FMT3701
Assignment 2
2025 (Answer
Guide) - Due 26
July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
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FMT3701 Assignment 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 26 July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
Question 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Explain the concept “number sense” and its development (4 marks) ........................... 3
1.2 Distinguish between verbal and object counting, giving two (2) examples for each
(10 marks) .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Briefly contrast the following concepts: ................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Order irrelevance (2 marks) .................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Movement is magnitude (2 marks) ........................................................................................ 4
1.3.3 Abstraction (2 marks) ............................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Analyse the different structures of mathematical problems that Foundation Phase
learners need to explore (15 marks) ............................................................................................... 5
1. Additive Structures......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Multiplicative Structures ................................................................................................................ 7
3. Measurement Problems ................................................................................................................ 8
4. Pattern and Relationship Problems ............................................................................................ 8
5. Data Handling and Probability Problems ................................................................................... 8
1.5 Discuss the importance of problem-solving in mathematics (15 marks) ....................... 9
Question 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Justify the role of ethnomathematics in making mathematics more accessible and
relevant to Foundation Phase learners. Provide examples of how you would
incorporate ethnomathematics in your teaching. (20 marks) ................................................ 11
Introduction to Ethnomathematics ................................................................................................. 11
Justification: The Role of Ethnomathematics in Enhancing Accessibility and Relevance .... 11
Practical Examples of Incorporating Ethnomathematics in Foundation Phase Teaching
................................................................................................................................................................ 13
, 2|Page
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of teacher- and learner-centred
approaches in the Foundation Phase. Which approach do you believe is more effective,
and why? (10 marks) ......................................................................................................................... 14
Teacher-Centred Approach ............................................................................................................ 14
Advantages: ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Disadvantages: ................................................................................................................................. 14
Learner-Centred Approach ............................................................................................................. 14
Advantages: ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Disadvantages: ................................................................................................................................. 15
Which Is More Effective and Why?................................................................................................ 15
Conclusion: ......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Motivate how the concepts of time, space and shape are interrelated in
mathematics education for young learners. How can these concepts be taught in an
integrated manner? (20 marks) ....................................................................................................... 16
Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 16
1. Interrelation Between Time, Space, and Shape ..................................................................... 16
2. Teaching These Concepts in an Integrated Manner .............................................................. 17
3. Importance of Integration ............................................................................................................ 19
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 19
References ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Assignment 2
2025 (Answer
Guide) - Due 26
July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
,1|Page
FMT3701 Assignment 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 26 July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
Question 1 .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Explain the concept “number sense” and its development (4 marks) ........................... 3
1.2 Distinguish between verbal and object counting, giving two (2) examples for each
(10 marks) .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Briefly contrast the following concepts: ................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Order irrelevance (2 marks) .................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Movement is magnitude (2 marks) ........................................................................................ 4
1.3.3 Abstraction (2 marks) ............................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Analyse the different structures of mathematical problems that Foundation Phase
learners need to explore (15 marks) ............................................................................................... 5
1. Additive Structures......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Multiplicative Structures ................................................................................................................ 7
3. Measurement Problems ................................................................................................................ 8
4. Pattern and Relationship Problems ............................................................................................ 8
5. Data Handling and Probability Problems ................................................................................... 8
1.5 Discuss the importance of problem-solving in mathematics (15 marks) ....................... 9
Question 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Justify the role of ethnomathematics in making mathematics more accessible and
relevant to Foundation Phase learners. Provide examples of how you would
incorporate ethnomathematics in your teaching. (20 marks) ................................................ 11
Introduction to Ethnomathematics ................................................................................................. 11
Justification: The Role of Ethnomathematics in Enhancing Accessibility and Relevance .... 11
Practical Examples of Incorporating Ethnomathematics in Foundation Phase Teaching
................................................................................................................................................................ 13
, 2|Page
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of teacher- and learner-centred
approaches in the Foundation Phase. Which approach do you believe is more effective,
and why? (10 marks) ......................................................................................................................... 14
Teacher-Centred Approach ............................................................................................................ 14
Advantages: ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Disadvantages: ................................................................................................................................. 14
Learner-Centred Approach ............................................................................................................. 14
Advantages: ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Disadvantages: ................................................................................................................................. 15
Which Is More Effective and Why?................................................................................................ 15
Conclusion: ......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Motivate how the concepts of time, space and shape are interrelated in
mathematics education for young learners. How can these concepts be taught in an
integrated manner? (20 marks) ....................................................................................................... 16
Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 16
1. Interrelation Between Time, Space, and Shape ..................................................................... 16
2. Teaching These Concepts in an Integrated Manner .............................................................. 17
3. Importance of Integration ............................................................................................................ 19
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 19
References ............................................................................................................................................... 20
