YVONNE NDAPINGURA ZATHA PHIRI

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PRS2038

ASSIGNMENT 02

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 Table of Contents

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Question 1………………………………1-2
Question 2………………………………2-3
Question 3………………………………3
Question 4………………………………4
Bibliography…………………………….5

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Question 1
Hopscotch sums

5+4= 2+2=

4+4=

3+2= 5+1= 5 2 10 7
0
1+1=
6 4 8 3 9
5+5=

1+2= 4+3=

How the game will be played

 Each group will have 3 players.
 Sums are written in each square.
 The answers will not go above 10.
 One player throws a bean bag into a square.
 The next player will do the sums where the bean bag landed and
shout the answer.
 The last player has to choose the correct number from the number
cards and place it next to the sums.
 If the group gets the answer correct, the square is automatically out
of the game and the group gets another chance to play.
 They have to get the answer within the stipulated timeframe.
 On the next round the players have to change positions.
 If they get it wrong they put back the number card and another group
gets a chance to play.

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Resources to be used
 I will draw the grids on a large piece of paper and use different
colours to make the game inviting.
 I will make flashcard with bold numbers so that the children will find it
easy to identify the number they need. The flashcards will be made
of cardboard box.
 We will also use a bean bag.
 The game will also require a time piece.
 A timekeeper will also be needed to keep time.
Mathematical concepts the children will learn
 Children will learn how to add.
 Children will learn how to solve problems.
 Mathematical calculations will be remembered.
 Number identification will be reinforced.
 Children will also learn the concept of time.
Benefits of the game to the children
 Children will be able to retain concepts learnt as they use their body
and minds.
 The game will create a love for mathematics.
 Group learning is encouraged.
 The game will assist learners who are at different levels.
 It will teach the children critical thinking.
 Build their confidence and boost self esteem
 The game will also help the children with eye-hand coordination.

Question 2
a) How to teach reading
 I will advise the mentor teacher to provide children with a rich literacy
environment like newspapers, magazines, poetry.
 Be a good model by caring for books and keeping them in good
order.
 Provide plenty of silent reading time.
 Point to text during reading, children will be able to associate what is
being said and the text.
 Choose books with more illustrations and less text.
 Use good media, this will help children make sense of visual detail.

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b) How to teach writing
 I will advise the mentor teacher to use play to teach writing, for
example give them letters to write in the sand.
 Create an environment rich in text, which means text on walls and
having books.
 Create unplanned opportunities for writing.

c) How to solve mathematical games

 Ask open ended questions that will challenge learners to think
creatively.
 Allow enough time to engage in mathematical activities.
 Allow children to express themselves and to think aloud while solving
problems.

Question 3
Teaching the concept “air” to young children
 I will clear out a large space in the classroom so that children can
stand in a circle. I will instruct the kids to be breathe in through their
nose and make them hold their breath as I count to 5.
 I will then instruct them to breathe out through their mouth.
 I would then ask them some question like, “How did you feel when
you were holding your breath?” “How is it that you were able to
breathe out through your mouth when you breathed in through the
nose?”
 I will explain to the children that even though we don’t see air it is
everywhere and without it we would die. I will also explain that air
can travel to our mouth even though we breathed it in through our
nose.
 We would then do straw painting and explain to them that it is air
passing through the straw that is moving the paint. I will also give
them whistles to blow to show that some instruments use air to make
sound.

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Question 4
Advantages of mathematical games
 Children are motivated by games, mathematical games will teach
them how to work with numbers while having fun at the same time.
 They don’t have to be dependent on someone hence they learn to be
independent.
 They learn social skills because they get to interact with each other
more.
 Children will develop a positive attitude towards mathematics.
Mathematics is feared by most children and games will help lessen
that fear.
 Children are at different levels, mathematical games will meet them
at their different levels. Children will actually assist each other.
Disadvantages of mathematical games
 Games are addictive and spending too much time on games or in
front of a computer can lead to eye problems or physical pain.
 Leads to discouragement to other children when they find certain
games difficult and are unable to finish within the timeframe.
 Curriculum problems may arise as games gives the teacher less
responsibility and less update where the children are in terms of
learning.
 Struggling children in mathematics may lose interest in school when
they find games difficult and are teased by other children.
 Can have a negative effect on children if the play of the game is not
appropriate for them.

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Bibliography
Davin, R.2013. Handbook for Grade R Teaching. Cape Town. Pearson.
Children’s literature. Only study guide for PRS2026. University of South
Africa
Numeracy, Literacy and Science Tessa OER’s and Ereserves.

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 RESULTS
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 COMMENTS
1 well done - thank you for your hard work. Keep up the good work.