LSK2601 Assignment 1 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the LSK2601 Assignment 1 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024. For assistance call or us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4........ Q1 What is it that fibre doesn’t assist with in food? a) preventing certain types of cancer b) lowering your cholesterol c) regulating your blood sugar d) increasing your overall energy levels Q2 One of the most important goals in helping children to develop healthy eating habits is to …. a) present food in small and attractive chunks b) expose them to an increasing number and variety of foods from each food group c) eat with them and model enjoyment of a variety of food d) expose them to various food tastes Q3 One of the following is NOT an effective way to introduce new and unfamiliar foods: a) Introduce only one new food at a time. b) Serve the new food along with familiar foods. c) Reward children for trying new food. d) Introduce new food when the child is hungry. Q4 What are the three main types of carbohydrates found in foods? a) glucose, fructose and galactose b) starch, glycogen and cellulose c) monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides d) sucrose, lactose and maltose Q5 The following are signs of emotional abuse: a) antisocial behaviour, low self-esteem and a fear of adults b) nightmares, excessive aggression and a need for constant reassurance c) apathy, hostility, a lack of self-confidence and an inability to concentrate d) excessive absenteeism, frustration and a tendency to cry. Q6 Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa? a) distorted body image b) binge eating followed by purging c) compulsive overeating d) none of the above Q7 Which of the following measures can help to improve the security of a school? a) keeping the main entrance unlocked during school hours b) restricting access to the school premises through a single monitored entry point c) sharing school security codes with the local community d) ignoring maintenance of school boundary fences Q8 In a rural area, what should teachers encourage learners to do while walking to school? a) Walk alone, even if the path is isolated. b) Walk with friends or classmates in groups. c) Use smartphones throughout the journey. d) Take shortcuts through fields to save time. Q9 What should be the role of the local community in enhancing safety at school? a) not getting involved to avoid interference b) collaborating with the school authorities to address safety concerns c) providing unrestricted access to the school facilities after hours d) spreading rumours and causing unnecessary panic Q10 How can the school ensure the safety of learners during extracurricular activities at the school? a) Allow students to participate without any adult supervision. b) Conduct activities in remote and poorly lit areas. c) Ensure that qualified adults supervise the activities at all times. d) Cancel all extracurricular activities due to safety concerns. Q11 What are communicable diseases? a) diseases that cannot be transmitted from person to person b) diseases that spread only through water sources c) diseases that can be transmitted from person to person, animals to humans, or vice versa d) diseases that only affect children Q12 Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease? a) broken bone b) diabetes c) influenza (flu) d) allergic reaction Q13 What is the primary mode of transmission for communicable diseases? a) genetic inheritance b) airborne particles c) sharing food and water d) direct or indirect contact with infected individuals or objects Q14 How can communicable diseases be prevented from spreading? a) by isolating infected individuals and never interacting with them b) by using only traditional medicines c) by practicing good hygiene, vaccination and avoiding close contact with infected individuals d) by eating only cooked food Q15 What is the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic? a) There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably. b) An epidemic is a more severe form of disease outbreak. c) A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease, while an epidemic is a regional outbreak. d) A pandemic affects animals, while an epidemic affects human beings. Q16 What specific topics for Grade 3 learners within the CAPS Life Skills Gr R–3 curriculum can be used to relate to the teaching of communicable diseases? a) Health protection, feelings, rights and responsibilities b) Public safety, health protection, rights and responsibilities, and pollution c) About me, keeping my body safe and pollution d) Healthy eating, about me, rights and responsibilities, and public safety After reading the case study below, select the correct answer to Questions 17 to 21. Case study Lerato, who lives with her divorced mother, has joined your Grade 3 class in the middle of Term 2. During the three weeks that she has joined your class of 40 learners, she has consistently broken the class rules and behaved in ways that violated the rights of other learners, such as biting them, stealing their lunch and swearing at them. Her aggressive and interfering behaviour frustrates and annoys you as well as the other learners in the class. When you ask to meet with her parents, she informs you that her mother is unable to come to school during the day because she takes cares of her bedbound grandma and her father is in jail for hurting her. Q17 What challenging behaviours has Lerato exhibited since joining the class? a) following all the class rules and guidelines b) helping her classmates with their assignments c) biting, stealing and swearing at her classmates d) volunteering to organise class activities Q18 Why might Lerato's behaviour be influenced by her home situation? a) She enjoys causing trouble for fun. b) She wants to be the centre of attention. c) Her mother's absence and her father's incarceration may be affecting her. d) She dislikes her new classmates. Q19 What should you do as a teacher to address Lerato 's challenging behaviour? a) Ignore her behaviour and hope that it improves. b) Enforce stricter punishment on Lerato. c) Arrange a meeting with Lerato's parents or guardians to discuss her behaviour. d) Isolate Lerato from the rest of the class. Q20 What can you do to create a supportive environment for Lerato in the classroom? a) Exclude her from classroom activities. b) Assign her extra homework for discipline. c) Encourage her classmates to avoid interacting with her. d) Implement strategies that cater to her emotional and social needs. Q21 What might be an underlying reason for Lerato's challenging behaviour? a) a strong desire to make friends b) a lack of interest in school subjects c) emotional distress due to her family situation d) a tendency to dominate her peers Q22 Which statement is NOT true about advising children to drink sufficient water? a) You need to drink water during fitness sessions. b) Your body weight consists of roughly 60 per cent water. c) Bottled water does not contain the fluoride that is necessary for helping to prevent tooth decay. d) Water is crucial for repairing body cells. Q23 What do you call an individual's conviction about whether they are male or female? a) their sex role b) their gender identity c) their gender d) their sexual orientation Q24 Which option is true about the primary preventative measures put in place by the government to break the cycle of violence against children? a) They focus on immediate responses to violence. b) They include both short- and long-term interventions to reduce trauma and rehabilitate both the child victims and the offenders. c) They are aimed at building self-esteem and promoting positive forms of discipline. d) A tendency to dominate her peers. Q25 In terms of the CAPS Life Skills Grades R–3 curriculum, which specific topics for Grade 1 learners can be used for teaching child abuse prevention? a) Me and manners and responsibilities b) Keeping my body safe and my community c) Safety in the home d) My body and my family Q26 Which statement is true about aggressive bullies? a) They tend to be anxious, insecure and dependent. b) They generally do not initiate aggressive acts. c) They may lack inhibitions against aggression. d) They are the most common type of bully. Q27 What is the primary purpose of an evacuation plan at the school? a) to schedule lunch breaks effectively b) to enhance classroom decorations c) to ensure student safety during emergencies d) to establish a new curriculum structure Q28 Who is responsible for compiling the evacuation plan for the primary school? a) the local authorities b) parents of the students c) the school safety officer d) the students themselves Q29 What should the evacuation plan primarily address? a) the school's daily class schedule b) the colours of the classroom walls c) procedures to follow during emergencies d) the menu for school lunches Q30 What should be the first step in implementing the evacuation plan? a) Share it on social media for public awareness. b) Distribute it only to teachers and staff. c) Conduct regular evacuation drills with students. d) Keep it stored securely in the school office.