Study Skills & Exam Preparation is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. A study plan is best described as:
A structured, personalised schedule that organises what a learner will study, when, and for how long
A single test written at the end of the year
A generic timetable identical for every learner
A list of subjects with no scheduling involved
Answer: A structured, personalised schedule that organises what a learner will study, when, and for how long — A study plan is a structured, personalised schedule that organises what a learner will study, when, and for how long.
Easy
2. Effective time management within a study plan involves:
Realistically estimating how much time tasks require and building in time for rest and revision
Scheduling every single minute of the day around studying alone
Ignoring rest and revision time entirely to maximise study hours
Avoiding any specific study sessions in favour of studying whenever convenient
Answer: Realistically estimating how much time tasks require and building in time for rest and revision — Effective time management involves realistically estimating time needed for tasks, allocating specific study sessions, and building in adequate time for rest, revision and unexpected demands.
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3. Name ONE type of evidence this lesson says a learner should use to assess whether their study plan is working.
Answer: Test results — A learner should assess their study plan based on evidence such as test results, how well they can recall previously studied material, and their own sense of understanding.
