FMT3701
Foundation Phase Mathematics
EXAM PAPER AND ANSWERS 2020
PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE THIS DOCUMENT!
, Oct/Nov 2020
FMT3701
Foundation Phase Mathematics
100 Marks
Duration 2 hours to answer the question.
This paper consists of 7 pages.
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of FOUR compulsory sections/questions:
Total: [100 marks]
• Please answer ALL the questions in each section.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Write the section and the question number for all answers, for example, Section A,
Question 1.
• Write or Type neatly please – in pen.
• All illustrations must be in pen.
• For each question, there is a rubric. The rubric has criteria and marks to guide you on
how to answer the question. It tells you how you will be assessed.
• Scan all the pages in the correct order and upload as one PDF document on the
myUnisa platform
• Save your PDF as follows: Module code, Exam and student number, eg. FMT3701 Exam
7321647. Do not write your name
• Please ensure that you do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application
cannot mark read-only documents.
• Ensure that you upload within the prescribed 6 hours timeframe.
• To upload your PDF document, access the myUnisa landing page and click on “Exams
Login and download my Exam Question Paper”. Log in with your student number and
myUnisa password.
• Find the module code FMT3701 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Take
note that the link will only display if the examination session is still open for
submission.
• Remember to read and accept the Declaration of Honesty when you upload.
• To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
, QUESTION 1
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1.1 Ms Naidoo set the following questions for her Grade 3 learners
Kiran had half a slab of chocolate and his mum gave him a quarter of a slab of
chocolate. How much does he now have?
One learner, Tumi, calculated the answer as follows
1+1=2
246
Kiran now has 2/6 (two sixths) of chocolates
1.1.1 Identify and discuss the misconception shown in Tumi’s calculation. (2)
1.1.2 Calculate the correct answer (2)
1.1.3 Suggest ways in which the misconception could be addressed.
Describe the resources/ apparatus you will use. include the correct mathematical terminology and
2 relevant questions to guide learners’ understanding of fractions. Then show the
correct calculations
(Please note: If you are typing your fractions, and struggling to type a fractional symbol,
you can type as follows for eg. as follows: ½ as 1 forward slash, followed by 2).
(6)
Rubric for Question 1.1
Foundation Phase Mathematics
EXAM PAPER AND ANSWERS 2020
PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE THIS DOCUMENT!
, Oct/Nov 2020
FMT3701
Foundation Phase Mathematics
100 Marks
Duration 2 hours to answer the question.
This paper consists of 7 pages.
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of FOUR compulsory sections/questions:
Total: [100 marks]
• Please answer ALL the questions in each section.
• Answer all questions in English.
• Write the section and the question number for all answers, for example, Section A,
Question 1.
• Write or Type neatly please – in pen.
• All illustrations must be in pen.
• For each question, there is a rubric. The rubric has criteria and marks to guide you on
how to answer the question. It tells you how you will be assessed.
• Scan all the pages in the correct order and upload as one PDF document on the
myUnisa platform
• Save your PDF as follows: Module code, Exam and student number, eg. FMT3701 Exam
7321647. Do not write your name
• Please ensure that you do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application
cannot mark read-only documents.
• Ensure that you upload within the prescribed 6 hours timeframe.
• To upload your PDF document, access the myUnisa landing page and click on “Exams
Login and download my Exam Question Paper”. Log in with your student number and
myUnisa password.
• Find the module code FMT3701 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Take
note that the link will only display if the examination session is still open for
submission.
• Remember to read and accept the Declaration of Honesty when you upload.
• To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
, QUESTION 1
(25)
1.1 Ms Naidoo set the following questions for her Grade 3 learners
Kiran had half a slab of chocolate and his mum gave him a quarter of a slab of
chocolate. How much does he now have?
One learner, Tumi, calculated the answer as follows
1+1=2
246
Kiran now has 2/6 (two sixths) of chocolates
1.1.1 Identify and discuss the misconception shown in Tumi’s calculation. (2)
1.1.2 Calculate the correct answer (2)
1.1.3 Suggest ways in which the misconception could be addressed.
Describe the resources/ apparatus you will use. include the correct mathematical terminology and
2 relevant questions to guide learners’ understanding of fractions. Then show the
correct calculations
(Please note: If you are typing your fractions, and struggling to type a fractional symbol,
you can type as follows for eg. as follows: ½ as 1 forward slash, followed by 2).
(6)
Rubric for Question 1.1
