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during the examination.
• Read the questions carefully.
• Use of a non-programmable pocket calculator is allowed.
• It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
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, OPM1501
Oct/Nov
2021
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or email Mafokwm@unisa.ac.za or alternatively email your module lecturer. ONLY
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, OPM1501
Oct/Nov
2021
Question 1
1.1. According to Kilpatrick, Swafford and Findel (2001), there are FIVE strands of
mathematical proficiency that enable learners to view the world mathematically. Describe
each strand of mathematical proficiency. (5)
1.2. What does it mean to mathematize? (2)
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Question 2
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Write down
the question number (2.1. – 2.11), choose the answer and write only the letter next to the
question number.
2.1. What does doing mathematics mean?
a) Explaining concepts and skills in such a manner that learners can do the exercises
with ease.
b) Generating strategies for solving problems, applying those strategies, seeing whet
her they lead to solutions and checking to see whether the answers make sense.
c) Doing the operations(+, x, ÷,-) with whole numbers, fractions and decimal numbers
correctly.
d) Memorising procedures and concepts and apply this in different calculations
and applications.
2.2. What is linked to relational understanding?
a) Learning that occurs in a vacuum
b) Producing correct answers rather than developing mathematical understanding
c) Producing previously learnt facts
d) Knowing what to do and why
2.3. What can an integrated network of concepts also be called?
a) Thinking tools
b) Social interaction
c) Cognitive schemas
d) New knowledge and skills
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