Grade 11 Life Orientation Summary Notes

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the key terms, frameworks, legislation, anatomical structures, and career guidance concepts from Grade 11 Life Orientation.

SMART Goals

A goal-setting framework where goals must be Specific (clear on what to achieve and who is involved), Measurable (progress can be tracked), Achievable (resources and skills are available), Realistic (attainable and practical), and Time-based (has a set deadline).

Short-term Goal

An objective that is meant to be achieved within a brief timeframe, typically within a week or a month, such as finishing a project over the weekend.

Medium-term Goal

An objective intended to be accomplished in the near future, specifically within the next $6$ months.

Long-term Goal

An objective that requires several years to achieve, such as qualifying to become a doctor or an engineer.

Personal Values

The core principles and standards that an individual considers important in life, which guide decision-making, establish priorities, and shape one's mission statement.

Formal Relationships

Interactions and associations with individuals who are typically in a more senior position than oneself, such as teachers and elderly persons.

Romantic Relationships

Close personal connections based on mutual love, where individuals can be authentic without demands to alter who they are.

Gender Stereotyping

The preconceived belief or expectation that individuals will act, behave, or perform specific societal roles purely based on whether they are male or female.

Higher Certificate (Hoër Sertifikaat)

A post-school qualification that equips an individual with introductory knowledge and practical skills for a specific industry (e.g., tourism) and earns credits toward further studies.

Diploma

A qualification focused on the general principles of knowledge application, combining specialist knowledge and practical workplace experience, which qualifies one for a career or degree-level study.

Bachelor's Degree (BA-graad)

A tertiary qualification that delivers a broad educational foundation focused on theory, principles, and research, qualifying individuals for professional careers and postgraduate study.

FET Colleges (VOO Kolleges)

Further Education and Training institutions registered with the Department of Higher Education to provide vocational education, skills, and industry training to learners aged $16$ and older.

Adult Education and Training (AET)

Educational courses designed for adult students seeking to complete their Senior Certificate following a fixed academic curriculum rather than a vocational trade path.

Admission Point Score (APS / TP-stelsel)

A standardized scoring system that allocates numerical points based on achievement levels and percentages obtained in the NSC examinations to determine eligibility for higher education entry.

NSC Minimum Pass Requirements

The national promotion requirement to achieve at least $40\%$ in the Home Language, at least $40\%$ in two other subjects, and at least $30\%$ in three additional subjects across the $7$ offered subjects.

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA / SAKR)

The official body that oversees and develops the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), accredits training providers, and ensures South African qualifications are comparable to international standards.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF / NKR)

A unified national system that categorizes educational levels and standards using specific level codes (e.g., NQF level $4$ for National Senior Certificates) to transform and integrate education and training.

NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

South Africa's government student financial aid scheme that assists academically eligible students who require funding for higher education.

Learnership

A contractual work-and-study arrangement where a company sponsors a student's education in exchange for the student working for the organization for a specified contractual period.

Public Participation

Active citizen involvement in governance and community affairs through actions such as voting, attending community meetings, submitting petitions, paying taxes, or protesting to hold leaders accountable.

Petition

A formal written document signed by members of the public that requests an authority, government body, or organization to change a policy or take specific corrective action.

Rule of Law (Oppergesag van die Reg)

A governance framework defined by five principles: accountable government, absence of corruption, maintenance of order and fundamental rights, transparent law enforcement, and open access to justice.

National Assembly (Nasionale Vergadering)

The highest legislative body of South Africa, elected for a $5$-year term and comprising between $350$ and $400$ members elected by citizens aged $18$ and older.

National Council of Provinces (NCOP / NRVP)

The upper house of South Africa's Parliament that represents provincial interests and reviews national legislation passed by the National Assembly.

Cerebrum (Grootharsings)

The largest portion of the human brain, composed of two hemispheres linked by the corpus callosum, serving as the center for intelligence, memory, judgment, and conscious thought.

Cerebellum (Kleinharsings)

A folded structure situated beneath the cerebrum at the back of the brain responsible for coordinating fine voluntary muscle movements and maintaining balance.

Brainstem (Harsingstam)

The stalk-like structure connecting the cerebrum to the spinal cord; contains the medulla and pons to regulate essential autonomic life functions such as heartbeat and respiration.

Limbic System

A group of brain structures including portions of the thalamus and hypothalamus that mediates emotional responses such as fear and aggression.

OVLH2 Study Method (PQRST)

A 5-step active study framework consisting of Overview (Oorsig), Question (Vra), Read (Lees), Repeat/Recite (Herhaal), and Review (Hersien).

rBST (Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin)

An artificial hormone injected into dairy cows to stimulate milk yield, linked to health conditions in cows like mastitis and potential health risks in humans.

Battery Farming

An intensive, inhumane animal agriculture method where animals (such as hens) are confined to small indoor cages without sunlight, fresh air, or room to move naturally.

Climate Change

Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns caused by the build-up of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide) that trap solar heat in the atmosphere.

Low-GI Food

Food items with a low glycemic index that digest slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the bloodstream to keep blood sugar stable and prolong fullness.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A formal, structured document detailing an individual's career experience, education, qualifications, skills, and personal contact details prepared for prospective employers.

Work Ethics

A set of moral principles and standards governing acceptable and honest professional behavior, accountability, integrity, and fairness within the workplace.

Fitness Audit (Geskiktheidsoudit)

A structured questionnaire or self-assessment test used to evaluate whether an individual's personality, abilities, and qualifications match the demands of a chosen career.

Skilled Labor (Geskoolde Arbeid)

Workers who possess high levels of specialized education, training, and expertise to perform complex tasks within their field of competence.

Semi-skilled Labor (Semi-geskoolde Arbeid)

Workers trained to perform a single specific operational routine, typically functioning under the direction of or in support of skilled workers.

Statutory Rape

Sexual intercourse with an individual under the legally defined age of consent (under $16$ years of age), irrespective of whether consent was expressed.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome, repeated behavior of a sexual nature—including explicit remarks, gestures, indecent proposals, or uninvited touching—that creates a hostile or uncomfortable environment.

Euthanasia

The intentional ending of a person's life to relieve persistent, intractable suffering caused by a terminal medical condition or severe injury.

Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (Act No. 2 of 1996)

South African legislation providing pregnant women with the legal right to choose to terminate a pregnancy within authorized medical settings.