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Tutorial Letter 102/0/2025
MATHEMATICS FOR INTERMEDIATE
PHASE TEACHERS III
MIP2601
Year module
Department of Mathematics Education
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
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Dear Student
Tutorial letter 102 contains formative assessment 3 which you are expected to complete for the year 2025.
1 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS
The primary lecturer for this module is: Dr PD Motseki
Department: Mathematics Education
Office number: AJH Building, Room 7-19, Muckleneuk Campus
Telephone: 012 429 4177
E-mail: motsepd@unisa.ac.za
2.2 Assignment numbers
2.2.1 General assignment numbers
Assignments are numbered consecutively per module, starting from 01.
2.2.2 Unique assignment numbers and due dates
Unique assignment Numbers and due dates are available on myunisa.
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Assignment 03: WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
Due date: 14 JULY 2025, TIME: 08:00
Remember
Make sure you fill in the following information in the space provided on the mark-reading
sheet.
• module code: MIP2601
• unique number: 818210
• assignment number: 03
Question 1: Inductive Reasoning
1.1. Using only a straightedge and reasoning, try to make the angles with the measures below.
Then describe your reasoning process. After making each angle, check your work using a
protractor and determine the percentage error.
a. 30° (2)
b. 45° (2)
c. 100° (2)
d. 300° (2)
e. 67° (2)
1.2. In the figure below, lines �� and �� are perpendicular
a. Name two complementary angles (2)
b. Name two supplementary angles (2)
c. Name two vertical angles (2)
d. Name two adjacent angles (2)
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1.3. Indicate whether the statements below are true or false. If true, explain why. If false, explain
why
a. If two distinct lines do not intersect, then they are parallel (1)
b. If two lines are parallel, then they lie in the same plane (1)
c. If two lines intersect, then they lie in the same plane (1)
d. If a line is perpendicular to a plane, then it is perpendicular to all lines in that plane(1)
e. If three lines are concurrent, then they are also coplanar. (1)
f. If two planes intersect, then the intersection is either a point or a line. (1)
1.4. Name all the possible different rays that can be formed from the three points (1)
Subtotal = [25]
Question 2: Measurement
2.1 Describe the advantages of the metric system in your own words (3)
2.2 Which metric unit would you use to express each of the following? Briefly explain your
choice.
2.2.1 The length of a pencil tip (2)
2.2.2 The volume of a bathtub (2)
2.2.3 The volume of a dose of cough medicine (2)
2.2.4 The mass of an ant (2)
2.2.5 The mass of an elephant (2)
2.3 The figure below is a map of a pond. Each centimetre on the map represents 10 meters.
Determine the area in square meters of the pond by covering the pond with a grid and then
finding the area of the pond by decomposing the pond into trapezoid. Show your work (6)
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2.4 Each side of the cube below is 20m.
2.4.1 If someone went from point A to point X (the midpoint of the side) and then from point
X to point D, what would be the total distance travelled? (3)
2.4.2 Determine the direct distance between point A and point D (3)
Subtotal = [25]
Question 3: Transformations
3.1 Study the diagram below and then answer the questions that follow.
Describe the translation in each of the three scenarios above (6)
3.3 Translate the figure below 8 units to the left and 2 units down (3)
3.4 The cartesian plane below shows some transformations.
Use the figure to describe the following transformations:
A to B (2)
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B to D (2)
A to D (2)
A to C (2)
3.5 In each of the cases below, draw the second half of the shapes so that it is symmetrical
about the dotted line
3.5.1 Case 1 (3)
3.5.2 Case 2
3.6 Consider the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
3.7.1 Calculate the scale factor of the enlargement (2)
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3.7.2 Are the two triangles similar, congruent or neither? Explain (1)
3.7.3 Find the missing values: If a polygon is reduced in size, the scale factor is a fraction
between ____ and ____ (2)
Subtotal= [25]
Question 4: Trigonometry
Develop a lesson plan with the intention to teach the concept of trigonometry to a senior phase
class.
Use the guidelines below in developing the lesson
a. Lesson grade (1)
b. Topic of the lesson (1)
c. What is the prior knowledge that the learners need to know from Intermediate phase to
understand the concept of Trigonometry (4)
d. What are the misconceptions that the learners are likely to display during the
lesson? (5)
e. Develop 7 questions that you will use to trigger meaningful discussions (7)
f. Develop the solutions to the questions in e above (7)
Subtotal= [25]
GRAND TOTAL = 100
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STUDENT DECLARATION OF ACADEMIC HONESTY FORM
DEPARTMENT OF
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
You need to include a completed and signed copy of this form when you submit all your
assignments for this module.
Assignments without the form will be cancelled and returned unmarked
The Department of Mathematics Education places specific emphasis on integrity and ethical
behaviour with regard to the preparation of all written work submitted for academic assessment.
Although your lecturers can provide you with information about reference techniques and guidelines
to avoid plagiarism, you also have a responsibility to fulfil in this regard. Should you at any time feel
unsure about the requirements, you must consult your lecturers before you submit any assignment.
You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book, article, web page or fellow
student without acknowledging the source and submit it as your own work. In truth, you are stealing
someone else’s property. You may not use another student’s work. You may not allow anyone to copy
or use your work with the intention to submit it as his/her own.
Students who are guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. Plagiarism is a
serious violation of the University’s regulations and may lead to expulsion.
The under-mentioned declaration must accompany written assignments. Your assignment will be
cancelled and returned unmarked if you do not include a fully completed and signed declaration form.
I (full names):
Student number: Module:
Declare that…
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1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I used someone else’s work,
whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the proper acknowledgement
and include a complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work, submitting it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of submitting it as his
or her own work.
Signature ____________________________ Date:____________________________
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