UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Jan/Feb 2025
MFP1501
Mathematics for Foundation Phase Teachers
Supplementary Exam
100 marks
Duration: 3 hours
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This examination paper consists of three pages, including the cover page.
There are FOUR COMPULSORY questions.
Question 1: 25 marks
Question 2: 25 marks
Question 3: 25 marks
Question 4: 25 marks
• Answer all the questions.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Ensure that you number your answers correctly, as indicated in the examination
paper.
• If you type your answers, type in Arial 12 pt.
• If you write your answers, please write neatly and legibly.
• 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.
• Save your PDF as: module code, exam and student number, that is, MFP1501 JAN
123456.
• Do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application cannot mark read-
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• Upload within the prescribed three-hour timeframe.
• To upload your PDF answer file, access the myUnisa landing page and click on
“Exams Login”. Log in with your student number and myUnisa password.
• Find the module code MFP1501 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Note
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• You have a one-hour grace period to submit after the three-hour timeframe for the
examination.
• Remember to read and accept the declaration of honesty when you upload.
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Question 1
1.1 Resources, such as number lines and number tracks, are used in counting
strategies.
1.1.1 Explain the difference between a number line and a number track. (5)
1.2 Counting numbers are the basis for all other types of numbers.
1.2.1 Create a diagram that depicts the relationship between the four types of
numbers. (8)
1.3 Ordinality and cardinality are two distinct ways of thinking about number counting.
1.3.1 Choose from the words below to generate the meaning of ordinality and
cardinality. (12)
Cardinality Ordinality
Successor Predecessor
Order Last number
Set Quantity
[25]
Question 2
2.1 Explain to Foundation Phase students how to tell the difference between 2D
shapes and 3D objects. (6)
2.2 Determine environments where we can find 2D shapes and 3D objects in our
daily life. (6)
2.3 Demonstrate two examples of quadrilateral shapes and relate their meaning. (6)
2.4 The sum of angles in a triangle is equal to 180◦.
2.4.1 Calculate and list the degree of each angle on a triangle. (7)
[25]
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Question 3
3.1 There are rules that are used to create repeating patterns and to determine the
positions of elements in the units of a pattern.
3.1.1 Apply the rules mentioned in 3.1 to make a repeating pattern with four
elements and three units. Demonstrate how you will locate the third element
in the 21st position. (10)
3.1.2 Determine the fundamental operations used in the positioning of an
element in repeating patterns. (3)
3.1.3 Make a growing pattern. Your pattern should consist of three units. (7)
3.1.4 Justify the method you used to determine the growing pattern in 3.1.3. (5)
[25]
Question 4
4.1 A grouping interpretation of division is used in the scaffolding method.
4.1.1 Illustrate all the steps to calculate 448÷4 in your understanding of the
scaffolding method. (10)
4.1.2 Give an inverse basic operation for the one used in 4.1.1. (2)
4.1.3 Justify your answer to 4.1.1 with a number sentence, using the inverse
a basic operation in 4.1.2 to ensure that your scaffolding method is correct.
(5)
4.2 Draw a square and use your rules to calculate its area and perimeter. (8)
[25]
TOTAL: [100]
FIRST EXAMINER: Ms SM MAMOGALE
SECOND EXAMINER: Ms A CARRIM
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Jan/Feb 2025
MFP1501
Mathematics for Foundation Phase Teachers
Supplementary Exam
100 marks
Duration: 3 hours
QR CODE: e7edbe83
This examination paper consists of three pages, including the cover page.
There are FOUR COMPULSORY questions.
Question 1: 25 marks
Question 2: 25 marks
Question 3: 25 marks
Question 4: 25 marks
• Answer all the questions.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Ensure that you number your answers correctly, as indicated in the examination
paper.
• If you type your answers, type in Arial 12 pt.
• If you write your answers, please write neatly and legibly.
• 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.
• Save your PDF as: module code, exam and student number, that is, MFP1501 JAN
123456.
• Do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application cannot mark read-
only documents.
• Upload within the prescribed three-hour timeframe.
• To upload your PDF answer file, access the myUnisa landing page and click on
“Exams Login”. Log in with your student number and myUnisa password.
• Find the module code MFP1501 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Note
that the link will only display if the examination session is still open for submission.
• You have a one-hour grace period to submit after the three-hour timeframe for the
examination.
• Remember to read and accept the declaration of honesty when you upload.
• To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE. STUDENTS WHO COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE
STUDY GUIDE, THE INTERNET OR FELLOW STUDENTS WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY
ACTION.
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Question 1
1.1 Resources, such as number lines and number tracks, are used in counting
strategies.
1.1.1 Explain the difference between a number line and a number track. (5)
1.2 Counting numbers are the basis for all other types of numbers.
1.2.1 Create a diagram that depicts the relationship between the four types of
numbers. (8)
1.3 Ordinality and cardinality are two distinct ways of thinking about number counting.
1.3.1 Choose from the words below to generate the meaning of ordinality and
cardinality. (12)
Cardinality Ordinality
Successor Predecessor
Order Last number
Set Quantity
[25]
Question 2
2.1 Explain to Foundation Phase students how to tell the difference between 2D
shapes and 3D objects. (6)
2.2 Determine environments where we can find 2D shapes and 3D objects in our
daily life. (6)
2.3 Demonstrate two examples of quadrilateral shapes and relate their meaning. (6)
2.4 The sum of angles in a triangle is equal to 180◦.
2.4.1 Calculate and list the degree of each angle on a triangle. (7)
[25]
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Question 3
3.1 There are rules that are used to create repeating patterns and to determine the
positions of elements in the units of a pattern.
3.1.1 Apply the rules mentioned in 3.1 to make a repeating pattern with four
elements and three units. Demonstrate how you will locate the third element
in the 21st position. (10)
3.1.2 Determine the fundamental operations used in the positioning of an
element in repeating patterns. (3)
3.1.3 Make a growing pattern. Your pattern should consist of three units. (7)
3.1.4 Justify the method you used to determine the growing pattern in 3.1.3. (5)
[25]
Question 4
4.1 A grouping interpretation of division is used in the scaffolding method.
4.1.1 Illustrate all the steps to calculate 448÷4 in your understanding of the
scaffolding method. (10)
4.1.2 Give an inverse basic operation for the one used in 4.1.1. (2)
4.1.3 Justify your answer to 4.1.1 with a number sentence, using the inverse
a basic operation in 4.1.2 to ensure that your scaffolding method is correct.
(5)
4.2 Draw a square and use your rules to calculate its area and perimeter. (8)
[25]
TOTAL: [100]
FIRST EXAMINER: Ms SM MAMOGALE
SECOND EXAMINER: Ms A CARRIM
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