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Mathematics · Paper 1 · 2008

16 questions

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Questions (16)

Section A

1. 4 marks

A child likes number games but is afraid to count in front of their peers. What could be the problem? Explain.

  1. Explain the possible problem. (4 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Explain with examples how everyday environmental materials facilitate mathematics teaching.

  1. Explain with examples how everyday environmental materials facilitate mathematics teaching. (4 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Analyze the difference between understanding-based counting and rote counting.

  1. Analyze the difference between understanding-based counting and rote counting. (4 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Why is comparing objects fundamental to many mathematical concepts?

  1. Explain why comparing objects is fundamental to many mathematical concepts. (4 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Explain how games help a child learn without pressure.

  1. Explain how games help a child learn without pressure. (4 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Assess the importance of arranging the classroom environment for mathematics.

  1. Assess the importance of arranging the classroom environment for mathematics. (4 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Explain the role of the teacher in helping a child who confuses numbers.

  1. Explain the role of the teacher in helping a child who confuses numbers. (4 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Use a classroom example to explain the concept of hands-on addition.

  1. Use a classroom example to explain the concept of hands-on addition. (4 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Explain two signs of a child with weak mathematical development.

  1. Explain two signs of a child with weak mathematical development. (4 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Analyze the importance of communication in the classroom for learning mathematics.

  1. Analyze the importance of communication in the classroom for learning mathematics. (4 mk)

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Section B

11. 15 marks

Explain the steps to teach a child the concept of subtraction using real objects.

  1. Explain the steps to teach a child the concept of subtraction using real objects. (15 mk)

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12. 15 marks

Describe the use of games as a teaching method in mathematics.

  1. Describe the use of games as a teaching method in mathematics. (15 mk)

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13. 15 marks

Explain the challenges of teaching mathematics without lesson preparation.

  1. Explain the challenges of teaching mathematics without lesson preparation. (15 mk)

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Section C

14. 15 marks

Explain the contribution of parent-teacher collaboration in mathematics learning.

  1. Explain the contribution of parent-teacher collaboration in mathematics learning. (15 mk)

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15. 15 marks

Evaluate the importance of continuous assessment in early childhood education.

  1. Evaluate the importance of continuous assessment in early childhood education. (15 mk)

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16. 15 marks

Explain the effects of poor mathematics teaching on a child's development.

  1. Explain the effects of poor mathematics teaching on a child's development. (15 mk)

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