1.1 Explain what it means to do mathematics. (4) 1.2The quality of mathematics that learners learn depends on the mathematical tasks/activities they are exposed to. Routine and non-routine problems are often used in mathematics classrooms. These tasks play a role in teaching mathematics for
understanding. In your classroom, you intend using the following tasks:
Task 1: Find the 26th term of the sequence 2; 5; 8; 11
Task 2: Find the arithmetic sequence if the 4th term is 3 and the 8th term is -13.
1.2.1 To which topic do these tasks belong? (2)
1.2.2 What prior knowledge is required for learners to complete these tasks? (3)
1.2.3 Which task is an example of a routine problem? Justify your answer with
reasons. (5)
1.2.4 Which of these tasks could be used to promote relational understanding? Justify your answer.