricular activities offer you opportunities to make new
friends. ()
• Make sure you’re organised. () Don’t forget to make sure
everything’s sorted with your accommodation, finances, subjects and
transport. ()
• Academic preparation (), ensuring that you score high marks in the
necessary subjects (), revising your subject knowledge before
beginning with a course/class (). [Accept any valid alternative
response that includes academic preparedness.]
• Social preparation (), signing yourself up with student support
groups/study groups (), involving yourself in campus/social activities
(). [Accept any valid alternative response that includes social
preparedness.]
(3 x 2) (6)
(20)
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QUESTION 3
AND
An impact study …
• The reason for carrying out a study is to ensure that programmes are
achieving the desire outcome and that projects are only started if the
positive effects outweigh the negative effects and there won’t be
irreversible damage to the environment or harm to the people.()
• It helps the future researchers to analyse their research with the
bases in your studies. ()
(1)
• It helps the community to improve in the factor of health, economy or
social aspects where the study focused. ()
Or any other TWO relevant responses for TWO marks () each.
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.4 Marks should be awarded as follows:
• TWO marks () each for THREE suggestions
The programme …
Or any other THREE relevant responses for TWO marks () each.
(3 x 2) (6)
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• The government can enable online filing of restraining orders to
track the perpetrators, () increase fines and extend the period for
restraining orders. ()
• They must monitor laws written at all levels of government,
establish, adapt () and enforce the laws that will keep their
citizens safe. ()
• The government can facilitates and supports health related
programmes () such as vaccination, HIV and AIDS programmes
as well as free and easy access to health services. ()
Or any other TWO relevant responses for TWO marks () each.
(2 x 2) (4)
(20)
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SECTION C
Candidates must answer any TWO questions in this section. Should the candidate answer
all three questions, only the first TWO will be marked. The remaining question should be
struck out and the following abbreviation should be written ‘ENQR’ (Exceeded Number of
Questions Required).
Candidates’ answers must be in PARAGRAPHS. Marks will only be awarded for answers
that are written in full sentences. Should the candidate give more answers than required,
the remaining answer/s should be struck out and the following abbreviation should be written
‘ENRR’ (Exceeded Number of Relevant Responses).
*Subtract 2 (two) marks per question if the candidate’s response is not in essay
format.
QUESTION 4
Purpose of censorship is …
• to enable the government to control information and ideas in the interest of the
society as a whole. ()
• to ensure that information to the people reflects a wide range of views, and is
balanced and impartial. ()
• to suppress or prohibit any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered
obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. ()
• to suppress speeches, public communication, or other information that may be
done on the basis of material that is considered objectionable, harmful or
sensitive. ()
Or any other relevant response for ONE mark. ()
(1)
AND
Constitutional limitations.
• Propaganda of war. ()
• Incitement of impending violence. ()
• Incitement to cause harm. ()
• Advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion. ()
Or any other well-explained response for ONE mark () each. (3)
(1 + 3) (4)
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Suggest how a responsible citizen can go about taking the correct position in
fighting the dangers of using and abusing social media platforms …
• critically analyse your own viewpoints, () your behaviour, opinions and
attitudes towards the danger of using social media ()
• considering the bill of rights and the new POPI Act / Protection of Personal
Information Act in South Africa. () They are protected by law taking your
position refer to the right of privacy, which says everyone has the right to privacy
()
• participate in discussion, project, campaigns and events () to address the
dangers of social media ().
• being a law-abiding citizen, () taking responsibility to respect and protect the
dignity of those around you. ()
• applying the principles of human rights to their everyday life, () by being
respectful to others and not to discriminate. ()
(4 x 2) (8)
Critically discuss the role of media and the negative effect of restricting each
of these roles in a democratic society.
NOTE TO TEACHER:
• In this question candidates’ answers must be written in full sentences as far as
possible. Hence, within the 4-mark question, candidates could and should be
awarded 4, 3, 2, 1 or a 0 (zero) depending on the level of answers given.
• To be awarded the full FOUR marks candidates must give a statement, ()
elaborate on the statement, () qualify the statement () and give an outcome. ()
Marks should be awarded as follows:
FOUR marks () each for TWO well-explained responses.
• expose human right violations, () however if they do not focus their attention
on people and areas in need of the protection, () the people are less
prosperous and less stable. () The victims of human rights violations may not
get help they need. ()
• report on unlawful activities or court cases. () When media is partial or biased
in publishing information it makes it wrong since one of the parties will feel left
out and it can lead to division in the community. () The lack of transparency in
the court cases is detrimental to the public () and this may result in the public
not being aware of what is happening on a legal level in the country. ()
• expose corruption or mismanagement, () but when media provides wrong
information to the people for malicious reasons it can cause wrong actions which
can ruin the country and the justice system. () Culprits may get away with
crimes () and the economy of the country will suffer, ()
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• communicate by informing/educating people. () however when media is
restricted to be used as a tool for safety tips it can possibly challenge and incite
fear for pandemics or crimes in the democratic society. () The public may not
be able to make informed decisions and start to panic.()
• give political information to voters. () When media intentionally broadcast
inciting information or withheld political information about certain political parties,
it can cause divisions amongst citizens. () When this information is withheld
and they do not promote free and fair elections () some parties may be
favoured unfairly and even destroying the unity of the nation. ()
(2 x 4) (8)
(20)
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QUESTION 5
Define the condition foetal alcohol syndrome and give THREE social factors
that cause ill-health
• Raising taxes on tobacco and warning people about tobacco use, () will protect
people from the dangers of tobacco and lower the chances of asthma and lung
cancer. ()
• Educating people about healthy lifestyles () and ensuring that every school is
a health promoting school will decrease the cases of lifestyle diseases. ()
• Reducing the stigma against people with HIV and AIDS through awareness
programmes, will encourage people to go for HIV testing () thus prevent people
from spreading it and control the disease. ()
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• Educate people about the importance of early detection, regular screening and
visits to the clinic, () thus will prevent death and serious illnesses from getting
worse. ()
• Encouraging regular physical activity and promoting community awareness
about nutrition () can control diseases such as diabetes, anorexia and obesity.
()
• Banning alcohol advertising and limiting access to alcohol () can control
alcohol consumption and accidents that go with it. ()
• Empowering women by implementing programmes to inform them about their
rights and health () can prevent rape, abuse and unwanted pregnancies. ()
• Discussions with friends and family () can help counter lifestyle diseases
because you will feel as though you are supported and will have a positive
attitude towards getting better. ()
• Rehabilitation can counter lifestyle diseases () because it discourages you
from making bad lifestyle choices/rehabilitates you into changing your mindset
about a substance/teaches you to be resilient. ()
• Support groups can counter lifestyle diseases because people who have a
similar story () can remind you that you are not alone, and this helps to
maintain the a counter action against lifestyle diseases. ()
(4 x 2) (8)
NOTE TO TEACHER:
• In this question candidates’ answers must be written in full sentences as
far as possible. Hence, within the 4-mark question, candidates could and
should be awarded 4, 3, 2 and 1 or a 0 (zero) depending on the level of
answers given.
• To be awarded the full FOUR marks candidates must give a
statement, elaborate on the statement, () qualify the statement () and
give an outcome. ()
Marks should be awarded as follows:
FOUR marks () each for TWO well-explained responses.
• It may affect their ability to attend school or come late for school and learners
may miss test/formal tasks/teaching. () There will be an increase of learners
failing the grade. () This could lead to an increase of learners dropping out of
school. () This perpetuates the cycle of unemployment. ()
• A possible decrease in academic work performance, () as they would do their
work with very little enthusiasm. () Learners will run into trouble with the code
of conduct of the school () which could lead to suspension or expulsion. ()
• The smoking of marijuana/dagga can cause short-term memory impairment ()
that leads to failing a subject/grade. () Learners smoking marijuana tend to fall
asleep in class () and they are not mentally present in class which will affect
their performance in the subject. ()
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• Smoking substances can cause outburst, constant disruption and mood swings
() that can violate other learner’s or teacher’s right to safety. () This could
instil fear within other learners as their safety has been compromised at school
() and this may create an unsafe working and learning environment for
everyone. ()
(2 x 4) (8)
(20)
QUESTION 6
According to the extract, the CCMA was involved in this case. What does the
abbreviation (CCMA) stand for and what is their purpose?
• promote social justice and economic development in the world of work. ()
• be the best dispute management and dispute resolution organisation trusted by
our social partners. ()
• conciliate workplace disputes. ()
• facilitate the establishment of workplace forums. ()
• arbitrate certain categories of disputes that remain unresolved after conciliation.
()
• deal with cases relating to unfair labour practices. ()
• provide support for the essential services committee. ()
• tries to settle arguments and disputes between employers and employees
through negotiation and conciliation instead of strikes and going to court. () (3)
(1 + 3) (4)
Suggest FOUR practical strategies in which the employee can voice their
concerns in a responsible way to ensure that the employers will provide safe
environments for them.
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• Write letters to the authorities, () clearly explaining the nature of the poor
working conditions. ()
• Draw a petition to the unions or CCMA. () to highlight the plight of the
employees and request a favourable response within a certain time-frame. ()
• Involve civil rights organisations to negotiate on behalf of the other colleagues
() as they have the skills and knowledge to deal with such problems. ()
• Take part in legal mass action such as picketing and peaceful marches /
peaceful toyi-toyi () to create awareness of the problem in the work place. ()
• Report the human rights violation to the Human Rights Commission / public
protector () so that they can assist the employees in solving the issue. ()
• Inform the media, like the local newspaper, () to create awareness of the
problem faced by employees. ()
• Hold work meetings () to decide on a course of action / bring problems under
the attention of the employer. ()
• Refuse to accept instructions by corrupt or poor management () to force
authorities to take action. ()
(4 x 2) (8)
Critically discuss TWO strategies the employer could put in place to ensure
that ethical and safety principles are adhered to when citizens are at work.
NOTE TO TEACHER:
• In this question candidates’ answers must be written in full sentences as far as
possible. Hence, within the 4-mark question, candidates could and should be
awarded 4, 3, 2 and 1 or a 0 (zero) depending on the level of answers given.
• To be awarded the full FOUR marks candidates must give a statement, () elaborate
on the statement, () qualify the statement () and give an outcome. ()
Marks should be awarded as follows:
FOUR marks () each for TWO well-explained responses.
• Make use of labels and signs, they are a cheap and effective way to quickly
communicate important information to employees. () They’re usually simple and rely
on pictures to detail hazards and proper procedures. () These tools are good
reminders and warnings for even the most experienced worker. () This practice in the
workplace can mitigate unnecessary accidents or the spread of viruses. ()
• Use management approaches which encourage all workers and civil servants to deal
positively with unsafe and unethical practices (). Encourage cleaners, staff, and
management to report potential hazards. () Giving out small rewards () to
employees who follow safety policies keeps them engaged, which can make a big
difference in reducing workplace injuries. ()
• Safety policies should be carried out to identify risks. (). A safe and healthy workplace
attracts and retains quality employees. () This is an asset to a community as they
operate more efficiently, () and produce higher quality products and services. ()
• Ensure training and development such as First Aid () and measure for protecting
workers from exposure to viruses must take place. () They should adopt infection
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prevention and control strategies, () by informing all employers/employees to carry
out good health practices and most likely save someone else’s life. ()
• Routine workshops or courses can be done () to refresh new and existing staff about
ethical behaviour and ways to prevent potential hazards. () By eliminating workplace
hazards it enable employees to stay invested in their work and do their best, () so
that they know how to react appropriately to misconduct and avoid losing of their job.
()
(2 x 4) (8)
(20)
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