UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
DESCRIPTION OF MODULE
MTH 121 E
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Assignment 1
MARKS: 40
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Please submit on BB
Due Date: 10 October 2021, 10pm
No late submission will be accepted
Instructions
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Answer all the questions
Show all the calculations clearly.
MTH 121E
QUESTION 1
1.1
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CAPS (2011) defines Mathematics as
“A language that makes use of symbols and notations to describe numerical,
geometric and graphical relationships. It is a human activity that involves observing,
representing and investigating patterns and quantitative relationships in physical and
social phenomena and between mathematical objects themselves. It helps to develop
mental processes that enhance logical and critical thinking, accuracy and problem
solving that will contribute in decision making”(DBE, 2011).
1.1.1 Examine the definition of mathematics provided above and identify the key
elements thereof.
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1.1.2 Briefly discuss practical implications of the definition of Mathematics for:
(i) teaching; and
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(ii) learning;
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(iii)
1.2
assessment
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Mathematics is a language that makes use of symbols and concepts to describe
numerical, geometric and graphical relationships. Define the concepts below using
your own words AND then give examples for each concept .
1.2.1 Factors
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1.2.2 Multiples
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1.2.3 Prime numbers
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1.2.4 Composite numbers
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1.3
You are conducting a Mathematics lesson on common fractions to Grade 6 learners.
Choose any common fraction and explain how you would change it to the form
given below:
1.3.1 Decimal fraction
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1.3.2 Percentage
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1.4
1.5
Use the area model to show
3
4
x
2
3
, make a clear representation with fractions
labelled correctly
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You are about to teach “rounding off” to the Grade 5 learners. Explain how you will
teach this concept using the number 1 352 to the nearest 5. Use both methods that
were discussed in class.
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1.6 There are three properties of whole numbers namely, associative property,
distributive property and commutative property. Give example(s) that illustrate that
the property is applicable to that particular operation.
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1.7 In Grade 5 addition and subtraction techniques are based on breaking down of
numbers. Give an example (with more than 3 digits) and show how to perform
breaking all the numbers to add using compensation .
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