Life Orientation Grade 7

TERM: 2 2023
Week 2
Informal Assessment
Life Orientation Grade 7
2023 TERM: 2 Week 2 Class test

Name and Surname: _______________________

Test for Grade 7 Life Orientation Learners (60 minutes, 60 marks)

Section A: Basic Hygiene Principles (10 marks)

1. Define basic hygiene principles. (1 mark)
2. List three types/forms of substance abuse. (1 mark)
3. What are the symptoms of substance abuse? (1 mark)
4. Explain the difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal factors that
contribute to substance abuse. (2 marks)
5. Name one protective factor that can reduce the likelihood of substance
abuse. (1 mark)
6. How can early detection help in preventing substance abuse? (2 marks)
7. Match the column: (2 marks)
Column A Column B
a. Types of substance abuse i. Physical activities
b. Symptoms of substance abuse ii. Early detection
c. Personal factors that contribute to substance abuse iii. Intrapersonal
d. Protective factors iv. Alcohol, drugs, tobacco
e. Prevention measures v. Peer pressure

Section B: Physical Education (30 marks)

1. Explain the concept of rotation in physical activities. (3 marks)
2. How can balance be incorporated into physical activities? (2 marks)
3. List two examples of elevation movements in physical activities. (2 marks)
4. What is the importance of rhythmic movements in physical activities? (2
marks)
5. Discuss the safety issues that should be considered when participating in
physical activities. (5 marks)
6. Apply your knowledge of physical activities by creating a sequence of
movements that includes rotation, balance, elevation, and rhythmic
movements. (5 marks)
7. Evaluate the importance of teamwork in physical activities. (3 marks)
8. Analyse the impact of peer pressure on participation in physical activities.
(3 marks)
9. Demonstrate how to perform a rotation movement in a physical activity. (3
marks)
10. Solve the following problem: You are participating in a community game
that involves invasion. How can you ensure the safety of yourself and others
during the game? (5 marks)

Section C: Problem Solving (20 marks)

1. Create a plan for preventing substance abuse in your school. (5 marks)
2. Develop a design for a physical activity that incorporates rotation, balance,
elevation, and rhythmic movements. (5 marks)
3. Design a poster that promotes the importance of fair play in athletic and
sport activities. (5 marks)
4. Plan a lesson on basic hygiene principles for a group of grade 5 learners.
(5 marks)

Total: 60 marks
Life Orientation Grade 7
2023 TERM: 2 Week 2 Class Test Memorandum

Section A:
1. Defining basic hygiene principles.
2. Listing types/forms of substance abuse.
3. Identifying symptoms of substance abuse.
4. Explaining difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal factors.
5. Naming a protective factor against substance abuse.
6. Explaining how early detection can prevent substance abuse.
7. Matching types of substance abuse with their corresponding descriptions.

Section B:
1. Explaining rotation in physical activities.
2. Incorporating balance into physical activities.
3. Listing examples of elevation movements.
4. Discussing the importance of rhythmic movements.
5. Addressing safety issues in physical activities.
6. Creating a sequence of movements that includes rotation, balance,
elevation, and rhythmic movements.
7. Evaluating the importance of teamwork.
8. Analyzing the impact of peer pressure on participation in physical
activities.
9. Demonstrating a rotation movement in a physical activity.
10. Solving a problem related to safety in a physical activity.
Section C:
1. Creating a plan for preventing substance abuse in school.
2. Developing a design for a physical activity.
3. Designing a poster promoting fair play.
4. Planning a lesson on basic hygiene principles for grade 5 learners.