PENYERAHAN DAN PENILAIAN TUGASAN ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT ________________________________________________________________________ HBMT1203 TEACHING OF PRE-SCHOOL MATHEMATICS MAY 2012

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ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR / INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1. Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa modul bercetak kursus ini. / This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course. 2. Jawab dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris. / Answer in Malay or English.

3. Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada MyVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5. / Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing. 4. Tugasan anda hendaklah antara 2500 hingga 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. / Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. 5. Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA ON-LINE melalui MyVLE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur menghantar tugasan anda secara on-line. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan senaskah tugasan yang diserahkan untuk rujukan sendiri. / You must submit your assignment ON-LINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment on-line. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment for personal reference. 6. Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail. / You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. 7. Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 27hb Jun hingga 9hb Julai 2012 (ONLINE) Serahan selepas 9hb Julai 2012 TIDAK akan diterima. / Your assignment must be submitted between 27th June 2012 until 9th July 2012. Submission after 9th July 2012 will NOT be accepted. 8. Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri. / Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

SOALAN TUGASAN /ASSIGNMENT QUESTION Various cognitive learning theories play an integral role in the teaching and learning of early mathematics. The study of early mathematics is often built upon pupils pre-number experiences which provide the basis for building early number concepts and the foundation for learning later skills. Discuss the implications of any two cognitive learning theories (e.g. Piaget, Bruner, Dienes, Vygotsky) that, in your opinion, have impacted the teaching and learning of pre-school mathematics for any two topics of your choice. You are encouraged to structure your discussion according to the following sub-tasks. With reference to the learning theories selected and the National Pre-school Standard Mathematics Curriculum:

Identify and clarify two key pre-number concepts vital for developing number sense, mathematical thinking and skills amongst pre-schoolers using relevant examples from the two topics chosen;

Suggest ways (strategies, activities, resources, examples, etc.) backed by appropriate learning theories to help pre-school pupils attain a good grasp of the pre-number experiences identified for the two topics chosen;

Search for relevant supporting literature from various sources and include the views of experienced Mathematics teachers regarding the implications highlighted in your discussion; and

Summarise your points in the form of a written report using a suitable format. Submit relevant supporting documents, References in APA Format, graphic organisers, etc. as Appendices in your report. [Total: 40 marks]

____________________________________________________________________________ PENILAIAN / EVALUATION Tugasan ini akan menyumbangkan 40 % markah kepada kursus tersebut dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik. / This assignment accounts for 40 % of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics. Anda akan dimaklumkan tentang markah tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula / You would be informed of the assignment mark before the Final Semester Examination commences. PLAGIARISME : POTONGAN MARKAH / PLAGIARISM : MARKS DEDUCTION Amaran : Tugasan yang diserahkan secara automatik akan disemak untuk persamaan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut: / Warning : The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 10 - 30 % : potongan 20% daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh. Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 31 - 50 % : potongan 40% daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh. Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan lebih daripada 50%: Markah sifar akan diberikan. Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with 31 - 50 % overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.

Assignment Guidelines (Content and Scoring)

Missing Item Weak Partially Meets Standards Meets Standards Exceeds Standards

Criteria
Introduction: Brief introduction on scenario of task: Definition or explanation of pre-number experiences/ Significance or role of cognitive learning theories in the teachinglearning of preschool/early mathematics. Content (i): Description/ clarification of key pre-number concepts identified and relevance of examples used based on two topics chosen with respect to two learning theories selected.

Weight 1

0
No introduction given.

1
Poor introduction on scenario of task given: Vague definition/ explanation of prenumber experiences/ Significance or role of cognitive learning theories in the teachinglearning of preschool/early mathematics.

2
Superficial introduction on scenario of task given: Superficial definition/explanation of pre-number experiences/ Significance or role of cognitive learning theories in the teachinglearning of preschool early mathematics.

3
Clear introduction on scenario of task given: Clear definition/ explanation of prenumber experiences/ Significance or role of cognitive learning theories in the teaching-learning of preschool/early mathematics.

4
Very clear introduction on scenario of task given: Very clear definition/explanation of pre-number experiences/ Significance or role of cognitive learning theories in the teaching-learning of preschool/ early mathematics.

Max Marks
4

There is no description of key prenumber concepts identified and no mention of topics or learning theories selected.

Brief mention/poor description of key prenumber concepts with reference to the topics and learning theories selected.

Superficial description/ clarification of two key pre-number concepts in relation to two relevant topics and two learning theories selected.

Clear description/ clarification of two key pre-number concepts using relevant examples from two topics in relation to the two learning theories selected.

Very clear description/ clarification of two key pre-number concepts using relevant examples from two topics in relation to the two learning theories selected.

Criteria
Content (ii): Suggestions to help pupils attain a good grasp of prenumber concepts for topics chosen. (e.g. Strategies/ Activities/ Resources/ Examples, etc., backed by relevant learning theories selected.) Content (iii): Discussion: Implications of learning theories selected with respect to topics chosen. Evaluation: Summary: Literature review Viewpoints Graphic organisers/ Diagrams/

Weight 2

Missing Item

Weak

Partially Meets Standards

Meets Standards

Exceeds Standards

0
No suggestions given.

1
All/most of the suggestions given were not suitable. Most of the examples given did not reflect the impact of learning theories selected.

2
Only some of the suggestions given were suitable. Only some of the examples given reflected the impact of learning theories selected.

3
Most of the suggestions given were suitable. Most of the examples given reflected the impact of learning theories selected and were clearly described.

4
All the suggestions given were suitable. All relevant examples given reflected the impact of the learning theories selected and were very clearly described

Max Marks
8

No implications highlighted/ discussed.

Implications discussed lacked focus and were not related to topics chosen. Views of other mathematics teachers not included/highlighted. Literature review done was literally copied from the source/improper referencing provided. No record of views of other mathematics teachers; Poor summary given. No graphic organiser

Implications briefly discussed with respect to topics chosen. Views of other mathematics teachers highlighted in brief.

Implications clearly discussed with respect to topics chosen. Views of other mathematics teachers clearly highlighted.

No literature review was done

Literature review was poorly done, disjointed sentences and improper referencing provided. Brief record of views of other mathematics teachers; Brief summary of points in written and graphic

The literature review was adequately done using proper referencing and clear language. Clear record of views of other mathematics teachers; Good summary of

Implications very clearly discussed with respect to topics chosen. Views of other mathematics teachers very clearly highlighted. The literature review was well done, smooth flow of language and accurate referencing was used. Very clear record of views of other mathematics teachers; Very good summary

Criteria
Pictures, etc. Conclusion: Brief conclusion on implications of learning theories on the teachinglearning of preschool mathematics. Organisation: (Format/ Writing of report)

Weight

Missing Item

Weak

Partially Meets Standards

Meets Standards

Exceeds Standards

0
used.

1
form.

3
points in written and graphic form. Clear conclusion written.

4
of points in written and graphic form. Very clear, coherent and apt conclusion written.

Max Marks

No conclusion provided.

No clear conclusion given; abrupt end to piece of writing.

Weak conclusion, poor wrapping-up.

No attempt at organising piece of work observed.

Disjointed piece of writing submitted. Unable to link suggestions to the implications highlighted.

Poor representation of ideas in report submitted. Haphazard/weak attempt to link some suggestions to the implications highlighted.

Clear and systematic representation of ideas noted in report. Able to link most suggestions to the implications highlighted.

Creative and interesting representation of ideas noted in report. Able to link all the suggestions to the implications highlighted.

TOTAL MARKS * Wajaran adalah berat sesuatu bahagian bergantung pada kepentingan maklumat yang diperlukan.

40

PANDUAN PELAJAR Anda dinasihatkan: 1. Merujuk kepada modul dan sumber-sumber bercetak lain atau sumber dalam internet yang boleh dipercayai (contohnya sumber yang disediakan oleh orang atau organisasi yang mempunyai reputasi yang baik) diperlukan untuk memahami konsep sebelum pelajar dapat memberi contoh yang tepat dan sesuai.
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Buat pencarian di internet berkaitan Implications of cognitive learning theories on the teaching-learning of early mathematics untuk mendapatkan pelbagai maklumat berkaitan tugasan.

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Melakukan lawatan ke tadika bagi mendapatkan maklumat berkaitan tugasan. Membincangkan dengan guru matematik sekolah anda atau sekolah/tadika lain bagi mendapatkan khidmat nasihat dan bantuan yang diperlukan untuk meningkatkan pengalaman pembelajaran.

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Menggunakan gambar foto/lakaran untuk membantu anda menjelaskan hujah jawapan tugasan.

PANDUAN TUTOR
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Tutor adalah diminta agar dapat membantu para pelajar dalam hal penyediaan penulisan.

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Mencadangkan Format yang sesuai bagi setiap sub tajuk.

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Mencadangkan buku-buku rujukan untuk panduan pelajar. Sila cadangkan buku-buku rujukan mengikut bidang. Cadangkan laman web untuk rujukan yang berkaitan dengan soalan tugasan. Cetak serta lampirkan artikel bersama tugasan. Tutor perlu bimbing pelajar tentang teknik menulis rujukan sama ada buku atau laman web dengan betul. Guna gaya APA.

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References /Suggested Websites: 1.

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Ministry of Education (2003). National Preschool Curriculum, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Bahagian Perkembangan Kurikulum Malaysia. Reys, et. al (2004). Helping children learn mathematics. 7th ed. USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Smith, S. S. (2008). Early childhood mathematics. 4th edition. USA: Pearson Allyn & Bacon. http://www.moe.gov.my/bbk/spp hsp/pra/sp prasekolah.pdf http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/mathsliebeck.pdf
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