TMS3726/102/0/2022

Tutorial Letter 102/0/2022

Teaching Mathematics in the Senior

Phase

TMS3726

Year module

Mathematics Education

This tutorial letter contains important information

about your module.

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1 INTRODUCTION
This tutorial letter is complementary to Tutorial letter 101. It is comprised of only assessment
activities. Please note that this module is an online module. This means that all assignments will be
accessed and submitted through the myUnisa virtual mode. Furthermore, note that this module is a
continuous assessment module. This means that, there is no examination for this module. You will
write 5 assignments that contribute 100% of the continuous assessment mark.

2 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

2.1 Lecturer(s)
Lecturer: Dr MM Masilo
Office: AJH Building office 7-42
Contact: (012) 429 6154
E-mail: masilmm@unisa.ac.za
3 ACTIVITIES

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 ASSIGNMENT 01
COMPULSORY for examination admission
UNIQUE NUMBER – 738542
Closing date: 30 May 2022

Instructions

 Only fully online Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) will be used from 2022
 Four possible answers are provided for each of the questions.
 Choose the correct option from the options given

QUESTION 1
Which of the following statements is not true
Mathematics is
[1] Comprised of complex numbers
[2] When you mathematise
[3] About processes expressed in ‘doing verbs’ and products expressed by nouns
[4] Rational thinking
[5] Counting and adding numbers

QUESTION 2

Which statement is false?

[1] Learners must apply their experiences to make sense out of mathematics
[2] Constructivism calls for a shift from traditional teaching approach to facilitation of
learning by the teacher
[3] Conventional teaching approach supports active learner participation and
knowledge creation
[4] Solving non-routine problems require conjecturing, critical and creative thinking
[5] Mathematics learning is likely to happen when the teacher uses activities that learners
perceive as interesting.

QUESTION 3

One characteristic of rote learning is that

[1] learner performance is good

[2] cognitive networks are not formed, newly formed ideas are isolated
[3] knowledge is connected to the learners existing ideas
[4] learners apply what they have learned in new situations
[5] learning contributes to useful network of ideas
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QUESTION 4

Understanding in Mathematics refers to

[1] existence of appropriate ideas and creation of new connections

[2] Routine problem-solving skills
[3] memorised rules and facts
[4] Rote learning
[5] Absence of schema

QUESTION 5

Conceptual knowledge of mathematics refers to

[1] Logico-Mathematical knowledge

[2] Procedural knowledge
[3] Knowledge of rules used in solving routine mathematical problems
[4] Symbolism in mathematics
[5] Step-by-step routines learned to solve mathematical problems

QUESTION 6

Which statement is false?

In mathematics, we assess

[1] Reflective thinking

[2] Conceptual understanding
[3] Computational techniques
[4] Psycho motor skills
[5] Basic operations

QUESTION 7

The following can be assessed in Data handling

[1] Analysing, visualising and presenting data

[2] Collecting, computing and presenting data
[3] Conceptualisation, writing and reporting data
[4] Computing, operating and understanding
[5] Collecting, representing and interpreting data

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QUESTION 8

Referencing in educational assessment includes:

[1] Self, teacher and peer assessment

[2] Portfolio, rubric and checklist
[3] Criterion, norm and self-referencing
[4] Criterion, selection and reflection
[5] Collection, analyzing and reporting

QUESTION 9
Which of the following will not tessellate?

[1] Parallelogram
[2] Ellipse
[3] Scalene triangle
[4] Regular Pentagon
[5] Regular Hexagon

QUESTION 10

Simplify and write the answer as a positive exponent

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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QUESTION 11

In a hyperbola, the vertical asymptote is ; and the horizontal asymptote is . The graph
passes through the point .

The equation of the hyperbola is

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

QUESTION 12

Choose the expression of the general term for the sequence 1; ;

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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QUESTION 13

is

[1] Imaginary

[2] Irrational

[3] Natural

[4] Rational

[5] A whole number

QUESTION 14

Which of the following options would provide the best return on your investment of R50 000 over a
period of nine years if it is 7% compounded?

[1] Annually
[2] Semi-Annually
[3] Daily
[4] Quarterly
[5] Monthly

QUESTION 15

A card is drawn from a normal pack of playing cards. The probability that a card drawn is at random
will be a king or a heart is

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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QUESTION 16

A company employs ten workers whose weekly wages are

R2250 R2250 R3000 R3300 R3300

R3600 R3 900 R4350 R4350 R5250

The standard deviation of their weekly pay is

[1] 3910.50
[2] 3922.50
[3] 922.50
[4] 900. 14
[5] 900.1

QUESTION 17

The equation of the graph is in the form . The point (0, 3) lies on the graph. The asymptote is
.

The equation of the graph is:

[1]

[2] 3

[3]

[4]

[5]

QUESTION 18

Two points A (-7, 3) and B (5, 7) are given. The equation of the line perpendicular to AB passing
through M is:

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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QUESTION 19

Consider the equation

The turning point and range are

[1] (-1, -2) and (

[2] (1, 2) and (-

[3] (1, -2) and (

[4] (-2,1) and (-

[5] (-2,-1) and (-2,

QUESTION 20

D E
3

B C

In ABC, DE// BC. Therefore, = ………………

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

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ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER – 738614
Closing date: 30 June 2022

Question 1 (Individual work- Forum 1)

Instructions

Participation in the blog activity (Forum 2).

NB Plagiarism is not allowed. Post only original ideas to complete assignment 2

 Answer the provided questions and post your answers in the blog (questions 1.1 to 1.3)

 Outline the additional resources you have read to complete question 1.

 Choose 3 posts of other students and comment on the three chosen posts. (10)

1.1. Problem-based learning in Mathematics

1.1.1. What do you think are the advantages of using a problem-based approach to develop
procedural or process understanding? (5)
1.1.2. How would you apply problem-based learning approach to teach the topic Quadrilaterals.

(5)

1.1.3. Paste your answers on the blog. Read the posts of other 3 students and comment on their
views of 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. (5)

1.2. Types of Mathematical Knowledge

1.2.1. Can logico-mathematical knowledge be transmitted from teacher to learner while the learner
remains passive? Give reasons to substantiate your answer (5)
1.2.2. Logico-mathematical knowledge is acquired through reflective abstraction, depending on the
child’s mind and the way he/she interprets reality (use mathematical content to discuss this
statement). (5)
1.2.3. Logico-mathematical knowledge without using social and physical knowledge as a foundation
is bound to be ineffective (use mathematical content to discuss and confirm this statement)
(5)
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Question 2 (Team work – Forum 2)

 Use the discussion forum of assignment 2 to introduce yourself to the class.

 Find a team member using the discussion forum.
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  Thereafter, use WhatsApp as group members to start cooperative work, only for question 2 of assignment 2.
In your group, choose one member who will compile the group work and post it on the blog to submit your
group work. Marks allocated for finding and belonging to a group (5)
 A group must have three members. A group of more than 3 members is not acceptable.
 Answer question 2.1 (Question 2 of Assignment 2)
 Outline the additional sources you have read to answer questions 2.1. (5)

2.1. Assessment in mathematics

2.1.1. Discuss 5 reasons of assessing learners in mathematics. (10)
2.1.2. How can you apply the following in assessing mathematical tasks?
(i) Formative assessment (3)
(ii) Summative assessment (3)
(iii) Diagnostic assessment (3)

2.1.3. How can the assessment points of reference apply in assessing

mathematical tasks?
(3)
2.1.4. Outline and discuss two methods of collecting assessment evidence. (8)
[40]
Total marks: 80

Honesty Declaration

DECLARATION
Your assignment will not be marked if this is not completed.

I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….

Module code: …………………………………………………..

Hereby declare the following:

I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This assignment is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print)
through the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.

I have not copied work of other and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.

Signature: ……………….. Date: ……………………….

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ASSIGNMENT 03
ASSIGNMENT ACTIVITY
UNIQUE NUMBER – 738679
Closing date: 28 July 2022

N.B. Type your work. Present neat individual work.

Question 1 Assessment
1.1. How do the following assessment principles apply in the teaching of Mathematics?
1.1.1. Content principle (3)
1.1.2. Equity principle (3)
1.1.3. Learning principles. (3)

2.1. Question 2 Teaching and learning media

2.1. Download Geogebra software at https://www.geogebra.org/download

2.1.1. Show how you would demonstrate each of the following problems to your students on
Geogebra as a teaching software. Show all the steps in each problem. Include pictures of
all steps and all problems.
Apply different types of transformation on each of the points (reflection, rotation and enlargement).
Explain the process you would follow to show the learners how to apply the types of transformation
on each point.
(a) (2;-6) (5)

(b) (-7;-3) (5)

(c) (-5;5) (5)

(d) (-4;-1) (5)

(e) (1;-1)
2.1.2. Connect the points to form a polygon
(-4; 2); (-4; 4); (-6; 4); (-6; 2) (1)
a) Reflect the polygon about the y-axis (5)
b) Enlarge by factor 2 (5)
2.2 Do an investigation about a geoboard. Answer the following questions.

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2.1.1 What is a geoboard? (1)
2.1.2 How can a teacher make or create one? Explain the steps of making a geoboard.(5)
2.1.3 How can you use it as a teaching tool? Outline 2 activities. Explain the activities and show
pictures of the stated activities. (6)
2.2 Do an investigation about a tangram and answer the following questions.
2.2.1 What is a tangram (4)
2.2.2 What are the advantages of utilising a tangram in teaching Geometry? (6)
2.2.3 State two activities that you can teach in your grade 7 class using a tangram. Outline the
outcomes of each activity and include pictures of the activities using a tangram. (10)
[72]

Honesty Declaration

DECLARATION
Your assignment will not be marked if this is not completed.

I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….

Module code: …………………………………………………..

Hereby declare the following:

I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This assignment is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print)
through the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.

I have not copied work of other and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.

Signature: ……………….. Date: ……………………….

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ASSIGNMENT 04 - COMPULSORY

ASSIGNMENT ACTIVITY

UNIQUE NUMBER – 730158

Closing date: 01 August 2022

N.B. Type your work. Present neat individual work

QUESTION 1
You are a mathematics teacher in a senior phase classroom. In planning and teaching the topic
‘functions’ in your classroom, what would you do to play the following roles:
1.1. Knowledge engineer
1.2. Instruction specialist
1.3. Mentor
1.4. Administrator
1.5. Assessor (10)
[10]
QUESTION 2
INTEGRATING EPISTEMOLOGIES (Activity 2.1.1 in your study guide)

ACTIVITY 2.1.1
INTEGRATING EPISTEMOLOGIES

You are doing the topic: Polyhedra with your Grade 9’s in Term 3. How can you
teach this concept in a dialectic, empirical and rational way, all in the same lesson?

(6)

QUESTION 3
Theoretical perspectives in teaching and learning Mathematics
3.1. In teaching the topic ‘Data handling’, show how you can apply or approach it from the following
theoretical perspectives jointly:
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3.1.1. Behaviourism
3.1.2. Cognitivism
3.1.3. Constructivism (9)

3.2. List the additional sources/references used in question 3 (5)

[20]

QUESTIONS 4

Refer to activity 2.2.1 in your study guide.

4.1. Choose your own content area/theme, topic and design an activity that will engage senior phase
learners at concrete and formal operational stages. (6)

4.2. Discuss how your activity will address the stages in 4.1. (4)

4.3. Two teachers are tasked to teach the concept ‘construction of a perpendicular bisector of line
segment AB’. One teacher believes in socio-constructivism ala Vygotsky and the other believes in
cognitive constructivism ala Piaget. Describe how each of the two teachers would teach the concept.
(10)

[20]

QUESTION 5
5.1. Why are learning and teaching resources (LTSM) essential in Mathematics? Explain in
one paragraph of no more/less than 6 lines.
(6)
5.2. Describe how you would use ‘games’ as a teaching method to teach probability.
In your description, outline the resources and the process (teacher and learner activities)
during the lesson. (10)
5.3. What are the benefits and drawbacks of utilising games for teaching and learning in
Senior Phase? (12)
5.4. The theorem of Pythagoras states that, in any right-angled triangle ABC, if a is the
hypotenuse,

Describe:
5.4.1. The teaching methods you would use to help a grade 9 learner to understand the
concept. (4)
5.4.2. More other resources you would use to explain the concept clearly (assuming
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that a textbook is one of the resources). (3)

5.4.3. Steps or the process you would follow to teach the concept (5)
5.4.4. Learner activities during your lesson? (5)
5.4.4. What can be assessed at the end of the lesson (based on relevant concepts
and skills)? (5)
[50]
Question 6
6.1. Discuss the following in the teaching and learning of Mathematics (write a paragraph of five lines
and more about each concept)
6.1.1. Situated theory (10)
6.1.2. Productive Pedagogy (10)
6.1.3. Improving teaching through reflective practice (10)
[30]
…………………………………………………. Total marks = 130………………………………
Honesty Declaration

DECLARATION
Your assignment will not be marked if this is not completed.

I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….

Module code: …………………………………………………..

Hereby declare the following:

I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This assignment is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print)
through the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.

I have not copied work of other and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.

Signature: ……………….. Date: ……………………….

ASSIGNMENT 05 - COMPULSORY
ASSIGNMENT ACTIVITY
UNIQUE NUMBER – 730072
Closing date: 28 October 2022

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Lesson planning
Instructions:
Plan a lesson for a Grade 9 mathematics class. Choose any topic from any content area and follow
the guidelines in question 1.1 to complete a lesson plan. Consistency is necessary in points 1 – 10 of
1.1. Ensure that there is cohesion between 1.1 and 1.2 of Section B.
1.1. Background information for the lesson
In your lesson plan specify the following:
1. Content area (1)
2. Topic (1)
3. Specific aims applicable (3)
4. Specific skills appropriate (3)
5. Context that is applicable (5)
6. Teacher’s activity - how to facilitate learning including teaching methods (5)
7. Learners’ activities (What will the learners do) (5)
8. Content range that is applicable- explain in terms of concepts and skills (4)
9. Teaching and learning support material necessary (4)
10. Assessment – specify types of assessment, method of assessment and
method of collecting assessment evidence; also specify what will be
assessed and how it will be assessed. (5)
11. Reflection-(Evaluate your lesson in terms of specific aims and skills). (4)
[40]
1.2. Planning the teaching and learning support material
1.2.1. Discuss how you would utilise the teaching and learning material outlined in number 9 of
1.1 above. (10)
1.2.2. Plan five PowerPoint slides (use one A4 sheet per PowerPoint slide) and indicate
for each PowerPoint slide the content that you would present to the learners (4 marks
per PowerPoint slide. Total of 20 marks). Slides must not contain table of contents
and grade, duration, but the content to be delivered. (20)

1.2.3. Include assessment documents as planned in 10 of 1.1 above (10)

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----------------------------------------------Total Marks 80---------------------------------------------

Honesty Declaration

DECLARATION
Your assignment will not be marked if this is not completed.

I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….

Module code: …………………………………………………..

Hereby declare the following:

I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This assignment is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print)
through the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.

I have not copied work of other and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.

Signature: ……………….. Date: ……………………….

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