Mathematics Special Subject Methods(Educ 333) Question Paper
Mathematics Special Subject Methods(Educ 333)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Question One
Outline some of the reasons that make mathematics teaching disappointing and difficult.
(5 Marks)
Discuss the ways of becoming an effective and creative mathematics teacher.
(10 Marks)
Question Two (15 Marks)
Discuss the purpose of teaching mathematics at secondary school and tertiary institutions.
(5 Marks)
Outline the effectiveness of group work as a method of teaching mathematics.
(5 Marks)
Write a lesson plan to assist you teach topic "matrices".
(5 Marks)
Question Three (15 Marks)
Compare the teacher-centred teaching and the student centred teaching/learning.
(10 Marks)
Discuss ways of motivating learners in your subject area.
(5 Marks)
Question Four (15 Marks)
Discuss the structure and the main features of the Kenyan secondary school syllabus.
(10 Marks)
Demonstrate how the use of the variety of methods and strategies of teaching can be applied to make mathematics an enjoyable subject.
(5 Marks)
Question Five (15 Marks)
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different teaching methods and classroom organization e.g demonstrations, group work, discussion etc. Consider when one teaching method might be more suitable than another. (10 Marks)
Outline the guidelines in selecting mathematics teaching strategies.
(5 Marks)
Question Six (15 Marks)
What are the goals of teaching mathematics in Kenyan Secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
(10 Marks)
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