UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

Jan/Feb 2024

OPM1501

Orientation to Primary Mathematics

100 marks
3 hours and 30 minutes
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: DR HW MBHIZA
SECOND: MRS C MACHABA

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OPM1501
Question 1 JAN/FEB 2024

1.1 Find the missing number in the following number sequences:

a) 3, 18, 108, …, 3 888 {1}

b) 5, 30, 180, …, 6 480 {1}
c) ½, 2, …, 32, 128 {1}
d) - 40, - 160, - 640 …, … {2}
(5)

1.2 Use the method of compensation to show how you can make the subtraction of 876 – 59
easier. (2)
1.3 Draw a factor tree diagram to show the difference between the prime product and prime
factor of 60. (3)
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1.4 Use the area model to teach the multiplication of 7 × 9 . (3)

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Question 2

2.1 Complete the following function machines so that the inputs give the correct outputs:

a) 8  ….. 448 {2}

b) 270 − 530 {2}

− …..
c) 105
 …. 21 {2}
..

d) 90 …. 90 {3}
..
(9)

2.2 Fill in the table below to show how many matchsticks you would need for each diagram
number: (5)

Diagram number 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 25
Matchsticks 7 10 79

a) Write the rule for this pattern. {2}

b) What formula could you use for the number of matchsticks? {2}
(4)
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Question 3
3.1 Hlamulo took part in a weightlifting competition. On his first lift, he lifted 28 kg. On his
second lift, he lifted 20 kg. On his third lift, he lifted 12 kg. On his fourth lift, he lifted 4 kg.

a) Explain the rule for this sequence. {2}

b) What can you say about Hlamulo’s lifting? {3}
(5)

3.2 Sphamandla read a book for his focus group. On the first day, he read up to page 16. On
the second day, he read up to page 32. On the third day, he read up to page 48.

a) Explain the rule for this sequence. {2}

b) What page will he be up to on the fourth day? {2}
c) How many pages will he have read on the eleventh day? {2}
(6)
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Question 4

4.1 Complete these number lines by filling in the missing numbers represented by the boxes.

a)

b)

(7)
4.2 State whether each of the following statements is true or false, after the given
transformation has been performed:

a) Rotation 180° anticlockwise about the origin gives H’(3;- 4) {2}

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b) Rotation 90° about the origin gives D’(2; -2)

{2}

c) Rotation 180° clockwise about the origin gives C’(2; -1)

{2}

d) Rotation 270° about the origin gives the coordinates V’(3; 2), E’(-2; 1), G’(1;3) {2}

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e) Rotation 90° anticlockwise about the origin gives K’(-2; -2), U’(3; -3), T’(0; -5) {2}

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4.3 Graph the image of the figure using the transformation given.

a) Rotation 90° anticlockwise about the origin {2}

b) Rotation 180° about the origin {2}

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c) Rotation 90° clockwise about the origin {2}

d) Rotation 180° about the origin {2}

e) Rotation 90° anticlockwise about the origin {2}

(10)
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Question 5

The marks of 20 Grade 8 Mathematics learners in a class are recorded as follows:

Learner Mark
Mbali 32
Jason 58
Lebo 73
Donald 87
Donovan 58
Mulo 75
Nonthethelelo 32
Luyanda 61
Sifiso 62
Tlangi 61
Jacob 91
Ntombi 58
Mokgadi 37
Sannah 92
Mahlatse 21
Xikombiso 37
Thabisile 47
Lindi 88
Simon 55
Lereko 32

Use the data above to determine the following:

5.1 If Lereko’s mark is removed from the data set, what is the median? (2)
5.2 If Sannah was found cheating during the exam and she was given 0%, what would the
mean be? (4)
5.3 What is the mode for the data in the table? (2)
5.4 What is the range for the data in the table? (2)
5.5 If the teacher decides to forgive Sannah for cheating, who obtained the lowest mark?
(2)
5.6 If the teacher decides not to forgive Sannah for cheating, who obtained the highest mark?
(2)
5.7 If the recorded marks remain as they are in the table, who obtained the second highest
mark? (1)
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Question 6

6.1 According to Kilpatrick, Swafford and Findell (2001), there are FIVE strands of
mathematical proficiency. What are the benefits of mathematical proficiency? Use your
own words to answer this question.
(5)
6.2 Describe what it means to do mathematics. (2)
6.3 Provide an example of the relational understanding using any content area of your
choice. (1)
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Question 7

7.1 Show whether the number 76 885 976 is divisible by 6 and 11. (2)
7.2 Briefly describe what the teacher does in the “before phase” of a lesson. (2)
7.3 Azwindini selected the following pattern of numbers from the calendar. She says that
anywhere in the calendar, for numbers arranged in this pattern, the sum of the outside four
numbers will be five times the number in the middle. Is she correct?

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16 17 18
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(1)
7.4 Lufeyo Chirinda, the jewellery designer, ordered 500 g silver, 800 g brass and 700 g
copper. How much metal did Lufeyo order? (2)
7.5 The rectangular prism below is 8 cm long, 3 cm high and 3 cm wide. What is the volume
of this rectangular prism? (1)

3
cm

3
8 cm [8]
cm

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