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 Numerical Literacy WAJ3105 2(2+0) 30 hours English Nil One/ Two Demonstrate their understanding to incorporate numeracy approach and strategy in their future teaching Explain the need to link mathematical ideas by using real life situations , concrete materials and appropriate questioning and discussion techniques Discuss the appropriateness of using certain methods in solving a problem or in a particular situation

Synopsis

This course focuses on the approach and strategy students should acquire and model to support the achievement of numeracy in these basic areas in mathematics. It is a crucial way in making sure that students are well- trained to guide and help pupils become properly numerate by the time they complete the primary education. The key elements in numeracy : use of real life experiences, concrete materials, questioning and discussion techniques are infused throughout the course in problem solving, calculation, measurement, spatial sense and, data analysis and interpretation. Kursus ini memberi penekanan tentang pendekatan dan strategi yang sepatutnya dikuasai dan dimodeli oleh pelajar sebagai persediaan untuk menyokong pencapaian literasi nombor dalam bidang-bidang asas matematik. Dengan latihan yang cukup, pelajar berupaya membimbing dan membantu murid-murid untuk memastikan pencapaian literasi nombor ini di akhir persekohan rendah. Elemen- elemen penting yang diamalkan untuk mencapai literasi ini termasuklah mengaitkan pengalaman sebenar, menggunakan bahan konkrit dan penggunaan teknik menyoal dan perbincangan yang disepadukan dalam keseluruhan kursus melalui problem solving, calculation, measurement, spatial sense dan data analysis and interpretation.

Topic 1

Content Problem solving Heuristic approach (non- mechanical) Understanding the problem statement Discussion of possible analytic tools or strategies to solve Assessment and reasonableness of solution Further analysis Real life examples: practical activities Operation and computation Means of performing calculation: o Pencil- and- paper o Calculators and computers o Mental computation o Estimations o Manipulative materials Appropriate and inappropriate uses of calculators and computers Appropriateness: rough estimates or exact answers Measurement Intuitive notions of mathematical concepts o Practical activities with varied materials o Direct experience Uncoventional instruments and non-standard units e.g feet and hands Metric units and conversion Contextual teaching : taking measurements to gather data needed to solve problem in daily life Spatial sense 2D and 3D : plane and solid objects availability to handle, measure and use in building to construct from simple materials or with conventional instruments draw spatial concepts and relationships from activities

Hours 6

Topic 5

Content Data analysis and interpretation Read and interpret presented quantitative information in tables, charts or graphs o Instructions on reading Statistics: collection, analysis and interpretation of numerical data o Critically examine statistics given Exploration of events related to chances (intuitive idea of probability) Total

Hours 6

30

Assessment Main References

Coursework : 100% Valsa Koshy and Jean Murray (2002). Unlocking numeracy. London. David Fulton Publishers. David Coles and Tim Copeland (2002). Numeracy and Mathematics Across the Primary Curriculum. London. David Fulton Publishers

Further references

Share, Margaret (2001). Numeracy on display. Blair Publications Ltd Jerry Howett (2000). Number power ( a real woreld approach to Maths). Contemporary Books. USA Mark Patmore (2002). The numeracy skills test. Learning Matters. UK