WEEK 8

Activity 1.8
1.8.1Define the term national benchmark test and mention TWO reasons why it is important
in the university application process. (1+2) (3)

NBT: set of tests used to assess a learner’s academic readiness for university. ( )

AND
They decide if a learner’s university application is successful or not ()
They will see whether or not they are academically ready for the university standard. ( )
They can use the results of the NBT’s to determine the extra help/support the learners may need
at university. ()

1.8.2Provide THREE steps learners must follow before they can write their NBTs. (3x1)(3)

They must find out what set of tests they must write for their chosen course. ( )
They must register to write the test. ()
They must select a venue ()
They can go through practice questions (on the website). ()

1.8.3Describe the TWO types of tests written in the NBT’s. (2x2)(4)

AQL (Academic and quantitative literacy) () is a multiple-choice test and is made up of:
Academic Literacy test which tests your ability to understand vocabulary/evaluate evidence/draw
conclusions etc. ())
Quantitative Literacy test which tests your ability to apply formulae/read and interpret
graphs/charts and tables etc. ()
MAT (mathematics) () is written only by those whose chosen courses have a mathematics
component. ()

1.8.4Discuss TWO reasons why Grade 12 learners should write their NBT’s as early as
possible. (2x2) (4)

To enable them to have enough time to rewrite () should they not they not get their desired
results (in case their course allows a rewrite). ()
So that they have a chance to rebook in time for application deadlines ( ) should they be unable
to make their first date due to an emergency. ()
To avoid being unable to write at their desired venue () as it might be fully booked. ()
So that they can get it out of the way () thereby allowing them more time to focus on their NSC
exams. ()
Writing early will help them avoid finding themselves in a situation where there are only a few
dates left () and they can’t make any of them due to previous commitments. ( )

1.8.5Recommend THREE ways in which learners could mentally prepare themselves the
night before they write their NBTs. (3x2) (6)

They can complete the practice questions the night before ) so that they know what to expect.
()
They can brush up on content that they feel might be tested () so that they have as much
knowledge to draw from as possible. ()
 They can separate themselves from distractions the night before () so that they are rested
mentally for the exam the next day. ()
They can do something they enjoy or find calming if they feel nervous. ( )This will help them
take their mind off their stress. ()
WEEK 9

Activity 1.9
1.9.1 Define the term unemployment and state ONE negative effect that it may have on a
country. (1+1) (2)
Definition:
Unemployment means that someone…
is jobless/actively searching and available to take a job 
wants to work but is unable to find a job. 

AND
Negative effect:
The unemployed are not able to contribute productively to the economy of a country. 
More people may become dependent on social grants due to their inability to obtain gainful work.

Persistent unemployment places the economy under serious strain. 
Increased unemployment could lead to social disruptions/crime that endangers law and order in
a country. 
Unemployment may cause political instability that may hamper economic development. 
There is no constructive use of the country's labour force. 
The country may lose valuable human resources to other countries. 
Unemployment causes an increase in poverty. 
The unemployed do not have money to spend that would boost the economy of a country. 
Unemployment may put a strain on the public health system as more unemployed people who
experience various health issues may require medical attention. 
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1.9.2 Mention TWO ways in which skills training programmes, as proposed in the Skills
Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), could assist in reducing youth unemployment.
(2x2) (4)
Possible responses could be:
Skills programmes could assist in reducing youth unemployment in that it…
links classroom and the real work place activities () which may allow young people to acquire
proper work experience and making it easier for them to be employed. ()
equips young people with essential work place skills () which may address relevant skills
shortages in the country and thereby making the youth more employable. ()
offers young people a small income/stipend/remuneration/financial compensation while they
study () which may offer some relief to their financial needs as it serves as a temporary
employment ()
ensures that the training matches the needs of companies/industries () thereby producing
appropriately skilled young people for the job market which gives them an edge over other job
seekers. ()
is being constantly updated with the changes in technology/work practices () thereby equipping
young people with the required job skills, making it easier for them to find employment ()

1.9.3 Assess the negative social impact that youth unemployment may have on a
community. (2x2) (4)
Youth unemployment may…
contribute to the social tension/hostility/anguish experienced on a daily basis () and this could
lead to senseless acts of violence in communities if the youth act out their frustrations on others.
()
 steer young people towards all kinds of criminal activities () and this may become an acceptable
way for them to deal with the boredom they experience from day to day. ()
tempt young people to get involved in the abuse of drugs/alcohol () which may fuel other
unlawful activities like breaking and entry/sexual abuse/physical assault/killing of other vulnerable
and innocent people in their communities. ()
cause tension/frustration among family members where too many people in one household are
dependent on a single breadwinner () which may lead to family breakdown/conflict in
households, and this may further trigger conflict situations with others in the community. ()
alienate/estrange unemployed youth from their friends, family and community members because
of their inability to live in harmony with them () which may lead to increase homelessness/cause
more young people to end up on the streets ()

1.9.4 State THREE challenges that a worker may experience in the informal job sector. (3x1)
(3)
An informal worker may…
not have a formal job contract. ()
get paid for a job based only on verbal/no binding agreements. ()
have little or no job security. ()
not have the same employer/a job for more than a week/few weeks/month. ()
earn low wages. ()
have a few or no benefits, e.g., pension/medical aid/leave. ()
work for limited hours only. ()
have a seasonal job only. ()

1.9.5 Discuss how an informal job could be a way to counteract unemployment. (1x2) (2)
An informal job could …
be a quick way of earning money (🗸) which may help you to instantly fulfill your most basic
needs. (🗸)
open various career opportunities (🗸) which may secure/lead to possible formal jobs/available
scarce skills jobs/ entrepreneurship. (🗸)
guide you in the career choices you have to make (🗸) so that you may meet the demands of
the21st-centuryy job market. (🗸)
expose you to various economic activities in a specific job sector(🗸) which could broaden your
choice of possible/related careers in that sector. (🗸)
help you to develop essential job-related skills (🗸) which may enhance your opportunities to
identify your niche in the job market.(🗸)
WEEK 10

Activity 1.10
1.10.1 Explain why entrepreneurs should be risk-takers. (1x2) (2)
It may…
push them to reach their business goals () which may help to ensure the success of their
business ()
open up new opportunities () which may rescue the business from possible closure/lead o
business growth ()
help them to accept failure as part of taking risks () which may allow them to see failure as an
opportunity to learn/improve. ()
spark innovative ideas to deliver new products/services () which my ensure that they meet the
changing demands of customers/attract new customers. ()
help them to overcome the fear of failure () which may boost their confidence to face new
challenges. ()
help them to discover their strengths and weaknesses () which may motivate them to learn new
skills and build on existing ones ()

1.10.2 Discuss THREE possible reasons why the government should consider it important
to support young upcoming entrepreneurs. (3 x2) (6)
It is important for the government to support young entrepreneurs, as it could be…
used as an opportunity to promote self-employment opportunities for the youth to counteract
unemployment since entrepreneurship has a high growth potential for labour absorption of the
many unemployed people in the country.
seen as a means to boost the local and national economy of the country since it may be an
opportunity to use local human capacity to do the jobs/generate more revenue for the country. 
used as an opportunity to encourage young people to become farmers so as to ensure food
security for a fast growing population thereby guaranteeing sustainable production of our
country's staple food. 
seen as an opportunity to encourage young people from all walks of life to enter sought-after
industries thereby promoting inclusivity in such industries at the same time. 
regarded as a means to encourage people to create jobs so that less people may rely on the
government to create job opportunities. 
an opportunity to direct young people into skills development thereby promoting much-needed
scarce skills in the country. 
a means to provide training opportunities in order to meet the demands of the 4th
Industrial Revolution. 
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1.10.3 Purpose TWO ways in which a potential entrepreneur could determine if a business
opportunity will be financially viable. (2x2) (4)
A potential entrepreneur could…
check where there is a demand/need/affordability for the products/services he/she wants to
sell/render () to determine if the product is markable/if there is a sustainable client base for such
a service ()
identify an appropriate location for the business () to ensure that potential clients have easy
access to the business. ()
 research the competition/conduct surveys () to prevent running losses due to an oversaturated
market. ()
identify the niche market/a particular or small target group in the market () in order to provide a
specialised product/service as required by these customers ()
determine what the running cost of the business would be () to ensure a balance between
income and expenses. ()
test the business idea beforehand/gain financial advice/guidance/networking () to determine
whether the idea would be profitable ()
research how to market the product/service () to ensure that the business would succeed ()
attend business events such as seminars/workshops/expos/ training/colloquiums/trade fairs ()
to learn about possible opportunities ()

1.10.4 Recommend TWO practical strategies that you could use to determine whether
entrepreneurship would be the best career option for you. In each response, also indicate
how these strategies may assist you in ensuring that entrepreneurship is your best option.
(2x3) (6)
You could…
undergo psychometric tests/do online career exploration tests in order to ensure that you
match the interests/aptitude/personality traits needed for an entrepreneur and this may give you
a clear indication whether you have the suitable attributes to become an entrepreneur. 
job shadow other entrepreneurs/small business enterprises in your immediate community
which may expose you to the everyday issues an entrepreneur has to face and in this way it
may help you to determine whether you will be able to cope with the reality of this career. 
go for specialized informal training sessions/attend expos and small business indabas
where you may gain the necessary background knowledge about entrepreneurship which may
help you to determine whether being an entrepreneur is in fact your niche/resonates with you. 
do beginner courses on financial/basic resource/risk/natural resource management/record-
keeping in order to decide whether you have the ability to manage these critical aspects and in
this way you may determine whether you will be able to deal with the challenges and successes of
entrepreneurship in this regard. 
do tests on a range of scarce skills/critically assess your skills, e.g. particular
marketing/computer skills which are essential to succeed in this field and in this way you
may ensure that you have what it takes to effectively manage a business. 
have one-on-one conversations with your possible target market which may help you to
uncover obstacles in your niche market and in this way you may have an opportunity to
experiment in dealing with these realities beforehand. 
find out about small business forums that you could attend which may be related to
the services that you plan to offer and in this way you may gain valuable information to help
confirm whether this is your calling. 