TUGASAN / ASSIGNMENT ________________________________________________________________________

HBMT 1103INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

MAY 2014 SEMESTER________________________________________________________________________

ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR / INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1. Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa modul bercetak kursus ini. / This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course.

2. Jawab dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris. / Answer in Malay or English.

3. Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada MyVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5. / Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.

4. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed.

5. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference.

6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted must be re-submitted on-line before the deadline.

7. Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 24 Jun - 6 Julai 2014. Serahan selepas 6 Julai 2014 TIDAK akan diterima. / Your assignment must be submitted between 24 June - 6 July 2014. Submission after 6 July 2014 will NOT be accepted.

8. Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri . / Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You should also not plagiarise another person’s work as your own.

PENILAIAN / EVALUATION

Tugasan ini akan menyumbangkan 40% markah kepada kursus tersebut dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan. / This assignment accounts for 40% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme.

Anda akan dimaklumkan tentang markah tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula / You would be informed of the assignment mark before the Final Semester Examination commences.

PLAGIARISME : POTONGAN MARKAH / PLAGIARISM : MARKS DEDUCTION

Amaran : Tugasan yang diserahkan secara automatik akan disemak untuk persamaan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut: / Warning : The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows:

Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 10 - 30 % : potongan 20% daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh.

Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 31 - 50 % : potongan 40% daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh.

Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan lebih daripada 50%: Markah sifar akan diberikan.

Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks scored.

Assignments with 31 - 50 % overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks scored.

Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

(a) Search for TWO articles from various sources involving methods or approaches

in the teaching of primary mathematics. Photocopy/ print the articles. Summarise

the important points that you can obtain from the articles.

(b) Based on the ideas from the articles, prepare a lesson plan in primary mathematics

that incorporates the methods or approaches selected.

(c) Carry out the lesson plan at your school. Submit evidence in the form of

PowerPoint slides to confirm that teaching was implemented.

(d) Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the teaching methods or approaches used

in your lesson. Obtain feedback from TWO experienced mathematics teachers for

suggestions to further improve the lesson.

(e) Summarise how you can apply the methods or approaches selected in the teaching

and learning of mathematics in primary schools.

[Total: 40 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

(a) Cari DUA artikel dari pelbagai sumber tentang kaedah atau pendekatan dalam

pengajaran matematik rendah. Fotostat/ cetak artikel tersebut. Rumuskan

perkara-perkara penting yang anda boleh perolehi daripada artikel tersebut.

(b) Berdasarkan idea yang anda boleh perolehi daripada artikel tersebut, sediakan

satu rancangan pengajaran (RP) matematik rendah yang mengaplikasikan kaedah

atau pendekatan yang dipilih.

(c) Laksanakan rancangan pengajaran ini di sekolah anda. Serahkan bahan-bahan

bukti dalam bentuk slaid PowerPoint untuk mengesahkan pengajaran telah

dilaksanakan.

(d) Kenal pasti kekuatan dan kelemahan kaedah atau pendekatan pengajaran yang

anda gunakan. Dapatkan maklum balas daripada DUA orang guru matematik

yang berpengalaman untuk cadangan menambahbaikkan pengajaran tersebut.

(e) Rumuskan bagaimana anda boleh mengaplikasikan kaedah atau pendekatan

terpilih dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran matematik di sekolah rendah.

[Jumlah: 40 markah]

ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS

HBMT1103 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS EDUCATION / MAY 2014

Criteria / Kriteria

Weight / Wajaran

MissingItem /

Tidak Lengkap

Low / Lemah

Fair / Sederhana

Above average /Baik

Excellent / Cemerlang

Max Marks / Markah Penuh0 1 2 3 4

Introduction 1 There is no introduction to the paper.

The introduction does not mention the structure and objectives of the paper and important concepts.

The introduction previews the structure of the paper in a clear manner.

The introduction previews the structure of the paper and objectives in a clear manner.

The introduction previews the structure and objectives of the paper clearly. Important concepts are also clearly explained.

4

Literature search

1 No literature search.

Insignificant literature search with no focus on methods or approaches in teaching primary mathematics.

Vague description of the methods or approaches in teaching primary mathematics with no clear focus and only one correct reference.

Describes in sufficient detail the methods or approaches in teaching mathematics with two correct references.

Describes clearly and in detail the methods or approaches in teaching primary mathematics with two correct references.

4

Lesson Plan 2 Incomplete lesson plan.Irrelevant description of activity.

Incomplete lesson plan without THREE main components of a lesson plan.Lack description of activity. Unclear activity with no focus on methods and approaches.

Include THREE main components of a lesson plan.Description of activity lacking in details with a vague focus on methods and approaches in teaching.

Interesting with THREE main components of a lesson plan – preparation, presentation, and conclusion. Sufficient details given. Appropriate activity incorporating methods or approaches in teaching mathematics.

Very interesting with THREE main components of a lesson plan – preparation, presentation and conclusion. Clear details given in a logical manner. Very appropriate activities with a clear focus on methods and approaches in teaching primary mathematics.

8

Evidence of carrying out the lesson using power point slides

2 No power point slides.

Power point slides lack details and not focused on teaching the lesson.

Power point slides not interesting. Lack focus on teaching the mathematics lesson. Vague and not creative.

Interesting power point slides. Focus on teaching the mathematics lesson. Systematic and relevant. Creative with pictures and diagrams.

Very interesting power point slides. Very clear focus on teaching the mathematics lesson. Systematic, relevant, originality in planning and very creative. Very clear and detailed with pictures and diagrams.

8

Feedback from teachers

1 No feedback from teachers.

Inadequate feedback from one teacher.

Vague and not critical feedback from teachers.

Clear and critical reflective feedback from two teachers.

Very clear and very critical reflective feedback from two experienced mathematics teachers.

4

Application of methods or approaches selected in teaching and learning

2 No justification provided.

Insignificant justification.

Vague justification of application of selected methods or approaches in teaching.

Appropriate justification of application of selected methods or approaches in teaching and learning.

Clear and detailed justification of application of selected methods or approaches in teaching and learning primary mathematics.

8

Organisation 1 Not relevant. There is little sense that the writing is organised.

Details are not in logical order and distracts the reader.

Details are placed in a logical order but presented less effectively.

Details are placed in a logical order and presented effectively. The paper is interesting.

4

TOTAL MARKS 40