Objectives

We students taking Additional Mathematics are required to carry out a project work while we are in Form 5. This year the Curriculum Development Division Ministry of Education has prepared two tasks for us. We need to choose and complete only ONE task based on our area of interest. This project can be done in groups or individually, but each of us are expected to submit an individually written report. Upon completion of the Additional Mathematics Project Work, we are to gain valuable experiences and able to: Apply and adapt a variety of problem solving strategies to solve routine and nonroutine problems Experience classroom environments which are challenging, interesting and meaningful and hence improve their thinking skills. Experience classroom environments where knowledge and skills are applied in meaningful ways in solving real-life problems Experience classroom environments where expressing ones mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication are highly encouraged and expected Experience classroom environments that stimulate and enhance effective learning. Acquire effective mathematical communication through oral and writing, and to use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas correctly and precisely Enhance acquisition of mathematical knowledge and skills through problem-solving in ways that increase interest and confidence Prepare ourselves for the demand of our future undertakings and in workplace Realise that mathematics is an important and powerful tool in solving real-life problems and hence develop positive attitude towards mathematics. Train ourselves not only to be independent learners but also to collaborate, to cooperate, and to share knowledge in an engaging and healthy environment Use technology especially the ICT appropriately and effectively Train ourselves to appreciate the intrinsic values of mathematics and to become more creative and innovative
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 Realize the importance and the beauty of mathematics

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Conclusion
In the making of this project, I have learnt that various methods can be used to calculate different types of progression in Mathematics. One of it is by using the formulas contained in Additional Mathematics. By using the Calculus formulas, a more precise calculation can be obtained. It helped me improve my thinking skills in solving a problem.

I have spent a lot of time working on this project with my friends by researching using the internet and discussing the designs with my friends. It makes me realize that there are actually a lot of uses of progressions in our daily life.

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Reflection
After 3 weeks, I have finally finished up this project work. While I am conducting this project, I found a lot of information. This project encourages me to gather information from the Internet, improve thinking skills and promote effective mathematical communication. Not only that, I had learned some moral values that I practice. This project taught me to be responsible on works that are given and make sure it is completed. This project also increases my confidence to do works and not to give up easily in finding the solutions for the questions given. I also learned to be more discipline on time, which I was given about 3 weeks to complete this project and pass it up just in time. I also enjoyed doing this project as I have spent a lot of time with my friends to complete this project and it strengthened our friendship. Last but not least, I proposed that this project should be continued because it brings a lot of moral values to the students and also to test the students understanding in Additional Mathematics.

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