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Maggie Verster replied to Johan Smit's discussion 'Programmme of Assessment for Mathematical Literacy 2010'

Wow, are you already getting reddy for next year- impressive!!! Thanx for posting this!

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Programmme of Assessment for Mathematical Literacy 2010

Attached find the POA for 2010 Greetings

yesterday

Maggie Verster replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Upload files'

Hi Sean I am so glad to see new sharers!!! And you do not have to apologise for using questions- we wont be sharing unless we want it to be re-used as well. I would imagine it is actually a complement if somone re-use your question. The idea behin...

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Lorna Snaders is now a member of Maths Literacy Teacher's Network

Welcome Them!

yesterday

Sean Tune replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Upload files'

Hi. My name is Sean. I have been teaching mathematical Literacy for the past 4 years. Yes I was the mathematics teacher who changed to a full mathematical literacy teacher. I have set papers and tasks over the years. I have used many resources and...

yesterday

Joeline Cronje replied to Maggie Verster's discussion '2009 Grade 10 November Limpopo paper and memo'

I know it's shocking! I just told my students to ignore the question and allocated them the marks, which I also have a problem with, but what else to do?

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Alison Dewar replied to Maggie Verster's discussion '2009 Grade 10 November Limpopo paper and memo'

How can an education dept put Trig in a maths lit paper? And these people get paid????

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Riette van der Westhuizen is now a member of Maths Literacy Teacher's Network

Welcome Them!

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Maggie Verster replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

Hi Johan, Thank you so much for your considered and broad take on the matter. We are after all a community of practice and exploring our boundaries as a group is very important. I just want to point out and I apologise if I had not advertised it ...

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November 14

Johan Smit replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

Good morning to you all. It's a beautiful morning in Cape Town and I have walked my "kids" two malamutes at 05h30 already because after all the rain and foul weather, they are like kids who have been kept inside, full of energy! I have two minds a...

November 14

Mark Evans replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

I agree 100% with what Lora says here.

November 13

Gill Sinclair replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

I would a support a restricted view to learners.

November 13

Ndumiso Mkandla replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

I am sure it would be a good idea if they join. The aim is to give learners different view points.

November 13

Lora Foot replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

I was wondering if there was a way to restrict what "non-teacher's" could view? And then certain discussions/resources could be restricted to view by some users? Then we could have the best of both worlds ... I think students should be able to a...

November 13

Maggie Verster replied to Maggie Verster's discussion 'Who should have access to this ML community of practice???'

(LOL Mark - your first contribution- well done and looking forward to more from you!!! ;-) I agree with you whole heartedly ..........BUT........ This community has first and foremost been created to support TEACHERS and to create a space where ...

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Welcome to our Maths lit community for teachers

We will use this network to help everybody keep up to date on the latest developments in Mathematical literacy (ML), debate and discuss issues, share resources, blog about and discuss "How I teach", keep track of curriculum document and discuss textbooks. This group is private so that we can feel free to discuss resources, tests and exams. As a member you will be able to invite other members who you feel will be able to add value to our maths lit community of practice. Any South African ML teachers, ML publishers, teacher supporters, student teachers, ML material developers are welcome to join. Our main focus here will be on the learning and teaching of maths literacy!!! No learners, parents are allowed here! If you are a learner/parent please see our advocacy blog

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Programmme of Assessment for Mathematical Literacy 2010 1 Reply

Attached find the POA for 2010 Greetings

Tagged: 2010, POA

Started by Johan Smit in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster 1 day ago.

Upload files 11 Replies

There are two ways in which you can upload files. Easy way...you can upload up to 3 resources using a forum reply Click on "Start a new discussion" on the top Right hand side (or leave a reply bel...

Tagged: how to, networkhelp, upload, resources

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster 1 day ago.

2009 Grade 10 November Limpopo paper and memo 2 Replies

Thanx Joelene for faxing this to me. Please comment on this paper and it would be nice if we could have all the provinces papers. You can also fax it to 0866633362 or e-mail it to mathslit@drop.io ...

Tagged: limpopo, DoE, joelene, memos, exams

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources. Last reply by Joeline Cronje Nov 19.

2009 Grade 11 November limpopo papers

Thanx Joelene for sharing these Please comment!!!!! (ps- still waiting for memo...will drop it into the box when I get them)

Tagged: limpopo, joelene, DoE, november, grade 11

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources Nov 16.

Who should have access to this ML community of practice??? 12 Replies

As you all know (and it is stated in the terms of use) this online community of practice is restricted to maths literacy teachers and maths literacy teacher supporters (publishers/orgs that do ML t...

Tagged: tutors, vote, issues, membership

Started by Maggie Verster in Maths lit issues. Last reply by Maggie Verster Nov 16.

An assessment bank of questions for maths literacy 8 Replies

Hi All, I attended a workshop by the Shuttleworth foundation last weekend where they introduced us to their new baby the Siyavula project where you can download textbooks that are created under th...

Started by Maggie Verster in Announcements. Last reply by Gill Sinclair Nov 11.

Splitting the bill

A maths teacher's solution to splitting restaurant bills has become a YouTube hit. (Source IOL - An excellent read. What do you think? Could it work? Ps if you want to download this video for c...

Tagged: money, vidoes

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources Nov 6.

Free website: Math in real world 1 Reply

Hi there. I found the following free website which one can use if you have the luxury of a data projector, internet connection and/or an interactive white board. If you do not have those privelage...

Started by Johan Smit in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster Nov 5.

Puppy Cost 1 Reply

Hi there. I found this interesting article about the cost of raising a puppy. If children see a cute puppy, they normally nag around the parents to get one. (My own children are no exception with ...

Tagged: LO1, LO2, LO4, money, context:puppy costs

Started by Johan Smit in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster Nov 1.

Was last years maths exam too easy? 2 Replies

Hi all, I attended the Marang symposium at Wits last Friday which considered ways in which we can judge last years examinations by taking a closer look at the papers and assessment structure. The ...

Tagged: podcast, marang, symposium, workshop

Started by Maggie Verster in Maths lit issues. Last reply by Belinda Dyck Oct 29.

Thank you for making this research paper on our ML CoP possible!! 2 Replies

Hi all, I just want to thank all of you who have given feedback for me to use in this paper. The paper basically chronicle the existance of this online community of practice from its meagre beginn...

Tagged: admin, research

Started by Maggie Verster in Announcements. Last reply by Maggie Verster Oct 28.

2009 Grade 11 June D6 Gauteng Papers (Theresa)

Thanx T for sending me all these papers!! Just wait for the file widget to load and click on paper to download to your computer.

Tagged: Gr11, Theresa, DoE, June, Paper1

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources Oct 16.

Last years official maths lit exam and memo and provincial feedback 1 Reply

Hi engele, I have checked through the database and could not find last years paper and memo. Thank you so much to Leonard Mudauto (DoE National) for sharing it with us. He will also make sure that...

Tagged: p2, paper1, paper2, papers, 2008

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster Oct 16.

HOLY FAMILY PARKTOWN GR 11 NOV EXAM PAPER ONE

iS THIS too easy you guys?

Started by CAROLYN NESER in Resources Oct 16.

2008 Grade 10 November DoE D6 (Theresa)

Another Paper from Theresa

Tagged: Gr10, Grade10, exams, memos, 6

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources Oct 15.

Grade 10 June 2009 D6 Gauteng exam papers (theresa)

Thanx Theresa. Just wait for the widget to load then click on the paper to download to your PC.

Tagged: D6, exams, Memos, Gauteng, Theresa

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources Oct 15.

Papers: 2009 Gr12 NCS June Gauteng D6 (thanx Theresa)

Thanx Theresa for making the effort to send us all of this. We really appreciate it :-) Just wait for the widget to load and then click on the paper to download onto your PC.

Tagged: doe, afrikaans, memos, 2009, June

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources Oct 15.

Exemplars Examinations + Memos 9 Replies

Prelim exams 2009 Source: WCED and the DoE (click here for a maths lit exemplar search on Thutong) Grade 10: Grade 10 Exemplar Paper 1 | Memo Grade 10 Examination November 2006 | Memo Graad 10 Wi...

Tagged: curriculum documents, doe, grade 12, gr12, curriculum

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster Oct 15.

Sunday times exemplar papers & Memos 6 Replies

Hi folks Here are the Sunday times exempar papers and memos for mathslit. Just click on the links below: Paper 1 | lMemo Paper 2 | Memo

Tagged: 2009, Gr12, Memos, P2, exemplars

Started by Maggie Verster in Resources. Last reply by Maggie Verster Oct 13.

What textbook to use for Grade 12 1 Reply

I am teaching Grade 12 for the first time next year and I would appreciate some assistance in terms of which textbook to use. My Grade 10's and 11's are using "Mathematical Literacy for the Classro...

Tagged: Textbooks

Started by Cathy Williams in Announcements. Last reply by Ingrid Bruynse Oct 13.

Blog Posts

2009 Exemplars - Final Exam Preparation

Dear Maths Literacy, Maths and Physical Sciences educators,
we have now posted on www.mathsexcellence.co.za
the 2009 Exemplar papers and memoranda for
Gr12 Maths Literacy, Gr12 Maths and Gr12 Physical Sciences.

These papers were first published in a supplement of the Sunday Times
on 13 September 2009.

We hope that your learners find these papers very helpful
during the revision process.

Posted by Aslam Mukadam on September 22, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

2009 EXEMPLAR PAPERS

Hi Maths Literacy, Maths and Physical Sciences educators,
we have now posted on www.mathsexcellence.co.za
the 2009 Exemplar papers and memoranda for

Gr12 Maths Literacy, Gr 12 Maths & Gr 12 Physical Sciences.

These papers were first published in a supplement of the Sunday Times
on 13 September 2009.

We hope that your learners find these papers very helpful
during the revision process.

Posted by Aslam Mukadam on September 22, 2009 at 2:00pm

Statistics & Probability notes

Dear Maths & Maths Literacy Educators

Recently Data Handling & Probability workshops were run at certain schools
in the Western Cape.

These workshops facilitated by Desiree Timmet were thoroughly enjoyed
by all participants. It has empowered many educators and given them the
confidence to teach these topics more eloquently.

For educators who have missed the workshop or who did not get the notes,
we have uploaded on www.mathsexcellence.co.za all the material Desiree
made available.

We… Continue

Posted by Aslam Mukadam on September 16, 2009 at 3:23pm

More active on the web

I now have better access and will be more active on the MLTN. The other maths lit staff at our school should be online and active soon.
I have lots of resources. powerpoints and good web sites which i will post.

Posted by Hugh Smith on March 5, 2009 at 9:10am — 1 Comment

Those cute answers!

Students were asked in an exam paper which we wrote in Nov '08 about salaries and income, and were given a specific example which included a payslip of an imaginary person, which we will call Peter just for this blog. Testing their knowledge about deductions from a salary, they were asked why Peter's salary was not the same as the 'bruto' (we are Afrikaans) salary. One of my students answered: "Because Bruto is not married.!

Posted by Christel Durie on February 2, 2009 at 3:56pm — 2 Comments