EMA1501 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

EMA1501 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references ...... QUESTION 1 Mathematics does not happen in a vacuum but is part of an integrated approach to the child’s development. Mathematics should be embedded and integrated in all the activities the children engage in throughout the day, such as feeding time, playtime, rest/sleep time, routine morning, midday and evening activities, etc. 1.1. Define Emergent Mathematics. (4) 1.2. Think of a story or stories you were told as a child. Think about any part of the story that had mathematical themes, concepts or ideas and in a paragraph of between 8 to 10 lines or 100 words, relate the memories and mathematical concepts you learned from the story. (10) 1.3. Play is often referred to as a child’s work, and that it is very important for learning. In a paragraph of 5 to 6 lines, examine the relationship between play and emergent mathematics. (6) Downloaded by Corona Virus () lOMoARcPSD| 6 1.4. There are theories that are implicated in the teaching and learning of emergent mathematics in the early years. Create a three-column table where you discuss how teaching and learning takes place according to Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner. (30) (50) QUESTION 2 The teaching of number sense in the early years is the very foundation of the teaching and learning of mathematics. 2.1. • Differentiate between rote counting and rational counting. (2) • Provide an example of an activity to demonstrate your understanding of each type of counting. (2x2=4) 2.2. In a paragraph of 4 to 6 lines or 80 words, justify the use of basic technology in teaching number sense. (4) 2.3. Read the scenario below, and answer the questions that follow: Mpho turned 5 years on the 3rd of February. His mom decided to have a party at school with all thirty children in his class. But on the day of the party, 2 more children were enrolled in Mpho’s class. Mpho’s mom provided only 30 cupcakes, 30 sweets, 30 apples, and 6 2-litre bottles of orange juice – exactly enough for thirty children. Mpho had a big, rectangular birthday cake decorated with colourful Smarties. After the party, the children had fun playing outdoor games in groups of five. Downloaded by Corona Virus () lOMoARcPSD| EMA1501 ASSESSMENT 2/0/2024 7 2.3.1. Identify five mathematical concepts that can be developed through Mpho’s party. (5) 2.3.2. Illustrate how each of these concepts can be developed through the activities from Mpho’s party. (5) 2.3.3. Write down an activity you can do at the party, to teach the children problem-solving. (5) [25] QUESTION 3 Patterning is one of the basic mathematical skills children develop in the early years to be used as a foundation to understand more complex concepts. 3.1. In light of the above statement, discuss the importance of patterning and how it contributes to counting strategy development, problem-solving and generalizations about number combinations. You may include the following in your discussions. • First identify different types of patterns using examples and explain the rules used in these patterns (You may consider patterns in sound/rhythm, movement, concrete objects, colour, shape and size.) (5) • Discuss how these patterns contribute to an understanding of counting and mathematical concepts. (5) 3.2. During teaching practice at a school, ask permission from the mentor teacher to plan a movement pattern suitable for grade R learners. • Write down the steps you will follow and the instructions you will give. (5x2 10) • Try it out with the learners and write a short reflection on how it went and what if, anything, you would change if you had to do it again. (5)