Answer to Question #40646 in Math for MOHAMMAD AHAMAD

Question

4. a) Devise a game to help children improve their understanding of addition and subtraction of
fractions. Also give two distinct activities you would use for assessing the efficacy of this
game. (5)

b) Explain the following statements, giving examples from the context of operations on decimal
fractions (i.e., numbers like x y z r, where x, y, z, r are digits between 0 and 9):

i) Mathematics permeates every aspect of your life.
ii) In mathematics, truth is a matter of consistency and logic.
iii) Articulating reasons and constructing arguments helps children learn mathematical
processes.