MIP2601
ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
Title: Understanding and Applying the Van Hiele Framework in Intermediate
Phase Mathematics Education
Student Name: [Your Name]
Student Number: [Your Student Number]
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
SECTION A: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
A: Conceptual Understanding
Origin of the Van Hiele Model (4 marks)
The Van Hiele theory was developed by Pierre and Dina Van Hiele in the
1950s in the Netherlands. They explored how students progressively
understand geometry, proposing that geometric reasoning develops through
structured stages. According to their research, students must achieve mastery
ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
Title: Understanding and Applying the Van Hiele Framework in Intermediate
Phase Mathematics Education
Student Name: [Your Name]
Student Number: [Your Student Number]
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
SECTION A: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
A: Conceptual Understanding
Origin of the Van Hiele Model (4 marks)
The Van Hiele theory was developed by Pierre and Dina Van Hiele in the
1950s in the Netherlands. They explored how students progressively
understand geometry, proposing that geometric reasoning develops through
structured stages. According to their research, students must achieve mastery
