MIP1501
ASSIGNMENT 2 2024
UNIQUE NO. 792113
DUE DATE: 15 JUNE 2024
, MIP1501/102/0/2024
ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER – 792113
Closing date: 15 June 2024
DECLARATION
(Your portfolio/assignment script will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I, …………………………………………………………………
(Name and surname)
Student number: …………………………
Module code: …………….
Hereby declare the following:
I understand Unisa's policy on plagiarism. This assignment is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all other people's work (both electronic and print) through
the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied the work of others 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:………………………
, 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
3.4. Convert to a decimal number using long division. (4)
4
2
3.5. Convert to a decimal number using short division method. (4)
5
ASSIGNMENT 2 2024
UNIQUE NO. 792113
DUE DATE: 15 JUNE 2024
, MIP1501/102/0/2024
ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER – 792113
Closing date: 15 June 2024
DECLARATION
(Your portfolio/assignment script will not be marked if this is not completed.)
I, …………………………………………………………………
(Name and surname)
Student number: …………………………
Module code: …………….
Hereby declare the following:
I understand Unisa's policy on plagiarism. This assignment is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all other people's work (both electronic and print) through
the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied the work of others 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:………………………
, 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
3.4. Convert to a decimal number using long division. (4)
4
2
3.5. Convert to a decimal number using short division method. (4)
5
