FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEVELOPMENT

BECD301: MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEVELOPMENT (0 – 8 YEARS)

November/December 2018

Time: 3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer THREE questions only. All questions carry equal marks

You are advised to spend 1 hour on each of your answers.

You will be penalised for repeating material used to answer another

question

Credit will be given for answers that are clear, concise, drawing on
relevant examples and illustrations from the teaching and learning
situation.

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QUESTIONS

1. Analyse the implications of the constructivist theory to the teaching

and learning of Mathematics at Grade 2 level. [100]

2. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the discovery method

in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Science
at ECDA and B levels. [100]

3. Discuss any four determinants of effective teaching and learning of

Mathematics and Science in ECD programmes. [100]

4. Examine why an ECD teacher would use the outdoor environment

in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Science in ECD
settings. [100]

5. Assess the value of intrinsic motivation in the teaching and learning

of Mathematics and Science to ECD children. [100]

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