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Ece 304: Methods Of Teaching Science And Mathematics In Early Childhood Education  Question Paper

Ece 304: Methods Of Teaching Science And Mathematics In Early Childhood Education  

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
ECE 304:
METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
DATE: Thursday, 25th November, 2010

TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL the questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B.
Section A:
Answer ALL the questions in this Section (short answers) (30 marks)
1.
Define the following terms:
a)
Mathematics education
b)
Science
c)
Numerals
d)
Child
e)
Education
(5 marks)

2.
Name five (5) objectives of Mathematics education for the early childhood
educator.







(5 marks)

3.
Name methods you would employ to help children understand the concept of:-
a)
Length
b)
Volume
(5 marks)

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4.
Give some ways in which teachers assist children understand science.











(5 marks)

5.
Explain methods useful to help children understand how to classify objects.










(5 marks)

6.
Elementary processes in Mathematics calculation tasks involve assembling
(organizing) of the smallest units through various arithmetic operations. Explain
how the teachers will make the basic elementary process of addition clear to the
child.







(5 marks)

Section B:
Answer ANY TWO questions in this Section – 40 marks)
7.
β€œThe teaching of Science and Mathematics in lower levels of learning should be
made realistic and simple.” Explain the essence of this statement with example
related to early childhood education.



(20 marks)

8.
Explain an activity you would employ to motivate children in Mathematical
creativity.







(20 marks)

9.
Explain the activities you can use in understanding of Science for a pre-school
child.







(20 marks)

10.
Name and explain local challenges that face a Science and Mathematics educator
in preparing a pre-school child for primary education in Kenya.
(20 marks)

11.
Explain the activities that an early childhood education teacher should undertaken
for the child to understand the concept of numerals

(20 marks)







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