BKI:1120 TEST 1:READING SKILLS and DICTIONARY WORK March 2000

BKI:1120 TEST 1:READING SKILLS AND DICTIONARY WORK March 2000 Time:80 minutes

Examiner: M.Harran Moderator: S. Potgieter

QUESTION 1 Reading Skills

Read the article entitled Multiprocessing in the brain printed on Addendum A and then answer the questions below. USE YOUR OWN WORDS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE unless otherwise stated.

1.1 Refer to title, subtitle and diagram of the article.

a) What does the abbreviation MMA stand for? (2)

b) Read the title of the article and refer to the dictionary excerpts below. Give the meaning of multiprocessing as you think it is used in the article. 2+2 (4)

c) From a study of the diagram, the expression mapping as used in the sub-title means: a) creating b) linking c) illustrating d) listing (2) 2

(Write only the number of the question and the correct letter.)

1.2 Study the circled and numbered information on the diagram.

1.2.1 Briefly state what you think the circled information on the diagram is telling the reader about studying after you have referred to the steps indicated. Quotations may be used.

a) Golden rule (see Step 2) (2) b) Out aloud (see Step 4) (2)

1.2.2 The numbers on the diagram highlight the following steps in the learning process: . eye . book . recheck . re-teach

What do you think these steps are teaching the reader the importance of? (2)

1.3 Refer to paragraphs 1-3 and complete the following table. Use no more than 6 words for each explanation. You need only redraw and complete the middle column (i.e. “Explanation”)

Topic Explanation Paragraph Best learning 1 structure One example of 2 Traditional learning True learning 3 depends on 3X2 (6) 1.4 According to paragraph 4, how are the following explained? (You may answer by means of quotations.)

a) Intelligence (2) b) Unintelligence (2)

1.5 Refer to paragraph 7.

1.5.1 There are 7 different types of intelligences. What would a student be good at if he or she were talented: 3

a) Linguistically, and (2) b) Interpersonally? (2)

1.6 Refer to paragraph 8.

Explain why the traditional learning method is considered a stressful experience.(2)

1.7 Refer to paragraphs 9-10.

1.7.1 How does the brain become switched on? Answer by means of a quotation of nine consecutive words. (2)

1.7.2 Identify a term from the paragraph used to describe the process of being switched on. (1)

1.8 Refer to paragraphs 11-13 to complete the following structured summary.

. Write only the numbers and the correct responses . Use no more than 10 words per answer . Use a telegraphic writing style (incomplete sentences) . 1.1 and 1.2 have been started for you

1.Metacognitive mapping 1.1 taps ……………………………… 1.2 enables ………………………….

2. Percentage of information storage 2.1 ………………………………. 2.2 ……………………………….

3. …………………………………… 3.1 academic performance improved 3.2 ………………………………. 3.3 ……………………………… (Answers that are more than 10 words will not be marked) (7)

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QUESTION 2 SUMMARY WRITING

Refer to Step2 of the MMA approach and the article Applying for a student loan printed below.

On a clean sheet of paper apply Step 2 to studying the article by following the directions below: 5

Step 2 1. draw a circle with topic in centre of page 2. draw 5 “arms” from the centre circle 3. write main concepts/words/ideas on “arms” 4. use one colour 5. recheck 6. add symbol/picture to illustrate one point

Use the following example of a mindmap to complete your outline.

QUESTION 3 DICTIONARY WORK

3. Refer to the dictionary excerpt on page one and then answer the following: 3.1 Process is an example of a/an: a) guide word b) derivative c) entry d) head word (1) (Write only the number of the question and the correct letter.)

3.2 Use the word process in sentences to illustrate its use as a: a) verb b) noun 2+2 (4)

3.3 What meaning can be given to process in the following sentences: a) The cheese was processed for export. (2) b) We cannot avoid the aging process. (2)

3.4 Give the meanings of the following abbreviations: a) Zool b) V.tr c) ME (3)

3.5 Refer to the entry for multi. a) Give the etymology of multi. (3) 6

b) Give a word making use of the prefix multi. (2) c) How many syllables does the prefix multi have? (1)

3.6 Refer to the entry for process. 3.6.1 Give the phonetic spelling for process. (1) 3.6.2 Identify a derivative formed from the word process. (1)

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BKI:1120 TEST 1:READING SKILLS AND DICTIONARY WORK March 2000 MEMORANDUM Time:80 minutes

QUESTION 1 Reading Skills

1.1 a) metacognitive mapping approach (1)

b) multi - more than one / many () processing - a course of action / a series of stages () 2+2 (4)

c) b – linking / c - illustrating (2)

1.2.1 a) ask questions about ()/ answer and discuss content () (Step 2) (2) b) teach and explain the map out aloud () / ask questions + go through old tests () (Step 4) (2)

1.2.3 importance of revision / learning does not depend only on studying / studying is process / 4 steps of metacognitive mapping (accept any conclusion that is appropriate) (2) 1.3 Explanation Options and inputs associated and organised () Parrot-fashion / rote learning / reading and re-reading / writing linear summaries / learning off by heart (one) () Active and demanding requiring understanding () 3X2 (6) 1.4 a) to have and create ()useful knowledge() (2) b) knowledge ()not understood() (2)

1.5.1 a) language / writing () (2) b) communication / relationships / getting on with people () (2) 7

1.6 only one side of the brain is used ()/ minute portion of the brain is used for everything (one) (2)

1.7.1 “when the two sides are allowed to work interactively” (nine words / more = 0) (2)

1.7.2 “brain compatible” (1)

1.8 1.Metacognitive mapping 1.1 taps into left and right sides of brain actively and interactively () 1.2 enables information for subjects to be stored ()

2. Percentage of information storage 2.1 5-10% of information () 2.2 15-35% of information ()

3.Advantages of metacognitive mapping approach () 3.1 academic performance improved 3.2 all 7 intelligences tapped into () 3.3 learning style will be discovered () (more than 10 words no mark) (7)

QUESTION 2 SUMMARISING SKILLS

STEP 2 1. circle with topic in center of page 2. draw “arms” from center 2. write main concepts/words on arms 3. use one colour 4. recheck 5. add symbol / picture

Content =8 Symbol/picture=2 8

QUESTION 3 DICTIONARY SKILLS

3.1 c (entry) (1)

3.2 Use the word “process” in sentences to illustrate its use as a a) verb b) noun 2+2 (4)

3.3 a) treat food to prevent decay (2) b) natural or involuntary series of changes (2)

3.4 a) Zoology b) Verb transitive c) Middle English (3)

3.5 a) Latin () from () multus, much many () (3) b) multi – racial / lingual / cultural (any word using “multi” as a prefix) (2) c) 2 (1)

3.6.1 prosess (1) 3.6.2 process(able) (1)

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