MFP1501
EXAM
PACK 2023
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2021
MFP1501
Mathematics For Foundation Phase Teachers
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
QR CODE: f7c3aaec
This examination paper consists of three (3) pages, including the cover page.
There are SEVEN (7) COMPULSORY questions.
Question 1: 15 marks
Question 2: 15 marks
Question 3: 10 marks
Question 4: 10 marks
Question 5: 10 marks
Question 6: 20 marks
Question 7: 20 marks
Total: 100 marks
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Instructions:
• Answer all the questions.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Ensure that you number your answers correctly, as indicated in the examination paper.
• If you type your answers, type in Arial 12 pt.
• If you write your answers, please write neatly and legibly.
• Handwritten paper-based answer sheets must be scanned and converted into a single PDF
document. Ensure that you scan all the pages in the correct order.
• Save your PDF as: module code, exam and student number, that is, MFP1501 OCT 123456.
• Do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application cannot mark read-only
documents.
• Upload within the prescribed three-hour timeframe.
• To upload your PDF answer file, access the myUnisa landing page and click on <Exams
Login=. Log in with your student number and myUnisa password.
• Find the module code MFP1501 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Note that
the link will only display if the examination session is still open for submission.
• You have a one-hour grace period to submit after the three-hour timeframe for the
examination.
• Remember to read and accept the declaration of honesty when you upload.
• To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
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QR CODE: f7c3aaec MFP1501
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Question 1
1.1 Resolve the given number sentence by decomposing 856 + 14 =? (5)
1.2 Illustrate how you can introduce place value, using relevant resources that will assist
learners to internalise the content thereof. (10)
[15]
Question 2
2.1 Demonstrate the stages of early number learning. (5)
2.1.1 Evaluate the stages of number learning and provide an indication of their impact on
mathematics learning. (10)
[15]
Question 3
3.1 Formulate representations of grouping, repeated addition and number sentence in
developing multiplicative reasoning. (9)
3.2 Name the inverse of multiplication. (1)
[10]
Question 4
4.1 Create your own patterns of the following:
4.1.1 repeated pattern. (3)
4.1.2 growing pattern. (3)
4.2 Give the difference between the above-mentioned repeating and growing patterns. (4)
[10]
Question 5
5.1 Examine the features of 2D shapes and 3D object and provide examples of each. (6)
5.2 Illustrate two examples of 2D shapes and two examples of 3D shapes. (4)
[10]
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QR CODE: f7c3aaec MFP1501
OCT/NOV 2021
Question 6
6.1 There are objects in your environment that can be translated into fractions.
6.1.1 Justify the above statement by discussing fractions from <whole= to <fifths=. (10)
6.1.2 Use a picture to distinguish between the fractions discussed in 6.1.1 according to their
level of progression. (10)
[20]
Question 7
7.1 Through a data collection activity, describe the following data handling steps: collect,
organise and represent. (15)
7.2 The median should be indicated when interpreting data. Lay out your own bar graph to
demonstrate the understanding of the median. (5)
[20]
[100]
FIRST EXAMINER: Ms SM MAMOGALE
SECOND EXAMINER: Ms A CARRIM
EXAM
PACK 2023
QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
, lOMoARcPSD|24668432
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2021
MFP1501
Mathematics For Foundation Phase Teachers
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
QR CODE: f7c3aaec
This examination paper consists of three (3) pages, including the cover page.
There are SEVEN (7) COMPULSORY questions.
Question 1: 15 marks
Question 2: 15 marks
Question 3: 10 marks
Question 4: 10 marks
Question 5: 10 marks
Question 6: 20 marks
Question 7: 20 marks
Total: 100 marks
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
• Answer all the questions.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Ensure that you number your answers correctly, as indicated in the examination paper.
• If you type your answers, type in Arial 12 pt.
• If you write your answers, please write neatly and legibly.
• Handwritten paper-based answer sheets must be scanned and converted into a single PDF
document. Ensure that you scan all the pages in the correct order.
• Save your PDF as: module code, exam and student number, that is, MFP1501 OCT 123456.
• Do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application cannot mark read-only
documents.
• Upload within the prescribed three-hour timeframe.
• To upload your PDF answer file, access the myUnisa landing page and click on <Exams
Login=. Log in with your student number and myUnisa password.
• Find the module code MFP1501 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Note that
the link will only display if the examination session is still open for submission.
• You have a one-hour grace period to submit after the three-hour timeframe for the
examination.
• Remember to read and accept the declaration of honesty when you upload.
• To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE. STUDENTS WHO COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE STUDY
GUIDE, THE INTERNET OR FELLOW STUDENTS WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
<This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
removed from the examination venue.=
•
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QR CODE: f7c3aaec MFP1501
OCT/NOV 2021
Question 1
1.1 Resolve the given number sentence by decomposing 856 + 14 =? (5)
1.2 Illustrate how you can introduce place value, using relevant resources that will assist
learners to internalise the content thereof. (10)
[15]
Question 2
2.1 Demonstrate the stages of early number learning. (5)
2.1.1 Evaluate the stages of number learning and provide an indication of their impact on
mathematics learning. (10)
[15]
Question 3
3.1 Formulate representations of grouping, repeated addition and number sentence in
developing multiplicative reasoning. (9)
3.2 Name the inverse of multiplication. (1)
[10]
Question 4
4.1 Create your own patterns of the following:
4.1.1 repeated pattern. (3)
4.1.2 growing pattern. (3)
4.2 Give the difference between the above-mentioned repeating and growing patterns. (4)
[10]
Question 5
5.1 Examine the features of 2D shapes and 3D object and provide examples of each. (6)
5.2 Illustrate two examples of 2D shapes and two examples of 3D shapes. (4)
[10]
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QR CODE: f7c3aaec MFP1501
OCT/NOV 2021
Question 6
6.1 There are objects in your environment that can be translated into fractions.
6.1.1 Justify the above statement by discussing fractions from <whole= to <fifths=. (10)
6.1.2 Use a picture to distinguish between the fractions discussed in 6.1.1 according to their
level of progression. (10)
[20]
Question 7
7.1 Through a data collection activity, describe the following data handling steps: collect,
organise and represent. (15)
7.2 The median should be indicated when interpreting data. Lay out your own bar graph to
demonstrate the understanding of the median. (5)
[20]
[100]
FIRST EXAMINER: Ms SM MAMOGALE
SECOND EXAMINER: Ms A CARRIM
