Methods Of Teaching Science Question Paper
Methods Of Teaching Science
Course:Master Of Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EXAMINATION
ECT: 524: METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE
DATE: MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2009 TIME: 9.00A .M - 12.00 NOON
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any three questions
1 a) Distinguish between formative and summative assessment as used in schools.
b) Outline the roles of:
i) Formative assessment
ii) Summative assessment
c) Discuss how to achieve the following when setting a final examination at
secondary school level.
i) Content validity for a theory paper
ii) Construct validity for a practical paper. [23marks]
2. Compare expository and heuristic approaches using the following points
a) rate of covering content
b) resource demand in planning and instruction
c) Improvement and development of process skills
d) Sustaining meaningful learning [23marks]
3. Discuss how the following can influence achievement of a learner in science.
a) Teacher experience
b) Entry behaviour of a learner
c) School support
d) Mathematical ability of a learner [23 marks]
4. Two science teachers, A and B used three instructional methods and gave a
test at the end of the term. The following data below was obtained.
Method Teacher A Teacher B
Lecture 22 14
Teacher Demonstration 20 30
Student Practical 08 06
Mean Performance (%) 64% 72%
a) Explain two likely reasons for teacher A using many lecture lessons.
b) Both teacher A and B used a lot of Teacher demonstration method. Outline the procedure teachers used in arranging and performing this method.
c) Explain two possible reasons that earned teacher B a higher achievement.
d) When a practical test was given, there was no significant difference in
performance between learners of teacher A and B. Comment on the
results. [23marks]
5. It has been considered that the learning and teaching of science has ‘favoured’
boys than girls. Explain in the following in the contexed of this statement:
a) Homes socialize boys towards learning science
b) Girls find mathematical component in science difficult
c) There is no significant difference in science performance between boys and girls at primary school level
d) Some instructional methods suit girls than boys. [23marks]
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