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Life orientation

Grade 9

My future career

Module 10

Aptitude/abilities

Aptitude/Ability

What are the things that you can do well?

Judge your abilities according to the 4-point scale below. Interpret the scale values as follows:

4 : I have a very strong aptitude for it.

3 : I have a reasonably strong aptitude for it.

2 : I don’t really have an aptitude for it.

1 : I have no aptitude for it.

Work with figures 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Work carefully
Work accurately
Think logically
Good at spotting an error
Work with a good plan
Problem solving 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Think logically
Use common sense when reflecting on things
Can reason well
Can use information well
Use principles and rules in solving problems
Practical ability 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Like working with hands
Am able to think of a plan to get something done
Can easily repair machines, radios and other items
Can make clothes or do other needlework and mending
Speaking and writing 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Am able to communicate and reason well
Perform with confidence
Can influence others
Can write creatively
Can solve interpersonal problems
Working with people 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Helpful
Like to explain / show others how to do something
Will admonish others
Show affection to others around you
Can make people change their opinion

Academic Profile

In order to attempt to determine our aptitude further, we are going to keep a record of our achievements in our various learning areas.

Write your learning areas in the table below, and then write down your achievements in each of the learning areas, as indicated.

LEARNING AREAS End Grade 8 Grade 9Term 1 Grade 9Term 2 Grade 9 Term 3 Grade 9Term 4

Informal knowledge

Have you acquired any other knowledge already? Do you sometimes help your parents with something? Have you already followed a course somewhere else?

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 5:
orientation to the world of workThe learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.
ASSESSMENT STANDARDS: We know this when the learner:
5.1 researches study and career funding providers;
5.2 motivates own career and study choices;
5.3 critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace;
5.4 discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace;
5.5 outlines a plan for own lifelong learning.

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Source:  OpenStax, Life orientation grade 9. OpenStax CNX. Sep 15, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11065/1.1
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