Educ 336: Science And Mathematics Special Subject Question Paper
Educ 336: Science And Mathematics Special Subject
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SB) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : EDUC 336
UNIT TITLE : SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS SPECIAL SUBJECT
METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Briefly explain what should be emphasized when using the chalkboard for effective teaching of Science and Mathematics.
(10 marks)
State at least five characteristics of an effective science and mathematics teacher.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Briefly explain the 5Es instructional model based on constructivist approach to learning.
(10 marks)
Explain the following basic criteria for validating Science and Mathematics curriculum.
(10 marks)
Cognitive validity
Content validity
Process validity
Historical validity
Environmental validity
Question Three
State four advantages of each of the following teaching strategies in science and mathematics.
(20 marks)
Lecture method
Discussion method
Demonstration method
Laboratory experiment
Project work.
Question Four
Discuss how you would bridge gender disparity in Science and Mathematics. (20 marks)
Question Five
Explain how you would stimulate creativity and inventiveness in Science and Mathematics.
(10 marks)
Explain why it is important for a Science and Mathematics teacher to make a scheme of work covering the content to be covered in a term.
(10 marks)
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