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MIP2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Unique Number: 818131)
- Due 11 June 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1: Geometry Thinking and geometric Concepts.
The concept of geometry is a strand of the curriculum in nearly
every state, district, and country. Consider the Curriculum
Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Intermediate Phase
Mathematics (South Africa) to answer the questions that follow.
1.1. A rich understanding of geometry has important
implications for other topics in mathematics. Identify and
explain the four topics in the Intermediate phase
mathematics
with the direct link to geometry (12)
1.2 Spatial sense is regarded as an intuition about the shapes
and the relationships among the shapes. Develop the
three learning activities for a grade 4 class on spatial
development. What do you think is the cause of some
people to have better spatial
sense than the others? (8)
1.2 The prominent feature of the Van Hiele framework is a five
hierarchy on understanding spatial ideas. Consider the
diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
Diagram 1
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1.3.1 Explain how as a mathematics teacher will move learners
through the first three levels of the Van Hiele framework
(9)
2.3.2What are the implications of the activity in 1.21 above for
geometry instruction? (21)
Subtotal = 50
Question 1: Geometry Thinking and Geometric
Concepts
1.1 Identify and explain the four topics in the
Intermediate Phase mathematics with the direct link
to geometry (12)
According to CAPS, the following four topics in the
Intermediate Phase Mathematics curriculum are
directly linked to geometry:
1. Space and Shape (Geometry)
This topic focuses on 2D and 3D shapes, their
properties, and spatial relationships. Learners
identify and describe shapes, investigate
symmetry, and explore transformations like
translations, reflections, and rotations.
2. Measurement
Geometry plays a key role in measuring
lengths, areas, and volumes. Learners use
geometric knowledge to understand and
calculate measurements in real-world contexts
(e.g., perimeter of shapes, area of squares and
rectangles).
3. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Learners explore patterns in geometric figures,
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such as growing patterns using shapes.
Understanding the structure and transformation
of shapes helps learners generalize rules and
develop algebraic thinking.
4. Data Handling
Geometric understanding supports learners in
reading and interpreting data presented in
geometric formats such as bar graphs, pie
charts, and pictograms. Shapes are also used in
creating and interpreting visual representations
of data.
1.2 Develop three learning activities for a Grade 4
class on spatial development. What do you think is
the cause of some people having better spatial
sense than others? (8)
Three learning activities:
1. Shape Sorting Game
Learners are given a variety of cut-out 2D and
3D shapes and asked to sort them based on
properties like number of sides, angles, or
faces.
Outcome: Develops classification and visual
discrimination skills.
2. Building Shapes with Blocks or Sticks
Learners construct 3D objects (e.g., cubes,
pyramids) using plastic straws, sticks, or
building blocks.
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MIP2601 Assignment 2 2025 (Unique Number: 818131)
- Due 11 June 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1: Geometry Thinking and geometric Concepts.
The concept of geometry is a strand of the curriculum in nearly
every state, district, and country. Consider the Curriculum
Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Intermediate Phase
Mathematics (South Africa) to answer the questions that follow.
1.1. A rich understanding of geometry has important
implications for other topics in mathematics. Identify and
explain the four topics in the Intermediate phase
mathematics
with the direct link to geometry (12)
1.2 Spatial sense is regarded as an intuition about the shapes
and the relationships among the shapes. Develop the
three learning activities for a grade 4 class on spatial
development. What do you think is the cause of some
people to have better spatial
sense than the others? (8)
1.2 The prominent feature of the Van Hiele framework is a five
hierarchy on understanding spatial ideas. Consider the
diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
Diagram 1
2
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1.3.1 Explain how as a mathematics teacher will move learners
through the first three levels of the Van Hiele framework
(9)
2.3.2What are the implications of the activity in 1.21 above for
geometry instruction? (21)
Subtotal = 50
Question 1: Geometry Thinking and Geometric
Concepts
1.1 Identify and explain the four topics in the
Intermediate Phase mathematics with the direct link
to geometry (12)
According to CAPS, the following four topics in the
Intermediate Phase Mathematics curriculum are
directly linked to geometry:
1. Space and Shape (Geometry)
This topic focuses on 2D and 3D shapes, their
properties, and spatial relationships. Learners
identify and describe shapes, investigate
symmetry, and explore transformations like
translations, reflections, and rotations.
2. Measurement
Geometry plays a key role in measuring
lengths, areas, and volumes. Learners use
geometric knowledge to understand and
calculate measurements in real-world contexts
(e.g., perimeter of shapes, area of squares and
rectangles).
3. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Learners explore patterns in geometric figures,
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such as growing patterns using shapes.
Understanding the structure and transformation
of shapes helps learners generalize rules and
develop algebraic thinking.
4. Data Handling
Geometric understanding supports learners in
reading and interpreting data presented in
geometric formats such as bar graphs, pie
charts, and pictograms. Shapes are also used in
creating and interpreting visual representations
of data.
1.2 Develop three learning activities for a Grade 4
class on spatial development. What do you think is
the cause of some people having better spatial
sense than others? (8)
Three learning activities:
1. Shape Sorting Game
Learners are given a variety of cut-out 2D and
3D shapes and asked to sort them based on
properties like number of sides, angles, or
faces.
Outcome: Develops classification and visual
discrimination skills.
2. Building Shapes with Blocks or Sticks
Learners construct 3D objects (e.g., cubes,
pyramids) using plastic straws, sticks, or
building blocks.
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