Course Pro Forma Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian (Matematik Pendidikan Rendah) Course Title

Course Code Credit Contact Hours Language Of Delivery Prerequisite to entry Semester Learning outcomes Teaching Of Numbers, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (Mengajar Nombor, Pecahan, Perpuluhan dan Peratus) MTE3109 3(2+1) 60 hours English Language Nil One/ Two

1. Relate the mathematical learning theories into childrens framework

of learning numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages through micro/macro teaching

2. Describe the development of childrens understanding of numbers,

fractions, decimals and percentages

3. Reinforce childrens mathematical concepts in numbers, fractions,

decimals and percentages through various teaching and learning activities

4. Implement effective lessons for the teaching and learning of

numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages Synopsis This course provides an opportunity for the students to inculcate and develop good teaching practices in numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Discussions cover aspects related to childrens conceptual developments, teaching and learning activities as well as construction of learning resources of these topics. Practical experience is gained through micro/macro teaching sessions. Kursus ini memberi peluang kepada pelajar menghayati dan mengembangkan amalan pengajaran yang baik dalam nombor, pecahan, perpuluhan dan peratus. Perbincangan meliputi aspekaspek berkaitan dengan perkembangan konsep kanak-kanak, aktiviti pengajaran dan pembelajaran serta pembinaan resos pembelajaran. Pengalaman praktikal diperolehi melalui sesi pengajaran mikro/makro.

Topic Theory 1

Content

Hours

Numbers y Whole numbers o Early number development o Numbers sense o Counting o The role of algorithms o Place value representation of numbers

Number operations and basic facts o Addition and subtraction o Multiplication and division Operation sense and computations o Calculators and abacus o Mental computations o Computational estimation Key issues in teaching whole numbers

y
2

5 7

Fractions, decimals and percentages y Fractions o Meaning of fractions and equivalent o Mixed number and improper fraction o Fractions operations

Decimals o Common fractions and decimals :relationship and conversion o Place value, ordering and rounding o Decimal operations Percentages o Percentages Key issues in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages Sub Total

5 30

Practical

Construction of teaching aids y Numbers y Fractions, decimals and percentages

15

Micro/macro teaching y Preparing an effective lesson plan y Carry out micro/macro teaching Sub Total Total

15

30 60

Assessment

Coursework Examination

60% 40 %

Main References

Howett , Jerry (2000). Numbers Power: A real world approach to maths. USA: Contemporary Books. Kennedy, Leonard M. and Tipps, Steve (2000). Guiding childrens learning mathematics. USA: Wadsworth Thomson Learning. Tucher, Benny F. et.al. (2002). Teaching mathematics to all children:designing and adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. USA: Prentice Hall.

Additional References

Afonso, Fiona et.al. (2002). Maths for WA : Homework and books. UK: Longman. Bobis, J, Mulligan. J. Lowrie, T., & Taplin, M. (2004). Mathematics for children: Challenging children to think mathematically. 2nd ed. Sydney: Prentice Hall. Booker, G,, Bond, D., L., & Swan, P. (2004). Teaching primary mathematics. 3rd ed. Sydney: Pearson Education Australia Cathcart, et al (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. A Learner-Centered Approach (4th Ed). Pearson Merill Prentice Hall. Reys,R. E. et.al (2001) Helping children Learn Mathematics. 4th ed.