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Science · Paper 1 · 2001

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Section A

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(a) Explain the meaning of subject objectives in Science teaching. (b) Why is it important to set subject objectives carefully before teaching?

  1. Explain the meaning of subject objectives in Science teaching. (0 mk)
  2. Explain the meaning of subject objectives in Science teaching. (0 mk)
  3. Why is it important to set subject objectives carefully before teaching? (0 mk)
  4. Why is it important to set subject objectives carefully before teaching? (0 mk)

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Give four (4) reasons why a student learns Science better by actively participating in class.

  1. Give four (4) reasons why a student learns Science better through active participation in the classroom. (0 mk)

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Explain the advantages and challenges of using the questioning technique in teaching Science.

  1. Explain the advantages and challenges of using the questioning technique in teaching Science. (0 mk)

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Differentiate between teaching materials and information sources in the subject of Science.

  1. Differentiate between teaching materials and information resources in the subject of Science. (0 mk)

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(a) Explain the meaning of scientific experiments. (b) Mention four (4) characteristics of a good experiment for teaching Science.

  1. Explain the meaning of scientific experiments. (0 mk)
  2. Explain the meaning of scientific experiments. (0 mk)
  3. Mention four (4) characteristics of a good experiment for teaching Science. (0 mk)
  4. Mention four (4) characteristics of a good experiment for teaching the subject of Science. (0 mk)

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Why do some teachers prefer to use explanations more than experiments in teaching Science? Give six reasons.

  1. Why do some teachers prefer to use more explanations than experiments in teaching Science? Give six reasons. (0 mk)

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Mention four (4) materials that can help teach the topic of energy to primary school students.

  1. Mention four (4) materials that can be used to teach the topic of energy to primary school students. (0 mk)

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(a) A teacher used a bottle, water, and paper to demonstrate how air has weight. Explain the significance of that model. (b) Explain three (3) problems that can affect learning if materials are not used properly.

  1. A teacher used a bottle, water, and paper to demonstrate how air has weight. Explain the importance of that model. (0 mk)
  2. A teacher used a bottle, water, and paper to demonstrate how air has weight. Explain the significance of that model. (0 mk)
  3. Explain three (3) problems that can affect learning if materials are not used properly. (0 mk)
  4. Explain three (3) problems that can affect learning if materials are not used properly. (0 mk)

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Why should a teacher involve all students when asking discussion questions?

  1. Why should a teacher involve all students when posing questions for discussion? (0 mk)

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Section B

10. 40 marks

(a) Prepare a lesson plan for the topic 'Changes in states of matter' for fifth-grade students. (b) Give five (5) reasons explaining why some students lose interest in learning Science.

  1. Prepare a lesson plan for the topic "Changes in states of matter" for fifth-grade students. (0 mk)
  2. Prepare a lesson plan for the topic 'Changes in states of matter' for fifth-grade students. (0 mk)
  3. Give five (5) reasons explaining why some students lose interest in learning Science. (0 mk)
  4. Give five (5) reasons why some students lose interest in learning Science. (0 mk)

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11. 40 marks

Explain six (6) key steps that a teacher should follow before, during, and after using the demonstration method.

  1. Explain six (6) important steps that should be followed by a teacher before, during, and after using the demonstration method. (0 mk)

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