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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2025
CDE3701
Child Development (0-9)
100 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST EXAMINER: DR. TP DYOSINI
SECOND EXAMINER: DR. MA SELEPE
EXTERNAL EXAMINER: DR. GB MOTILAL
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This paper consists of NINE (9) pages.
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of FOUR (4) compulsory questions:
Question 1: (25 marks)
Question 2: (25 marks) Question
3: (25 marks)
Question 4: (25 marks)
TOTAL: [100 marks]
• Answer ALL the questions.
• Answer all the questions in English.
• Make sure that your answers are numbered correctly, as indicated in the examination paper, for example
Question 1.
• When typing your answers, use Arial 12 pt.
• When writing instead of typing, please write neatly and legibly in pen.
• Please use a pen when adding illustrations.
• 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.
• Ensure that you save your PDF as: module code, examination and student number, for instance,
CDE3701 Oct/Nov 123456. Please ensure that you do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking
application cannot mark read-only documents.
• Ensure that you upload within the prescribed time frame of SIX hours.
• To upload your answer file, access the myExams portal and log in with your myUnisa username and
password. Find the module and click on eAssessment. Scroll down to find the Submission button. Click on
"Submission" to browse and upload your answer file from your device.
• Remember to read and accept the Declaration of Honesty before uploading your answers.
• Click on “Continue" to finalise your submission.
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE PROCTORING TOOL
[QR CODE: 03fdea7e]
Instructions on the day of assessment
• Log into The Invigilator. Your cell phone has to be connected to the internet in order for you to log in and
to scan the QR code.
• Scan the QR code provided above as soon as you have downloaded the question paper during the
15minute download window. Note that you can only scan the QR code for a limited time and you should
therefore scan it as soon as possible to start the invigilation.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can enter the QR access code that appears at
the bottom of the QR code in order to start with the assessment.
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• Once you have scanned the QR code, you can place your cell phone next to you. The Invigilator will notify
you when an action is required. Ensure that the media volume on your cell phone is turned up.
• You can access myExams in the application if you only have one device by pressing the “Access LMS”
button.
• Keep your cell phone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone during the assessment. You are not allowed to leave
or minimise the app. When an action is required, a notification beep will be heard. You must then action
the request.
• Ensure that your cell phone is connected to the internet when you start with the examination, as well as
at the end of the examination. No internet connection is needed during the assessment.
• It is important to upload your answer script onto myExams before you upload the app data. Since the
uploading of app data is not time sensitive, you can do that after you have uploaded your answer script
onto myExams.
• You must adhere to the time limit in the myExams assessment since the invigilation time in the app could
exceed the time allocated for completing the assessment.
• You can click on the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish early.
• If you encounter any technical difficulties, send a WhatsApp to The Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
“Students must acknowledge compliance with the Unisa examination rules and affirm that the work they
are submitting is their own, by ticking the honesty declaration box when submitting their answer
scripts. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with any other person or request assistance from any other
person during their examinations. The use of Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other instant messaging services
with any other person (except when asking for technical assistance via official channels of the SCSC or the
Invigilator WhatsApp line) are strictly prohibited. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and students
who plagiarise, copy from published work, or use Artificial Intelligence Software (e.g., ChatGPT) or online
sources (e.g., course material), unless explicitly permitted, will be in violation of the Policy on Academic
Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero
tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty”.
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
Look at the learners in the illustration below. Imagine that they are all in your class.
Carefully read the questions below then answer in your own words.
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Source: Illustration created using CANVA.
Accessibility Description of the Image: Diverse Group of School Children
This image shows eight young children standing in a row, all smiling and appearing happy.
They are dressed in colourful clothing and carry school bags or books. Each child looks
unique and reflects diversity in terms of race, gender and ability.
The first child is a boy with dark brown skin and short hair. He wears a yellow and
grey hoodie, red pants and orange shoes. He waves cheerfully and has a backpack
on his back.
The second child is a girl with dark brown skin and a ponytail. She wears a yellow
polka-dot dress with a white collar and holds a red book in her hand.
The third child is a boy with light skin and brown hair. He wears a red striped shirt
and blue pants, and he also carries a backpack.
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2025
CDE3701
Child Development (0-9)
100 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST EXAMINER: DR. TP DYOSINI
SECOND EXAMINER: DR. MA SELEPE
EXTERNAL EXAMINER: DR. GB MOTILAL
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This paper consists of NINE (9) pages.
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of FOUR (4) compulsory questions:
Question 1: (25 marks)
Question 2: (25 marks) Question
3: (25 marks)
Question 4: (25 marks)
TOTAL: [100 marks]
• Answer ALL the questions.
• Answer all the questions in English.
• Make sure that your answers are numbered correctly, as indicated in the examination paper, for example
Question 1.
• When typing your answers, use Arial 12 pt.
• When writing instead of typing, please write neatly and legibly in pen.
• Please use a pen when adding illustrations.
• 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.
• Ensure that you save your PDF as: module code, examination and student number, for instance,
CDE3701 Oct/Nov 123456. Please ensure that you do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking
application cannot mark read-only documents.
• Ensure that you upload within the prescribed time frame of SIX hours.
• To upload your answer file, access the myExams portal and log in with your myUnisa username and
password. Find the module and click on eAssessment. Scroll down to find the Submission button. Click on
"Submission" to browse and upload your answer file from your device.
• Remember to read and accept the Declaration of Honesty before uploading your answers.
• Click on “Continue" to finalise your submission.
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE PROCTORING TOOL
[QR CODE: 03fdea7e]
Instructions on the day of assessment
• Log into The Invigilator. Your cell phone has to be connected to the internet in order for you to log in and
to scan the QR code.
• Scan the QR code provided above as soon as you have downloaded the question paper during the
15minute download window. Note that you can only scan the QR code for a limited time and you should
therefore scan it as soon as possible to start the invigilation.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can enter the QR access code that appears at
the bottom of the QR code in order to start with the assessment.
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• Once you have scanned the QR code, you can place your cell phone next to you. The Invigilator will notify
you when an action is required. Ensure that the media volume on your cell phone is turned up.
• You can access myExams in the application if you only have one device by pressing the “Access LMS”
button.
• Keep your cell phone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone during the assessment. You are not allowed to leave
or minimise the app. When an action is required, a notification beep will be heard. You must then action
the request.
• Ensure that your cell phone is connected to the internet when you start with the examination, as well as
at the end of the examination. No internet connection is needed during the assessment.
• It is important to upload your answer script onto myExams before you upload the app data. Since the
uploading of app data is not time sensitive, you can do that after you have uploaded your answer script
onto myExams.
• You must adhere to the time limit in the myExams assessment since the invigilation time in the app could
exceed the time allocated for completing the assessment.
• You can click on the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish early.
• If you encounter any technical difficulties, send a WhatsApp to The Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
“Students must acknowledge compliance with the Unisa examination rules and affirm that the work they
are submitting is their own, by ticking the honesty declaration box when submitting their answer
scripts. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with any other person or request assistance from any other
person during their examinations. The use of Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other instant messaging services
with any other person (except when asking for technical assistance via official channels of the SCSC or the
Invigilator WhatsApp line) are strictly prohibited. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and students
who plagiarise, copy from published work, or use Artificial Intelligence Software (e.g., ChatGPT) or online
sources (e.g., course material), unless explicitly permitted, will be in violation of the Policy on Academic
Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero
tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty”.
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
Look at the learners in the illustration below. Imagine that they are all in your class.
Carefully read the questions below then answer in your own words.
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Source: Illustration created using CANVA.
Accessibility Description of the Image: Diverse Group of School Children
This image shows eight young children standing in a row, all smiling and appearing happy.
They are dressed in colourful clothing and carry school bags or books. Each child looks
unique and reflects diversity in terms of race, gender and ability.
The first child is a boy with dark brown skin and short hair. He wears a yellow and
grey hoodie, red pants and orange shoes. He waves cheerfully and has a backpack
on his back.
The second child is a girl with dark brown skin and a ponytail. She wears a yellow
polka-dot dress with a white collar and holds a red book in her hand.
The third child is a boy with light skin and brown hair. He wears a red striped shirt
and blue pants, and he also carries a backpack.
