CIC2601/101/0/2021
Tutorial Letter 101/0/2021
Computer integration in the classroom
CIC2601
Year module
Department of Science and Technology
Education
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ...................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................... 5
3.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Recommended book(s) ................................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves) ................................................................................................... 7
4.4 Library services and resources ..................................................................................................... 7
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 7
6 STUDY PLAN ............................................................................................................................... 8
7 PRACTICAL WORK ................................................................................................................... 10
8 ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 10
8.1 Assessment criteria........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
8.2 Assessment plan ........................................................................................................................ 10
8.3 Assignment numbers .................................................................................................................. 10
8.3.1 General assignment numbers ..................................................................................................... 10
8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers ...................................................................................................... 10
8.4 Assignment due dates ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
8.5 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 11
8.6 The assignments ........................................................................................................................ 11
8.7 Other assessment methods ........................................................................................................ 11
8.8 The examination ......................................................................................................................... 12
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 12
10 SOURCES CONSULTED ........................................................................................................... 12
11 IN CLOSING ............................................................................................................................... 12
12 ADDENDUM ............................................................................................................................... 13
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, CIC2601/101/0/2021
1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
Dear Student
As part of this tutorial letter, we wish to inform you that Unisa has implemented a transformation
charter based on five pillars and eight dimensions. In response to this charter, we have also
placed curriculum transformation high on the agenda. For your information, curriculum
transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship, the pedagogical
renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and
the infusion of African epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be
integrated at both the programme and module levels, as a phased-in approach. You will notice
the implementation in your modules, and we encourage you to fully embrace these changes
during your studies at Unisa.
We are pleased to welcome you to the module CIC2601 and hope that you will find it both
interesting and rewarding. We will do our best to make your study of this module successful.
You will be well on your way to success if you start studying early in the year and resolve to do
the assignments properly.
You will receive several tutorial letters during the year. A tutorial letter is our way of
communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.
This tutorial letter (101) contains important information about the scheme of work, resources
and assignments for this module. We urge you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when
working through the study material, preparing the assignments, preparing for the examination
and addressing questions to your lecturers.
In this tutorial letter you will find the assignments and assessment criteria, as well as instructions on
the preparation and submission of the assignments. It also provides all the information you need
regarding the prescribed study material, other resources and how to obtain them. Please study this
information carefully and make sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible.
We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module. Please
study this section of the tutorial letter carefully.
3
,Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial letters you
receive during the year immediately and carefully as they always contain important, and
sometimes urgent, information.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!
Miss. S. Mabasa
Prof. L. Goosen
Dr. A.R. Molotsi
CIC2601 lecturers
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is to open the modern world of computer and related technologies
to you, and to train you to become a computer literate teacher. You will learn the integration of
ICTs in South African schools, support with the integration of ICTs in classroom activities,
vocabulary of computers in terms of hardware, software, processing and networks (including the
internet); the various applications of computer and related technologies in education; how to use
computer technology in the classroom to enhance your own teaching and your learners’
learning.
2.2 Outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be able to demonstrate the following:
The integration of ICTs in South African schools
• Discuss and evaluate the appropriate use of ICTs in line with historical and current
South African perspective
• Explain how to integrate ICTs in a South African context.
• Compare the use of ICTs based on research reports and articles in the field.
Support with the integration of ICTs in classroom activities
• Identify various role players for effective integration of ICTs in classroom activities.
• Discuss how the implementation of roles is done and how supportive role players are
in the use of ICTs in a school context.
• Justify the roles by using ICT theory, for example the Activity Theory.
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, CIC2601/101/0/2021
Evaluate and update your ICT skills as necessary
• Compile assignments and reports, by using word-processing.
• Use spreadsheets for doing calculations and compiling records.
• Develop and present slide shows for a range of audiences.
• Create a database for administration purposes.
Teachers’ ICT competency literacy skills
• Name and discuss the three literacies: computers, information and integration.
• Evaluate software programs and website for use in teaching and learning.
• Identify and discuss computer security risks, safeguards in the use of ICT and
computer ethics for teachers.
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS
3.1 Lecturer(s)
The lecturers responsible for this module are as follows:
Lecturer’s name : Miss S Mabasa
Building and office number :
E-mail address :
Telephone number :
Lecturer’s name : Dr AR Molotsi
Building and office number : Nkoana Samuel Radipere Building, Room 7-46
E-mail address :
Telephone number : 012 429 3265
Lecturer’s name : Prof L Goosen
Building and office number : Nkoana Samuel Radipere Building, Room 7-40
E-mail address :
Telephone number : 012 429 6789
All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature, but are about the content of this
module, should be directed to your lecturer. Please have your study material with you when
you contact her.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Letters to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted into
assignments. Miss S Mabasa is responsible for all queries related to all assignments
5
,3.2 Department
The departmental secretary’s phone number is 012 429 3803.
3.3 University
If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module,
please consult the brochure Study @ Unisa that you received with your study material. This
brochure contains information on how to contact the University (e.g. to whom you can write for
different queries, important telephone and fax numbers, addresses and details of the times
certain facilities are open).
Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University. The details are as
follows:
• Fax number (RSA): 012 429 4150
• Fax number (international): +2712 429 4150
• E-mail:
4 RESOURCES
4.1 Prescribed book(s)
There is no prescribed book for this module. However, you may use
Gunter, GA. & Gunter, RE. 2015. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a
Changing World. 8th Edition. Cengage Learning Boston. ISBN: 9781285845432.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE TEXTBOOK
The 7th edition of the prescribed textbook may also be used for this year’s studies in CIC2601.
Shelly, G., Gunter, G & Gunter, R. 2012. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World. 7th Edition. Cengage Learning Boston.
ISBN: 9781133526575.
(a) Unisa does not provide the prescribed textbook together with your other study
material. YOU MAY BUY THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TEXTBOOK YOURSELF AT AN
OFFICIAL UNISA BOOKSELLER. Please refer to the list of official booksellers and
their addresses in the brochure Study @ Unisa. If you have difficulties in obtaining the
book from these booksellers, please contact Unisa’s Prescribed Book Section at 012
429 4152 or e-mail them at .
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, CIC2601/101/0/2021
4.2 Recommended book(s)
There are no recommended books for this module.
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)
There are no electronic reserves (e-Reserves) for this module.
4.4 Library services and resources
The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:
• For detailed Library information, go to https://unisa.ac.za/library
• For research support and services (eg personal librarians and literature search services),
go to https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Research-
support
• The Library has created numerous Library guides: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za
Recommended guides:
• Request and download recommended material:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request
• Postgraduate information services:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
• Finding and using Library resources and tools:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-support
• Frequently asked questions about the Library:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Services to students living with disabilities:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
• Assistance with technical problems accessing the Unisa Library or resources:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/techsupport
You may also send an e-mail to (please add your student number in the
subject line).
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT UNISA (E.G. STUDENT COUNSELLING, TUTORIAL
CLASSES, LANGUAGE SUPPORT) CONSULT THE BROCHURE STUDY @
UNISA.5.1. Contact with fellow students
5.1 Study groups
It is advisable to have contact with fellow students. One way to do this is to form
study groups. The addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the
following department:
7
, Directorate: Student Administration and Registration
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
5.2 Discussion forums on myUnisa
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can also join
discussion forums about any issue relating to this module on myUnisa. Please
consult the brochure Study @ Unisa for more information on how to join myUnisa and
access its facilities.
5.3 myUnisa
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can quickly access
resources and information at the University. The myUnisa learning management
system is Unisa's online campus that will help you to communicate with your
lecturers, with other students and with the administrative departments of Unisa all
through the computer and the internet. To go to the myUnisa website, start at the
main Unisa website, http://www.unisa.ac.za and then click on the “Login to myUnisa”
link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa
website. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my.unisa.ac.za. Please
consult the publication Study @ Unisa, which you received with your study material,
for more information on myUnisa.
5.4 Other support
You will be linked to the e-tutor who will be supporting you in your studies.
6 STUDY PLAN
The brochure Study @ Unisa contains valuable information on general time
management and planning skills, and where to begin with your studies. Please take
some time to read through the 11 steps suggested in this document.
It is suggested that you note down the due dates for all the assignments that you have
to submit and compile a study plan according to these dates. You can use the
following as a guideline for planning your studies for CIC2601:
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, CIC2601/101/0/2021
Period Activity
▪ Familiarise yourself with the assignments due for this
semester and the required study material by scanning
through the assignments in this tutorial letter and as well as
the study guideline.
January to June ▪ Join myUnisa and meet your fellow students on the
discussion forum of the CIC2601 web page.
▪ Study the relevant study units in the study guide for
Assignment 01 and Assignment 02.
▪ Prepare and submit Assignment 01 and Assignment 02
before the due dates.
▪ Remember to visit and participate in the discussion forum
on myUnisa.
▪ Study the relevant study units in the study guide for
Assignment 03 and Assignment 04. Complete and submit
Assignment 02 and Assignment 04 on time.
July to November ▪ Remember to take part in the discussion forum on myUnisa.
9
, 7 PRACTICAL WORK
Apart from the assignments, there is no other practical work or work integrated
learning required.
8 ASSESSMENT
8.1 Assessment plan and criteria
You must complete FOUR (4) compulsory assignments for this module on or before the
specified due dates.
The table below provides a detailed indication of the assignments you have to complete and the
total percentage each assignment contributes toward your final promotion mark.
8.2 Assignment numbers
8.2.1 General assignment numbers
The assignments are numbered 01,02,03, and 04. Your assignments must be
numbered exactly as specified.
8.2.2 Unique assignment numbers
All assignments texts are marked by a computer and each has its own unique number
that must be indicated on the mark-reading sheet on which it is answered.
First semester
Assignment 01 652668
719583
Assignment 02
Second semester
Assignment 03 697817
Assignment 04 518613
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Tutorial Letter 101/0/2021
Computer integration in the classroom
CIC2601
Year module
Department of Science and Technology
Education
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ...................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................... 5
3.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Recommended book(s) ................................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves) ................................................................................................... 7
4.4 Library services and resources ..................................................................................................... 7
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 7
6 STUDY PLAN ............................................................................................................................... 8
7 PRACTICAL WORK ................................................................................................................... 10
8 ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 10
8.1 Assessment criteria........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
8.2 Assessment plan ........................................................................................................................ 10
8.3 Assignment numbers .................................................................................................................. 10
8.3.1 General assignment numbers ..................................................................................................... 10
8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers ...................................................................................................... 10
8.4 Assignment due dates ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
8.5 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 11
8.6 The assignments ........................................................................................................................ 11
8.7 Other assessment methods ........................................................................................................ 11
8.8 The examination ......................................................................................................................... 12
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 12
10 SOURCES CONSULTED ........................................................................................................... 12
11 IN CLOSING ............................................................................................................................... 12
12 ADDENDUM ............................................................................................................................... 13
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, CIC2601/101/0/2021
1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
Dear Student
As part of this tutorial letter, we wish to inform you that Unisa has implemented a transformation
charter based on five pillars and eight dimensions. In response to this charter, we have also
placed curriculum transformation high on the agenda. For your information, curriculum
transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship, the pedagogical
renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and
the infusion of African epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be
integrated at both the programme and module levels, as a phased-in approach. You will notice
the implementation in your modules, and we encourage you to fully embrace these changes
during your studies at Unisa.
We are pleased to welcome you to the module CIC2601 and hope that you will find it both
interesting and rewarding. We will do our best to make your study of this module successful.
You will be well on your way to success if you start studying early in the year and resolve to do
the assignments properly.
You will receive several tutorial letters during the year. A tutorial letter is our way of
communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.
This tutorial letter (101) contains important information about the scheme of work, resources
and assignments for this module. We urge you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when
working through the study material, preparing the assignments, preparing for the examination
and addressing questions to your lecturers.
In this tutorial letter you will find the assignments and assessment criteria, as well as instructions on
the preparation and submission of the assignments. It also provides all the information you need
regarding the prescribed study material, other resources and how to obtain them. Please study this
information carefully and make sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible.
We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module. Please
study this section of the tutorial letter carefully.
3
,Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial letters you
receive during the year immediately and carefully as they always contain important, and
sometimes urgent, information.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!
Miss. S. Mabasa
Prof. L. Goosen
Dr. A.R. Molotsi
CIC2601 lecturers
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is to open the modern world of computer and related technologies
to you, and to train you to become a computer literate teacher. You will learn the integration of
ICTs in South African schools, support with the integration of ICTs in classroom activities,
vocabulary of computers in terms of hardware, software, processing and networks (including the
internet); the various applications of computer and related technologies in education; how to use
computer technology in the classroom to enhance your own teaching and your learners’
learning.
2.2 Outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be able to demonstrate the following:
The integration of ICTs in South African schools
• Discuss and evaluate the appropriate use of ICTs in line with historical and current
South African perspective
• Explain how to integrate ICTs in a South African context.
• Compare the use of ICTs based on research reports and articles in the field.
Support with the integration of ICTs in classroom activities
• Identify various role players for effective integration of ICTs in classroom activities.
• Discuss how the implementation of roles is done and how supportive role players are
in the use of ICTs in a school context.
• Justify the roles by using ICT theory, for example the Activity Theory.
4
, CIC2601/101/0/2021
Evaluate and update your ICT skills as necessary
• Compile assignments and reports, by using word-processing.
• Use spreadsheets for doing calculations and compiling records.
• Develop and present slide shows for a range of audiences.
• Create a database for administration purposes.
Teachers’ ICT competency literacy skills
• Name and discuss the three literacies: computers, information and integration.
• Evaluate software programs and website for use in teaching and learning.
• Identify and discuss computer security risks, safeguards in the use of ICT and
computer ethics for teachers.
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS
3.1 Lecturer(s)
The lecturers responsible for this module are as follows:
Lecturer’s name : Miss S Mabasa
Building and office number :
E-mail address :
Telephone number :
Lecturer’s name : Dr AR Molotsi
Building and office number : Nkoana Samuel Radipere Building, Room 7-46
E-mail address :
Telephone number : 012 429 3265
Lecturer’s name : Prof L Goosen
Building and office number : Nkoana Samuel Radipere Building, Room 7-40
E-mail address :
Telephone number : 012 429 6789
All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature, but are about the content of this
module, should be directed to your lecturer. Please have your study material with you when
you contact her.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Letters to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted into
assignments. Miss S Mabasa is responsible for all queries related to all assignments
5
,3.2 Department
The departmental secretary’s phone number is 012 429 3803.
3.3 University
If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module,
please consult the brochure Study @ Unisa that you received with your study material. This
brochure contains information on how to contact the University (e.g. to whom you can write for
different queries, important telephone and fax numbers, addresses and details of the times
certain facilities are open).
Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University. The details are as
follows:
• Fax number (RSA): 012 429 4150
• Fax number (international): +2712 429 4150
• E-mail:
4 RESOURCES
4.1 Prescribed book(s)
There is no prescribed book for this module. However, you may use
Gunter, GA. & Gunter, RE. 2015. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a
Changing World. 8th Edition. Cengage Learning Boston. ISBN: 9781285845432.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE TEXTBOOK
The 7th edition of the prescribed textbook may also be used for this year’s studies in CIC2601.
Shelly, G., Gunter, G & Gunter, R. 2012. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating
Technology in a Connected World. 7th Edition. Cengage Learning Boston.
ISBN: 9781133526575.
(a) Unisa does not provide the prescribed textbook together with your other study
material. YOU MAY BUY THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TEXTBOOK YOURSELF AT AN
OFFICIAL UNISA BOOKSELLER. Please refer to the list of official booksellers and
their addresses in the brochure Study @ Unisa. If you have difficulties in obtaining the
book from these booksellers, please contact Unisa’s Prescribed Book Section at 012
429 4152 or e-mail them at .
6
, CIC2601/101/0/2021
4.2 Recommended book(s)
There are no recommended books for this module.
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)
There are no electronic reserves (e-Reserves) for this module.
4.4 Library services and resources
The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:
• For detailed Library information, go to https://unisa.ac.za/library
• For research support and services (eg personal librarians and literature search services),
go to https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Research-
support
• The Library has created numerous Library guides: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za
Recommended guides:
• Request and download recommended material:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request
• Postgraduate information services:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
• Finding and using Library resources and tools:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-support
• Frequently asked questions about the Library:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Services to students living with disabilities:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
• Assistance with technical problems accessing the Unisa Library or resources:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/techsupport
You may also send an e-mail to (please add your student number in the
subject line).
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT UNISA (E.G. STUDENT COUNSELLING, TUTORIAL
CLASSES, LANGUAGE SUPPORT) CONSULT THE BROCHURE STUDY @
UNISA.5.1. Contact with fellow students
5.1 Study groups
It is advisable to have contact with fellow students. One way to do this is to form
study groups. The addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the
following department:
7
, Directorate: Student Administration and Registration
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
5.2 Discussion forums on myUnisa
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can also join
discussion forums about any issue relating to this module on myUnisa. Please
consult the brochure Study @ Unisa for more information on how to join myUnisa and
access its facilities.
5.3 myUnisa
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can quickly access
resources and information at the University. The myUnisa learning management
system is Unisa's online campus that will help you to communicate with your
lecturers, with other students and with the administrative departments of Unisa all
through the computer and the internet. To go to the myUnisa website, start at the
main Unisa website, http://www.unisa.ac.za and then click on the “Login to myUnisa”
link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa
website. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my.unisa.ac.za. Please
consult the publication Study @ Unisa, which you received with your study material,
for more information on myUnisa.
5.4 Other support
You will be linked to the e-tutor who will be supporting you in your studies.
6 STUDY PLAN
The brochure Study @ Unisa contains valuable information on general time
management and planning skills, and where to begin with your studies. Please take
some time to read through the 11 steps suggested in this document.
It is suggested that you note down the due dates for all the assignments that you have
to submit and compile a study plan according to these dates. You can use the
following as a guideline for planning your studies for CIC2601:
8
, CIC2601/101/0/2021
Period Activity
▪ Familiarise yourself with the assignments due for this
semester and the required study material by scanning
through the assignments in this tutorial letter and as well as
the study guideline.
January to June ▪ Join myUnisa and meet your fellow students on the
discussion forum of the CIC2601 web page.
▪ Study the relevant study units in the study guide for
Assignment 01 and Assignment 02.
▪ Prepare and submit Assignment 01 and Assignment 02
before the due dates.
▪ Remember to visit and participate in the discussion forum
on myUnisa.
▪ Study the relevant study units in the study guide for
Assignment 03 and Assignment 04. Complete and submit
Assignment 02 and Assignment 04 on time.
July to November ▪ Remember to take part in the discussion forum on myUnisa.
9
, 7 PRACTICAL WORK
Apart from the assignments, there is no other practical work or work integrated
learning required.
8 ASSESSMENT
8.1 Assessment plan and criteria
You must complete FOUR (4) compulsory assignments for this module on or before the
specified due dates.
The table below provides a detailed indication of the assignments you have to complete and the
total percentage each assignment contributes toward your final promotion mark.
8.2 Assignment numbers
8.2.1 General assignment numbers
The assignments are numbered 01,02,03, and 04. Your assignments must be
numbered exactly as specified.
8.2.2 Unique assignment numbers
All assignments texts are marked by a computer and each has its own unique number
that must be indicated on the mark-reading sheet on which it is answered.
First semester
Assignment 01 652668
719583
Assignment 02
Second semester
Assignment 03 697817
Assignment 04 518613
10
