Science And Mathematics For Early Childhood Education Question Paper
Science And Mathematics For Early Childhood Education
Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
ECE 206: SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS FOR EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 4.30 P.M. – 6.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A: 30 MARKS
Answer All Questions in this section.
1.
Define the following terms as used in this unit. (5 marks)
a)
Temporal concepts
b)
Mathematics
c)
Ordering
d)
Technology
e)
Computation skills
2.
Briefly comment on the four major number skills taught in pre-school (8 marks)
3.
Describe three objectives of teaching:
a)
Science
b)
Mathematics
(6 marks)
4.
Describe any three characteristics that show, the importance of teaching pre-school children science and mathematics. (6 marks)
5.
Using the theme “Water,” describe one specific science activity that pre-school children could engage in and state its benefits. (5 marks)
SECTION B: LONG QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)
Instructions:
Answer only 2 Questions from this section
Question Six is compulsory
6.
Discuss in detail, the rationale of teaching the topic ‘Our physical features’ to children in pre-school. (20 marks)
7.
You have been invited to Heko ECD centre to talk to pre-school teacher trainees on the topic, “Appropriate science skills to be taught in pre-school”. Provide your detailed notes. (20 marks)
8.
With relevant examples, discuss the importance of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, in teaching science and mathematics to pre-school children. (20 marks)
9.
You have been identified by Parents Magazine to write an article on the importance of “Classification activities in the teaching of mathematics among pre-school children. Discuss your key points. (20 marks)
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