LSK3701 Examination Student 49432087
Question 1
1.1.1 Comparing
1.1.2 Separating variables
1.1.3 Classifying
1.1.4 Communicating
1.1.5 Measuring
1.1.6 Forming Hypotheses
1.1.7 Predicting (Inferring and Predicting)
1.1.8 Communicating
1.1.9 Observing
1.1.10 Inferring (Inferring and Predicting)
1.2.1 Scientific literacy refers to the following features of an individual:
a) The scientific knowledge each individual has and how they use it. This applies
to their ability to collect information, process and sort it and use it to gain new
knowledge. It is also the ability to make their own conclusions about what they
have gathered or learned.
b) The understanding of science and its characteristics in regard to human
knowledge and enquiry.
c) Realisation that science and technology play an integral role in shaping people’s
environments.
d) An individual’s willingness to engage in science related issues as a concerned
citizen.
1.2.2 Technological literacy is the opportunity learners are given that allows them to:
a) Solve problems in the field of technology by developing and applying specific
skills.
b) The responsible use of technology and the knowledge gained through the use of
technology
c) Giving purpose to the use of technology.
d) Gaining appreciation for the interaction between people’s values, attitudes,
technology, society and the environment. Working to create harmony among
these.
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1.3 According to Lieto there are three components of scientific concepts, these are:
a) Prototypical component - A prototype is a cognitive reference point, in other
words the proto-image of all representatives of the meaning of a word or of a
category. What the learners see as the typical example of a bird, e.g. a chicken
or pigeon.
b) Exemplar component – This proposes that human memory assigns objects and
ideas into broad categories and when confronted with a new object, the mind is
able to place the new object into its appropriate category.
c) Theoretical Component – This is what the learner uses to sort the component
into a category, e.g. bird have wings, feather, lay eggs and can fly.
Concept
"Bird"
A thoery of birds is
Examples of birds that birds have
Prototype of a bird is
are Eagles, ducks, wings, can fly, lay
a chicken or pidgeon
geese and doves eggs, have feathers
and build nests
During the development of these concepts the teacher plays a vital role, the teacher must:
a) Ask questions to allow children to explain their understanding,
b) Ask questions that will lead to observation, comparison, classification and making
predictions,
c) Allow learners to explain using new vocabulary to develop their theory of the
concept even further.
d) Allow learners to communicate what they have understood through various
mediums, e.g. poems, art, etc.
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Question 1
1.1.1 Comparing
1.1.2 Separating variables
1.1.3 Classifying
1.1.4 Communicating
1.1.5 Measuring
1.1.6 Forming Hypotheses
1.1.7 Predicting (Inferring and Predicting)
1.1.8 Communicating
1.1.9 Observing
1.1.10 Inferring (Inferring and Predicting)
1.2.1 Scientific literacy refers to the following features of an individual:
a) The scientific knowledge each individual has and how they use it. This applies
to their ability to collect information, process and sort it and use it to gain new
knowledge. It is also the ability to make their own conclusions about what they
have gathered or learned.
b) The understanding of science and its characteristics in regard to human
knowledge and enquiry.
c) Realisation that science and technology play an integral role in shaping people’s
environments.
d) An individual’s willingness to engage in science related issues as a concerned
citizen.
1.2.2 Technological literacy is the opportunity learners are given that allows them to:
a) Solve problems in the field of technology by developing and applying specific
skills.
b) The responsible use of technology and the knowledge gained through the use of
technology
c) Giving purpose to the use of technology.
d) Gaining appreciation for the interaction between people’s values, attitudes,
technology, society and the environment. Working to create harmony among
these.
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, LSK3701 Examination Student 49432087
1.3 According to Lieto there are three components of scientific concepts, these are:
a) Prototypical component - A prototype is a cognitive reference point, in other
words the proto-image of all representatives of the meaning of a word or of a
category. What the learners see as the typical example of a bird, e.g. a chicken
or pigeon.
b) Exemplar component – This proposes that human memory assigns objects and
ideas into broad categories and when confronted with a new object, the mind is
able to place the new object into its appropriate category.
c) Theoretical Component – This is what the learner uses to sort the component
into a category, e.g. bird have wings, feather, lay eggs and can fly.
Concept
"Bird"
A thoery of birds is
Examples of birds that birds have
Prototype of a bird is
are Eagles, ducks, wings, can fly, lay
a chicken or pidgeon
geese and doves eggs, have feathers
and build nests
During the development of these concepts the teacher plays a vital role, the teacher must:
a) Ask questions to allow children to explain their understanding,
b) Ask questions that will lead to observation, comparison, classification and making
predictions,
c) Allow learners to explain using new vocabulary to develop their theory of the
concept even further.
d) Allow learners to communicate what they have understood through various
mediums, e.g. poems, art, etc.
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