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Assessment of Module PICM201Assessment is an integral part of learning and teaching in OBE. All assessment for module PICM201 isimplemented according to the requirements of the Revised National Curriculum Statement and includesoutcomes-based assessment principles.The final assessment comprises 50% formative continuous assessment and 50% summative assessment,which is a formal examination at the end of the semester.Formative assessment includes tests, tasks, and assignments and also includes your attendance andparticipation in class. It is expected that you attend 100% of lectures. Should you be unable to attend alecture, it is expected that you produce a doctor’s certificate or notification in writing, explaining yourabsence from the lecture. You are studying towards a professional degree and are therefore expected todisplay a professional attitude.In order to write the examination at the end of the semester, you must have obtained a minimum of 50% forcontinuous assessment. Your attendance at lectures is also taken into consideration.Continuous Assessment (50%): Assignments and tasks 30-60% Class tests 30-50% Comprehensive semester/larger test(s) 30-50% Attendance could count from 0% to 10%The above is reworked to 50%Formal examination: 50%Summative Assessment100% (i.e. CASS plus Final Exam)NB: Please note that the final examination will cover all the content from the startto the end of this guide/ book (p. 1 to end), including any other additional materialand media that are provided.Learning Outcomes of this ModuleOn successful completion of this module, students will be able to:Think about, discuss and understand the number concept required for the intermediate phase in termsof the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS) for Grades 4,5 and 6Use different methods of introducing, teaching and assessing numbers in the Intermediate Phase13