TASK 2
TOPIC
PURPOSE
FORM OF ASSESSMENT
MY LIFE MY CHOICE
To help the learners to make healthy lifestyle
choices
Project
MARKS
DURATION
80
DATE OF SUBMISSION
The project should be submitted during the first
week of term 3.
The task was given to the learners in term 1 from 9 January
2013 to 18 January 2013.
They have been given 20 weeks to complete the task.
ACTIVITY
MARK OBTAINED
DATE
1. Investigation
TOTAL: 80
Parent’s signature: _______________________
Educator’s signature: ______________________
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Date: _________________
Date: _________________
FEEDBACK TO LEARNER:
MODERATION:
HOD (SCHOOL)
NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE
S.S. McBride
Task
Development of self in society
Formal assessment task: Project
As a grade 11 learner you are required to do extended reading and writing before
completing the project. This project requires thorough investigation into and sourcing
information. You have been provided with a source that you can use for background
information. (Youth Risk Survey Addendum)
Read the following excerpts:
Introduction
The youth of South Africa are constantly exposed to risks, which may promote
substance use, unprotected sex, unhealthy eating habits and violence. These
behaviours that are usually adopted during their youthful years and often persist into
adulthood, are interrelated, and in most cases, are preventable. In addition to
resulting in morbidity (obesity) and sometimes mortality (death), these behaviours
simultaneously result in many of the social and educational problems that confront
the nation, including failure to complete high school, unemployment, and crime.
In order to protect the youth from these risk behaviours, it is therefore necessary to
educate them at an early age on the dangers and consequences, as well as to foster
health promoting behaviours and environments.
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2nd South African National Youth Risk Behaviour Survey 2008
April 20, 2010
Reveals Safer Sexual Behaviour but Riskier General Behaviour
Johannesburg-- The Medical Research Council released the results of the 2 nd South
African National Youth Risk Behaviour Survey 2008 today. This nationally
representative survey among 10,270 secondary school learners in grades 8 through
11, reports on the prevalence of behaviours that place them at risk for disease and ill
health. The survey was conducted by a team of researchers from the Health
Promotion Research and Development Unit of the Medical Research Council,
headed by principal investigator Professor Priscilla Reddy. Dr. Reddy stated, “this
survey has given us a scientific window into the conditions our young people face
growing up in South Africa today. Seeing where the stresses are on this vital part of
our population will allow us to put precious resources to work in the best way.
Following the first Youth Risk Behaviour Survey in 2002, this survey investigated
behaviours related to infectious diseases (sexual risk behaviour and hygiene), injury
and trauma (violence and traffic safety), mental health (depression, suicide related
behaviour, substance use), and chronic diseases (nutrition and physical activity).
The data from the YRBS surveys may contribute useful evidence as government
plans its long term strategy by showing trends in behaviours that place youth at risk
for disease and ill health”.
The following is a summary of the 2008 Youth Risk Behaviour Survey:
Some positive developments
The 2008 survey showed significant reductions in risky sexual behaviour. Fewer
school learners had ever had sex (from 41% to 38%). Of those who had sex, the
number of school learners that had two or more sexual partners in their lifetime
significantly reduced (from 45% to 41%), and less learners had one or more sexual
partners during the past three months (from 70% to 52%). Also, of those who ever
had sex, the incidence of sexually transmitted infections significantly reduced (from
7% to 4%), while consistent condom use increased slightly (29% to 31%).
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Increasing health threats
The survey showed clear reductions in physical activity, increased threat to mental
health and unsafe traffic behaviour. A significant increase in physical inactivity (38%
to 42%) and TV watching for more than 3 hours per day (25% to 29%) was
observed. Regarding mental health, more learners made one or more suicide
attempt during the past six months (17% to 21%). Regarding unsafe traffic
behaviour, more learners drove a vehicle after drinking alcohol in the past 30 days
(8% to 18%) and were driven by someone who had been drinking alcohol in the past
30 days (35% to 38%).
United States Diplomatic Mission to South Africa
2/21/12 2010 Press Releases United States Diplomatic Mission to South Africa
southafrica.usembassy.gov/press100420.html 2/2
Information also available at http://www.mrc.co.za/
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Instructions to learners:
1. This task must be typed. Use Arial 12 for your information. You may use
any font and size headings.
2. Please ensure that you use the correct referencing technique.
3. Information that has not been referenced will be regarded as plagiarism.
4. Use the information in the rubric’s below as a guide.
5. Please ask questions if you are unsure.
Submit your project in the following way:
a) A cover page with: name of the learner, class, grade and the date
b)
A table of contents showing sections and paragraph headings.
d)
Bibliography.
e) Your project should be bound /stapled
Do a thorough investigation, using the second risk behaviour survey 2008, on the
risky behaviour and situations of the South African youth and their impact on self and
others.
Hint: Examine the risk behaviour in 2002 and 2008 using the supporting data
Write an essay of 3-4 pages using the following subheadings:
1.1 Introduction:
Identify any four (4) categories of risky behaviour amongst the teenagers. (4)
Illustrate the risky behaviour by providing evidence of the most recent events/occurrences
for each category
(4)
1.2 Explain each of the four chosen categories of risky behaviour.
(4x2= 8)
1.3 Factors that cause risky behaviour
Discuss the factors for each of the 4 chosen categories that cause teenagers to
engage in this type of risky behaviour. (1 factor for each category)
(2x4= 8)
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1.4 The impact of risky behaviour
Critically analyse the impact of the risky behaviour of the 4 categories on self by
making reference to any 2 different spheres of life
(4x6=24)
1.5 Study the Youth Risk Behaviour Survey (YRBS) of 2002 and 2008. Compare the
findings on the survey (only of the chosen categories). Comment if there has been change
and explain reasons for the change
(4x5=20)
1.6 Conclusion
Suggest 4 practical solutions in which the risky behaviour can be prevented
1.7 Include the bibliography. It should be correct.
(4)
TOTAL: /80/
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(8)
ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PROJECT: RISK BEHAVIOUR & SITUATIONS
SURNAME & NAME: ______________________________
CLASS: _________
CRITERIA, DESCRIPTORS AND MARK ALLOCATION
1.1 Define each of the above given categories of risky behaviour and situations then provide 1 example of
each type
0-1
2
3
4
No or irrelevant definition of
teenage suicide; no
example provided/not
relevant
Relevant definition of
teenage suicide given; 1
suitable example given
that links to teenage
suicide
Good definition of teenage
suicide; 2 detailed
examples link clearly to
teenage suicide
Comprehensive definition of
teenage suicide given; 2
original examples, very relevant
and excellently linked to teenage
suicide
0-1
2
No or irrelevant definition of
road use; no example
provided/not relevant
0-1
No or irrelevant definition of
nutrition in health and
physical activities. No
example provided/not
relevant
0-1
No or irrelevant definition of
Teenage pregnancy. No
example provided/not
relevant
0-1
No or irrelevant definition of
substance abuse. No example
provided/not relevant
Relevant definition of
road use given; 1
suitable example given
that links to teenage
suicide
2
Relevant definition of
nutrition in health and
physical activities; 1
suitable example given
that links to teenage
suicide
2
Relevant definition of
teenage pregnancy; 1
suitable example given
that links to teenage
suicide
2
Relevant definition of
substance abuse; 1
suitable example given
that links to teenage
suicide
3
Good definition of road
use; 2 detailed examples
link clearly to teenage
suicide
4
Comprehensive definition of
road use given; 2 original
examples, very relevant and
excellently linked to teenage
suicide
3
4
Good definition of nutrition
in health and physical
activities; 2 detailed
examples link clearly to
teenage suicide
Comprehensive definition of
nutrition in health and physical
activities given; 2 original
examples, very relevant and
excellently linked to teenage
suicide
3
Good definition of teenage
pregnancy; 2 detailed
examples link clearly to
teenage suicide
3
Good definition of substance
abuse; 2 detailed examples
link clearly to teenage suicide
4
Comprehensive definition of
teenage pregnancy given; 2
original examples, very relevant
and excellently linked to teenage
suicide
4
Comprehensive definition of
substance abuse given; 2 original
examples, very relevant and
excellently linked to teenage
suicide
1.2 Factors that cause risky behaviour and situations: Identify and describe 1 factor for each of the
above categories that cause teenagers to engage in this type of risky behaviour and situations.
0-2
Unable/struggles to identify
factor that causes teenage
suicide with a vague/
irrelevant description of
factors that cause
teenagers to engage in
suicide
0-2
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3
Identified a factor that
causes risk in teenage
suicide; with relevant
descriptions of factors
that cause teenagers to
engage in suicide
3
4
5-6
Identified a good factor that
causes risk in teenage
suicide; with a detailed
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in suicide
Identified an excellent factor that
causes risk in teenage suicide
with excellent and
comprehensive descriptions of
factors that cause teenagers to
engage in suicide
4
5-6
Unable/struggles to identify
factor that causes risk in
road use with a vague/
irrelevant description of
factors that cause
teenagers to engage in
risky situations
Identified a factor that
causes risk in road use
with relevant descriptions
of factors that cause
teenagers to engage in
risky situations
Identified a good factor that
causes risk in road use;
with a detailed description
of factors that cause
teenagers to engage in
risky situations
Identified an excellent factor that
causes risk in road use with
excellent and comprehensive
descriptions of factors that cause
teenagers to engage in risky
situations
0-2
3
4
5-6
Unable/struggles to identify
factor that causes risk in
nutrition in health and
physical activities with a
vague/ irrelevant
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in risky situations
Identified a factor that
causes risk in nutrition
in health and physical
activities with relevant
descriptions of factors
that cause teenagers to
engage in risky situations
Identified a good factor that
causes risk in nutrition in
health and physical
activities; with a detailed
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in risky situations
Identified an excellent factor that
causes risk in nutrition in health
and physical activities with
excellent and comprehensive
descriptions of factors that cause
teenagers to engage in risky
situations
0-2
3
4
5-6
Unable/struggles to identify
factor that causes risk in
teenage pregnancy with a
vague/ irrelevant
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in risky situations
Identified a factor that
causes risk in teenage
pregnancy with relevant
descriptions of factors
that cause teenagers to
engage in risky situations
Identified a good factor that
causes risk in teenage
pregnancy; with a detailed
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in risky situations
Identified an excellent factor that
causes risk in teenage pregnancy
with excellent and
comprehensive descriptions of
factors that cause teenagers to
engage in risky situations
0-2
3
4
5-6
Unable/struggles to identify
factor that causes risk in
substance abuse with a
vague/ irrelevant
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in risky situations
Identified a factor that
causes risk in substance
abuse with relevant
descriptions of factors
that cause teenagers to
engage in risky situations
Identified a good factor that
cause risk in substance
abuse; with a detailed
description of factors that
cause teenagers to engage
in risky situations
Identified an excellent factor that
causes risk in substance abuse
with excellent and
comprehensive descriptions of
factors that cause teenagers to
engage in risky situations
1.3 The impact of risky behaviour and situations
Critically analyze the impact of the risky behaviour and situations of the 3 categories on self by making
reference to the different spheres of life: emotional and social
0-2
Limited impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 1 of the spheres
of life on teenage suicide
0-2
Limited impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 1 of the spheres
of life on road use
0-2
Limited impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 1 of the spheres
of life on nutrition in
health and physical
activities
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3-4
Relevant impact of the
risk behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the
spheres of life on
teenage suicide
3-4
Relevant impact of the
risk behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the
spheres of life on road
use
3-4
Relevant impact of the
risk behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the
spheres of life on
teenage nutrition in
health and physical
activities
5-7
8-10
Good impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the spheres
of life on teenage suicide
Excellent and comprehensive
impact of the risk behaviour on
self, addresses 2 of the spheres
of life on teenage suicide
supported by recent and relevant
research data
5-7
8-10
Good impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the spheres
of life on road use
Excellent and comprehensive
impact of the risk behaviour on
self, addresses 2 of the spheres
of life on road use supported by
recent and relevant research
data
5-7
8-10
Good impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the spheres
of life on nutrition in
health and physical
activities
Excellent and comprehensive
impact of the risk behaviour on
self, addresses 2 of the spheres
of life on nutrition in health and
physical activities supported by
recent and relevant research
data
0-2
Limited impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 1 of the spheres
of life on teenage
pregnancy
0-2
Limited impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 1 of the spheres
of life on substance abuse
3-4
Relevant impact of the
risk behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the
spheres of life on
teenage pregnancy
3-4
Relevant impact of the
risk behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the
spheres of life on
substance abuse
5-7
8-10
Good impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the spheres
of life on teenage
pregnancy
Excellent and comprehensive
impact of the risk behaviour on
self, addresses 2 of the spheres
of life on teenage pregnancy
supported by recent and relevant
research data
5-7
8-10
Good impact of the risk
behaviour on selfaddresses 2 of the spheres
of life on substance abuse
Excellent and comprehensive
impact of the risk behaviour on
self, addresses 2 of the spheres
of life on substance abuse
supported by recent and relevant
research data
1.4 Conclusion: Compare the risk behaviour in 2002 and 2008 for the 3 identified categories using the
supporting data
7
0-2
3-4
5-6
Struggles to compare the
risk behaviour in 2002 and
2008 for the 3 identified
categories, supporting data
not used
Relevant comparison
of the risk behaviour in
2002 and 2008 for the 3
identified categories
somehow used
supporting data
relevantly
Good comparison of the
risk behaviour in 2002 and
2008 for the 3 identified
categories, good use of
supporting data
Excellent and comprehensive
comparison of the risk behaviour
in 2002 and 2008 for the 3
identified categories
comprehensive use of supporting
data
(b) Evaluate your findings by indicating reasons for possible change
0-2
3-4
Limited/unable to evaluate;
poor/irrelevant possible
reasons for the change
Relevant evaluation with
clear possible reasons
for the change
Bibliography
0
5-6
1
Good evaluation with
detailed possible reasons
for the change
2
7
Excellent evaluation with insight
and comprehensive possible
reasons for the change
3
No/unable to provide a
source
Layout
Provided 1 source with
incorrect reference
Provided 2 sources with
incomplete reference
Provided 3 sources with correct
reference
0
Poor layout/no efforts
1
Relevant layout but
needs improvement
2
Good layout lacks some
information
Comprehensive with all the
information required
TOTAL FOR TASK : 80
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