Exam Question

23.09.2016

1. According to Skemp, what is common type of error in teaching fractions? (Amal

Ariff)
2. What are the differences between cognitive constructivism and social
constuctivism? (Jennifer Ong)
3. Philips (2000) states there are 2 radically different poles that serve to delineate
the whole domain of constructivism. Explain these 2 lenses briefly and how it can
be applied inteaching and learning process? (Tujjean Sugumaran)
4. As Mathematics is said to be both hard to teach and learn, how do you explain
Skemp will help one to teach and learn Mathematics? (Nor Hayati Abi Khallad)
5. Constructivism is a learning theory based on the idea that new knowledge is
constructed on top of learners existing knowledge. A constructivist approach to
teaching benefits everyone. Do you agree?Give three reason. (ng rui)
6. Van Hiele theory developed by Piere Marie Van. Explain the effectiveness of Van
Hiele theory in teaching and learning geometry. (mogan gana)
7. According to vygotsky theory every student has their own ZPD, what can teachers
do to help students develop their ZPD? (Emily L)
8. According to Piaget, an active children create their understanding through 4
stages of cognitive development. The two most important process in developing
and building understanding to environment are organisation and adaptation.
Explain briefly how adaptation process can be done. (mohd asyraf bin soid)
9. As a school teacher, you must focus on children learning at the concrete level and
understand their ability. How you can help them to understand the concept with
the effective ways? (Piaget) (Azfar Akatsuki)
10.
According to the Van Hiele theory there are five levels of geometric
understanding. Briefly explain the ability of a student in each level. (sarala sarala)

11. Can you explain Bruners finding on Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) theory.

How can you apply this theory in your teaching and learning Mathematics lesson?
Give an example. (Eun)