BTE2601
ASSIGNMENT 3
ANSWERS 2025
BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 3 ANSWERS
2025
, BTE2601 ASSESSMENT 03
CLOSING DATE: 20 August 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 a) Define the concept of a teaching strategy and explain its importance in
lesson planning
- A teaching strategy is a planned method or approach used by a teacher to facilitate
learning, engage learners, and help achieve specific learning outcomes. It guides
how content is delivered, how learners participate, and how understanding is
assessed.
- Importance in lesson planning:
- Ensures alignment between objectives, activities, and assessment.
- Supports diverse learners by providing different ways to access the content.
- Promotes higher-order thinking (e.g., analysis, evaluation) and problem-solving.
- Helps manage time, resources, and classroom dynamics, especially in diverse
Grade 9 classes.
1.1 b) Choose one strategy and describe how you would implement it to
develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills (include practical example)
Chosen strategy: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
- Brief description: PBL is learner-centred; students work in small groups to explore
authentic, real-world problems. The teacher acts as facilitator, guiding inquiry,
ASSIGNMENT 3
ANSWERS 2025
BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 3 ANSWERS
2025
, BTE2601 ASSESSMENT 03
CLOSING DATE: 20 August 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 a) Define the concept of a teaching strategy and explain its importance in
lesson planning
- A teaching strategy is a planned method or approach used by a teacher to facilitate
learning, engage learners, and help achieve specific learning outcomes. It guides
how content is delivered, how learners participate, and how understanding is
assessed.
- Importance in lesson planning:
- Ensures alignment between objectives, activities, and assessment.
- Supports diverse learners by providing different ways to access the content.
- Promotes higher-order thinking (e.g., analysis, evaluation) and problem-solving.
- Helps manage time, resources, and classroom dynamics, especially in diverse
Grade 9 classes.
1.1 b) Choose one strategy and describe how you would implement it to
develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills (include practical example)
Chosen strategy: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
- Brief description: PBL is learner-centred; students work in small groups to explore
authentic, real-world problems. The teacher acts as facilitator, guiding inquiry,
