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Ect 311: Special Methods Of Teaching Mathematics Question Paper

Ect 311: Special Methods Of Teaching Mathematics

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014

THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE

OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION(SCIENCE) AND BACHELOR OF

SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(MAIN CAMPUS)

ECT 311: SPECIAL METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS

Date: 1st April, 2014 Time: 245 - 5.OO pm

INSTRUCTIONS:

. Answer QUESTION ONE and ANY OTHER TWO questions.

MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001 :2008 CERTIFIED

1. (a) Briefly explain the complementary relationship between culture and the development of Mathematics curriculum. (6 marks)

(b) With a suitable example describe the use of demonstration method in a Mathematics class? (6 marks)

(c) Identify one general objective of teaching Mathematics at secondary school level and explain the role of the teacher in an attempt to assist the learners to achieve the objective. (6 marks)

(d) Distinguish between instrumental and relational understanding in the learning of Mathematics. (6 marks)

(e) Briefly justify the selection and use of manipulative materials in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. (6 marks)

2. a) State five (5) advantages of Mathematics instructional planning. (6 marks)

b) Plan a one-week scheme of work and 40 minute lesson plan on topic from KCSE Mathematics syllabus. (15 marks)

3.Discuss the significance of instructional theories to the teaching and learning of Mathematics.
(20 marks)

4. (a) Construct a word Mathematical problem on simultaneous linear equations and provide an appropriate marking scheme. (14 marks)

(b) Identify the problem learners encounter in solving word problems and suggest remedial activities the Mathematics teachers would engage learners in. (5 marks)

5. (a) Explain the meaning of inductive and deductive approaches in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. (6 marks)

(b) (i) Describe practical activities a teacher would involve a Mathematics class to establish the relationship between Faces (f), Edges (E) and Vertices's (V). ( 10 marks)

(ii) What difficulties are learners likely to encounter in establishing the formula in (i) and suggest the necessary teacher assistance. (4 marks)

Ect 311: Special Methods Of Teaching Mathematics Question Paper

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