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ASSIGNMENT 3
2024
, 1.1 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 serves to equip
learners, irrespective of their socio-economic background, race,
gender, physical ability or intellectual ability, with the knowledge,
skills and values necessary for self-fulfilment, and meaningful
participation in society as citizens of a free country. What are your
thoughts on this view?
The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 aims to provide all
learners with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for self-fulfillment
and meaningful participation in society. This inclusive approach, irrespective
of socio-economic background, race, gender, physical, or intellectual ability,
is commendable as it promotes equal opportunities for all learners. By
focusing on holistic development, the curriculum can contribute to creating a
more equitable and empowered citizenry.
1.2 One strategy that you could use to connect mathematical ideas is
personification. It is a figure of speech in which human
qualities/attributes are given to inanimate (nonhuman) objects or
the representation of an abstract quality/idea in a human form. It is
advisable to use this strategy for Grade 4 learners.
Personification, as a figure of speech, can be used to connect mathematical
ideas for Grade 4 learners. In the context of Ndebele beadwork patterns,
personification can be illustrated as follows:
Shape/Concept Personification Example
The triangle proudly stands tall, showcasing its three
Triangle
sides.
The circle gracefully embraces all points on its
Circle
circumference, symbolizing unity.
The square confidently displays its four equal sides,
Square
representing stability.
The pattern joyfully repeats itself, creating a sense of
Pattern
rhythm and harmony.
ASSIGNMENT 3
2024
, 1.1 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 serves to equip
learners, irrespective of their socio-economic background, race,
gender, physical ability or intellectual ability, with the knowledge,
skills and values necessary for self-fulfilment, and meaningful
participation in society as citizens of a free country. What are your
thoughts on this view?
The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 aims to provide all
learners with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for self-fulfillment
and meaningful participation in society. This inclusive approach, irrespective
of socio-economic background, race, gender, physical, or intellectual ability,
is commendable as it promotes equal opportunities for all learners. By
focusing on holistic development, the curriculum can contribute to creating a
more equitable and empowered citizenry.
1.2 One strategy that you could use to connect mathematical ideas is
personification. It is a figure of speech in which human
qualities/attributes are given to inanimate (nonhuman) objects or
the representation of an abstract quality/idea in a human form. It is
advisable to use this strategy for Grade 4 learners.
Personification, as a figure of speech, can be used to connect mathematical
ideas for Grade 4 learners. In the context of Ndebele beadwork patterns,
personification can be illustrated as follows:
Shape/Concept Personification Example
The triangle proudly stands tall, showcasing its three
Triangle
sides.
The circle gracefully embraces all points on its
Circle
circumference, symbolizing unity.
The square confidently displays its four equal sides,
Square
representing stability.
The pattern joyfully repeats itself, creating a sense of
Pattern
rhythm and harmony.
