ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN

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HBMT2103_V2
TEACHING OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS PART 1
MAY 2015 SEMESTER

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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR
1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in both Malay and English. / Tugasan ini
mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Inggeris.
2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.
3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain
from converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc. / Anda
dikehendaki menyerahkan tugasan dalam format MsWord melainkan dinyatakan sebaliknya. Anda
tidak dibenarkan untuk menukar teks/frasa tugasan tersebut kepada format grafik seperti .jpeg / .gif /
print screen / dan lain-lain format berkaitan.
4. 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. / 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.
5. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the
assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the
approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your
assignment. / Tugasan anda hendaklah mengandungi 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. Pemeriksa tidak akan membaca jawapan
tugasan yang melebihi had patah perkataan yang dibenarkan. Jumlah perkataan hendaklah
dinyatakan di penghujung tugasan anda.
6. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on
the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted
assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference. / Anda dikehendaki menghantar
tugasan SECARA ONLINE melalui MyVLE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai
prosedur penghantaran tugasan secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang
dihantar dan bukti penghantaran untuk rujukan sendiri.
7. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD
format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is
wrongly submitted must be re-submitted online before the deadline. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar
tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar mestilah dalam format MS-

WORD (filename.doc). Sila pastikan fail adalah VERSI TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah
hantar hendaklah dihantar semula secara on-line sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.
8. Your assignment must be submitted between 6th 26th July 2015. Submission after 26th July 2015
will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 6hb 26hb Julai 2015.
Serahan selepas 26hb Julai 2015 TIDAK akan diterima.
9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment.
You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own. / Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan
secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali
memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri.
10. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the
Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars Announcement in myVLE). / Sila ambil
maklum tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran lewat tugasan seperti yang
tertera di pekeliling pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrars Announcement di myVLE).
11. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of
submission. Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission
receipt in any dispute arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu memastikan RESIT
yang dikeluarkan bagi penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti penghantaran. Kegagalan
mengemukakan resit dalam sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan penghantaran tugasan akan
mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK dihantar.

EVALUATION / PENILAIAN
This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed
based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the
assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /
Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 40% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan
akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda
akan diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester
bermula.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION / PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH
Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If
plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: /
Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan
kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:
No. /
Bil.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Similarity Percentage /
Kadar Pertindihan
0 30
30.01 50
50.01 70
70.01 - 100

Marks Deduction /
Potongan Markah
0
5
10
100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Teachers are encouraged to use manipulatives in the teaching of a wide variety of

mathematical topics in Malaysian primary schools.
Do a literature search and make a summary of various manipulatives that can be used in
the teaching of any TWO topics from the following areas : Numbers and Operations,
Measures, Shapes and Space.
Outline the importance and benefits of using manipulatives in the primary mathematics
classroom. Discuss how appropriate manipulatives can be incorporated in the teaching of
the two topics summarised above to bring about effective learning of mathematics. Focus
on two mathematical concepts or skills for each topic chosen and include details of
manipulatives, instructional steps or procedures for activities elaborated.
Submit a written report supported by relevant documents using a suitable format.

[Total: 40 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

Guru-guru digalakkan untuk menggunakan bahan manipulatif dalam pengajaran pelbagai

topik matematik di sekolah rendah di Malaysia.
Lakukan carian literatur dan buat rumusan mengenai pelbagai bahan manipulatif yang
boleh digunakan untuk mengajar sebarang DUA topik daripada bidang berikut : Nombor,
Operasi, Pengukuran, Ruang dan Bentuk.
Gariskan kepentingan dan manfaat menggunakan bahan manipulatif dalam bilik darjah
matematik sekolah rendah. Bincangkan bagaimana bahan manipulatif yang sesuai dapat
digabungkan dalam pengajaran dua topik yang diringkaskan di atas demi menghasilkan
pembelajaran yang berkesan. Fokuskan pada dua konsep atau kemahiran matematik bagi
setiap topik yang dipilih dan sertakan butiran mengenai bahan manipulatif, langkah atau
prosesdur pengajaran untuk aktiviti yang diperincikan.
Serahkan laporan bertulis dengan menggunakan format yang sesuai bersama dokumen
sokongan yang relevan.
[Jumlah: 40 markah]

Assignment Guidelines (Content and Scoring)

Criteria

Weight

Missing
Item

Weak

Partially Meets
Standards

Meets
Standards

Exceeds
Standards

Max
Marks

Introduction:
Brief introduction
on scenario of
task:
Definition or
explanation of
manipulatives for
the teaching of
primary
mathematics.

No introduction
given.

Poor introduction on
scenario of task given:
Vague definition/
explanation of
manipulatives for the
teaching of primary
mathematics.

Superficial introduction
on scenario of task
given: Superficial
definition/explanation
of manipulatives for the
teaching of primary
mathematics.

Clear introduction on
scenario of task given:
Clear definition/
explanation of
manipulatives for the
teaching of primary
mathematics.

Very clear introduction

on scenario of task
given: Very clear
definition/explanation
of manipulatives for
the teaching of
primary mathematics.

Literature search
and Summary:
Summary of
examples of
manipulatives for
the teaching of two
topics chosen.

No evidence of
literature
search done.
There is no
description of
examples and
no mention of
topics selected.

Limited evidence of
literature search done;
Brief mention of only
one example of
manipulative for each
of the two topics
chosen.

Some evidence of
literature done
improper referencing
used;
Description/illustration
of two examples of
manipulatives for each
topic chosen.

Adequate evidence of
literature search done
proper referencing
used;
Description/illustration
of three examples of
manipulatives for each
topic chosen.

Importance and
Benefits:
Elaboration on the
importance and
benefits of using
various
manipulatives in
the primary
mathematics
classroom.

No mention of
importance and
benefits of
using various
manipulatives
in the primary
mathematics
classroom.

Only one aspect

outlined. Elaboration
of either the importance
of benefits of using
various manipulatives
in the primary
classroom given.

Elaboration of the
importance and benefits
of using various
manipulatives in the
primary classroom
given two relevant
points outlined for each
aspect.

Clear elaboration of the

importance and the
benefits of using
various manipulatives
in the primary
classroom given
three relevant points
raised for each aspect.

Good evidence of
literature search done
accurate referencing
used;
Very clear and
illustrated summary of
four examples of
manipulatives
identified for each
topic chosen.
Very clear elaboration
of the importance and
benefits of using
various manipulatives
in the primary
classroom given four
relevant points raised
for each aspect.

Criteria

Weight

Missing
Item

Weak

Partially Meets
Standards

Meets
Standards

Exceeds
Standards

Discussion:
Suitability of
manipulatives &
activities
elaborated for
bringing about
effective learning;
Suggestions on how
to incorporate
suitable
manipulatives,
activities, etc. in
the teaching of the
two topics chosen.

No suggestions
on ways to
incorporate
manipulatives
in mathematics
activities
discussed.

Suggestions discussed
lacked focus and were
not related to the
manipulatives and
activities described
pertaining to
mathematical
concepts/skills with
respect to the topics
chosen above.

Suitable manipulatives,
activities or steps
referred to for bringing
about effective learning;
Suggestions on ways to
incorporate suitable
manipulatives in lessons
briefly discussed with
respect to the
manipulatives and
activities/steps
described pertaining to
one mathematical
concept/skill per topic
for the two topics
chosen above.

Suitable manipulatives,
activities and steps
referred to for bringing
about effective
learning;
Suggestions on ways to
incorporate suitable
manipulatives in
lessons clearly
discussed with respect
to the manipulatives,
activities and steps
described pertaining to
two mathematical
concepts/skills per
topic for the two topics
chosen above.

Conclusion:
Brief conclusion on
the effective/
correct use of
manipulatives in
the teachinglearning of
primary
mathematics.

No conclusion
provided.

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

Vague conclusion, poor

wrapping-up.

Clear conclusion
written.

Suitable
manipulatives,
activities and
steps/procedures
referred to for bringing
about effective
learning;
Suggestions on ways
to incorporate suitable
manipulatives very
clearly discussed with
respect to the
manipulatives,
activities, steps/
procedures described
pertaining to two
mathematical
concepts/skills per
topic for the two topics
chosen above.
Very clear, coherent
and relevant
conclusion written.

Max
Marks
12

Criteria
Organisation:
(Format/ Writing
of report)

Weight
1

Missing
Item

0
No attempt at
organising
piece of work
observed.

Weak

1
Disjointed piece of
writing submitted.
Unable to link
suggestions to the
points/examples
highlighted.
No supporting
documents included.

Partially Meets
Standards

2
Poor representation of
ideas in report
submitted.
Haphazard/weak
attempt to link some
suggestions to the
points/examples
highlighted.
One or two relevant
supporting documents
included.

Meets
Standards

Exceeds
Standards

Max
Marks

Clear and systematic

representation of ideas
noted in report.
Able to link most
suggestions to the
points/examples
highlighted.
Three relevant
supporting documents
included.

Creative and
interesting
representation of ideas
noted in report.
Able to link all the
suggestions to the
points/examples
highlighted.
Four relevant
supporting documents
included.

TOTAL MARKS

40

References /Suggested Websites:

1.

Bennett, A. B. Jr. and Nelson. L. T. (2004). Mathematics for elementary teachers: An activity
approah. 6th ed. USA: McGraw-Hill.

2.

Kennedy, L.M., Tipps, S., and Johnson, A.

mathematics. 10th ed. USA: Wadsworth.

3.

Koshy, V., Ernest, P. and Casey, R. (2000). Mathematics for primary teachers. USA:
Routledge.

4.

Ministry of Education (2003). Curriculum Specifications. Mathematics (Year 1 3). Kuala Lumpur:
Bahagian Perkembangan Kurikulum Malaysia.

5.

Reys, et. al (2004). Helping children learn mathematics. 7th ed. USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

6.

Smith, S. S. (2008). Early childhood mathematics. 4th edition. USA: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

7.

http://www.k12.wa.us

8.

http://www.iched.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=iched&item_id=math_manipulatives

9.

http://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/10451.pdf

10.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipulative_(mathematics)

(2004). Guiding childrens learning of