ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT PENYERAHAN DAN PENILAIAN TUGASAN _________________________________________________________________________ KOD KURSUS /COURSE CODE : HBMT3303 TAJUK

KURSUS /COURSE TITLE : TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN FORM ONE SEMESTER /SEMESTER : SEPTEMBER 2011 _________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR 1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course./ Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa modul bercetak kursus ini. 2. Answer in Malay or English./ Jawab Inggeris. dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa

3. 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./ Muatturunkan templet 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. 4. Your assignment should be limited to 10-12 pages only excluding references./ Tugasan anda terhad kepada 10-12 muka surat sahaja tidak termasuk rujukan.. 5. You must submit your assignment to the TUTOR. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment for personal reference./ Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan kepada TUTOR. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan senaskah tugasan yang diserahkan untuk rujukan sendiri. 6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only./ Anda hanya boleh menyerahkan tugasan SEKALI sahaja. 7. Your assignment must be submitted before 15 December 2011. Submission after 15 December 2011 will not be accepted./ Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan sebelum 15 Disember 2011. Serahan selepas 15 Disember 2011 tidak akan diterima. 8. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own work./ Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION / SOALAN TUGASAN

The study of rational numbers at secondary level should build on students prior knowledge of whole-number concepts and skills plus their experiences with fractions, decimals and percentages in primary school as well as in everyday life. For many teachers, the teaching of Fractions, Decimals and Percentages is a major stumbling block. Identify difficulties commonly encountered in teaching Fractions, Decimals and Percentages in Form One. Clarify some issues that must be taken into account such as teacher competency and pedagogical issues in order to resolve the difficulties identified. Suggest ways to help teachers overcome their problems in teaching these topics. Search for relevant supporting literature from various sources. Include the views of two experienced Mathematics teachers apart from your own. Summarise your findings in the form of a written report using a suitable format. (Note: Submit relevant supporting documents including interview questions, References in APA Format, graphic organisers such as concept maps, etc. as Appendices in your report.) (Total: 30 marks)

REFERENCES: Cathcart, et al, (2006). Learning mathematics in elementary and middle schools. A learner-centered approach (4th ed.). Kennedy, L. M., Tipps, S. & Johnson, A. (2004). Guiding childrens learning of mathematics (10th ed.).USA: Wadsworth. Orton, A. (2007). Learning mathematics. Issues, theory and classroom practice (3rd ed.). London: Viva-Continuum. Reys, et al. (2004). Helping children learn mathematics (7th ed.). USA: John Wiley.

_________________________________________________________________________ EVALUATION / PENILAIAN This assignment accounts for 30% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics/ Answer Scheme in the Attachment./ Tugasan ini akan menyumbangkan 30% markah kepada kursus tersebut dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik/ Skema Jawapan dalam Lampiran. You would be informed of the assignment mark before the Final Semester Examination commences./ Anda akan dimaklumkan tentang markah tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula. PLAGIARISM : MARKS DEDUCTION / PLAGIARISME : POTONGAN MARKAH Warning : The submitted Assignment will automatically be subjected to a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: / Amaran : Tugasan yang diserahkan secara automatik akan disemak untuk persamaan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut: Assignments with 10 - 30% overlap with others : 20% deduction from the total gross marks scored. / Tugasan bertindih antara 10-30% akan dikenakan 20% penolakan markah keseluruhan. Assignments with more than 30% overlap with others : Zero mark would be given for the assignment. / Tugasan bertindih melebihi 30% akan diberikan markah sifar (0) keseluruhan. Dalam kes tertentu, gred kursus akan ditentukan berdasarkan komponen lain dalam keseluruhan penilaian. END OF PAGE / MUKA SURAT TAMAT

LAMPIRAN / ATTACHMENT RUBRIK TUGASAN / ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS KOD KURSUS / COURSE CODE : SEMESTER / SEMESTER : NO. 1. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Introduction: Brief introduction on scenario/ concerns in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages. HBMT3303 SEPTEMBER 2011 INDEX WEIGHT 1 LOW 1 Poor introduction on scenario/concerns in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages. 2. Content (i): Description of difficulties identified for the three topics Content (ii): Clarification of issues raised 3 Poor description of difficulties identified; Irrelevant issues raised and vague explanation on issues raised; Content (iii): All/most of the FAIR 2 Superficial introduction on scenario/concerns in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages. Superficial description of difficulties identified; Some relevant issues Relevant issues raised Relevant issues raised raised and superficial explanation of issues raised; Only some of the Most of the All the suggestions and clear explanation of issues raised; and very clear/ elaborate explanation of issues raised ; ABOVE AVERAGE 3 Clear introduction on scenario/concerns in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages. Good description on difficulties identified; EXCELLENT 4 Very clear introduction on scenario/concerns in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages. Very good description on difficulties identified; 12 MARKS (MAX.) 4

NO.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Suggestions to overcome problems in teaching fraction, decimals and percentages identified

INDEX WEIGHT

LOW 1 suggestions given were not suitable.

FAIR 2 suggestions given were suitable.

ABOVE AVERAGE 3 suggestions given were suitable.

EXCELLENT 4 given were suitable. MARKS (MAX.)

3.

Evaluation: Summary: Literature review Interview findings Graphic organisers (Concept maps/mind maps, etc.) Reflection

No literature review done was literally copied from the source/improper referencing provided; No record of interview findings; Poor summary given. No graphic organiser used.

Literature review disjointed sentences and improper referencing provided; Brief record of interview findings; Brief summary of findings and readings in written and graphic form.

The literature review was adequately done using proper referencing and clear language; Clear record of interview findings; Good summary of findings and readings form.

The literature review was well done, smooth flow of language and accurate referencing was used. Very clear record of interview findings Very good summary readings in written and graphic form.

was done /the review was poorly done,

in written and graphic of findings and

4.

Conclusion: Brief conclusion on expected effect of suggestions in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages. Organisation: (Format/Writing of report)

No clear conclusion given; abrupt end to piece of writing.

Weak conclusion, poor wrapping-up.

Clear conclusion written.

Very clear, coherent and apt conclusion written.

5.

0.5

Disjointed piece of writing submitted. Unable to link suggestions to difficulties and issues raised.

Poor representation of ideas in report submitted. Haphazard/weak attempt to link some suggestions to difficulties and issues raised.

Clearl and systematic representation of ideas observed. Able to link most suggestions to difficulties and issues clearly.

Creative and interesting representation of ideas observed in report. Able to link all suggestions to difficulties identified and issues clarified for all topics coherently.

TOTAL POINTS/MARKS

7.5

30