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Agriculture · Paper 1 · 2013

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Questions (12)

Section A

1. 4 marks

List four characteristics of a good instructional objective in agriculture education.

(a) Characteristic 1 1 mk
(b) Characteristic 2 1 mk
(c) Characteristic 3 1 mk
(d) Characteristic 4 1 mk

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2. 4 marks

State four reasons why it is important for agriculture teachers to prepare lesson plans before teaching.

(a) Reason 1 1 mk
(b) Reason 2 1 mk
(c) Reason 3 1 mk
(d) Reason 4 1 mk

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3. 4 marks

Identify four advantages of using field visits as a method of teaching agriculture.

(a) Advantage 1 1 mk
(b) Advantage 2 1 mk
(c) Advantage 3 1 mk
(d) Advantage 4 1 mk

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4. 4 marks

Mention four types of records that should be kept in a school farm.

(a) Record type 1 1 mk
(b) Record type 2 1 mk
(c) Record type 3 1 mk
(d) Record type 4 1 mk

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5. 4 marks

Briefly explain four factors to consider when selecting a site for a school farm.

(a) Factor 1 1 mk
(b) Factor 2 1 mk
(c) Factor 3 1 mk
(d) Factor 4 1 mk

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6. 4 marks

Outline four disadvantages of using the lecture method in agriculture teaching.

(a) Disadvantage 1 1 mk
(b) Disadvantage 2 1 mk
(c) Disadvantage 3 1 mk
(d) Disadvantage 4 1 mk

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Section B

7. 10 marks

Describe five differences between a syllabus and a curriculum as used in agriculture education.

(a) Difference 1 2 mk
(b) Difference 2 2 mk
(c) Difference 3 2 mk
(d) Difference 4 2 mk
(e) Difference 5 2 mk

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8. 10 marks

Explain five qualities of a good teaching and learning aid in agriculture.

(a) Quality 1 2 mk
(b) Quality 2 2 mk
(c) Quality 3 2 mk
(d) Quality 4 2 mk
(e) Quality 5 2 mk

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9. 10 marks

Describe five important considerations when planning a demonstration on compost manure preparation for Form One students.

(a) Consideration 1 2 mk
(b) Consideration 2 2 mk
(c) Consideration 3 2 mk
(d) Consideration 4 2 mk
(e) Consideration 5 2 mk

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10. 10 marks

With examples, discuss five challenges agriculture teachers face when implementing practical lessons in secondary schools.

(a) Challenge 1 2 mk
(b) Challenge 2 2 mk
(c) Challenge 3 2 mk
(d) Challenge 4 2 mk
(e) Challenge 5 2 mk

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11. 10 marks

Identify five key elements that should be included in a well-prepared agriculture scheme of work and explain the role of each.

(a) Element 1 and its role 2 mk
(b) Element 2 and its role 2 mk
(c) Element 3 and its role 2 mk
(d) Element 4 and its role 2 mk
(e) Element 5 and its role 2 mk

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12. 10 marks

Explain five ways in which ICT can be used to improve the teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary schools.

(a) Way 1 2 mk
(b) Way 2 2 mk
(c) Way 3 2 mk
(d) Way 4 2 mk
(e) Way 5 2 mk

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