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Science And Mathematics In Ecd Question Paper

Science And Mathematics In Ecd

Course:Diploma In Early Childhood Development And Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENY ATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY ExAMINATIONS
2007/2008
SUPPLEMENTARY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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DATE: Thursday is" November, 2007
TIME: 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
SECTION A (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL Questions.
1.
Describe five objectives of teaching science and mathematics in ECE. [5 marks]
2.
Briefly describe the three type of Science. [6 marks]
3.
Develop a pre-school song or poem that you would use to teach 4 yea olds the concept of note counting. [5 marks]
4.
Define the following terms:
1.
Science
11.
Hypothesizing
Ill.
Experimenting
IV.
Observing
[4 marks]
5.
Briefly explain some five characteristics of appropriate science and mathematics activities for young children. [5 marks]
6.
Giving relevant examples briefly differentiate between the following: Biological Science and Physical Science [5 marks]

SECTION B (40 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions.
7.
Citing relevant examples discuss characteristics within the children that make science learning a natural activity. [20 marks]
8.
(a)
Describe Piagets sensorimotor stage of development. [5 marks]
(b)
What are the implications of this stage of development? [15 marks]
9.
Identify 5 concepts on the physical world that children should be introduced to develop three activities for each concept. [20 marks]
10.
(a)
Develop a lesson plan for teaching Biological Science activities. Clearly highlight the steps to follow. [10 marks]
(b)
Develop five activities for introducing number writing to pre-school children.

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