ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 178117
DUE DATE: 3 JULY 2025
, Mathematics For Intermediate Phase Teachers I (MIP1501)
ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER – 178117
Closing date: 03 July 2025
Primary lecturer: Dr PE Rankweteke
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read the assignment questions carefully.
2. Complete ALL questions in your own words and according to your understanding.
3. The due date of this assignment is 03 July 2025, and late or email submissions are not
allowed.
4. Your examples must be different with other and not from any source (plagiarism is a
serious offence).
5. This is an application module, i.e. you have to explain your understanding (not copy) of
all the mathematical concepts included in this assignment, on how you will effectively teach
the Intermediate Phase learners.
6. All the learning units are covered (learning unit 1 – 6)
7. Honesty declaration acceptance is included on the online submission portal.
, Question 1 (36)
1.1. The following task example illustrate the Problem-Solving level according to CAPS:
1.1.1. John had a few marbles. Today he played and doubled his number of marbles. Then
Thabo gave him three marbles for free. Jabu has 21 marbles now. How many did he
have before he started playing? Solve this problem using a suitable model. (6)
1.2. Define and briefly explain in your own words the historical evolution of numeration
systems and give two examples in the following:
1.2.1. Early evidence of using numbers (6)
1.2.2. Sumerians and Babylonians (6)
1.3. Design your own equations (two for each) on associative, commutative and
distributive property and give solutions to each (explain each step of your solution
clearly to an Intermediate Phase learner so they can understand) (18)
Question 2 (25)
2.1. Describe in detail, using your own examples (two for each) on how the following
programmes can assist in the teaching and learning of numbers, operations and
relationships in the Intermediate Phase mathematics classroom.
2.1.1. Excel (5)
2.1.2. GeoGebra (5)
2.1.3. Microsoft Add-in (5)
2.2. Briefly discuss five points on how you can integrate technology in teaching and
learning numbers in the intermediate phase as a tool to enhance instruction and
motivate learners. (10)
Question 3 (27)
3.1. Cardinal , ordinal, and nominal numbers are the three basic types of numbers,
understanding them is crucial for developing a strong foundation in mathematics,
particularly for learners in the Intermediate Phase.
3.1.1. Define the three basic types of numbers mentioned above using your own
understanding. (6)