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Esm 311 Question Paper

Esm 311

Course:Mathematics Education

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

QUESTION 1

A teacher covered the topics indicated on the extract of the syllabus provided in a certain term. Using the extract;
a) Develop a test blue print of 20 items to be administered at the end of the term
b) Discuss the major cognitive apprenticeship espoused by the syllabus extract provided
c) With reference to the topic
i) Prepare a one week scheme of work
ii) Prepare a 40 minutes lesson plan focusing on any of the topics in the extract.

QUESTION 2

Discuss the contribution of Robert Gague to the development of the mathematics curriculum in Kenya(15 marks)

QUESTION 3

Discuss the evolution of the 8-4-4 mathematics curriculum in Kenya. (15 marks)

QUESTION 4

A teacher observed the topics indicated on the extract of the syllabus provided in a school term.
a) Explain any 3 challenges the teacher may have faced during the teaching and learning this term(6 marks)
b) Formulate 1 essay type item from any topic and show the scoring key for the item(5 marks)
c) Explain how you will help students solve the item formulated above(4marks)

QUESTION 5

a) Teaching and learning resources are essential in the mathematics instructional process
i) Describe any 3 attributes of a good mathematics textbook as an instructional resource(3 marks)
ii) Explain any 3 reasons that justify the chalkboard as the commonly used instructional resource in Kenyan schools( 3 marks)

b) Most mathematics teachers in Kenyan Schools perceive the lecture method as essential during the instructional process
i) Explain any 3 circumstances under which this method is useful in the instructional process(3 marks)
ii) State any 3 limitations associated with this method in the instructional process( 3marks)
iii) Suggest any 3 ways a teacher may vary the stimulus during the instructional process( 3marks)

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