UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS

COURSE CURICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Head of Department’s

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Department : MATHEMATICS
Semester : 1
Session : 2013/2014
Course name: Rethinking The Mathematics Curriculum
Course code: KMP6053
Credit hours : 3 Date:
Prerequisite :

LECTURER’S INFORMATION:

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Associate Professor Faculty Office/ 05-4506179 noorshah@fppm.upsi.edu.my
Dr. Noor Shah Saad FPPM 019-4008544

COURSE SYNOPSIS :

This course focuses on the theories, ideologies and the philosophical underpinning
related to the design and development of mathematics curriculum. The intent is to
develop students’ critical understanding of not only the knowledge and the processes
involved in developing and evaluating mathematics curriculum, but also the power and
the politics underlying it. The course is grounded in discussions about mathematics
curriculum used locally (KBSR/KBSM/KSSR/KSSM) as well as overseas.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Describe the theories, ideologies and philosophical that related to the design and
development of mathematics curriculum. (C3)

2. Analyze the mathematics curriculum used locally (KBSR/KBSM/KSSR/KSSM)

as well as overseas. (C4)

3. Design and restructure mathematics curriculum. (C5, P4)

4. Construct mathematical competences. (C5)

5. Apply critical and creative thinking skills. (CT)

MAIN REFERENCES :

Hoyles, C., Morgan, C., Woodhouse, G. (1999). Rethinking the mathematics curriculum.
London: 1 Gunpowder Square.

Marsh, C.J. (1997). Perspectives: Key concepts for understanding curriculum 1. London: 1
Gunpowder Square.

Lemlech, J.K. (2002). Curriculum and instructional methods for the elementary and middle school.
New Jersey: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Kelly, A.V. (2004). The curriculum theory and practice (5 th ed). London: SAGE Publication
Limited.

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (2000). Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM. New York: Guilford Press.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. (2001). Adolescence and Young
Adulthood/Mathematics Standards.

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah (2010).

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah (1086 - 2008).

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (10`0).

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (1988 - 2006).

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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

Janesick, V.J. (2003). Curriculum Trends: A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara, California:
ABC-CLIO, USA.

METHODS OF TEACHING

Lecture, discussion, seminar, and groups presentation.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED

Life Long
Thinking and Learning and Team
Leadership Professional Entrepreneurship
Communication Skill Problem Information Work
Activity Skill Ethic Skill
(KOM) Solving Skill Management Skill
(PIM) (ETIK) (KU)
(KBKM) Skill (PSK)
(PBPM)

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COURSE EVALUATION:

Your grade will be based on the individual and group assignments, seminar, group
presentation and test. The distribution is as follows:

Assignment I (Individual) 20 %
Assignment II (Group) 20 %
Seminar 10 %
Group Presentation 10 %
Test 1 & 2 40 %

You are expected to attend all meetings of the class. Attendance will be taken at the
beginning of each class. Please take note that if you have one absent without any valid
reason, you will get a verbal warning. A warning letter from the Head of the Department will
be issued if you miss the class for the second time. If more than four times you will be bared
for the final exam.

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 GRADING SCALE

Grade Points Interval GPA/CGPA Rank

A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellence

A- 75 – 79 3.70 Excellence

B+ 70 – 74 3.40 Credit

B 65 – 69 3.00 Credit

C+ 60 – 64 2.70 Credit

C 55 – 59 2.40 Weak Pass

C- 50 – 54 2.00 Weak Pass

F 0 – 49 0.0 Fail

14-WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE

Learning T&L Activities Soft Reference

Week Chapter/Topic
Outcomes Skills
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What is curriculum?  Explain the Lecture, KOM, Marsh, C.J.
- some definitions of PBPM (1997).

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 definitions of curriculum. Discussion Perspectives:
curriculum  Describe the Key concepts
- Characteristics characteristics of for
of curriculum curriculum understanding
- Who is
curriculum 1.
involved in
curriculum London:
design? Gunpowder
- Students Square.
learning
outcomes
Hoyles, C.,
What is curriculum?  Describe the Lecture, Morgan, C.,
- Designing development of Woodhouse,
mathematics mathematics Discussion G. (1999).
curriculum for curriculum for KOM,
Rethinking the
21st century 21st century. PBPM
mathematics
2 curriculum.
London: 1
Gunpowder
Square.

Mathematics  Describe the Lecture, KOM, National

curriculum goals curriculum goals Discussion PBPM Council for
and standards and standards Teachers of
- National for various Mathematics
- NCTM countries (2000).
- AACM  Discuss the
- UK performance of
3-4 - Singapore Malaysia in
Principles and
TIMSS compare Standards for
to other School
countries. Mathematics.
Reston, VA:
NCTM.
New York:
Guilford Press.

Mathematics  Explain the Lecture, KOM, National

Education relationship PBPM Council for
- Learning between Discussion Teachers of
5 mathematics learning Mathematics
ICT in mathematics, (2000).
mathematics ICT and
classroom assessment of
- Assessment of learning Principles and
learning Standards for
mathematics School
Mathematics.
Reston, VA:
NCTM.
New York:
Guilford Press.

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 Principles and
Competency Standards  Explain and KOM, Standards for
for Teaching describe the Lecture and KBKM School
Mathematics standards for discussion , Mathematics.
6-7 - National teaching PBPM
Reston, VA:
- USA mathematics
NCTM.
between various
- UK countries New York:
- Singapore Guilford Press.
- Japan
Reform in Mathematics Hoyles, C.,
Education Morgan, C.,
Woodhouse,
8 - what is G. (1999).
curriculum reform  Describe the Lecture, KOM,
Rethinking the
- sources of reform in Discussion PBPM
curriculum reform
mathematics
mathematics
- Decision-maker/ education in curriculum.
stakeholders various countries London: 1
influences Gunpowder
Square.
Seminar 1  Discuss critically
9 articles related Presentation, KOM, Articles related
- articles related to to teaching Discussion, PBPM to rethinking
mathematics mathematics question & mathematics
curriculum issues answers curriculum

Seminar 2
10 Presentation, KOM, Articles related
- articles related to  Discuss critically Discussion, PBPM to rethinking
mathematics articles related question & mathematics
curriculum issues to teaching answers curriculum
mathematics

 Discuss critically
Group the issues Group KOM, Group 5, 6, 7, 8
11 Presentation 2 related to Presentation, PSK,
mathematics Discussion, PIM
curriculum Questions and
Answers
 Discuss critically
Group the issues Group KOM, Group 9, 10,
Presentation 3 related to Presentation, PSK, 11, 12.
12 mathematics Discussion, PIM
curriculum Questions and
Answers

Seminar 3  Discuss critically Presentation, KOM, Articles related

articles related to Discussion, PSK, to rethinking
13 - articles related to teaching question & PIM mathematics
mathematics mathematics answers curriculum

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 curriculum issues

Seminar 4  Discuss critically

the issues Presentation, KOM, Articles related
- articles related to related to Discussion, PSK, to rethinking
14 mathematics mathematics question & PIM mathematics
curriculum issues curriculum answers curriculum

KRM 6053 RETHINKING MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

TUGASAN I (20 %) – SEMINAR (Individu)

1. Dapatkan satu laporan/kertas kerja/artikel jurnal/kajian yang berkaitan

dengan kurikulum/pengajaran/pembelajaran/penilaian matematik dalam atau
luar negara.

Berdasarkan kepada isu-isu yang berkaitan, bincangkan secara kritis tentang

isu-isu yang melibatkan Negara Malaysia.

Permarkahan adalah berasaskan kriteria berikut:

i. Isi yang relevan serta disokong oleh contoh-contoh yang sesuai (di
mana perlu) untuk memperjelaskan isi atau hujah.

ii. Pembentangan semasa seminar.

iii. Bukti pembacaan yang luas.

Tugasan ini tidak lebih daripada 10 muka surat sahaja, 1.5 spacing, font 11
arial.

Seminggu selepas pembentangan.

TUGASAN 2 (20%) - FORUM

Terdapat 3 soalan untuk dibincangkan secara on-line menerusi laman MyGuru3.

Pelajar perlu menjawab setiap soalan forum yang diberikan. Kepada setiap soalan
forum itu juga, pelajar perlu juga memberi komentar kepada jawapan yang diberi

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oleh rakan pelajar yang lain. Jawapan dan komentar mestilah diselesaikan dalam
tempoh yang dinyatakan. Markah akan diberi kepada kualiti jawapan anda dan juga
komentar yang anda beri terhadap jawapan yang diberi kepada rakan pelajar yang
lain: Gunakan font arial 14.

Soalan forum 1:

Soalan forum 2:

Soalan forum 3:

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TUGASAN 2 (20 %) – Kumpulan (2 - 4 orang)

Pilih SATU daripada yang berikut, sila bincangkan secara kritis.

1. Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia sedang merancang membuat transformasi

kurikulum matematik bagi kurun 21. Bincangkan pada pandangan anda
tentang transformasi kurikulum matematik yang sesuai dilaksanakan di
sekolah-sekolah rendah atau menengah di Malaysia.

(Aspek cadangan merangkumi matlamat, objektif dan isi kandungan

kurikulum sekolah menengah atau sekolah rendah)

Panjang laporan tidak melebihi 15 muka surat (saiz A4) bertaip langkau 1.5 font
bersaiz 11, arial. permarkahan adalah berasaskan kriteria berikut:

i. Isi yang relevan serta disokong oleh contoh-contoh yang sesuai (di mana
perlu) untuk memperjelaskan isi atau hujah.
ii. Kemantangan dan keberkesanan hujah.
iii. Bukti pembacaan yang luas.

Seminggu selepas pembentangan.