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MIP2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Unique Number: 818131) -
Due 11 June 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert
Solved, Explanations and Solutions
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1: Geometry Thinking and geometric Concepts.
The concept of geometry is a strand of the curriculum in nearly
every state, district, and country. Consider the Curriculum
Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Intermediate Phase
Mathematics (South Africa) to answer the questions that follow.
1.1. A rich understanding of geometry has important
implications for other topics in mathematics. Identify and
explain the four topics in the Intermediate phase
mathematics
with the direct link to geometry (12)
1.2 Spatial sense is regarded as an intuition about the shapes
and the relationships among the shapes. Develop the
three learning activities for a grade 4 class on spatial
development. What do you think is the cause of some
people to have better spatial
sense than the others? (8)
1.2 The prominent feature of the Van Hiele framework is a five
hierarchy on understanding spatial ideas. Consider the
diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
Diagram 1
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1.3.1 Explain how as a mathematics teacher will move learners
through the first three levels of the Van Hiele framework
(9)
2.3.2What are the implications of the activity in 1.21 above for
geometry instruction? (21)
Subtotal = 50
1.1 A rich understanding of geometry has important
implications for other topics in mathematics.
Identify and explain the four topics in the
Intermediate Phase mathematics with the direct link
to geometry.
(12 marks)
1. Measurement: Understanding geometry supports
learners in measuring length, area, volume, and
angles. For example, learners apply geometric
knowledge to determine the perimeter and area of
2D shapes or the volume of 3D objects.
2. Space and Shape (Geometry): This topic deals
directly with geometry. It focuses on recognising,
describing, and classifying shapes and solids, as
well as understanding symmetry, transformations,
and spatial relationships.
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3. Data Handling: Geometry helps learners interpret
data in various graphical formats, such as bar
graphs, pie charts, and pictograms, which often
require understanding shapes and angles (e.g., in
pie charts).
4. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra: Geometric
patterns and sequences develop learners' ability to
recognise rules and relationships. For instance,
tessellations and tiling patterns reinforce symmetry
and transformations in geometry.
1.2 Spatial sense is regarded as an intuition about
the shapes and the relationships among the shapes.
Develop three learning activities for a grade 4 class
on spatial development. What do you think is the
cause of some people to have better spatial sense
than the others?
(8 marks)
Three learning activities for Grade 4:
1. Shape Building with Tangrams: Provide learners
with tangram sets and ask them to build specific
shapes (e.g., animals or objects). This enhances
understanding of how shapes fit together and
develop visual-spatial reasoning.
2. Mirror Symmetry with Folded Paper: Learners
fold paper to create symmetrical shapes and draw
the mirror images. This reinforces the concept of
reflection and spatial awareness.
4
MIP2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Unique Number: 818131) -
Due 11 June 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert
Solved, Explanations and Solutions
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1: Geometry Thinking and geometric Concepts.
The concept of geometry is a strand of the curriculum in nearly
every state, district, and country. Consider the Curriculum
Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Intermediate Phase
Mathematics (South Africa) to answer the questions that follow.
1.1. A rich understanding of geometry has important
implications for other topics in mathematics. Identify and
explain the four topics in the Intermediate phase
mathematics
with the direct link to geometry (12)
1.2 Spatial sense is regarded as an intuition about the shapes
and the relationships among the shapes. Develop the
three learning activities for a grade 4 class on spatial
development. What do you think is the cause of some
people to have better spatial
sense than the others? (8)
1.2 The prominent feature of the Van Hiele framework is a five
hierarchy on understanding spatial ideas. Consider the
diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
Diagram 1
2
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1.3.1 Explain how as a mathematics teacher will move learners
through the first three levels of the Van Hiele framework
(9)
2.3.2What are the implications of the activity in 1.21 above for
geometry instruction? (21)
Subtotal = 50
1.1 A rich understanding of geometry has important
implications for other topics in mathematics.
Identify and explain the four topics in the
Intermediate Phase mathematics with the direct link
to geometry.
(12 marks)
1. Measurement: Understanding geometry supports
learners in measuring length, area, volume, and
angles. For example, learners apply geometric
knowledge to determine the perimeter and area of
2D shapes or the volume of 3D objects.
2. Space and Shape (Geometry): This topic deals
directly with geometry. It focuses on recognising,
describing, and classifying shapes and solids, as
well as understanding symmetry, transformations,
and spatial relationships.
3
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3. Data Handling: Geometry helps learners interpret
data in various graphical formats, such as bar
graphs, pie charts, and pictograms, which often
require understanding shapes and angles (e.g., in
pie charts).
4. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra: Geometric
patterns and sequences develop learners' ability to
recognise rules and relationships. For instance,
tessellations and tiling patterns reinforce symmetry
and transformations in geometry.
1.2 Spatial sense is regarded as an intuition about
the shapes and the relationships among the shapes.
Develop three learning activities for a grade 4 class
on spatial development. What do you think is the
cause of some people to have better spatial sense
than the others?
(8 marks)
Three learning activities for Grade 4:
1. Shape Building with Tangrams: Provide learners
with tangram sets and ask them to build specific
shapes (e.g., animals or objects). This enhances
understanding of how shapes fit together and
develop visual-spatial reasoning.
2. Mirror Symmetry with Folded Paper: Learners
fold paper to create symmetrical shapes and draw
the mirror images. This reinforces the concept of
reflection and spatial awareness.
4
