Educare N5 — Document
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1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1xternal medication nternal medication
1.2When children manipulate objects the ir whole hand.
1.3Marching Snapping fingers Galloping Hopping
1.4requires be ing near a source of water. Problem solving Discovery
1.5biased. judgemental. objective. subjective.
1.6evaluation. objectives. A and B None of the above
1.7choose a time that suits only you. use subject terminology. intimidate the parent. be honest but bear in mind the parents' feelings.
1.8only during lessons. when children are sick. daily. when children are alone.
1.9A characteristic of a rhyme is that it has a meaningless ending. each word is irreplaceable. it
1.10factual. fantasy. unreal. airy
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2.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.
2.1Electrical lighting is more beneficial than natural lighting.
2.2The more texture children experience, the lesser their perceptual learning.
2.3Light green paint on walls creates a cool atmosphere in a room.
2.4Toddlers are egocentric and therefore they share their toys with each other.
2.5The kind of fantasy area you create will determine the children's fantasy play.
2.6Toddlers should be left alone in the isolation room.
2.7A magnifying glass can be used for discovery play.
2.8Confidential reports should always be left on the table.
2.9The paved area should be used for wheel toys.
2.10Loud noises increase the toddler's concentration. (10 2\ [20]20
Q3— Section header —
3.1Fantasy play
3.2Exploratory play
3.3Theme
3.4Melodic instrument
3.5Open ended play (5 2\ [10] TOTAL SECTION A: 5010
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4.1Explain the aspects that should be considered when purchasing flooring for the day care centre. (5 2\ (10\
4.2State FIVE requirements for the food preparation area. (5\
4.3You have been tasked with the setting up of the fantasy area. Your theme for the week is 'The Post Office' State FIVE items that you can use for this theme. (5\
4.4Explain how the process of building a puzzle can help in the development of the child. (5\
4.5Mrs Buthelezi is opening her new day care centre. Explain the safety requirements Mrs Buthelezi should consider when setting up the swings on the playground. (5 2\ (10\
4.6State FIVE suitable aids that may be used for water play. (5\
4.7Discuss methods that may be used to keep parents informed of the activities at the day care centre. (10\ [50]50
Q5— Section header —
5.1Mrs Khan has just joined your day care centre. Explain the importance of written planning to her (10\
5.2Name FOUR tools used for observation. (4\
5.3Draw up a checklist with the requirements for choosing storybooks for toddlers. (10\
5.4Discuss how stories help the child to develop cognitively. (5 2\ (10\
5.5The theme for the week is THE GARDEN. Name FIVE activities that the children can do during the creative lesson. (5 2\ (10\
5.6State SIX factors the educarer should consider to ensure that an open plan presentation is successful. (6\ [50] 708011550
Q6— Section header —
6.1State FOUR concepts that promote mathematical understanding in children. (4\
6.2Draw a mind map with FIVE discussion points on the theme BIRDS. (5 2\ (10\
6.3Define the following:
6.3.1Auditory awareness
6.3.2Auditory discrimination
6.3.3Auditory memory (3 2\ (6\
6.4Learning a musical instrument has numerous benefits State EIGHT reasons for introducing musical instruments to children.
6.5You are an educarer at Simba's Day Care Centre. Plan a MESSY play lesson for year old
Mark Allocation
Total200 marks
Sections20 + 20 + 10 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectEducare
LevelN5
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2020
MonthNovember
Pages7
Downloads5
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago6y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodNovember 2020
Days since exam2,170
About Educare examination preparation
Educare combines child development theory, educational practice, and care-giving skills. The examination tests both theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply it to real childcare scenarios.
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