Manipulative Skills

17 Grade 3 Movement and Creative Activities questions on Manipulative Skills, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Throw a ball to a friend and let them throw it back. Write one thing you must do with your hands to catch the ball well.

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   Marking scheme

   Open hands / use both hands / watch the ball / cup hands together. Accept any sensible catching tip.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   When you kick a ball, which body part do you use?

   A. Foot

   B. Elbow

   C. Ear

   D. Nose

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of these helps you not to fall when you stand on one leg?

   A. Stretching out your arms

   B. Holding your breath

   C. Closing both eyes

   D. Bending your back

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Fill in the blank: To catch a ball safely, I keep my eyes on the ________.

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5. Question 5

   2 marks

   Rearrange these steps to throw a ball to a friend, from first to last: [Catch, Aim at friend, Pick up the ball, Throw].

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6. Question 6

   2 marks

   Match each activity with the body part it uses most.

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   Kicking a ball -> feet; Catching a ball -> hands; Balancing a beanbag -> head; Skipping a rope -> feet and hands.

7. Question 7

   2 marks

   Bounce a ball on the ground five times using one hand. Tell your friend how many bounces you did.

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   Marking scheme

   Teacher note: award marks if learner bounces the ball with control using one hand and counts to five.

8. Question 8

   2 marks

   Fill in the blank: When playing, we ______ the ball with our hands and ______ it with our feet.

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9. Question 9

   2 marks

   Throw a ball up with two hands and catch it. Count how many times you catch it without dropping it.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Roll a ball to your partner along the ground so it reaches them straight.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    When you kick a ball, which part of your body do you use?

    A. Your elbow

    B. Your nose

    C. Your ear

    D. Your foot

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Fill in the blank: When we play with a ball we should share it and take ________.

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13. Question 13

    2 marks

    Balance a beanbag on your head and walk slowly to the front of the class. What must you do to stop it falling?

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    Marking scheme

    Teacher note: accept answers like walk slowly, keep head straight, stand tall; check learner balances the beanbag.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Fill in the blank: When I skip with a rope, I jump over the rope with both ________.

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Which one do we use to play a game of catch with a friend?

    A. A cup of ugali

    B. A shoe

    C. A pencil

    D. A ball

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16. Question 16

    2 marks

    Dribble a ball with your feet around three stones placed on the ground.

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17. Question 17

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    Hop on one leg from your desk to the door and back. Which is easier, hopping on the left or right leg?

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