Exam (elaborations)
EMA1501 ASSIGNMENT 4 DUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2023
- Course
- EMA1501 (EMA1501)
- Institution
- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
EMA1501 ASSIGNMENT 4 DUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2023
[Show more]
Content preview
, EMA1501 ASS 4 DUE 01SeptemberQuestion 1
The measurement of something refers to a number that shows the size or
amount of a certain thing and it is not enough to teach the method of
measuring –we also have to help the children to understand the concept of
measurement.
1.1 With the above statement in mind, discuss the four stages during which the
concept of measurement is developed. (8)
The concept of measurement is typically developed in four stages.
The first stage is the stage of non-standard measurement. In this stage,
children begin to explore measurement by comparing objects using non-
standard units. For example, they may use their hand or a small object to
measure the length of different objects. This stage helps children develop an
understanding of the concept of measuring and comparing sizes.
The second stage is the stage of informal measurement. In this stage,
children begin to use standard units of measurement to measure objects.
They may start using instruments such as rulers or measuring tapes to
measure length, or scales to measure weight. This stage helps children
understand the importance of using standard units and introduces them to
more accurate measurements.
The third stage is the stage of comparative measurement. In this stage,
children start to compare the measurements of different objects. They learn
about concepts such as longer/shorter, bigger/smaller, and heavier/lighter.
They begin to understand the concept of using numbers to represent
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller HOPEACADEMY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R55,00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
73314 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy summaries for 14 years now
