<p>BKI:1120 TEST 1:READING SKILLS AND DICTIONARY WORK March 2000 Time:80 minutes</p><p>Examiner: M.Harran Moderator: S. Potgieter</p><p>QUESTION 1 Reading Skills</p><p>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.</p><p>1.1 Refer to title, subtitle and diagram of the article.</p><p> a) What does the abbreviation MMA stand for? (2)</p><p> 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)</p><p> 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</p><p>(Write only the number of the question and the correct letter.)</p><p>1.2 Study the circled and numbered information on the diagram. </p><p>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.</p><p> a) Golden rule (see Step 2) (2) b) Out aloud (see Step 4) (2)</p><p>1.2.2 The numbers on the diagram highlight the following steps in the learning process: . eye . book . recheck . re-teach</p><p>What do you think these steps are teaching the reader the importance of? (2)</p><p>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”)</p><p>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.)</p><p> a) Intelligence (2) b) Unintelligence (2)</p><p>1.5 Refer to paragraph 7.</p><p>1.5.1 There are 7 different types of intelligences. What would a student be good at if he or she were talented: 3</p><p> a) Linguistically, and (2) b) Interpersonally? (2)</p><p>1.6 Refer to paragraph 8.</p><p>Explain why the traditional learning method is considered a stressful experience.(2)</p><p>1.7 Refer to paragraphs 9-10.</p><p>1.7.1 How does the brain become switched on? Answer by means of a quotation of nine consecutive words. (2)</p><p>1.7.2 Identify a term from the paragraph used to describe the process of being switched on. (1)</p><p>1.8 Refer to paragraphs 11-13 to complete the following structured summary. </p><p>. 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</p><p>1.Metacognitive mapping 1.1 taps ……………………………… 1.2 enables ………………………….</p><p>2. Percentage of information storage 2.1 ………………………………. 2.2 ……………………………….</p><p>3. …………………………………… 3.1 academic performance improved 3.2 ………………………………. 3.3 ……………………………… (Answers that are more than 10 words will not be marked) (7)</p><p>/40/ 4</p><p>QUESTION 2 SUMMARY WRITING</p><p>Refer to Step2 of the MMA approach and the article Applying for a student loan printed below. </p><p>On a clean sheet of paper apply Step 2 to studying the article by following the directions below: 5</p><p>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</p><p>Use the following example of a mindmap to complete your outline.</p><p>/10/</p><p>QUESTION 3 DICTIONARY WORK</p><p>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.)</p><p>3.2 Use the word process in sentences to illustrate its use as a: a) verb b) noun 2+2 (4)</p><p>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)</p><p>3.4 Give the meanings of the following abbreviations: a) Zool b) V.tr c) ME (3)</p><p>3.5 Refer to the entry for multi. a) Give the etymology of multi. (3) 6</p><p> b) Give a word making use of the prefix multi. (2) c) How many syllables does the prefix multi have? (1)</p><p>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)</p><p>/20/ total: 70</p><p>BKI:1120 TEST 1:READING SKILLS AND DICTIONARY WORK March 2000 MEMORANDUM Time:80 minutes</p><p>QUESTION 1 Reading Skills</p><p>1.1 a) metacognitive mapping approach (1)</p><p> b) multi - more than one / many () processing - a course of action / a series of stages () 2+2 (4)</p><p> c) b – linking / c - illustrating (2)</p><p>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)</p><p>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)</p><p>1.5.1 a) language / writing () (2) b) communication / relationships / getting on with people () (2) 7</p><p>1.6 only one side of the brain is used ()/ minute portion of the brain is used for everything (one) (2)</p><p>1.7.1 “when the two sides are allowed to work interactively” (nine words / more = 0) (2)</p><p>1.7.2 “brain compatible” (1)</p><p>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 ()</p><p>2. Percentage of information storage 2.1 5-10% of information () 2.2 15-35% of information ()</p><p>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)</p><p>/40/</p><p>QUESTION 2 SUMMARISING SKILLS</p><p>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</p><p>Content =8 Symbol/picture=2 8</p><p>/10/</p><p>QUESTION 3 DICTIONARY SKILLS</p><p>3.1 c (entry) (1)</p><p>3.2 Use the word “process” in sentences to illustrate its use as a a) verb b) noun 2+2 (4)</p><p>3.3 a) treat food to prevent decay (2) b) natural or involuntary series of changes (2)</p><p>3.4 a) Zoology b) Verb transitive c) Middle English (3)</p><p>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)</p><p>3.6.1 prosess (1) 3.6.2 process(able) (1) </p><p>/20/</p><p> total: 70 9</p>