Course Pro Forma

Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

(Matematik Pendidikan Rendah)
Course Title

Teaching of Geometry, Measurement and Data Handling

(Mengajar Geometri, Pengukuran dan Pengendalian Data)

Course Code

MTE3111

Credit

3(2+1)

Contact
Hours

60 hours

Language Of
Delivery

English

Prerequisite To
Entry

Nil

Semester

One/ Two

Learning
Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of current primary practice related

to teaching of geometry, measurement and data handling
2. Plan for progression in the teaching of geometry, measurement
graphs and data handling effectively
3. Reflect on classroom practice in these areas
4. Apply the knowledge gained
appropriate

Synopsis

in real life situations where

In this course, students will learn to teach the key concepts in

geometry, measurement and data handling. Effective planning and
teaching of these topics will be discussed through related key issues.
Application of their knowledge and understanding is shown in the
micro and macro teaching sessions.
Dalam kursus ini, pelajar akan belajar untuk mengajar konsep utama
geometri, pengukuran dan pengendalian data. Perancangan dan
pengajaran yang efektif bagi topik ini akan dibincangkan melalui isu
utama yang berkaitan. Kefahaman dan pengetahuan diaplikasikan
dalam sesi pengajaran mikro dan makro.

Topic
1

Content
Theory
Geometry
2D Shapes
o Vocabulary, properties and
characteristics:Triangle, quadrilateral,
polygon, circle
o Classification of 2D shapes
o Key issues in teaching 2D shapes

3D Shapes
o Vocabulary, properties and characteristics:
cube, cuboid, cones, pyramid, cylinder,
sphere
o Classification of 3D shapes
o Nets of 3D shapes
o Key issues in teaching 3D shapes

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o
o
o

Applications of geometry in real life

o 2D: shape and space (plane geometry)
o 3D: volume (three dimensional)
o Use of technology in geometry

Measurement
Length
o Standard and non-standard units
o Estimate and measure length
o Conversion of units
o Area and Perimeter

Hours

Liquid capacity and volume

Standard and non-standard units
Estimate and measure volume of liquid
Conversion of units
Volume of fluids

Mass
o Standard and non-standard units
o Estimate and measure mass
o Conversion of units
Time
o 12-hour and 24-hour systems
o Time duration

Key issues in teaching measurement

Applications of measurement in real life

Data handling
Data manipulation

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o
o

Collecting data
Displaying data
Interpreting data

o
o
o

Average
Concept of average
Deriving formula
Use formula to calculate

Key issues in teaching graphs and average

1
30

Practical
2-D and 3-D shapes
Construct geometrical shapes
Analyse the properties of the geometrical
shapes
Classify the geometrical shapes

10

Data handling
Collect data on the following
o Length
o Liquid capacity and volume
o Mass and weight
o Time
Display and interpret data in graphical form
using appropriate technology
Oral presentation

10

Micro/macro teaching
Prepare effective lesson plan
Carry out micro/macro teaching

10

Sub Total

30

Total

60

Assessment

Coursework
Examination

60%
40 %

Main
References

Askew, M. (1998). Teaching primary Mathematics. London: Hodder

Arnold.
Cathcart, W.G., Pothier,Y.M., Vance, J.H. & Bezuk, N.S. (2006).
Learning mathematics in elementary and middle school: A learner
centered approach. 4th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Haylock, D. (2006). Mathematics explained for primary teachers.
London: Sage Inc.

Additional
References

Bennett, D. (1999). Exploring geometry with The Geometers

Sketchpad. Emeryville,CA: Key Curriculum Press.
Killen, R. (2005). Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research
and practice. 5th ed. Wentworth Falls: Social Science Press.

Rowntree, D. (2004). Statistics without tears: A primer for non

mathematicians. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.