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Nature Aim And Roles Of Mathematics Question Paper

Nature Aim And Roles Of Mathematics

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
EDUCATION
ECT 531: NATURE AIM AND ROLES OF MATHEMATICS

DATE: TUESDAY, 1ST DECEMBER 2009 TIME: 9.00 A.M. - 12.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question ONE and any TWO from Q2, Q3 or Q4.

1.
(a)
Describe the dual nature of mathematics and explain how these views
influence learning and teaching of the subject.(10 marks)

(b)
List three similarities and three differences found in behaviorist and
constructivist mathematics classroom.(8 marks)

(c)
Constructivism and Behaviorist are idealistic. How can the two be
blended so as to be effective in the real world of secondary schools? (12 marks)

2.
(a)
State objectives of mathematics education.(7marks)

(b)
With specific examples explain the roles of mathematics in National
development.(8marks)

3.
Explain the contributions of the following psychologists to the learning and

teaching approaches in mathematics.

(i)J.Piaget,
(ii)J.Brunner,(15 marks)
4.
(a)
Discuss the standards for an effective mathematics curriculum?

(b)
Is a national curriculum or text driven curriculum desirable? Why or why not?

(c)
Are there options other than a text driven or nationally driven curriculum?

If you say YES describe them. If you say NO why are these the only two?

(15 marks)