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LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 10
Term 1_2026
The following previous exam papers were used: @IMPAQ
JUN 2019, @IMPAQ JUN 2020, @IMPAQ JUN 2021,
@IMPAQ JUN 2022, @IMPAQ T1_2025 & Jun 2025, LO revision book 2023 WCED & 2024 JIT LO
GRADE 10 LEARNER DOCUMENT TERM 1
This information/answers are from the memorandum (there are more possible answers). Some
information is repeated - I want to show you the different ways in which the same information is
asked.
If you would like to order additional subjects, grades, or full exam preparation packs, you are
welcome to email me at:
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Content:
SELF DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY 3
Self-esteem 3
POSITIVE THINKING 9
QUALITY OF LIFE 12
GENDER INEQUALITY 15
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS 17
CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES 28
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 33
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Key words:
Self-esteem Self-esteem refers to how we value and view ourselves. This
includes our overall self-worth and the positive or negative
feelings we have about ourselves.
Self-awareness Self-awareness involves knowing yourself intimately—your
strengths, weaknesses, emotions and motivations. It is the ability
to recognize patterns in your behaviour and understand what
drives you
Self-development Self-development refers to the continuous process of personal
growth and improvement. It encompasses various aspects of
life including skills, knowledge and character
Volunteer work Volunteer work is a voluntary act of an individual or group who
voluntarily offers their time and labour for community service
Civic responsibility Civic responsibility means active participation in the public life
of a community in an informed, committed and constructive
manner, with a focus on common interest
Virtual volunteering Virtual volunteering refers to voluntary activities that are
completed, in whole or in part, using the Internet at home,
school, telecentre, or another Internet-connected device, such
as a smartphone. Virtual volunteering is also known as online
volunteering, remote volunteering or e-volunteering
Youth organisations Focus on providing activities and socialization for minors.
Civic organisations Means any local service club or local civic league or
association of 10 or more persons not organised for profit but
conducted solely for educational or charitable purposes
Community Is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for
services the benefit and improvement of their community without any
form of compensation.
Community A project is a combination of set goals to be achieved within a
projects set period of time.
Social thinking skills Social thinking skills are the ability to take into account your
own and others thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions,
knowledge, etc.
Constructive Constructive thinking is basically a way of thinking
thinking skills constructively about your world and environment when you
choose to interpret and respond to them in ways that will
support your growth and development
Critical thinking skills Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about
what to do or what to believe
The principles of The principles of SMART for setting personal goals and achieving
SMART those goals
Gaslighting "Gaslighting" is psychological or emotional manipulation to
make someone doubt their own judgment, in order to gain
power over them.
Power of reference The power someone possesses to influence others based on
respect and admiration is called referent power _
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Resilience Resilience refers to a person's ability to recover from adversity
Ideal amount of The ideal amount of time per day to spend on physical activity
time per day is 60 minutes.
Fartlek exercises Fartlek exercises are related to sprints
Aspects of a good
“Quality of life” • General well-being
• Negative and positive features of life
• Expectations of an individual or society for a good life
• Health
• Comfort
• Participation and enjoyment of life
• Happiness
SELF DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY
Self-esteem
Discuss the term ‘self-esteem’ and explain why it is considered important for personal
well-being.
Definition: Self-esteem refers to the way individuals perceive and value themselves,
including their sense of self-worth and competence.
Importance: It is crucial for personal well-being because it helps individuals maintain a
positive outlook, make better decisions, and form healthy relationships. High self-esteem
equips people to handle challenges, resist peer pressure, and avoid destructive
behaviours.
Ways in which a healthy self-esteem can improve academic performance.
• Improved motivation: Students with healthy self-esteem are more motivated to
achieve their academic goals.
• Better stress management: They can handle academic stress and pressure more
effectively, staying calm and focused during exams and assignments.
• Increased confidence: They are more likely to participate in class, ask questions,
and seek help when needed, enhancing their learning experience
______________________________________________________________
Case study @IMPAQ JUN 2019
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The term "binge eating".
Enjoying an activity in excess such as overeating.
The title: I have declared a "war" against my body
To declare/announce that this is now the end of the "body"/weight. You are going to
fight the weight and overcome it
How did the mother negatively influence her
daughter
The mother negatively influenced the daughter by
transferring her own insecurities from her teenage
years to her daughter. The daughter herself was
not worried about her weight, but her mother was.
The mother did what she thought was right, but
she also exposed her daughter to the hardships of
dieting.
How the mother could behave better and positively influence her daughter
The mother could buy healthier foods for the home so that there is no unhealthy food to
choose from. The daughter could possibly experience or understand the importance of
health rather than weight loss.
@Juffrou_Ansie
LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 10
Term 1_2026
The following previous exam papers were used: @IMPAQ
JUN 2019, @IMPAQ JUN 2020, @IMPAQ JUN 2021,
@IMPAQ JUN 2022, @IMPAQ T1_2025 & Jun 2025, LO revision book 2023 WCED & 2024 JIT LO
GRADE 10 LEARNER DOCUMENT TERM 1
This information/answers are from the memorandum (there are more possible answers). Some
information is repeated - I want to show you the different ways in which the same information is
asked.
If you would like to order additional subjects, grades, or full exam preparation packs, you are
welcome to email me at:
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Content:
SELF DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY 3
Self-esteem 3
POSITIVE THINKING 9
QUALITY OF LIFE 12
GENDER INEQUALITY 15
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS 17
CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES 28
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 33
@Juffrou_Ansie
, 2
Key words:
Self-esteem Self-esteem refers to how we value and view ourselves. This
includes our overall self-worth and the positive or negative
feelings we have about ourselves.
Self-awareness Self-awareness involves knowing yourself intimately—your
strengths, weaknesses, emotions and motivations. It is the ability
to recognize patterns in your behaviour and understand what
drives you
Self-development Self-development refers to the continuous process of personal
growth and improvement. It encompasses various aspects of
life including skills, knowledge and character
Volunteer work Volunteer work is a voluntary act of an individual or group who
voluntarily offers their time and labour for community service
Civic responsibility Civic responsibility means active participation in the public life
of a community in an informed, committed and constructive
manner, with a focus on common interest
Virtual volunteering Virtual volunteering refers to voluntary activities that are
completed, in whole or in part, using the Internet at home,
school, telecentre, or another Internet-connected device, such
as a smartphone. Virtual volunteering is also known as online
volunteering, remote volunteering or e-volunteering
Youth organisations Focus on providing activities and socialization for minors.
Civic organisations Means any local service club or local civic league or
association of 10 or more persons not organised for profit but
conducted solely for educational or charitable purposes
Community Is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for
services the benefit and improvement of their community without any
form of compensation.
Community A project is a combination of set goals to be achieved within a
projects set period of time.
Social thinking skills Social thinking skills are the ability to take into account your
own and others thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions,
knowledge, etc.
Constructive Constructive thinking is basically a way of thinking
thinking skills constructively about your world and environment when you
choose to interpret and respond to them in ways that will
support your growth and development
Critical thinking skills Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about
what to do or what to believe
The principles of The principles of SMART for setting personal goals and achieving
SMART those goals
Gaslighting "Gaslighting" is psychological or emotional manipulation to
make someone doubt their own judgment, in order to gain
power over them.
Power of reference The power someone possesses to influence others based on
respect and admiration is called referent power _
@Juffrou_Ansie
, 3
Resilience Resilience refers to a person's ability to recover from adversity
Ideal amount of The ideal amount of time per day to spend on physical activity
time per day is 60 minutes.
Fartlek exercises Fartlek exercises are related to sprints
Aspects of a good
“Quality of life” • General well-being
• Negative and positive features of life
• Expectations of an individual or society for a good life
• Health
• Comfort
• Participation and enjoyment of life
• Happiness
SELF DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY
Self-esteem
Discuss the term ‘self-esteem’ and explain why it is considered important for personal
well-being.
Definition: Self-esteem refers to the way individuals perceive and value themselves,
including their sense of self-worth and competence.
Importance: It is crucial for personal well-being because it helps individuals maintain a
positive outlook, make better decisions, and form healthy relationships. High self-esteem
equips people to handle challenges, resist peer pressure, and avoid destructive
behaviours.
Ways in which a healthy self-esteem can improve academic performance.
• Improved motivation: Students with healthy self-esteem are more motivated to
achieve their academic goals.
• Better stress management: They can handle academic stress and pressure more
effectively, staying calm and focused during exams and assignments.
• Increased confidence: They are more likely to participate in class, ask questions,
and seek help when needed, enhancing their learning experience
______________________________________________________________
Case study @IMPAQ JUN 2019
@Juffrou_Ansie
, 4
The term "binge eating".
Enjoying an activity in excess such as overeating.
The title: I have declared a "war" against my body
To declare/announce that this is now the end of the "body"/weight. You are going to
fight the weight and overcome it
How did the mother negatively influence her
daughter
The mother negatively influenced the daughter by
transferring her own insecurities from her teenage
years to her daughter. The daughter herself was
not worried about her weight, but her mother was.
The mother did what she thought was right, but
she also exposed her daughter to the hardships of
dieting.
How the mother could behave better and positively influence her daughter
The mother could buy healthier foods for the home so that there is no unhealthy food to
choose from. The daughter could possibly experience or understand the importance of
health rather than weight loss.
@Juffrou_Ansie
