UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

OCT/NOV 2023

MIP1501

Mathematics For Intermediate Teachers I

100 Marks
3 Hours 30 Minutes
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Mr. PE Rankweteke
SECOND: DR K PULE

This paper consists of SEVEN pages. (Annexure A Included).

Instructions:

1. Scan or enter the QR-code before you start the exam. (See page 3).

2. Please include your student number on your exam answer script.

3. You are allowed to access your prescribed works and the study material. You are however not
allowed to copy verbatim from your study material. You should provide answers in your own
words. In the case of any cheating or plagiarism no mark will be allocated.

4. The exam can be downloaded on Monday 02 October 2023 at 08:00 and must be uploaded by
Thursday 02 October 2023 at 11:30. Should you complete your exam before the official
completion time, please commence the uploading of your exam answer file immediately, do not
wait for the session to conclude.

5. The system will close at 11:30 on 02 October 2023 (South African time) and all late submissions
will be rejected. NO LATE EXAM ANSWER FILES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

6. We prefer that you type your exam answers and then upload your exam answer file as a single
PDF document on the myExams platform. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions
made on unofficial examinations platforms will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.

7. The exam answer file must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document and not as a scanned
image. Do not password-protect your PDF file or uploaded as “read only” file. Incorrect file format
and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.

8. See Annexure A at the end of the exam paper on how to upload your exam answer file on
myExams.

Additional student instructions

1. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.

2. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the
correct answer script file has been uploaded.
3. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be
unsatisfactory.
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4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
6. A mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted.
7. A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
10. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have
transgressed Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld. If a student is found
to have been outside the invigilator app for a total of 10 minutes during their examination
session, they will be considered to have violated Unisa's examination rules and their marks will
be withheld.
11. Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results from
the Invigilator App. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not have participated in the
online invigilation.
12. Students must complete the online declaration of own work when submitting. Students
suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with other students, or request assistance from other
students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who
do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in violation of the Policy on Academic
Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to disciplinary hearing. Unisa
has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
13. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official examination
time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected by the examination
regulations and will not be marked.
14. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not qualify the
student for any special concessions or future assessments.

15. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
i. Personal network or service provider issues
ii. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
iii. Crashed computer
iv. Using work computers that block access to myExams site (work firewall challenges)
v. Unlicensed software (eg license expires during exams)

Students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an aegrotat and submit
supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session. Students will not be able to
apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity.

16. Students experiencing technical challenges, contact the SCSC 080 000 1870 or email
Examenquiries@unisa.ac.za or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional contact numbers.
Communication received from your myLife account will be considered.

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INVIGILATOR APP QR CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS

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QUESTION 1 [20]

1.1. Explain how you will teach an Intermediate Phase learner how to calculate
fractions by referring to the expressions below. Show all your calculations. (Write
the answer as proper fractions, in their simplest form, or whole numbers.)
3 4 3
1.1.1. 4 + 3 + (5)
8 6 15
1 7 3
1.1.2. 2 − 1 + 1 (5)
3 8 4
1 1
1.1.3. 4 ÷2+ (5)
12 4
3 1 2
1.1.4. (4 − 1 ) ÷ (5)
8 8 4

QUESTION 2 [24]

2.1. In your own words, with examples compare the differences, functionality and
possible uses between Egyptians and the Babylonian numeration system. (6)

2.2. Give two examples with solutions where you add mixed fractions and improper
fractions, then briefly explain how you would teach a Mathematics Intermediate
Phase learner. (6)

2.3. Do you think the commutative law may be applied to subtraction and division?
Why or why not? Use your own TWO examples to prove your answer. (6)

2.4. Design your own equation on distributive property and associative property then
explain how you will assist Intermediate Phase learners by giving solutions to
each equation. (6)

QUESTION 3 [20]

3.1. Technology has been used as an integration for teaching and learning
particularly mathematics in the classrooms since the surge of Covid-19 in March
2020. Discuss and explain the possible challenges you have observed that
were/are faced by rural schools with limited resources in integrating technology
to teach mathematics in the Intermediate Phase. (10)

3.2. In your own words, define the concept “Digital content”, and briefly explain how
“Ditigital content” can be used for teaching and learning mathematics in the
Intermediate Phase. (10)

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QUESTION 4 [16]

4.1. Rates and ratios are considered useful in real life experiences, answer the
following question as a support to the statement:

4.1.1. With examples, explain the difference between ratio and rates (6)

4.2. Convert the below to simplified fractional form (show all the steps):

4.2.1. 12% (2)

4.2.2. 75% (2)

4.3. Convert the below to percentages (show all the steps) :

4.3.1. 1.32 (2)

4.3.2. 0.043 (2)

4.3.3. 1 (2)

QUESTION 5 [20]

5.1. What is the concept “symbolic number sense” associated with and what does it
includes? (4)

5.2. Mention and discus any two (2) comparing symbols you know. (4)

5.3. Construct a number sentence and find a solution to the situation described below:

Thabang and Bokamoso are buying groceries using their NSFAS accounts. From
R1 600, Thabang is left with R759 in account. From R 1 670, Bokamoso is left
with R832 in his account. How much has each used and who has spent
more? (6)

5.4. A strategy is an overarching way of thinking about a problem, for example learner
will add by breaking down numbers, while a method is how s/he will go about
applying that strategy, step by step. Add the numbers below using the strategy
of breaking up both numbers for Grade 4 class:
674 + 297 (6)

[GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS]

UNISA 2023

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ANNEXURE A
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER FILE

Take-Home (Assignment) assessments are conducted offline within a specific time-

period.

You will need to visit the modules exam site to download the question paper and
upload your answer script once completed.

You might already be familiar with the Take-Home type of assessments as they are
the same as upload assignments.

Follow these steps to submit your exam file:

1. When ready to submit, open the Take-Home (Assignment) assessment

again and click on the Add Submission button.

2. Note the file requirements such as:

a. File size limit.
b. Number of files that can be submitted.
c. File formats allowed.
Note: MS Word documents need to be saved as PDF documents, and paper-
based answers must be scanned into a combined PDF document.

3. Check the acknowledgment checkbox and upload your answers document

and then click on the Save changes button.

4. Review your submission information regarding the status and click on your
submission file link to check if it's correct.

5. If you need to resubmit a file, you can click on the Edit Submission button.
Note: You will need to delete any existing files.

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DECLARATION
(Your portfolio/exam script 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 examination 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 others 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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