Pre-career Support Systems

10 Grade 9 Social Studies questions on Pre-career Support Systems, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Atieno, a Grade 9 learner, is unsure which subjects to choose for senior school because she does not know what careers suit her abilities. Which pre-career support system would BEST help her make this decision?

   A. Disciplinary committee

   B. Sports and games clubs

   C. School feeding programme

   D. Career guidance and counselling

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a pre-career support system that helps learners make informed career decisions?

   A. Career guidance and counselling services

   B. Avoiding all adults

   C. Ignoring one's talents

   D. Refusing to plan for the future

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A school invites professionals from different fields to talk to learners about their jobs and answer questions. This kind of pre-career support is known as a:

   A. Co-curricular competition

   B. Remedial teaching session

   C. Parents' annual general meeting

   D. Mentorship and career talk

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following best provides a Grade 9 learner with guidance when choosing a future career?

   A. A career guidance and counselling teacher

   B. A random social media post

   C. A guess based on a favourite film

   D. Ignoring personal interests

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Brian wants reliable information on the qualifications needed to become a clinical officer. The MOST appropriate source of pre-career information for him is a:

   A. Career resource centre or career website

   B. Social media gossip group

   C. Television entertainment show

   D. Local market trader

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Identify three roles played by a career guidance teacher in supporting Grade 9 learners to make informed career choices.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any 3 (1 mark each): assesses/identifies learners' interests, talents and abilities; provides accurate career information; counsels learners on subject/pathway selection for senior school; links learners to mentors and role models; organises career days/talks; helps learners set realistic goals.

7. Question 7

   5 marks

   (a) State what is meant by mentorship as a pre-career support system.

   (b) Explain two ways in which mentorship benefits a junior school learner.

   (5 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mark: a relationship where an experienced person (mentor) guides, advises and supports a less experienced learner (mentee) in developing skills/career direction. (b) 2x2 marks: builds confidence and self-awareness; exposes learner to real career experiences; helps set realistic goals; offers role models to emulate; gives guidance on subject/career choices.

8. Question 8

   3 marks

   A parent argues that pre-career support is a waste of school time. Give three reasons you would use to convince the parent that pre-career support systems are important for learners.

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is the MAIN benefit of work-based learning attachments to a junior school learner exploring careers?

   A. It removes the need for further studies

   B. It guarantees the learner permanent employment

   C. It pays the learner a full salary

   D. It gives first-hand experience of the world of work

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A learner who shadows a nurse for a day to observe daily duties before deciding on a health career is engaging in:

    A. Aptitude testing

    B. Industrial action

    C. Career switching

    D. Job shadowing

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