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FMT3701: FOUNDATION PHASE MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT 1 AND 2. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS. DISTINCTIONS FOR BOTH!
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INDEX- Assignment 1 (2020)
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- Assignment 2 (2020)
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, FMT3701/102/0/2020
ASSIGNMENT 1
FOUNDATION PHASE MATHEMATICS TEACHING
DUE DATE: 30 APRIL 2020 UNIQUE NUMBER: 771999
QUESTION 1:
In table format identify and compare two (2) major approaches to teaching mathematics as
mentioned in the study guide. Explain how you would apply these approaches in
mathematics teaching. (10)
GUIDELINES FOR QUESTION 1
You may use the following table template to structure your answer for question 1. Draw the table in your
answer sheet.
…………………approach ………………… approach
Comparison: Similarities/ 1.
differences
2.
3.
4.
How would you apply these
approaches in mathematics
teaching?
The following rubric will be used to assess question 1:
Assessment Criteria for question 1 Mark
Identifying the two major teaching approaches in teaching mathematics 2
Tabulating the differences between the two approaches 4
• Discuss using appropriate examples how you would apply these two 4
approaches in your mathematics teaching.
2
, FMT3701/102/0/2020
QUESTION 1: Answer
Approach What the approach means How it will impact me in
teaching mathematics
Child-centered approach - The child is part of - I believe that the
the process that includes child centered approach is
the planning and teaching a great way for learners to
of all the study concepts learn and develop
and materials. strategies such as problem-
- The teacher is the solving strategies.
- facilitator of the - Therefore, I as
learning process by teacher, would provide
providing stimulating various mathematic
media, direction and problems and guide them to
manipulatives. create solutions.
- Therefore, the child
is the centre of the teaching
and learning process.
Teacher-centered approach - Refers to the - This approach
teacher being in control of would help me as teacher
choices regarding how to gather the necessary
teaching takes place, information, textbooks
teaching plans and before teaching.
executing the lessons. - Although this
- Involves the older approach has a few pros
approach of talk and chalk. such as the teacher having
The older approach does full control of the classroom
not always lead to and activities it also has
conceptual understanding. cons such as learners does
- The teacher’s role is not express themselves
to be primary information and direct their own
giver and primary evaluator. learning.
- I would therefore,
limit the teacher-centered
approach regarding
mathematics.
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