OPM1501

2023

ASSESSMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER – 566940
Closing date: 19 June 2023

The questions are based on learning units 2, 3 and 4

1 From a constructivist perspective, it is important to create learning environments

and learning activities that enable learners’ construction of knowledge rather than
just absorb it. Write a 1000-word essay in which you critically respond to this
statement with a lens on the teaching of numbers, patterns, and relationships in
any grade in the Intermediate Phase. You should include examples, either from
your learning experience at school, general reading, or observation as a learner
to illustrate the points that you make.
Please use the rubric 1, provided at the end of this Tutorial Letter, to guide the
structuring of your essay. It is important that you use this rubric to do self-evaluation
before you submit to ensure that you have completed all the required elements for
the essay adequately.

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2 A Unisa mathematics student teacher argued with his Teaching Practice mentor
that “It is easier for a teacher to teach using rote learning and constructivism does
not work in the real classroom setting”. Reflect on what this statement means for
you as a Unisa student teacher. (10)
3 Use compensation to add or subtract the following:

(a) 468 + 59 (2)

(b) 458 – 49 (2)
(c) 499 + 599 + 699 (2)
(d) 10 000 – 599 (2)

4 Illustrate the following numbers using base 10 blocks:

(a) 345 (2)
(b) 676 (2)
(c) 1050 (2)
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(d) 2576 (2)

(e) 11 (2)

5 Test the following numbers for divisibility by 5, 6 and 11. (Do not divide or
factorise.)
a) 9 898 350 (3)
b) 76 885 976 (3)

6 Mathematics proficiency denotes an integration of mathematical ideas such that

their functional understanding is formed. In view of this statement, answer the
following questions:

a) How would you differentiate between mathematical proficiency and

mathematical teaching proficiency? (4)
b) What are the benefits of mathematical proficiency? Use your own words to
answer this question. (3)
7 When you set tasks for your learners, you could tell them: “Use the ideas you
own to solve this problem”.

a) What does this statement mean for you? (2)

b) What does it mean to say that a task has multiple entry points? (2)
c) Describe any mathematical task for intermediate phase learners where you can
use at least two entry points. (5)
8 You want to buy a book priced R108, but you find you only have R79 in your
purse.

Think of ways in which you can find how much money you still need. You do not
have pen and paper or a calculator with you, and you do not want to rely on the
salesperson to work it out. There are various ways in which you can reason to find
the answer. Describe two ways you would go about making the calculations to
determine how much more you need to purchase the book. (6)

3 6
9 Use the following models to show the equivalence of the fractions 5
and 10

a) Set model
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b) Area model

c) Number line
(6)
3 3
10 Compare the following fractions and by using the set model you explained
5 7

above. Make accurate drawings. (4)

11 Fill in the missing numbers to make the fractions equivalent:

1
a) and (1)
2 8
4
b) and 60 (1)
12
2
c) and 12 (1)
3
4
d) and (1)
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MODULE NAME: ORIENTATION TO PRIMARY MATHEMATICS MODULE CODE: OPM1501
STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER:

Assessment 2, Question 1 Rubric (Marks: 30)

ACADEMIC LEVELS OF
CONTENT Poor Developing ACHIEVEMENTGood Excellent
CRITERIA
ELEMENT

Score Ranges Per Level

Description of the theory of
constructivism and its practical No attempt is made to analyse the Student attempts to analyse, but An attempt is made to apply Shows an in-depth /10
implications theory. there is lapses in understanding of understanding but lacks depth of understanding of theory.
theory. analysis.
Application of the constructivist Shows understanding but
theory in teaching numbers, No evidence of practical Practical examples are very practical examples do not entirely Provides an accurate
patterns, and relationships implementation of the theory of general in theory and are not reflect the ideals of a account of what is required /10
constructivism. described in detail. constructivist approach to in the classroom.
teaching.
Suitable numbers, patterns, and Only identified one strategy OR Identifies two strategies and
relationships strategies No strategies identified OR identified two but with very vague Identified two good strategies with provides sound reasoning
strategies identified but with no reasoning and no examples OR sufficient reasoning but lacks and excellent practical /5
pedagogical reasoning. reasoning does solid, convincing examples. teaching
not make pedagogical sense. examples.
Academic writing Essay is of poor quality; student has The essay has potential, but Good essay, a few spelling The student presented a
language usage, spelling and
not used their own words or is grammar need attention. and grammar mistakes and logical and well- structured /5
difficult to follow because it has no Referencing (in -text and language usage is generally essay with clear introductory,
logical structure and professional. Student might body
flow. Referencing (in -text and reference list) is partially correct have written a great essay but and concluding elements. No
reference list) is poor (not (not fully consistent with the there are no paragraphs and colloquialisms were used, and
consistent with the Harvard Harvard referencing style). structure. Referencing (in - text language utilisation is of high
referencing style). and reference list) is correct quality. Spelling, grammar is
(consistent with the Harvard all perfect/near perfect.
referencing style) with minor There is perfect referencing (in
deviations and inconsistencies (3 -text and reference list) and all
or less). sources have been
referenced.

TOTAL: ____________ / 30
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