FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Assessment 1

March 2024

DUE DATE 3 APRIL 2024 (1630HRS) PERIOD N/A

SUBJECT Mathematics Methodology SPIII CODE MTS41ES

DURATION 5 DAYS MAXIMUM 75

MARKS

INSTRUCTIONAL BEd(SP&FET):Mathematics/Computer CODE BEDSFM/BEDSFC

Science
PROGRAMME

EXAMINER/S
Mr. L.Shinya

MODERATOR/S
Dr. S, Mushori

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read carefully the assessment task before you begin.
2. Answer ALL THREE questions.
4. Write clearly, show all working and keep all parts of solutions together
5. Number your answers correctly.
6. Rund off to 3 decimal places for non-exact values and in the case of
angles round off to 1 decimal place.
7. Complete your details in ANNEXURE A and submit together with your solutions.
STATIONERY
• Answer paper
• Annexure A

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES INCLUDING THE COVER PAGE

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Question 1 [15 Marks]
Suppose you are going to teach the main concepts in each of the following questions. For each
question prepare a solution and state ONE main SMART objective you will consider.
1.1 𝑃 and Q are the points of intersection of the line,
𝑥 𝑦
+ = 1, (𝑎 > 0, 𝑏 > 0)
𝑎 𝑏
with the 𝑥 −and 𝑦 −axes respectively. The distance 𝑃𝑄 is 10 and the gradient of
𝑃𝑄 is −2. Find the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏.
(8)
1.2 Find the equation of the circle whose centre is at the point (5, 4) and internally
divides a line segment joining the points 𝐴(0, 5) and 𝐵(4, 1) in the ratio 1: 3. (7)
Question 2 [30 marks ]
Suppose you are going to teach the main concepts in each of the following questions.
State and justify the necessary prior knowledge you will consider.
[ Hint: Solve each question first.]
2.1 Two circles, which touch both the x-axis and the line 3x − 4y + 3 = 0, have their
centres on the line x + y = 3. Find the equations of the two circles. (12)
2.2 A line parallel to the 𝑥-axis passes through the point 𝐴(1,5) and meets at B the line
𝑃𝑄 whose equation is 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 5 = 0.
2.2.1 Find the length of 𝐴𝐵, (4)
2.2.2 Find the sine of the angle between PQ and AB (5)
2.2.3 Show that the length of the perpendicular from 𝐴 to 𝑃𝑄 is
18√13 (4)
13
2.2.4 Calculate the area of the triangle formed by 𝑃𝑄 and the axes. (5)
Question 3 [ 30 marks]
3.1 A circle has its centre at the point of intersection of the common tangents to the
circles:
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 12 = 0, 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 9 = 0
If the circle passes through the points of intersection of the given circles , (7)
determine its equation.
3.2 Suppose you are planning to teach the main concept(s) in Question 3.1.
3.2.1 State a suitable main SMART objective for this lesson. (3)
3.2.2 State the necessary prior knowledge for this lesson. (5)

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 3.2.3 Write a lesson introduction outline for this lesson , showing teacher and
learner activities clearly. (5)
3.2.4 Describe how you would present the lesson to your learners, showing
teacher and learner activities clearly. (10)
Note
You may you use the following format to write your lesson introduction outline and lesson
presentation outline.
Teacher Actions Learner Activities

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Annexure A: Assessment rubric (QUESTIONS 3.2.3 AND 3.2.4)
Module code/Name: MTS41ES (Mathematics Methodology III )
Student Number :…………………… Surname and Initials ………………………………………………………………….
DO NOT ENTER THE SCORES.
Question 3

Q 0-2 Inadequate 2 Partially adequate 3-4 5-6 Outstanding Score

Moderate to Adequate
Gross errors/omissions with Major errors/omissions with Few errors/omissions with No errors/omissions OR Minor •
Introduction outline

respect to the following aspects: respect to the following aspects: respect to the following aspects: errors/omissions with respect to
• Relevant prior knowledge • Relevant prior knowledge. • Relevant prior knowledge the following aspects:
• Link to the main concept of the • Link to the main concept of the • Link to the main concept of the • Relevant prior knowledge
Q3.3.3

lesson. lesson. lesson. • Link to the main concept of the

• Relevant questions/instructions. • Relevant questions/instructions. • Relevant questions/instructions. lesson.
• Learner involvement. • Learner involvement. • Learner involvement. • Relevant questions/instructions.
• Logic and coherence of the • Logic and coherence of the • Logic and coherence of the • Learner involvement.
sequencing of planned activities sequencing of planned activities sequencing of planned activities • Logic and coherence of the
sequencing of planned activities

0-2 Inadequate 3-4 Partially adequate 5-6 Moderate 7-8 Meritorious 9-10 Outstanding
Gross errors /omissions with Major errors /omissions with Few errors /omissions with Minor errors/omissions with Excellent attention to the following
respect to the following: respect to the following: respect to the following: respect to the following aspects: aspects: (little/negligible errors)
Presentation

• Relevant concepts • Relevant concepts • Relevant concepts • Relevant concepts • Relevant concepts
outline
Q3.3.4

• Relevant questions/instructions • Relevant questions/instructions. • Relevant questions/instructions. • Relevant questions/instructions. • Relevant questions/instructions.
• Planned learner involvement. • Planned learner involvement. • Planned learner involvement. • Planned learner involvement. • Planned learner involvement.
• Logic and coherence of the • Logic and coherence of the • Logic and coherence of the • Logic and coherence of the • Logic and coherence of the
sequencing of planned activities. sequencing of planned activities. sequencing of planned activities. sequencing of planned activities sequencing of planned activities
• Accuracy • Accuracy. • Accuracy • Accuracy Accuracy