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Question 1
1. Define the following terms in your own words:
1.1 Collaborative learning
Collaborative learning is a teaching and learning approach where learners work together in groups,
pairs, or as a whole class, interacting with each other to solve problems and construct knowledge. It
is a key aspect of the social constructivist theory (IFP3701, Study Guide. 19).
1.2 Diversity
Diversity in the classroom means that learners display differences in various aspects such as their use
of language, learning style, developmental level, culture, socio-economic background, ability, ethnic
group, and intelligence (IFP3701, Study Guide. 25).
1.3 Annual National Assessments
The Annual National Assessments (ANA) are a statistical analysis tool used to indicate that South
African learners perform below average in mathematics compared to other countries, highlighting a
high proportion of learners who have not mastered basic mathematical skills from the foundation
phase (IFP3701, Study Guide. 38).
1.4 Mathematics skills
Mathematics skills are essential skills that learners need to develop, which include the correct use of
the language of mathematics; number vocabulary, number concept and calculation skills; learning to
listen, communicate, think, reason logically, and apply mathematical knowledge; and learning to
investigate, analyse, represent, and interpret information (IFP3701, Study Guide. 39).
1.5 Intrinsic learning barriers
Intrinsic learning barriers are factors located within the individual learner themselves, often referred
to as impairments. These are conditions the learner is usually born with, such as blindness or a
missing arm, and can be aggravated by a poor environment or ineffective education (IFP3701, Study
Guide. 27).
Question 1
1. Define the following terms in your own words:
1.1 Collaborative learning
Collaborative learning is a teaching and learning approach where learners work together in groups,
pairs, or as a whole class, interacting with each other to solve problems and construct knowledge. It
is a key aspect of the social constructivist theory (IFP3701, Study Guide. 19).
1.2 Diversity
Diversity in the classroom means that learners display differences in various aspects such as their use
of language, learning style, developmental level, culture, socio-economic background, ability, ethnic
group, and intelligence (IFP3701, Study Guide. 25).
1.3 Annual National Assessments
The Annual National Assessments (ANA) are a statistical analysis tool used to indicate that South
African learners perform below average in mathematics compared to other countries, highlighting a
high proportion of learners who have not mastered basic mathematical skills from the foundation
phase (IFP3701, Study Guide. 38).
1.4 Mathematics skills
Mathematics skills are essential skills that learners need to develop, which include the correct use of
the language of mathematics; number vocabulary, number concept and calculation skills; learning to
listen, communicate, think, reason logically, and apply mathematical knowledge; and learning to
investigate, analyse, represent, and interpret information (IFP3701, Study Guide. 39).
1.5 Intrinsic learning barriers
Intrinsic learning barriers are factors located within the individual learner themselves, often referred
to as impairments. These are conditions the learner is usually born with, such as blindness or a
missing arm, and can be aggravated by a poor environment or ineffective education (IFP3701, Study
Guide. 27).
