ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN

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HBMT3303_V2
TEACHING OF LOWER SECONDARY MATHEMATICS PART I/
PENGAJARAN MATEMATIK SEKOLAH MENENGAH RENDAH BAHAGIAN I
JANUARY 2015 SEMESTER / SEMESTER JANUARY 2015

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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR
1. 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 bahasaInggeris.
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 menyalinsoalan
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 forinstructions 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.Silarujuk 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 mustbe submitted between 9th 22ndMarch 2015. Submission after 22nd
March2015will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 9hb 22hb Mac 2015.
Serahan selepas 22hb Mac 2015TIDAK 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 Rubricsor Answer Scheme attached./ Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 40%
daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik
atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan.
You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination
commences./Anda akan diberikan maklumbalas 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
plagiarism dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:

Assignments with 10 - 30% overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks
scored./ Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 10 - 30%: potongan 20%
daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh.

Assignments with 31 - 50% overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks
scored./ Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 31 - 50%: potongan 40%
daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh.

Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others:Zero mark would be given./
Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan lebih daripada 50%: Markah sifar akan
diberikan.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Search the literature for articles to identify TWO main problems in the teaching and learning
of Fractions, Decimals and Percentages in lower secondary mathematics.
Outline TWO problem solving strategies which you can use to overcome the problems
identified in the teaching and learning of Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.
Suggest ONE activity for a class of low achievers in lower secondary mathematics which you
can use to teach problem solving involving Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.
Provide justifications for your suggestions.
[Total: 40 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

Cari literatur untuk artikel-artikel bagi mengenalpasti DUA masalah utama dalam pengajaran
dan pembelajaran Pecahan, Perpuluhan dan Peratusan bagi matematik menengah rendah.
Gariskan DUA strategi penyelesaian masalah yang anda boleh gunakan untuk mengatasi
masalah yang telah dikenalpasti dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran Pecahan, Perpuluhan
dan Peratusan.
Cadangkan SATU aktiviti bagi satu kelas berpencapaian rendah dalam matematik menengah
rendah yang anda boleh gunakan untuk mengajar penyelesaian masalah yang melibatkan
Pecahan, Perpuluhan dan Peratusan.
Berikan justifiasi bagi cadangan anda.
[Jumlah: 40 markah]

ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS
HBMT 3303_V2 TEACHING OF LOWER SECONDARY MATHEMATICS PART I /JANUARY 2015 SEMESTER
Criteria

Weight

Low
1

Fair
2

There is no
introduction to
the paper.

The introduction does

not mention the
structure, objectives of
the paper and
important concepts.

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

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

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

Clear summary from

two relevant and
current articles to
identify two main
problems in teaching
and learning
Fractions, Decimals
and Percentages in
lower secondary
mathematics.
References in
correct format.
Two excellent
problem solving
strategies explained
in detail.

Above average
3

Introduction

Literature
search for
teaching and
learning
fractions,
decimals and
percentages

1.5

No literature
search.

Limited literature
reviewed and lack of
focus.

Vague summary from

one article to identify
the problems in
teaching and learning
Fractions, Decimals
and Percentages.
References given but
inappropriate format.

Summary from two

relevant articles to
identify two
problems in
teaching and
learning Fractions,
Decimals and
Percentages.
References given.

Outline for
problem
solving
strategies

2.5

No problem
solving
strategies.

Vague suggestions for

problem solving
strategies.

One problem solving

strategy suggested but
lack details.

Two problem
solving strategies
suggested.

Excellent
4

Max
Marks

10

Criteria

Weight

Low
1

Fair
2

Above average
3

Excellent
4

Max
Marks

Suggestion for
teaching
activity
involving
fractions,
decimals, and
percentages

2.5

No teaching
activity.

Teaching activity
vague.

Teaching activity
unclear with a lack of
focus.

Teaching activity
interesting and used
one suitable
resource.

Teaching activity
creative, interesting
and used two
suitable resources.

10

Justification
for a class of
low achievers

1.5

No justification.

Not attractive and no

involvement of
students.

Not creative with low

involvement of
students.

Interesting with
involvement of
students.

Creative and high

involvement of
students.

Organisation

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.

TOTAL MARKS

40