curriculum and assessment policy statement (caps) - Department of ...

Space and shapeShape Conservation(form constancy)• Shape conservation is the ability to distinguish between shapesin our environment, regardless of their size or angle sizes1 dayKinaestheticLet learners in groups of 4:‣ Lie on the floor and make a square with their bodies.‣ Teacher draws squares on the ground, but in different positionsExample‣ Let the learners walk along the sides of the shapes andexperience forming the shape with their bodies.Concrete using 3-D objects‣ The teacher provides learners with different square - shapedobjects.‣ Point out that objects are not identical but the shapes are all stillsquares.Margarine tubs, ice cream tubsShoe boxesSemi-concrete using 2-D shapes‣ The teacher shows the learners 5 different circles, squares andtriangles on a flashcard e.g.5 different circles, squares and triangles on a flashcardLet learners in groups:‣ Recognise the square flash cards from amongst the othershapes.Patterns andFunctionsComplete a given pattern • Teacher sets up a variety of patterns and learners mustcomplete the given patterns1 dayKinaesthetic‣ Learners complete patterns using their bodies e.g. standingnext to each other alternating hands on the head, hands on theLearners47 | P age