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Science · Paper 1 · 2002

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Section A

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(a) Explain the meaning of cooperative teaching in Science subject. (b) Give three (3) reasons why cooperative teaching is important in Science.

(a) Eleza maana ya ufundishaji shirikishi katika somo la Sayansi. 0 mk
(b) Toa sababu tatu (3) zinazofanya ufundishaji shirikishi kuwa muhimu katika Sayansi. 0 mk

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Why is it important for a teacher to involve students in the creation of teaching materials? Give four (4) reasons.

(none) Give four (4) reasons why it is important for a teacher to involve students in the creation of teaching aids. 4 mk

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Explain the advantages and challenges of using classroom experiments in Science subject.

(none) Explain the challenges of using classroom experiments in Science subjects. 2 mk

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State two (2) differences between a subject outline and a lesson plan.

(none) State two (2) differences between a subject outline and a lesson plan. 2 mk

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Explain the meaning of monitoring student progress, then state four (4) characteristics of effective assessment in Science subject.

(none) State four (4) characteristics of effective assessment in Science subjects. 4 mk

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(a) Why is it important for a teacher to provide feedback to students after a test? (b) Explain two (2) factors that a teacher should consider when giving feedback on test results.

(a) Kwa nini ni muhimu kwa mwalimu kutoa mrejesho (feedback) kwa wanafunzi baada ya jaribio? 0 mk
(b) Eleza mambo mawili ambayo mwalimu anatakiwa kuzingatia wakati wa kutoa mrejesho wa matokeo ya majaribio. 0 mk

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List four (4) teaching materials used to teach the topic "light" in primary school.

(none) List four (4) materials used to teach the topic of 'light' in primary school. 4 mk

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(a) Explain the importance of using natural materials when teaching the topic of plants. (b) State three (3) harms that may occur if teaching materials are not cleaned after use.

(a) Eleza umuhimu wa kutumia vitu vya asili wakati wa kufundisha mada ya mimea. 0 mk
(b) Toa madhara matatu (3) yanayoweza kutokea endapo vifaa vya kufundishia havikusafishwa baada ya kutumika. 0 mk

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Why should a teacher not belittle a student who gives an incorrect answer? Give two (2) reasons.

(none) Give two (2) reasons why a teacher should not ridicule a student who gives an incorrect answer. 2 mk

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Section B

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(a) Prepare a lesson plan for the topic "Water Cycle" for standard six students. (b) Give five (5) basic reasons that explain the importance of preparing before teaching Science.

(a) Andaa andalio la somo la mada “Mzunguko wa maji” kwa wanafunzi wa darasa la sita. 0 mk
(b) Toa sababu tano (5) za msingi zinazoeleza umuhimu wa kufanya maandalizi kabla ya kufundisha Sayansi. 0 mk

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(a) Explain the important steps followed in using the inquiry method to teach Science. (b) A student was surprised to see the sun appearing larger in the morning and evening than at noon. Scientifically explain this phenomenon.

(a) Eleza hatua muhimu zinazofuatwa katika kutumia njia ya uchunguzi kufundisha Sayansi. 0 mk
(b) Mwanafunzi alishangaa kuona jua likionekana kubwa asubuhi na jioni kuliko mchana. Eleza kisayansi hali hiyo. 0 mk

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