Eced 350:Mathematics Activities Question Paper
Eced 350:Mathematics Activities
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ECED 350
UNIT TITLE : MATHEMATICS ACTIVITIES
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one and any other two.
Question One
Define the following terms:
Numbers.
(1 mark)
Numerals
(1 mark)
Explain what is meant by this mathematic objective in ECED. To develop early mathematical concepts and skills.
(3 marks)
Describe how children develop logical thinking.
(5 marks)
Explain how children develop skills and techniques of investigation and problem solving.
(5 marks)
Question Two
Discuss Piagets and Bruner’s theories of learning.
(10 marks)
Describe the implications of these theories in teaching ECED mathematics.
(5 marks)
Question Three
Develop a game that you can use to introduce children to the concept of:
Addition
Subtraction.
(15 marks)
Question Four
Explain five factors to consider when designing and developing materials for young children. (15 marks)
Question Five
Using appropriate examples, explain any five principles of teaching mathematics in ECED. (15 marks)
Question Six
Explain why observation is the most widely used method of evaluation in pre-school learning environment.
(3 marks)
Discuss four types of assessment used in mathematic activities.
(12 marks)
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