Oct/Nov 2021
MFP1501
Mathematics For Foundation Phase Teachers
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
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This examination paper consists of three (3) pages, including the cover page.
There are SEVEN (7) COMPULSORY questions.
Question 1: 15 marks
Question 2: 15 marks
Question 3: 10 marks
Question 4: 10 marks
Question 5: 10 marks
Question 6: 20 marks
Question 7: 20 marks
Total: 100 marks
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Question 1
1.1 Resolve the given number sentence by decomposing 856 + 14 =? (5)
1.2 Illustrate how you can introduce place value, using relevant resources that will assist
learners to internalise the content thereof. (10)
[15]
Question 2
2.1 Demonstrate the stages of early number learning. (5)
2.1.1 Evaluate the stages of number learning and provide an indication of their impact on
mathematics learning. (10)
[15]
Question 3
3.1 Formulate representations of grouping, repeated addition and number sentence in
developing multiplicative reasoning. (9)
3.2 Name the inverse of multiplication. (1)
[10]
Question 4
4.1 Create your own patterns of the following:
4.1.1 repeated pattern. (3)
4.1.2 growing pattern. (3)
4.2 Give the difference between the above-mentioned repeating and growing patterns. (4)
[10]
Question 5
5.1 Examine the features of 2D shapes and 3D object and provide examples of each. (6)
5.2 Illustrate two examples of 2D shapes and two examples of 3D shapes. (4)
[10]
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Question 6
6.1 There are objects in your environment that can be translated into fractions.
6.1.1 Justify the above statement by discussing fractions from <whole= to <fifths=. (10)
6.1.2 Use a picture to distinguish between the fractions discussed in 6.1.1 according to their
level of progression. (10)
[20]
Question 7
7.1 Through a data collection activity, describe the following data handling steps: collect,
organise and represent. (15)
7.2 The median should be indicated when interpreting data. Lay out your own bar graph to
demonstrate the understanding of the median. (5)
[20]
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FIRST EXAMINER: Ms SM MAMOGALE
SECOND EXAMINER: Ms A CARRIM
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