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Science &Amp; Mathematics For Early Childhood Education Question Paper

Science &Amp; 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)

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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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