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Introduction To Science And Mathematics In Early Childhood Question Paper

Introduction To Science And Mathematics In Early Childhood

Course:Diploma In Early Childhood Development And Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENY ATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
SELF-SPONSORED
PROGRAM - SCHOOL BASED
EXAMINA TION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
ECD 025: INTRODUCTION
TO SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
DATE: Thursday 3rd January 2008
TIME:
4.00pm - 6.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS
Section A (30 marks)
Answer ALL questions in this section
1.
Define the following terms used in science for ECD
(i)
Observing
(ii)
Experimenting
(iii)
Hypothesizing
[6 marks]
2.
Giving the relevant examples differentiate the following terms, "exploration" and "discovery" . [4 marks]
3.
Briefly discuss the three types of science that a pre-school teacher can use in teaching science. [6 marks]
4.
Briefly describe the five characteristics of young children that make science a natural activity for them. [5 marks]
5.
Identity five concepts in the physical world that can be introduced to pre-school children. Develop an objective for each. [5 marks]
6.
Giving one example for each, briefly discuss four pre-school mathematics activities topics. [4 marks]
Section B (40 marks)
Answer any two questions in this section
7.
(a)
Describe Piagets theory of cognitive development in relation to Early Childhood development.
(b)
Discuss the implications of this theory to the teaching and learning of science and mathematics in early childhood. [10 marks]
8.
(a)
What does mathematics for young children involve? [2 marks]
(b)
With relevant examples describe the factors that a pre-school teacher should consider when providing mathematical experiences to young children. [18 marks]
9.
(a)
Discuss the pre-number activities in early childhood education and cite two relevant activities for each. [10 marks]
(b)
Develop a sample lesson plan for teaching mathematic concept of ordering. [10 marks]
10.
(a)
Giving relevant examples discuss why science is an appropriate activity area for young children. [12 marks]
(b)
Discuss two general objectives of teaching science and mathematics in early childhood. Give two relevant example for each objective. [8 marks]

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