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Math I (MAT0114)

Semester III, 2014/2015

Department of Mathematics

MATHEMATICS GROUP PROJECT GUIDELINES


1. Form a group of 3 - 4 people. The project must be on any of the topics covered
in the course this semester. Find a suitable unique topic and show to your respective
lecturer.
The group leader of each group should turn in a proposal of the project to your
respective lecturer latest by the end of third week (6thFEBRUARY 2015).
2. This project consists of 2 parts.
(I)

Poster Presentation:
(i) Must be written on ONE piece of Mahjong paper.
(ii) Format in Mahjong paper must have the following items:

(II)

Project title and Objectives (purpose)


Contents of the Project as shown in Sample Format on page 3
Conclusion.

Project Report:
(i) General Layout: The project paper should have the following:
(a)
Cover page
(b)
Table of contents
(c)
Introduction
(d)
Contents
(e)
Conclusion (incorporating Islamic values)
(f) References
(g)
Task/work distribution
(h)
Length of report: 15-20 pages
(ii) The following information must be on the front page of the project

paper.
(a) Title
(b) Group number
(c) Names and matric numbers of the group members
(iii) Typing format:
(a) Font size: 12 (Times New Roman or Arial)
(b) Spacing: 1.5
(c) Page number: top of the page on the right side
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Department of Mathematics

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Department of Mathematics

(iv) Contents
(a) Choose an application of any topic covered in Math 1 (MAT0114).
Eg.: Linear Equations: Sale Choices (Application problem as shown below)
(b) Write the objectives of your project.
(c) Explain the mathematical concepts involved with calculations and
appropriate diagram. You may use visual aids such as graph, diagram,
excel calculation etc. Please note that there is no real need to find
solutions to complicated problems.
(d) Present your results.
(e) Write a conclusion for your report. Ensure that you incorporate some
Islamic values in the conclusion.
(f) Provide all citations (the quoting of a book or author) and references.
3. All members of the group must be involved in the project work and in the oral
presentation. Clearly show the TASK distribution for each member in your
report.
4. For the poster presentation, each group is given about 10 minutes to present
their work. Five (5) minutes to present the poster orally and five minutes for
Question & Answer.
5. The project paper must be an original work. Plagiarism is not accepted and if
found guilty,
the group will be heavily penalized.
SAMPLE TOPICS:

Matrices Application in Cryptography


Coordinate Geometry: Application in Life
Function: Forensic Anthropology
Linear Equations: Sale Choices

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SAMPLE FORMAT for POSTER PRESENTATION (using Mahjong Paper)

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