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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?
| 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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