Life Orientation Grade 12 Revision: Study Skills and Examination Writing Skills

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Study skills

Methods and strategies used to learn effectively, plan study sessions, and improve retention for exams.

Revision

The process of reviewing and updating knowledge and strategies to prepare for an assessment.

Examination writing skills

The ability to answer exam questions clearly and concisely, using structure, focus, and evidence.

Grade 12 examination

The final high-stakes test for Grade 12 students to assess readiness for further study.

Before the examination

Steps taken prior to the exam, such as gathering equipment and understanding requirements.

Equipment list

Items you should bring to the exam (pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, clock, ID book).

Exam number

Your identification number to be written on the cover of the answer book.

Cover of the answer book

Front page area where you write your exam number and required details.

Read the questions carefully

Process of understanding what each question asks before answering.

Question words

Keywords in questions indicating the task (e.g., what, why, how) and their meanings.

Multiple-choice questions

Questions with several options where you select the best answer after attempting.

True or False questions

Statements judged as true or false; watch for parts that are partly true.

Matching items

Question type where you pair items from two columns based on relationships.

Sentence completion

A question where you fill in the missing part of a sentence to show understanding.

Short answer questions

Brief responses providing concise information or facts.

Case study questions

Questions based on a real-life scenario requiring analysis and application.

Essay-type questions

Longer answers that require planning, organized ideas, and supported arguments.

Plan properly

Create an outline or strategy before writing to ensure coherence and coverage.

Organise ideas

Arrange thoughts logically to present a clear answer.

Focus during answer

Maintain attention on the question and avoid irrelevant information.

Facts to support ideas

Data, details, or examples used to justify arguments or statements.

Common exam errors

Mistakes frequently made in exams that cause loss of marks.

Deep-breathing exercises

Breathing techniques used to reduce stress during an exam.

Stress management

Strategies to cope with anxiety or pressure before or during exams.

Revise how you write your exams

Review and improve your exam writing techniques to boost performance.

Unit 1: Preparing for success

First unit focusing on strategies to succeed in the Grade 12 exam.

Unit 2: Revision of own study skills

Second unit focusing on reviewing and improving personal study habits.

Values (Increase study skills)

Principles that support the development and enhancement of study skills.

LO Revision booklet

The revision booklet provided to guide Life Orientation study and exam prep.

LO Revision booklet PDF

The downloadable PDF resource containing the Life Orientation revision content.