TMN3704 Assignment 4 (143205) |COMPLETE ANSWERS|- Due 14 August 2025

TMN3704
Assignment 4

Unique No: 143205
Due 14 August 2025

, TMN3704 Assignment 4 (2025)

Activity 1

1.1 Definition of a Common Fraction (2 marks)
A common fraction is a way of representing a portion of a whole. It is written with one
number placed above another and separated by a horizontal line. The top part is known
as the numerator, and the bottom part is the denominator.

1.2 Two Important Concepts from the Definition (4 marks)

 Numerator: This refers to the number above the line in a fraction. It indicates
how many parts of the whole are being considered.

 Denominator: This is the number below the line. It tells us into how many equal
sections the whole is divided.

1.3 Table A Summary

 Grade Level: Grade 5

 Subject: Mathematics

 Content Focus: Numbers, Operations, and Relationships

 Topic: Common Fractions

 Concepts and Skills: Performing calculations involving fractions, particularly
where fractions of whole numbers produce whole number answers.

1.4 CAPS Curriculum Questions

1.4.1 Terms Covered:
The concept of common fractions is addressed during Terms 1, 2, and 3 in the Grade 5
curriculum.

1.4.2 Time Allocation:
A total of 18 teaching hours is designated for the instruction of common fractions
throughout the academic year in Grade 5.