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Challenging Children To Think When They Compute.: Januari 2011
Challenging Children To Think When They Compute.: Januari 2011
TEACHING OF NUMBERS, FRACTIONS, DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGES Tajuk dan Kandungan Whole numbers
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Kuliah Pre-number concepts Counting strategies Early numbers development and number sense
Tutorial Discuss: -what are some characteristics of numbers? - Illustrate with examples the meaning of number sense.
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ISL Reading: i.Reys, at. el(2004). Helping children learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.137-163
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ii. McIntosh,A.J. (1992).Two needed revolutions.from Challenging Children to - Try out the resources with your Think When They peers during micro Compute. QUT, Brisbane teaching
Prepare a set of materials that can be helpful for - counting - learning basic facts (eg. Tenframe) -writing and recording numbers
Note: 60hrs interaction will be done in 12 weeks. 1 week =(a+b)hours =5 hours (a+b): a represents lecture and tutorial hours b represents practical work
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Januari 2011
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Amali Reading:
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Catatan Reference: ii. Booker,at.el. (1997) Teaching Primary Mathematics (2nd Ed.). pp 53-92
Place value representation of numbers - Grouping or trading -Developing place Value -Regrouping and renaming
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Make a number expander (Reys, pp176) or arrow cards for use in reinforcing reading and writing numbers E Make hundred xamine a primary number chart and mathematics textcarry out Lesson book. How many Idea 8-3 (Reys: pp different place177) and Activity In value models are the Classroom illustrated? Which 8-3(reys:pp182) model is used the What have most? Comment you learnt from if the textbook these two provides a good activities? choice of models? Defend your answer. how how 201 and 120 would be represented with three different place-value models. (1 hr) (2 hrs)
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali ISL Catatan
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Models for addition and subtraction Models for multiplication and division Basic facts
Read about basic facts from pp. 206-224 (Reys) and discuss questions 1-6 in page 224. Summarise all the strategies for teaching basic facts
Task 1: In pairs, choose and prepare only one card from Activity In the Classroom 9-5 to 9-98(Reys:pp210-212). Play with your peers. Exchange the Activity Cards with other groups so that you get a chance to play all the 4 types. Task 2: In groups of 4, plan an activity with teaching material that can be used to reinforce basic facts. Carry out micro-teaching using the models and aids prepared
Reading: i. Reys, at.el(2004). Helping Children Learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.195-225
Reference: ii. Cathcart, et al (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. A LearnerCentered Approach (4th Ed). pp. 145-162
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali (2 hrs) (1 hr) (2 hrs) ISL Catatan
Kuliah Mental computation -The role of mental computation Computationa l estimation - estimation skills - why doing estimations
Tutorial Gr oup presentation of Activity 1: How did you do it? M ake a summary of the methods applied based on the data collected by the whole class. Comment on the findings regarding mental computation.
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Activity 2: Reading: Reference : Form groups and each Activity 1: For Tutorial Reference: group carry out one W4 i.Groves, S. activity based on In groups of (2006) activity 2 to 6 in three, interview at Computatio pp39(Groves). least 6 primary n -Record what school children Techniques happens when you based on activity 1 and Number try out the activity : How did you do it? Sense (In and comment on ( pp. 38 of Groves). Week 5) what you have Record different learnt . ii. Cathcart, methods and et Submit your present to the class. al (2006). comments through Learning weekly reflective Mathematic log. s in Elementary Activity 3: and Middle Try Schools. A activity 3.13 (Qs. LearnerA-M) listed in pp48 Centered Reader Approach (4th Computation Ed). pp. 166-169 Techniques and
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali Number Sense. (3 hrs) (1 hr) (1 hr) iii. Reys, at.el(2004). Helping Children Learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.228-249 ISL Catatan
Kuliah The role of algorithms - Childrens use and understanding of algorithm in whole number operations Calculators and abacus
Tutorial Make a list of the standard written algorithm for the whole numbers which you believe should be included in the primary mathematics curriculum. Comment about your list compare with the views put forward by Plunkett in his article.
Amali In about half a page, summarise and present your views on whether or not children in primary school should use calculators and the way in which they could be used. In groups of suitable size, design an exercise or games where you can use abacus/calculators to teach operations Reading:
ISL
Catatan References: iii. Groves, S. (2006) Computation techniques and number sense. pp 32-35 iv. Groves,S & Cheeseman, J(1995). Beyond expectations: Using calculators with young children
i. Reys, at.el(2004). Helping Children Learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.251-278 ii. Plunkett, S.(1979). Decomposition and all that rot, Mathematics in School, Vol 8 No. 3.pp. 2-5 (prepare Tutorial W5)
Februari 2008
of numbers. How far abacus is used in teaching whole numbers in Malaysian primary schools? Discuss with examples (3 hrs)
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Kuliah Issues in teaching whole number Knowi ng basic fact Teachi ng of place value Mathe matics knowledge of teachers
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Read article X and summarise the issues raised in the teaching of mathematics in primary school.
In groups, discuss the issues related to the teaching of numbers that exist in our local school context. Present your issues and make recommendations on how they can be overcome. Support your presentation with references.
Article X: i. Review: Knowing and Teaching Mathematics by Roger Howe http://www.ams.org/noti ces/199908/rev.howe.p df
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali Activity 2: Debate Training a mathematics generalist or a specialist in handling primary mathematics in school: Its impact on childrens learning of mathematics. (3 hrs) ISL Catatan
Conceptual development of fractions and equivalent fractions Mixed number and improper fraction
In groups: prepare suitable models for introducing fractions, including word and symbol cards(Refer Reys: pp. 289) prepare suitable models for teaching equivalent fractions, mixed numbers & improper fractions plan a teaching activity and carry out micro-teaching
Readings: .
i. Reys, at.el(2004). Helping Children Learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.282-296
Reference: ii. Cathcart, et al (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. A Learner-Centered Approach (4th Ed) Pg 201-225 iii. Booker,at.el. (1997).Teaching Primary Mathematics (2nd ed.). pp 97-117 iv. Kennedy et al. (2004). Guiding
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali using the models and aids prepared (1 hr) (2 hrs) (2 hrs) ISL Catatan
Childrens Learning of Mathematics (10th ed) pg 401 420
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Fractions
Desig n an assessment task or a game [refer Kennedy et al (2004) page 474] that will help you understand whether or not your students understand operations with fractions. Discu ss with your peers the effectiveness or suitability of your assessment task /game
In groups: Make teaching aids suitable for addition and subtraction of fraction
Reference:
i. Reys, at.el(2004). Helping Children Learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.296-302 ii.Cathcart, et al (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. A Learner-Centered Approach (4th Ed) Pg 227-238
Plan and carry out teaching steps using the aids you have prepared and use the assessment task you have designed in your tutorial
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali ISL Catatan
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Fractions
Discuss the following questions: o How is multiplication of fractions different from multiplication of whole numbers? o How do you illustrate the multiplication and division of: fraction with a whole number, e.g.
In groups create four story problems that involve: multipli cation of fraction with: - whole numbers and fractions; division of fraction with: - whole numbers and fraction Prepare a relevant lesson plan, the required models and teaching aids
Reading:
i. Askey, R. (1999). Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics, American Educator, American Federation of Teachers, retrieved from: http://www.aft.org/pubsreports/american_educator /fall99/amed1.pdf
Reference:
ii. Reys, at.el(2004). Helping Children Learn Mathematics (7th ed.) pp.296-302 iii. Cathcart, et al (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. A Learner-Centered Approach (4th Ed) pp 238-249
Februari 2008
LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Kuliah Tutorial Amali and carry out microteaching using the four story problems above ISL Catatan
iv. Kennedy et al. (2004). Guiding Childrens Learning of Mathematics (10th Ed) pg 478 - 502
3 2 = 5 3 x5 = 4 fraction with
a fraction, e.g. (1 hr)
3 1 = 4 2 3 1 x = 4 2
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Common fractions and decimals :relationship and conversion Place value, ordering and rounding
Briefly outline the steps that explain the meaning of the commonly used rule divide the numerator by the denominator Discuss how rounding the divisor can assist in making an initial estimate in division with larger numbers.
Prepare teaching materials to introduce children to decimal notation of tenths , hundredths an thousandths.
i. Booker G. at el (1997) Teaching Primary Mathematics (2nd Ed) pg 247 249, 250-252
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iv. Kennedy et al. (2004). Guiding Childrens Learning of Mathematics (10th Ed) pg 421-442
Mid-Semester break
Practicum I
Practicum I Practicum I
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Practicum I
Discuss the use of place value chart to help children understand decimal computation.
Write a lesson plan to introduce decimal computation (for an operation of your choice) by linking this topic to fraction computation.
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Februari 2008
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LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Percentage Kuliah Percentage - Relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages Tutorial Amali ISL Reading: .
iii. Cathcart, et al (2006). Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. A LearnerCentered Approach (4th ed) pp. 271-281 iv. Kennedy et al.(2004). Guiding Childrens Learning of Mathematics (10th Ed) pp. 443-450, 508-513
Construct models that can be used to help children understand percentages. Try out the model with your peers. Discuss with examples the use of percentages in daily lives. (2 hrs)
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Februari 2008
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LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh Tajuk dan Kandungan Key issues in teaching fractions, decimals and percentages Kuliah Key issues in teaching of fractions, decimals and percentage : Tutorial Amali Refer to Askey, R. (1999). Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics In groups: Reading: i. Askey, R. (1999). Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics
http://www.aft.org/pubsreports/american_educator /fall99/amed1.pdf
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Discuss the differences between pedagogical issues & content pedagogical issues Student Discuss why related teachers content Teacher related pedagogical Environmentall knowledge is crucial y related to effective and (Socialmeaningful teaching economic of elementary demands) mathematics [Read: Askey, R. (1999). Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics]
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Create real-life stories related to the practical applications of the concepts and operations learned in Fractions, Decimals & Percentages. Share the stories with peers and discuss the merits of these stories. Comm ent and discuss how the stories can be used in class instructions. (3 hrs)
Februari 2008
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LAM-PT09-02 Minggu /Tarikh 18 (4/5-8/5) 19 (11/5-15/5) W20 (18/5-22/5 W21 25/5-29/5 Tajuk dan Kandungan
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