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What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment in a Grade 4 mathematics classroom?
What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment in a Grade 4 mathematics classroom?
According to the CAPS (DBE, 2011), what is the main focus of teaching mathematics in Grade 4?
According to the CAPS (DBE, 2011), what is the main focus of teaching mathematics in Grade 4?
Which level of Bloom's taxonomy is associated with the ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems?
Which level of Bloom's taxonomy is associated with the ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems?
What type of question is most suitable for assessing a student's ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems?
What type of question is most suitable for assessing a student's ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems?
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What is the main benefit of using a variety of assessment strategies in a Grade 4 mathematics classroom?
What is the main benefit of using a variety of assessment strategies in a Grade 4 mathematics classroom?
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What is the number of dimensions of a 2D shape?
What is the number of dimensions of a 2D shape?
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What is the name of a quadrilateral with all angles 90°?
What is the name of a quadrilateral with all angles 90°?
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What is the center of a circle called?
What is the center of a circle called?
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How many faces does a rectangular prism have?
How many faces does a rectangular prism have?
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What is the distance from the center to a sphere called?
What is the distance from the center to a sphere called?
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Study Notes
Formative Assessment for Grade 4 Mathematics
- The purpose of the assessment is to demonstrate understanding of various assessment strategies for promoting a productive teaching and learning space in mathematics for Grade 4 students.
- The assessment will comprise 20 marks.
- The assessment will include multiple formats:
Question Types
- Multiple choice questions
- Calculation type questions
- Problem-solving questions
- The assessment will be based on the content outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grade 4 mathematics (DBE, 2011).
- The assessment will incorporate Blooms taxonomy to assess different levels of cognitive thinking.
- The assessment aims to evaluate the ability to apply, analyze, and create assessment strategies that promote a productive teaching and learning space in mathematics.
2D Shapes
Properties
- A 2D shape has 2 dimensions.
- The number of sides in a 2D shape varies.
- The measurement units for 2D shapes are length units (e.g. cm, m).
Types of 2D Shapes
Triangles
- An equilateral triangle has all sides equal.
- An isosceles triangle has two sides equal.
- A scalene triangle has all sides unequal.
Quadrilaterals
- A rectangle has all angles equal to 90°.
- A square has all sides equal and all angles equal to 90°.
- A rhombus has all sides equal.
- A trapezium has no equal sides.
Polygons
- A pentagon is a polygon with 5 sides.
- A hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides.
- An octagon is a polygon with 8 sides.
Circles
- The center of a circle is its midpoint.
- The radius of a circle is the distance from its center to its edge.
- The circumference of a circle is the distance around it.
3D Shapes
Properties
- A 3D shape has 3 dimensions.
- The number of faces in a 3D shape varies.
- The measurement units for 3D shapes are volume units (e.g. cm³, m³).
Types of 3D Shapes
Prisms
- A rectangular prism has 6 rectangular faces.
- A triangular prism has 5 faces (2 triangular, 3 rectangular).
Pyramids
- A square-based pyramid has 5 faces (1 square, 4 triangular).
- A triangular-based pyramid has 4 faces (1 triangular, 3 triangular).
Spheres
- The center of a sphere is its midpoint.
- The radius of a sphere is the distance from its center to its edge.
- The surface area of a sphere is the area of its surface.
Cylinders
- A cylinder has a circular base.
- The height of a cylinder is the distance between its two circular bases.
- The volume of a cylinder is the area of its base × height.
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Evaluate your understanding of assessment strategies for promoting teaching and learning in Grade 4 mathematics, aligned with CAPS and Blooms taxonomy.
