U Code No : MTE 3107 SECTION A (20 marks) Answer all questions. 1' "Learning objectives" in the Primary Mathematics School Curriculum Specifications refers to (A) sets of that pupirs should be abre to dispray (B) all concepts and essential skills in mathematics that should be taught (c) a developmental sequence to enable pupils to grasp concepts of mathematics (D) a set of mathematicalterms that are appropriate to teaching and learning activities While planning a lesson, a teacher gathers information about the pupils' past and present achievements and motivational levels. ln which phase of planning does this process take place? (A) Pre-planning (B) Post planning (C) Active planning (D) On-going ptanning Two pupils used different methods in multiplying decimals and got different answers. They are arguing over whose methodls correct. As a teacher, which is the most suitable thing to do? (A) Get pupils to ask other pupils in the classroom, (B) , Give the correct answer and which pupil is correct. (c) suggest to the pupils to check their answers using a calculator. (D) Reteach the skill of multiplying decimals to them and give a few more questions to be solved. 2. v 3. SULIT
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4' A trainee teacher asked the whole class to compare the height of two pupilsduring a micro teaching session concerning Length .
Which skill is the trainee teacher focussing on?
(A) Explaining
(B) Set lnduction
(C) Reinforcement
(D) Use of resources
5. Pupils have to
recall the formulaof the area of arectangle.
Divide the area
of a rectangle by2 to get 2 equaltrianqles
Conclude that the
area of a triangleis half the area ofa rectangle
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Step 1 Step 2 Step3
The steps above show the sequence of teaching and learning activities thatare used to derive the formula for the area of a triangle.
Which one of the following methods is described above?
(A) lnductive
(B) Deductive
(C) Discovery
(D) lnvestigation
6. Mr. Lim wants to teach his pupils to weigh a few objects. There is only oneweighing scale available and he wants everybody to see how the objects are
12. The following describes how Madam Alice conducts her mathematics lessonin class.
e Prepares relevant and mentally stimulating tasks for pupils. Allows pupils to work in flexible groups of their own choosing. Encourages pupils to develop self-reliance, independence and
confidence.. Encourages pupils to articulate their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Based on the description above, which of the following approaches is used byMadam Alice?
A) Cognitivist
B) Humanistic
C) Behaviourist
D) Constructivist
13. Which of the following activities involves factual knowledge?
A) Reciting the multiplication tables
:-i B) Convefting between units of lengths
C) Dividing whole numbers using standard form
D) Measuring the volume of liquid in a container
14. Pupils are asked to classify various 2D-shapes into groups based on theirphysical attributes.
What type of knowledge is focused in the activity above?