RESOURCES IN MATHEMATICS PRINTED MATERIALS 1.

Advantages of printed materials cheap attractive easy to refer save time and effort provide good ideas can be use as teaching aids can be used in enrichment/remedial activities 2. Sources of printed materials books internet magazines journals articles collection of thesis resource center

8. Characteristics of good Mathematics books relevant to the syllabus suitable with the level of students easily available at the book store contain a lot of questions which can help students preparing for the exam - easy to understand/language colourful attractive a lot of questions or exercises

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Printed materials play an important role in T&L of Maths how? attractive lot of information easily language cheap easy to handle

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Characteristics of printed materials (maths book) easily accessible related to the topics written in correct format language used is easy to understand reliable and has high validity of content easy to handle easily assessments Journal: Def Articles represent research not previously published Articles are reviewed by peers before being accepted or rejected by journal Articles are archival

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5. Characteristics of a Journal Formal in format Sources are cites with footnotes Author, researchers are identified Purpose: to publish the result of research Publisher: professional orga, rsearch institution Graphic are statistical illustration, in black & white.

TEACHING & LEARNING AIDS 1. Manipulative Kits: Examples of teaching aids - Geoboard Counters Cuisenaire rods Dienes blocks Multi based arithmetics blocks ruler abacus calculator ruler clock beaker balance measuring tapes measuring cylinder weighing scale 2. 3 types of manipulative kits - Specific math apparatus to represent explicitly & concretely math ideas that is abstract / teacher, stdnt used it as model - Structured to embody one particular conceptual structure / tcher,stdnt directly reflect the equivalent math manipulations within that structure./eg multibase 10, Cuisenaire rods - Unstructured more versatile & open in use / not to focus on particular conceptual structures 3. Advantages of using manipulative kits in teaching math Enhance better understanding of math concepts Student centered Stimulates thinking Students can explore, discover Fun Flexible 4. 3 prerequisites/ basics for successful use manipulatives Understand the concept & appropriate manipulative.

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Ways journals help teachers to improve T&L to support the concept learnt in the classroom can widen their pedagogical knowledge about the topic it can stimulate the pupils interest in the topic - provide source of teaching ideas shared by experienced researchers/educators Maths books: Types of books journal textbook workbook teacher guide book main reference book educational magazines

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take more time to use the model effectively establish the classroom routine to maximize learning

displayed on computer screen, hardcopy, tv, LCD, speakers.

5. Use based-ten materials to illustrate the computations i.e; 223 = 200 + 20 + 3 6. 7. 8.

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Net and solids 3-D solids cube, cuboids, cylinder, pyramid Measuring Instruments: Examples - Ruler

Clock Beaker Balance measuring tapes measuring cylinder weighing scale

storage devices: o to store info o 2 types: primary & secondary storage devices o Primary: Memory-RAM&ROM)directly accessible by CPU(faster) o Secndry: not directly access by CPU / does not lose data when switch off / optical (CD, DVD), flash memry(pendrive), punchcard(slower) o Tertiary: robotic mechanism/ useful for large data /(slower than scndry) o Offline storage: pendrive, diskette,external.. o Storage tech: - magnetic(floppy disk, diskette) -optical :CD -computer caches: memory bank to speed up accessing data -flash mmory: pendrive, digital camera. 2. Types of computers and characteristics - super computer : high capability, expensive machine, can analyze and visualize the unseen processes and phenomena, capable of reading large number of data - mainframe computer: big computer of high performance, widely used by enterprise servers, connected by cables - mini computer (laptop) : more capable than PC but less capable than mainframe, widely used than mainframe, easier to be operated and serviced 3. Advantages of computers integration of webs user-friendly with easy navigations windows operation is object-oriented several operations could be done at the same time multimedia:-windows have the capabilities of graphics and videos 4. Criteria of computer hardware - hard-disk/floppy disk drve: storage RAM - key board: input device for typing

8. computing tools: calculators, abacus, rods & sticks

9. Criterias of good teaching aids attractive and colourful easy to handle, use and store can be made with minimum cost creative with unique ideas and illustrative design the content ought to be precise and closely related to the topic - can be used to present maths concepts in an easy, precise and quick manner can motivate students to learn the concepts that have a more sustaining effect in the pupil mind can be recycle TECHNOLOGY IN MATHEMATICS 1. Hadware i. Computer input devices: o device depend on the form the data takes(text, sound, artwork), o used to collect information & enter data & instructions into computer(manual or automatic) o keyboard: enter text, numerical info, type commands(shortcut, editing key, function key) o pointing devices: mouse, touchpad, trackpoint, joysticks, touch screen) o ex for input devices: (grahic tablets, scanner, microphone, digital camera, touchscreen) output devices:

VDU-Video display unit(monitor)- present visual display Mouse-to point and select items Printer- to print on paper(hardcopy) Modem-to communicate the PC to another PC CPU - mother-board: main component, control whole system(process input data& passes the data to output component) LCD

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liquid crystal display 5. Software Packages Teaching packages Teaching software and courseware 6. Use of computer and software packages As demonstration tools Encourage students to explore and discover on their own Emphasize on experimental aspects of mathematics Help in T&L process Enhance student initiative and participation Help in sustaining the students interest in maths 7. Software application Personal info management Personal finance Project management Accounting Design Multimedia authoring

9.3 Advantages of e-learning

more flexible compared to the traditional learning Criterias of computer hardware more flexible easy access save time: anytime, anywhere

MATHEMATICS FACILITIES 1. Mathematics Garden a place where we can study about mathematics based on the natural, concrete object around us. Outside the classroom. 1.1 The importance of Math Garden To encourage students to see math in the world around them. To realized students about the relationship btwen classroom math activities and outside math activities. To aware the students that math not only in classroom

1.2 Maths in the world around us

8. Application software and suitable mathematics topic - m/s word not only in classroom to see connection with real world to relate math with everyday life has a purpose in life can create positive attitude in terms of everyday life such in budgeting: money, saving: time and money

m/s ppt GSP

m/s excel

9. Internet & online instructions - Internet: a large network of computers connecting smaller networks around the world. - Communication protocol: Transfer Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Connecting the internet: i. Network connection- (wired & wireless) Wired Local Area Network(LAN) , Wide Area Network (WAN), dial up connection, Broadband. Wireless internet can be accessed by using access point or hot spots. 9.1 Useful of internet Exchange emails with friend Interact in the online discussion forums Access and retrieve information Access text and multimedia information shopping

1.3 Types of learning activities in math garden Recreational Contextual On site learning Tele-match Treasure hunt Hand span hunt Hand span planting Advantages of Maths corner/ Maths lab, etc (vs) 1 2 Maths corner is a corner just a place to put maths information, notes, formulas, picture, diagram 1 2 Maths lab is a room place to store maths instruments and resources >> T&L kits, printed materials, software packages room normally lock and guarded contains instruction, brochure, pamphlet to let the pupils know how to use the instrument and the rules in the lab can be used as experienced learning use as classroom to conduct maths activity

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9.2 Examples of e-learning

Blogs e-mail PDA Text chat Video conferencing Distance learning

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can be used as centre to develop maths teacher

2. Prepare budget for Maths Lab MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES 1. Inventory and records 3 categories:- assets, inventory, office supplies stock - Assets items costing RM500 or more do not include furniture and fittings - Inventoryitems costing less than RM500 including furniture and fittings - office supplies stockall consumable items, writing tools( non-consumable of very low value which are uneconomical to be itemized individually) Forms: to record the acquisition, use,, storage and disposal items - Assetsdaftar harta modal (KEW 312,312A) A- record information of purchase, placement, inspection, disposal B- record of maintenanceservice, repairs, buying spare parts - Inventorydaftar inventori (KEW 313) record receiving and location - office supplies stockdaftar stok bekalan pejabat (KEW 314) kept in book record receiving & distributing items - transfer daftar pergerakan harta modal dan inventori (KEW 315) record transferring(shifting due to borrowing or temporary location), inventory

4. How to monitor all the resources arrange/put in the suitable place label check list inventory regular check-up 5. How to manage your resources Inventory and Records, Monitoring and Maintenance, Planning and Budgeting

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3. Ways to manage a good inventory Sign the invoice when receiving the items and goods Make a list of inventory of goods and items received Record the received items systematically in the stock book under specific headings Keep the inventory based on the type of items - Order new items to replaced used ones Send for repair/maintenance if the goods/items are damaged/cannot be used Need regular checkup/maintenance/servicing of equipment If beyond repair, jolt down in inventory form to write off or disposal