MFP2601
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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2023 Supplementary examination
MFP2601
Management in Foundation Phase
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
QR CODE:
This paper consists of FIVE (5) pages.
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of compulsory sections/questions:
Total: [100 marks]
• Please answer ALL the questions in each section.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Write the question numbers for all answers, for example, Question 1
• Write or Type neatly please – in pen.
• If you add illustrations all must be in pen.
• Scan all the pages in the correct order and upload as one PDF document on
the myUnisa platform
• Remember to accept the declaration you must tick as part of the upload process.
[TURN OVER]
,DECLARATION
Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.
I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….
Module code: …………………………………………………..
Hereby declare the following:
I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work produced by myself. I
have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print) through the proper refer-
ence techniques as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied work of other and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work available to
any fellow students to submit as their own.
Signature: ……………….. Date: ……………………….
, 3 MFP2601
JAN/FEB 2023
QR CODE: 2b726494
QUESTION 1: (10)
Read the following scenario and answer the question below:
There are two Grade 3 classes with 80 learners each. You have been allocated to
teach them Home Language, First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life
Skills, a total of 50 periods per week. The written work policy for the school stipulates
that you must give those learners a minimum of four exercises per week for Home
Language, five for Mathematics, three for First Additional Language and two for Life
Skills. You are also expected to carry out classroom administrative responsibilities.
All learners must have report cards for their academic performance at the end of
each quarter.
Identify the challenges that you may encounter in managing large classes and
suggest possible ways of addressing them.
QUESTION 2: (10)
Briefly explain the purpose or objectives of the following South African Acts that are
applicable in the Foundation Phase:
2.1 National Education Policy Act (Act 27 of 1996) (2)
2.2 South African Council of Educators Act (Act 31 of 2000) (2)
2.3 Employment of Educators Act (Act 76 of 1998) (2)
2.4 Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) (2)
2.5 South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996) (2)
QUESTION 3: (10)
Discuss the ways in which you can manage multi-grade classes to ensure that there
is effective teaching and learning in primary schools.
QUESTION 4: (10)
The concept of a school governing body should be conceived as the legally required
board of lay and professional people elected to govern a school or a college
(Oldroyd, Elsner & Poster, 1996:27). Discuss this statement under the following sub-
headings:
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EXAM PACK
Solutions, Explanations, workings, and references
+27 81 278 3372
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2023 Supplementary examination
MFP2601
Management in Foundation Phase
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
QR CODE:
This paper consists of FIVE (5) pages.
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of compulsory sections/questions:
Total: [100 marks]
• Please answer ALL the questions in each section.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Write the question numbers for all answers, for example, Question 1
• Write or Type neatly please – in pen.
• If you add illustrations all must be in pen.
• Scan all the pages in the correct order and upload as one PDF document on
the myUnisa platform
• Remember to accept the declaration you must tick as part of the upload process.
[TURN OVER]
,DECLARATION
Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.
I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….
Module code: …………………………………………………..
Hereby declare the following:
I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work produced by myself. I
have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print) through the proper refer-
ence techniques as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied work of other and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work available to
any fellow students to submit as their own.
Signature: ……………….. Date: ……………………….
, 3 MFP2601
JAN/FEB 2023
QR CODE: 2b726494
QUESTION 1: (10)
Read the following scenario and answer the question below:
There are two Grade 3 classes with 80 learners each. You have been allocated to
teach them Home Language, First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life
Skills, a total of 50 periods per week. The written work policy for the school stipulates
that you must give those learners a minimum of four exercises per week for Home
Language, five for Mathematics, three for First Additional Language and two for Life
Skills. You are also expected to carry out classroom administrative responsibilities.
All learners must have report cards for their academic performance at the end of
each quarter.
Identify the challenges that you may encounter in managing large classes and
suggest possible ways of addressing them.
QUESTION 2: (10)
Briefly explain the purpose or objectives of the following South African Acts that are
applicable in the Foundation Phase:
2.1 National Education Policy Act (Act 27 of 1996) (2)
2.2 South African Council of Educators Act (Act 31 of 2000) (2)
2.3 Employment of Educators Act (Act 76 of 1998) (2)
2.4 Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) (2)
2.5 South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996) (2)
QUESTION 3: (10)
Discuss the ways in which you can manage multi-grade classes to ensure that there
is effective teaching and learning in primary schools.
QUESTION 4: (10)
The concept of a school governing body should be conceived as the legally required
board of lay and professional people elected to govern a school or a college
(Oldroyd, Elsner & Poster, 1996:27). Discuss this statement under the following sub-
headings:
[TURN OVER]