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SUMMARY OF COURSE INFORMATION

1. Name of Numbers and Number Structure

Course/Module Nombor dan Struktur Nombor
2. Course Code MTES3013

3. Name(s) of
Nik Noralhuda binti Nik Mohamed
Academic Staff

4. Rasionale for This course is offered to enable students to appreciate the Hindu-Arabic numeration
Inclusion of Course system, master concepts of various types of numbers and acquire understanding of
in the Programme number structure comprehensively.

5. Semester and Year

Semester 1 Year 1
Offered

6. Total Student
Total Guided and Independent
Learning Time Face-to-face Non Face-to-face
Learning Hours
(SLT)

L = Lecture
T = Tutorial L T P A L T P A
P = Practical
125
A= Assessment
30 15 - 3.5 30 30 - 16.5

7. Credit Value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) None

9. Course Learning At the end of the course students will be able to:
Outcomes (CLO)
1. Carry out basic operations on various types of numbers by applying related theorems
and formulae. (C3, P2, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3)
2. Apply irrational numbers in daily life activities. (C3, A5, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3)
3. Compare and contrast various ancient numeration systems based on the properties of
the Hindu-Arabic numeration system. (C4, A5, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3)
4. Present the connection between numbers of various bases in groups. .(C4, A4, PLO3,
PLO4, PLO5, CTPS2, CS3, TS3)
5. Solve non-routine problems involving various types of numbers. (C5, A5, PLO1, PLO3,
CTPS4)

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNIVITE DOMAIN PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
Complex overt response

Internalising values
(Characterisation)
Guided response
Understanding

CLO
Remembering

Responding
Mechanism

Origination

Organising
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Analysing

Receiving
Applying

Creating

Valuing
Set

C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 x x

2 x x

3 x x

4 x x

5 x x

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10. Transferable Skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills (CTPS4),
Communication skills (CS3)
Teamwork skills (TS3)

11. Teaching-learning
and Assessment Teaching and learning strategies:
Strategies
Lecture, quiz and group activity

Assessment strategies:

The achievement of students in this course is determined through two forms of assessment,
that is, examination (40%) and coursework (60%).

Programme Learning Teaching and Learning

Types of Assessment
Outcome (PLO) Strategies

Written test
PLO1 – Knowledge Lecture, group activity
Quiz 1 and 2
Written test
PLO3 – Scientific, Critical
Problem solving activity Quiz 1 and 2
Thinking and Problem Solving
Report writing
Skills

PLO5 – Teamwork Skills Group work Presentation

12. Synopsis This course encompasses numeration systems; number bases; prime and
composite numbers; modular numbers and magic squares as well as rational and
irrational numbers.

Kursus ini merangkum sistem angka, asas nombor; nombor perdana dan nombor
gubahan; pola nombor; nombor modular dan petak ajaib; nombor nisbah dan nombor
bukan nisbah.

13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and tutorial

14. Assessment Final Examination : 40%

Methods and Types Coursework : 60%

Types of Assessment Methods of Assessment Percentage

Written Final Examination 40

Quiz 1 (30 min) to assess CLO1 & CLO3 – Topics 1 & 3 10

Presentation (30 min) to assess CLO4 – Topic 2 10

Coursework Quiz 2 (30 min) to assess CLO1 – Topics 4, 5 & 6 10

Report writing (1000 words) - to assess CLO2 & CLO5- on 30

exploration related to Topics 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.

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15. Mapping of the
Course Learning
Outcomes to the PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 PEO 5 PEO 6
Programme
Educational CLO 1 x x
Objectives
CLO 2 x x

CLO 3 x x

CLO 4 x x x

CLO5 x x

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1 Knowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching
profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients
PEO2 Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through
scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8)
PEO3 Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of
knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language
PEO4 Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
PEO5 Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
needs of lifelong learning (LO6) for career development
PEO6 Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),
social skills; responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1 Carry out basic operations on various types of numbers by applying related
theorems and formulae (C3, P2, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3)
CLO2 Apply irrational numbers in daily life activities (C3, A5, PLO1, PLO3,
CTPS3)
CLO3 Compare and contrast various ancient numeration systems based on the
properties of the Hindu-Arabic numeration system (C4, A5, PLO1, PLO3,
CTPS3).
CLO4 Present the connection between numbers of various bases in groups (C4,
A4, PLO3, PLO4, PLO5, CTPS2, CS3, TS3)
CLO5 Solve non-routine problems involving various types of numbers (C5, A5,
PLO1, PLO3, CTPS4).

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16. Mapping of the
Course Learning PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6 PLO 7 PLO 8 PLO 9
Outcomes to the
Programme CLO 1 x x
Learning Outcomes
CLO 2 x x

CLO 3 x x

CLO 4 x x x

CLO5 x x

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

PLO1 Use knowledge and understanding related to theories and principles of
teaching and learning in mathematics education
PLO2 Demonstrate practical skills to solve problems in mathematics education
for constructing learning experiences appropriate to the level of pupils’
development
PLO3 Apply self-reflection, problem solving skills, scientific skills and creative
thinking in the field of teaching
PLO4 Communicate and cooperate effectively with various parties in the global,
economic, environmental and local contexts
PLO5 Possess the capability and commitment to implement responsibilities in
working as a team
PLO6 Possess the ability to manage information and the expectation of needs as
well as the capacity to engage in lifelong learning
PLO7 Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills as well as the need to
respond to change
PLO8 Practise professional values, attitude and ethics in the teaching profession
PLO9 Demonstrate leadership abilities and competence as an agent of change in
the teaching profession

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1 Carry out basic operations on various types of numbers by applying related
theorems and formulae (C3, P2, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3)
CLO2 Apply irrational numbers in daily life activities (C3, A5, PLO1, PLO3,
CTPS3)
CLO3 Compare and contrast various ancient numeration systems based on the
properties of the Hindu-Arabic numeration system (C4, A5, PLO1, PLO3,
CTPS3).
CLO4 Present the connection between numbers of various bases in groups (C4,
A4, PLO3, PLO4, PLO5, CTPS2, CS3, TS3)
CLO5 Solve non-routine problems involving various types of numbers (C5, A5,
PLO1, PLO3, CTPS4).

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 Face-to-face

Non Face-

Interaction

Total SLT
Interaction

to-face
Content Outline of the Course and the Student Learning
17. Time for Each Topic

Assessment

Assessment
Practical

Practical
Lecture
Tutorial

Lecture

Tutorial
1. Numeration Systems
 Ancient numeration systems – Egyptian numerals;
Babylon numerals; Mayan numerals; Roman
numerals
 Hindu-Arabic numeration system 4 2 4 4 14
 Compare and contrast various numeration systems
to identify the advantages of the Hindu-Arabic
numeration system

2. Number Bases
 Number systems for base numbers up to base-16
 Make connection between number bases and the
number of symbols
 Convert any base-a (up to base-16) number to base- 4 2 4 4 14
10 numbers and vice versa
 Convert any base-a number to base-b number up to
base-16
 Make connection between numbers of various bases

3. Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers

 Divisibility by 2 up to 13

 Prime factorisation – the Euclidean Algorithm

 Relationship between the highest common factor (HCF)

and the lowest common multiple (LCM):
axb 6 3 6 6 21
LCM(a,b)=
HCF( a, b )

 Goldbach’s conjecture

 The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic

 Solve non-routine problems involving prime and

composite numbers

4. Number Patterns
 Triangular, square and pentagonal numbers
- Derive formulae from number patterns
 Fibonacci numbers 4 2 4 4 14
- Fibonacci numbers in nature
 Solve non-routine problems involving number patterns

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5. Modular Numbers and Magic Squares
 Modular numbers
- Modular numbers up to mod 12
- Formulae to determine the sum, difference and
product involving modular numbers: If a = b(mod
c), d = e(mod c), then
o a + d = b(mod c) + e(mod c),

o a – d = b(mod c) - e(mod c),

o a x d = b(mod c) x e(mod c). 4 2 4 4 14

 Magic Squares
- 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 magic squares
- n x n magic square, where n is an odd number
- Formula to calculate the sum of each row, each
column and each diagonal

 Solve non-routine problems involving modular numbers

and magic squares

6. Rational Numbers
 Basic properties
 Use HCF to find fraction in the simplest form
 Complex fractions and continued fractions 4 2 4 4 14
 Numbers in standard form
 Solve non-routine problems involving rational
numbers
7. Irrational Numbers
 Basic properties
 Special cases
 Golden Ratio 4 2 4 4 14
 Applications of irrational numbers in daily life

Coursework 1.5 10.5 12

Revision for Examination

6 6

Examination
2 2

Total 30 15 - 3.5 30 30 - 16.5 125

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 Face-to-face Non face-to-face
TOTAL FACE-T0-FACE AND NON FACE-
TO-FACE LEARNING TIME Lecture 30 30

Tutorial 15 30

Quiz 1 0.5 1.5

Presentation 0.5 1.5

Quiz 2 0.5 1.5

Report writing
- 6
(1000 words)

Final examination 2 6

Total 48.5 76.5

Total Student Leaning

125
Time

Credit hours 3

18. Main References Apostol, T. M. (2013). Introduction to analytic number theory. California, USA: Springer
Science & Business Media.

Cohen, H. (2013). A course in computational algebraic number theory (Vol. 138). Germany:
Springer Science & Business Media.

Smith, K. J. (2012). The nature of mathematics (12th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Additional Brodie, R. and Swift, S. (2002). New QMaths II. Australia: Nelson Thomson Learning.
References
Byrne, J. R. (2000). Number systems: An elementary approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Groves, S. (2006). Exploring number and space: Reader. Victoria, Australia: Deakin
University.
Groves, S. (2006). Exploring number and space: Study guide. Victoria, Australia: Deakin
University.
Humble, S. (2002). The experimenter’s A-Z of Mathematics: Maths activities with computer
support. London, UK: David Fulton.
Musser, G. L., Burger, W. F. & Peterson, B. E. (2006). Mathematics for elementary teachers.
A contemporary approach (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons.
Nicholson, W. K. (2003). Linear algebra with applications (4th ed.). Singapore: McGraw Hill.

Additional
19. None
Information

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 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX
MTES3013 NUMBERS AND NUMBER STRUCTURE (3 Credits)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching and

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Assessment
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO Strategies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Lecture, individual Written test
 Carry out basic operations on various and group activity
types of numbers by applying related Quiz 1
theorems and formulae. (C3, P2, PLO1) x x Problem solving Quiz 2
activity

 Apply irrational numbers in daily life Lecture, individual Written test

activities. (C3, A5, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3) and group activity
Report writing
x x
Problem solving
activity

 Compare and contrast various ancient Lecture, individual Written test

numeration systems based on the and group activity
properties of the Hindu-Arabic numeration Quiz 1
system. (C4, A5, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS3) x x Problem solving
activity

 Present the connection between numbers Lecture, individual Written test

of various bases in groups. (C4, A4, PLO1, and group activity
PLO3, PLO4, PLO5, PLO9, CTPS2, CS3,
TS3, LS2) Problem solving
x x x
activity Presentation

Group work

 Solve non-routine problems involving Lecture, individual Written test

various types of numbers. (C5, A5, PLO1, and group activity
PLO3, CTPS4) Report writing
x x
Problem solving
activity

Written test
Lecture, individual
and group activity Quiz 1 and 2
OVERALL x x x
Problem solving Report writing
activity
Presentation

Panel Members:

No. Name Academic Qualification

1 En. Teh Ah Huat Sarjana Muda Sains Dengan Pendidikan

B. Sc. (Fizik)
2 Dr Rosmawati Bt. Musa M. Sc. (Pendidikan )
PhD (Psikometrik)
3 En. Benny Kong Tze Loong Sarjana Muda Sains Dengan Kepujian

B.Sc. (Hons) – Statistik

4 Pn. Noor Adillah Binti Osman Diploma Pendidikan – Matematik
M.Ed – Pendidikan Matematik

5 B.Sc. Ed (Hons)
Pn. Faridah Hanim Bt. Hj Omar
M. Sc (Pengajian Matematik

Diploma Sains Dengan Pendidikan

6 Pn. Rohayah Bt Omar Bachelor Sains (Hons)
Sarjana Pentadbiran Perniagaan (Pengurusan Pendidikan)

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Consultants:

No. Name Designation University/Division

1
Dr Munirah Ghazali Professor Universiti Sains Malaysia (Pulau Pinang)

2 Dr Kor Liew Kee Associate Professor Universiti Teknologi MARA (Kedah)

3 En. Choo Wai Chong Lecturer IPG Kampus Pulau Pinang

Translation Panel:

No. Name Academic Qualification

Ed.D (Educational Technology & Multimedia)

1 Dr. Jong Cherng Meei M.Ed (Educational Technology)
B.A.Ed (Hons) (Double major - Mathematics & English Language)

Ph.D (Mathematics Education)

2 Dr. Lam Kah Kei M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction)
B.Sc.Ed (Hons) Biology (Major) Mathematics (Minor)

3 M.Ed (Mathematics Education)

Ms. Teoh Sooi Kim
B.Sc.Ed (Hons) Mathematics (Major) Chemistry (Minor)

4 M. Ed (Curriculum & Instruction)

Mr. Gan Teck Hock
B. Sc & Ed (Hons) (Mathematics)

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