HOW TO APPROACH YOUR LIFE ORIENTATION EXAMINATION

Section A and B of the question paper are compulsory and must be answered by all the candidates. These two sections demand clearly identified Life Orientation CAPS content, recalling knowledge-based, learned content, and moreover, require the ability to demonstrate understanding, interpretation, examination and application of knowledge to new situations. Ensure that you answer all the questions in these two sections. Do not leave any questions blank.
Underline the instructional verbs and key words/phrases in each question to determine what is required in the answer.
Marks for TWO to THREE-mark questions are awarded as follows: ONE mark for a statement/opinion, ONE mark for the motivation/reason, and ONE mark for the outcome/summary.

Section B is compulsory and consists of TWO 15-mark questions. It includes short open-ended, scenario-based, source-based and case study questions of which learners must display understanding of current, real life issues affecting the youth and society at large, and give possible solutions. All answers must be written in full sentences.

Section C consists of THREE 15-mark or FOUR 10-mark choice questions of which learners will be expected to answer TWO or THREE respectively. The total in Section C is 30 marks. Responses must be in the form of paragraphs/short essays and will entail solving problems, making decisions, giving advice, making recommendations, critically discussing/evaluating/ assessing an issue.

REVISION BOOKLET Gr 12 LIFE ORIENTATION 2019