TUGASAN HBMT2103 V2_MEI/2013

ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN ________________________________________________________________________HBMT2103_V2 TEACHING OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS PART 1 MAY 2015 SEMESTER

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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in both Malay and English. / Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Inggeris.2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.

3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain from converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc. / Anda dikehendaki menyerahkan tugasan dalam format MsWord melainkan dinyatakan sebaliknya. Anda tidak dibenarkan untuk menukar teks/frasa tugasan tersebut kepada format grafik seperti .jpeg / .gif / print screen / dan lain-lain format berkaitan.4. 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. / 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. 5. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. / Tugasan anda hendaklah mengandungi 2500 hingga 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. Pemeriksa tidak akan membaca jawapan tugasan yang melebihi had patah perkataan yang dibenarkan. Jumlah perkataan hendaklah dinyatakan di penghujung tugasan anda.6. 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. / Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA ONLINE melalui MyVLE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur penghantaran tugasan secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang dihantar dan bukti penghantaran untuk rujukan sendiri.7. 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 online before the deadline. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar mestilah dalam format MS-WORD (filename.doc). Sila pastikan fail adalah VERSI TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah hantar hendaklah dihantar semula secara on-line sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.8. Your assignment must be submitted between 6th 26th July 2015. Submission after 26th July 2015 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 6hb 26hb Julai 2015. Serahan selepas 26hb Julai 2015 TIDAK akan diterima.9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own. / Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri. 10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars Announcement in myVLE). / Sila ambil maklum tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran lewat tugasan seperti yang tertera di pekeliling pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrars Announcement di myVLE).11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu memastikan RESIT yang dikeluarkan bagi penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti penghantaran. Kegagalan mengemukakan resit dalam sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan penghantaran tugasan akan mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK dihantar.EVALUATION / PENILAIAN

This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /

Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 40% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda akan diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula.

PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION / PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH

Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: /

Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:

No. / Bil.Similarity Percentage /

Kadar PertindihanMarks Deduction /

Potongan Markah

1.0 300

2.30.01 505

3.50.01 70 10

4.70.01 - 100100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Teachers are encouraged to use manipulatives in the teaching of a wide variety of mathematical topics in Malaysian primary schools.

Do a literature search and make a summary of various manipulatives that can be used in the teaching of any TWO topics from the following areas : Numbers and Operations, Measures, Shapes and Space. Outline the importance and benefits of using manipulatives in the primary mathematics classroom. Discuss how appropriate manipulatives can be incorporated in the teaching of the two topics summarised above to bring about effective learning of mathematics. Focus on two mathematical concepts or skills for each topic chosen and include details of manipulatives, instructional steps or procedures for activities elaborated. Submit a written report supported by relevant documents using a suitable format.

[Total: 40 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

Guru-guru digalakkan untuk menggunakan bahan manipulatif dalam pengajaran pelbagai topik matematik di sekolah rendah di Malaysia. Lakukan carian literatur dan buat rumusan mengenai pelbagai bahan manipulatif yang boleh digunakan untuk mengajar sebarang DUA topik daripada bidang berikut : Nombor, Operasi, Pengukuran, Ruang dan Bentuk. Gariskan kepentingan dan manfaat menggunakan bahan manipulatif dalam bilik darjah matematik sekolah rendah. Bincangkan bagaimana bahan manipulatif yang sesuai dapat digabungkan dalam pengajaran dua topik yang diringkaskan di atas demi menghasilkan pembelajaran yang berkesan. Fokuskan pada dua konsep atau kemahiran matematik bagi setiap topik yang dipilih dan sertakan butiran mengenai bahan manipulatif, langkah atau prosesdur pengajaran untuk aktiviti yang diperincikan.Serahkan laporan bertulis dengan menggunakan format yang sesuai bersama dokumen sokongan yang relevan. [Jumlah: 40 markah]Assignment Guidelines (Content and Scoring) CriteriaWeightMissing

ItemWeak

Partially Meets

StandardsMeets

StandardsExceeds

StandardsMax Marks

01234

Introduction:

Brief introduction on scenario of

task:

Definition or explanation of manipulatives for the teaching of primary mathematics.

1No introduction given.Poor introduction on scenario of task given: Vague definition/ explanation of manipulatives for the teaching of primary mathematics.Superficial introduction on scenario of task given: Superficial definition/explanation of manipulatives for the teaching of primary mathematics.Clear introduction on scenario of task given: Clear definition/ explanation of manipulatives for the teaching of primary mathematics.Very clear introduction on scenario of task given: Very clear definition/explanation of manipulatives for the teaching of primary mathematics.4

Literature search and Summary:Summary of examples of manipulatives for the teaching of two topics chosen.2No evidence of literature search done. There is no description of examples and no mention of topics selected.Limited evidence of literature search done; Brief mention of only one example of manipulative for each of the two topics chosen.Some evidence of literature done improper referencing used; Description/illustration of two examples of manipulatives for each topic chosen.Adequate evidence of literature search done proper referencing used; Description/illustration of three examples of manipulatives for each topic chosen.Good evidence of literature search done accurate referencing used;

Very clear and illustrated summary of four examples of manipulatives identified for each topic chosen.8

Importance and Benefits:Elaboration on the importance and benefits of using various manipulatives in the primary mathematics classroom.2

No mention of importance and benefits of using various manipulatives in the primary mathematics classroom.Only one aspect outlined. Elaboration of either the importance of benefits of using various manipulatives in the primary classroom given.Elaboration of the importance and benefits of using various manipulatives in the primary classroom given two relevant points outlined for each aspect.Clear elaboration of the importance and the benefits of using various manipulatives in the primary classroom given three relevant points raised for each aspect.

Very clear elaboration of the importance and benefits of using various manipulatives in the primary classroom given four relevant points raised for each aspect.8

Discussion:Suitability of manipulatives & activities elaborated for bringing about effective learning; Suggestions on how to incorporate suitable manipulatives, activities, etc. in the teaching of the two topics chosen.

3

No suggestions on ways to incorporate manipulatives in mathematics activities discussed.Suggestions discussed lacked focus and were not related to the manipulatives and activities described pertaining to mathematical concepts/skills with respect to the topics chosen above.

Suitable manipulatives, activities or steps referred to for bringing about effective learning;

Suggestions on ways to incorporate suitable manipulatives in lessons briefly discussed with respect to the manipulatives and activities/steps described pertaining to one mathematical concept/skill per topic for the two topics chosen above.

Suitable manipulatives, activities and steps referred to for bringing about effective learning;

Suggestions on ways to incorporate suitable manipulatives in lessons clearly discussed with respect to the manipulatives, activities and steps described pertaining to two mathematical concepts/skills per topic for the two topics chosen above.

Suitable manipulatives, activities and steps/procedures referred to for bringing about effective learning;

Suggestions on ways to incorporate suitable manipulatives very clearly discussed with respect to the manipulatives, activities, steps/ procedures described pertaining to two mathematical concepts/skills per topic for the two topics chosen above.12

Conclusion:

Brief conclusion on the effective/ correct use of manipulatives in the teaching-learning of primary mathematics.

1No conclusion provided.No clear conclusion given; abrupt end to piece of writing.Vague conclusion, poor wrapping-up. Clear conclusion written.Very clear, coherent and relevant conclusion written.

4

Organisation:

(Format/ Writing of report)1No attempt at organising piece of work observed.Disjointed piece of writing submitted.

Unable to link suggestions to the points/examples highlighted.

No supporting documents included.Poor representation of ideas in report submitted.

Haphazard/weak attempt to link some suggestions to the points/examples highlighted.

One or two relevant supporting documents included.

Clear and systematic representation of ideas noted in report.

Able to link most suggestions to the points/examples highlighted.Three relevant supporting documents included.Creative and interesting representation of ideas noted in report.Able to link all the suggestions to the points/examples highlighted.

Four relevant supporting documents included.4

TOTAL MARKS40

References /Suggested Websites:

1. Bennett, A. B. Jr. and Nelson. L. T. (2004). Mathematics for elementary teachers: An activity approah. 6th ed. USA: McGraw-Hill.

2. Kennedy, L.M., Tipps, S., and Johnson, A. (2004). Guiding childrens learning of mathematics. 10th ed. USA: Wadsworth.

3. Koshy, V., Ernest, P. and Casey, R. (2000). Mathematics for primary teachers. USA: Routledge.

4. Ministry of Education (2003). Curriculum Specifications. Mathematics (Year 1 3). Kuala Lumpur: Bahagian Perkembangan Kurikulum Malaysia.

5. Reys, et. al (2004). Helping children learn mathematics. 7th ed. USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

6. Smith, S. S. (2008). Early childhood mathematics. 4th edition. USA: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

7. http://www.k12.wa.us8. http://www.iched.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=iched&item_id=math_manipulatives9. http://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/10451.pdf10. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipulative_(mathematics)