MIP2601
MATHEMATICS FOR
INTERMEDIATE PHASE
TEACHERS III
ASSIGNMENT 04
(863196)
SOLUTIONS 2023
DUE DATE: 23 AUGUST 2023
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, Assignment 04 (863196)
Due date: 23 August 2023
Total: 100 marks
NOTE
• This assignment covers unit 1 of the study guide, as well as the Curriculum
and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document.
• Answer all the questions.
Outcomes:
After you have completed this assignment, you should be able to
• demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of geometric concepts
• demonstrate knowledge of the role of cultures in the advancement of geometrical
principles
• appreciate the aesthetic nature of geometry
• incorporate real-world scenarios in explaining geometrical concepts
Question 1: Policy matters
Study pages 21 to 29 of the CAPS: Mathematics – Intermediate Phase, which
contain the Intermediate Phase overview for Space and Shape (Geometry) and
Measurement, then respond to the following questions:
1.1 Critically review the progression from Grade 4 to Grade 6 for each of the
six topics that fall under the content area, Space and Shape (Geometry). Write
a short paragraph (three sentences) on each topic that you discuss and
motivate whether the progression provides sufficient cognitive and conceptual
challenges at the relevant grade levels. (14)
1.2 Critically review the progression made from Grade 4 to Grade 6 for each of
the seven topics under the content area, Measurement. Write a short
paragraph (three sentences) on each topic that you discuss and motivate
whether the progression provides sufficient cognitive and conceptual
challenges at the relevant grade levels. (14)
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MATHEMATICS FOR
INTERMEDIATE PHASE
TEACHERS III
ASSIGNMENT 04
(863196)
SOLUTIONS 2023
DUE DATE: 23 AUGUST 2023
Page 1 of 22
, Assignment 04 (863196)
Due date: 23 August 2023
Total: 100 marks
NOTE
• This assignment covers unit 1 of the study guide, as well as the Curriculum
and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document.
• Answer all the questions.
Outcomes:
After you have completed this assignment, you should be able to
• demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of geometric concepts
• demonstrate knowledge of the role of cultures in the advancement of geometrical
principles
• appreciate the aesthetic nature of geometry
• incorporate real-world scenarios in explaining geometrical concepts
Question 1: Policy matters
Study pages 21 to 29 of the CAPS: Mathematics – Intermediate Phase, which
contain the Intermediate Phase overview for Space and Shape (Geometry) and
Measurement, then respond to the following questions:
1.1 Critically review the progression from Grade 4 to Grade 6 for each of the
six topics that fall under the content area, Space and Shape (Geometry). Write
a short paragraph (three sentences) on each topic that you discuss and
motivate whether the progression provides sufficient cognitive and conceptual
challenges at the relevant grade levels. (14)
1.2 Critically review the progression made from Grade 4 to Grade 6 for each of
the seven topics under the content area, Measurement. Write a short
paragraph (three sentences) on each topic that you discuss and motivate
whether the progression provides sufficient cognitive and conceptual
challenges at the relevant grade levels. (14)
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