Life Orientation Grade 9 2023

Controlled Test
Examiner: Moderator:
Date: March 2023 Marks: 50
Duration: 60 minutes Pages: 3

NAME: _________________________________________________ CLASS: ________

Instructions:

● Write your name AND surname on your script using a BLUE pen and draw a right-hand

margin in pencil on every page.

● Answer ALL the questions.

● Skip LINES between answers.

● NUMBER the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question

paper.

● Rule off after each question.

● Write neatly and legibly.

● Read instructions CAREFULLY before answering.

● Take note of MARK ALLOCATION.

● Respond in FULL SENTENCES where needed.

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Question 1: Goal Setting Lifestyle Choices – Excessive Social Media Usage

Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.

Accessed from: http://www.blog.goodworld.me on 15 January 2021

1.1. Define the term ‘goal setting’ and identify ONE way that social media could negatively
impact goal setting. (1+1) (2)

1.2. Mention THREE ways the mother could encourage her son to make healthier
lifestyle choices. (3x1) (3)

1.3. Organizing one’s life requires effective and efficient use of one’s time. List TWO ways
how electronic devices can negatively impact a teenager’s time management. (2x1) (2)

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1.4. Suggest ONE strategy that schools could use to educate their learners on the negative
influences of the media. In your answer, also indicate how the strategy will help children
and teenagers to make healthier lifestyle choices. (1x3) (3)

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Question 2: Lifestyle Choices - Substance Abuse

Read the extract from a study conducted by SABC news, then answer the questions that follow.

Accessed from: https://www.news24.com on 05 January 2021

2.1. Define the term ‘substance abuse’ and state THREE potential dangers of substance
abuse. (1+3) (4)

2.2. List the TWO ways that substance abuse could affect learner’s accountability towards
their school responsibilities. (2x1) (2)

2.3. Describe TWO ways how peers could discourage each other from underage drinking and
drug use. (2x2) (4)

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2.4. Discuss TWO possible reasons why teenagers would make the lifestyle choice to
drink underage or to do drugs despite all the warnings and possible dangers of drugs
and alcohol. (2x2) (4)

2.5. Suggest TWO possible reasons why South Africa has such a high rate of substance
abuse. In EACH of your answers, also indicate how this could negatively affect South
African society. (2x3) (6)

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Question 3: Time Management Skills and Career Choices

Study the image below and answer the questions that follow.

Accessed from: https://yourteenmag.com on 04.01.2022

3.1 Define the term ‘procrastinate’ and identify ONE way that procrastination will negatively
impact your efficiency. (1+1) (2)

3.2 Identify TWO ways the teenager in this photo could organize his workspace. (2x1) (2)

3.3 Organizing one’s life requires effective and efficient use of one’s time. List TWO ways
how using a diary/notebook can positively impact a teenager’s time management. (2x1) (2)

3.4 Name the academic qualification you would get when passing at the end of Grade 12.
(1x1) (1)
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3.5 Discuss THREE implications of not furthering your studies after Grade 9. (3x2) (6)

3.6 Discuss TWO advantages of studying at an FET Collage rather than a university. (2x2) (4)

3.7 Suggest ONE strategy that schools could implement to educate Grade 9’s on their
education options. In your answer, also indicate how the strategy will help teenagers make
informed choices for their future. (1x3) (3)
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TOTAL 50