TMN3704
ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO. 143205
DUE DATE: 14 AUGUST 2025
, TMN3704 Assignment 4 2025
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Define the concept of "Common Fraction".
A common fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole. It is written in the form
a/b, where a (the numerator) and b (the denominator) are whole numbers, and b ≠ 0.
1.2 Two key concepts from the definition:
Numerator (a): The number on top of the fraction. It indicates how many parts of
the whole are being considered.
Denominator (b): The number below the fraction bar. It indicates the total
number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
1.3 Table A context
Topic: Common Fractions
Focus: Fractions of whole numbers which result in whole numbers
1.4 CAPS Document Reference
1.4.1 In which term(s) is the topic ‘Common fractions’ taught in Grade 5?
Common Fractions are taught in Term 2 and Term 4 in Grade 5.
1.4.2 How much time is allocated to ‘Common Fractions’?
A total of 3 weeks (approximately 15 hours) is allocated:
Term 2: 2 weeks
Term 4: 1 week
ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO. 143205
DUE DATE: 14 AUGUST 2025
, TMN3704 Assignment 4 2025
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Define the concept of "Common Fraction".
A common fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole. It is written in the form
a/b, where a (the numerator) and b (the denominator) are whole numbers, and b ≠ 0.
1.2 Two key concepts from the definition:
Numerator (a): The number on top of the fraction. It indicates how many parts of
the whole are being considered.
Denominator (b): The number below the fraction bar. It indicates the total
number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
1.3 Table A context
Topic: Common Fractions
Focus: Fractions of whole numbers which result in whole numbers
1.4 CAPS Document Reference
1.4.1 In which term(s) is the topic ‘Common fractions’ taught in Grade 5?
Common Fractions are taught in Term 2 and Term 4 in Grade 5.
1.4.2 How much time is allocated to ‘Common Fractions’?
A total of 3 weeks (approximately 15 hours) is allocated:
Term 2: 2 weeks
Term 4: 1 week