MIP1501 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references .......... Question 1 (24) 1.1. Compare the Egyptian and the Babylonian numeration systems in terms of the number of symbols, functionality, and possible uses. (10) 1.2. Write down three similarities and three differences of the numerations listed in 1.1. (6) 1.3. Are these numeration systems (see 1.1.) still used today? Do your own research and then provide reasons for your answer. (4) 1.4. Do we still use the Roman numeration system today? If so, provide examples from your own environment. (4) Question 2 (22) 2.1. Any number can be written in expanded notation, show how you will write 4 321. (4) 2.2. How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 50? Write down your answer. (4) 2.3. Use the definition of a prime number to briefly explain to the mathematics Intermediate Phase learners how to find the prime numbers between 1 and 50. (4) 2.4. Write down the composite numbers (numbers with more factors than 1 and itself) between 1 and 50. (4) 2.5. Your friend mistakenly wrote down the multiples of 12 as: 1; 2; 3; 4; 6 and 12. Show how will you explain to the friend that those are not the multiples of 12 and how will you explain to your friend to find the multiples? (6) Question 3 (32) 3.1. Explain the three differences between proper and improper fractions to a Mathematics Intermediate Phase learner in detail by giving three examples for each. (12) 3.1.1. Hence, show all the steps of adding and multiplying the examples given above. (4) 3.3. Explain to an Intermediate Phase learner in detail by giving two examples how you will do the addition of mixed fractions and improper fractions (show all the steps). (8) 3.4. Convert 34 to a decimal number using long division. (4) 3.5. Convert 25 to a decimal number using short division method. (4) Question 4 (22) 4.1. Name 5 technology devises and their functions used at school, explain in detail how they are used at schools. (10) 4.2. The use of Technology has been a recent transition for the process of teaching and learning, give three software that can be used to teach mathematics in the Intermediate Phase and explain in detail how they can be used in your classroom.
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