Science And Mathematics In Ece Question Paper

Science And Mathematics In Ece

Course:Bachelor Of 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 304: SCIENCE AND MATHEMATIC IN ECE

DATE: Monday 21st December, 2009

TIME: 8.00 a.m – 10.00 a.m

INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consist of two sections A and B
Attempt ALL Questions in Section A and TWO from section B.

SECTION A ( 30 marks – Short answers)

Q1.
Using appropriate examples distinguish between dynamic and static science. [6 marks]

Q2.
a)
What are concepts? [1 mark]
b)
Explain any five useful skills children acquire when they are involved in science/ mathematic activities.

Q3.
What is incidental science? Explain the teacher’s role. [6 marks]

Q4.
Explain how children develop the concept of reversibility and conservation according to Piaget. [6 marks]

Q5.
Briefly explain six objectives of teaching ECE science. [6marks]

SECTION B (40 marks – Essay Answers)
Q6.
Compare and Contrast between science as a “process” and science as a “product” in the classroom situation.

Q7.
a)
Explain a theory. [2 marks]
b)
Clearly discuss the implication of Piaget’s theory on metal development with reference to ECD children. [18 marks]

Q8.
a)
Discuss the goals of science. [8marks]
b)
Identify five issues in teaching/ learning of science / mathematics among young children and suggest possible remedies. [12marks]

Q9.
a)
Explain the pre-school math activities. [5 marks]
b)
Discuss the principles of science and their implication on the teaching/learning of pre-school science
/math activities. [15 marks]

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