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COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT
MTES 2063
CURRICULUM STUDIES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Content Page
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Problem Statement 6
3.0 Differences of Teaching and Learning strategies of Mathematic 6
curriculum in Malaysia and others countries.
a. Singapore
b. Ireland
c. Malaysia
4.0 Conclusion 9
5.0 References 10
6.0 Yearly Teaching Plan 11
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1. Introduction
Mathematics is important in preparing individuals who are able to meet the demands of a
progressive nation. Where, mathematics curriculum trains the minds of students to think logically
and systematically in problem solving and decision making. Moreover, the open nature of the
mathematics curriculum can encourage meaningful learning and challenges the mind and
contribute to the holistic development of the individual. (Zanzali, 2010)
In Singapore, Mathematics is a core subject in the school curriculum for both the primary and
secondary schools. The conceptualization of the mathematics syllabuses is based on a framework
that emphasizes the interplay of five components which are concepts, skills, processes, attitudes
and metacognition to achieve this aim. (Kaur, 2004). Next, Table 1 below shows a comparison of
the education system in the two countries.
• Special
• Express
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• Singapore-Cambridge GCE
Normal Level (GCE N-
Level)
• Singapore-Cambridge GCE
Normal (Academic) Level
(GCE N(A)-Level)
➢ O-Level Additional
Mathematics
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry and
calculus
Table 1
When comparing Malaysian mathematic curriculum structure with the Singapore mathematic
curriculum at the secondary level, Malaysian curriculum does not differ much in terms of the topic
cover. Table 2 shows some comparative on topic cover by Malaysian mathematic curriculum and
Singapore. From Table 2 we can conclude that lesson plan for Mathematic curriculum in Malaysia
is quite slower compare to Singapore. (Zarina Bibi Ibrahim, 2010)
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Topic / Sub-topic Singapore Malaysia
Quadratic Expression and Equation Secondary Two Form 4
➢ Factorise quadratic expressions
Functions and graphs Secondary One Form 4
➢ The gradient of a linear graph as the ratio
of the vertical change to the horizontal
change.
Solutions of equations and Linear Inequalities Secondary One Form 3
• Use of symbols <,>, ≥, ≤
• Solving simple inequality
➢ Statistics and Probability x Data handling Secondary One Form 2
• Tables
• Bar graphs
• Pictograms
• Line graphs
• Pie charts
• Histograms
➢ Circles Secondary Form 2,3 and
Three/Four Form 4
➢ Matrices Secondary Three / Form 5
Four
Table 2
While in Ireland, secondary school takes last for five to six years. For secondary school it divided
into three to four stage. Mathematics is one of three compulsory subjects in the Leaving Certificate
examinations that held on the final examinations for students at secondary level. Typically, at age
17 or 18, students will sit the Leaving Certificate mathematics examination at one of three levels
which are Higher, Ordinary, or Foundation (Science, 2004).Table 3 shows the secondary school
education system in Ireland.
Education has been one of sector that received high level of investment in Malaysia compare to
neighbor countries. However, the educational outcomes are not matched with the amount of federal
spending. Malaysian students’ achievement in mathematics is not as excellent as educators or
society in general would like to see. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
(TIMSS) 2019 reported Malaysia students scored poorly compared to Singapore and Ireland
student. (Division, 2019) Therefore, comparative study of Malaysia mathematic curriculum with
others countries should be handle to improve Malaysia’s mathematic curriculum to become better.
The teaching areas are not necessarily specific to a single teaching and learning strategies. In the
teaching of mathematics, teachers have gone beyond simply teaching facts, skills and conceptual
structures. Teachers can use a group of teaching approaches as there many suitable methods to
teach mathematics. By comparing Malaysia teaching and learning strategies with the others
countries it can help teacher to improve their lesson plan in classroom.
a. Singapore
I. IT Based Learning
Present, every classroom is equipped with projection systems that allow the teacher to use a
computer for their teaching process. Every school has computer laboratories for students to do IT
based lessons. IT is now seamlessly integrated in the teaching of Mathematics. It is used wherever
and whenever its use enhances the learning of mathematics. Others IT tools for mathematics such
as follow. (Kaur, 2004)
• Graphmatica
Graphmatica is a friendly equation plotter which support a few types of planar graph and created
by Keith Hertzer. Graphmatica is an easy to-use, powerful equation plotter with numerical and
calculus features. Teacher can use it as teach graph cartesian functions, relations, and inequalities,
parametric, and ordinary differential equations. In conclusion, Graphmatica is a great tool for
students and teachers of anything from secondary school algebra through college calculus.
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• The Geometer’s Sketchpad (GSP)
The Geometer’s Sketchpad or known as GSP is a tool for drawing and constructing geometrical
figures. It comprises of menus and toolbox. For constructions, geometrical instruments such as
straight edge and compasses are used. It also has a graph menu and a calculator. GSP can help
teacher and student to discover relationship among geometric figures and clarify the beginning
stages of geometric proof.
III. Internet
The internet is a rich resource for mathematics lessons. Teachers often use appropriate webpages
and applets to demonstrate proofs such as that of Pythagoras Theorem, visualization of
displacement and velocity graphs. Some Mathematics teachers also use more advanced tools
such as Computer Algebra Systems. Many schools also have start on Learning Management
Systems for Mathematics and engage student in on-line Mathematics learning. (Zarina Bibi
Ibrahim, 2010)
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b. Ireland
I. Project Math
Presently, project Math is the subject of much debate in Ireland. The aim was to improve the
mathematical experience of student in the classroom by retaining and reinforcing the central
elements and mathematical rigor of previous syllabuses, while at the same time changing the
approach in teaching, learning and assessment. Project math calls for more student sense-making,
problem solving, engagement in rich learning activities, and conceptual understanding to
accompany procedural skill.
There are always tensions between those who believe the new mathematics syllabus should
prepare students for their further study in mathematics and mathematical related disciplines, and
those who believe it should prepare students to participate fully in modern society. Hence, Project
Math was as much about changing teaching and learning practice as it was about changing
syllabus content. Concern has been expressed by commentators in respect of the following specific
topics that were removed from the syllabus. (Assessment, 2012)
In the past, the study of vectors was an option at ordinary level and matrices were not part of the
syllabus at this level. At higher level, the syllabus content relating to vectors and matrices was
treated in a procedural manner with little application or connection to other areas of mathematics.
To deal fully with these topics, it was decided to remove these topics entirely and to focus on
pedagogical practices that promote the development of skills and conceptual understanding in
topics that underpin these areas of mathematics.
• Calculus
The treatment of this topic in the revised syllabus has come in for particular criticism, with some
commentators suggesting that it has been omitted entirely. Dealing with functions and calculus,
will show that the basic principles of both differential and integral calculus have been retained,
including differentiation from first principles, the derivatives and integrals of specified functions, and
applications of both differentiation and integration. Some predominantly procedural aspects of
calculus, including techniques such as integration by substitution, have been omitted from the
revised syllabus at higher level. However, it should be born in mind that the manner in which these
were taught and learned in the past was far from ideal in promoting understanding and application.
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c. Malaysia
GeoGebra is an open-source Dynamic Mathematics Software (DMS) which is one of the recent
instructional tools drawing that get much attention to teachers for its potential to revolutionize
mathematics teaching and learning. This program provides a virtual environment for students to
view a numeric algebraic component for example equation or coordinate. Other, benefits of using
GeoGebra are enhancing students’ learning of mathematics and providing great opportunity for
visualization, manipulation, and exploration of geometrical figures and mathematical concepts.
However, the teachers indicated lack of time, lack of technological skills, and lack of confidence as
reasons for not using dynamic geometry software in their mathematics teaching. (Soheila Belgheis,
2018)
In Malaysia, Teaching and learning strategies conducted by teachers is more tended to engage
student in individual seatwork as to assess student’s understanding. Others, teachers were focus
more on explaining mathematical concepts to help student build up their conceptual understanding.
Because of this method many students see little connection between what they study in the
classroom to real life. Thus, different mathematics lessons might show similar or different
characteristics.
4.0 Conclusion
Based on Singapore and Ireland teaching and learning strategies, it shows that there are a few
aspects that should be improve mathematic curriculum in Malaysia especially in aspect Technology
based learning. The teaching and learning process is a social-cultural activity. The teacher might
select certain teaching strategies, but the strategies might be influenced by the pupils’ response,
classroom situation, available facilities and resources. Hence, teacher must assess individual
learning style preferences and then adapt teacher’s delivery technique to improve the pace of
learning according to learning styles of the students.
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2.1 Significant 2.1.1 Explain the meaning of a) Demonstrate the basic a) Self-assessments
Figures significant figure, and hence knowledge of significant
determine the number of figures and standard form by -ask students to think about
significant figures of a number. using number card and their own learning process,
4-5 calculator. to reflect on what they do
2.1.2 Round off a number to b) Form of Bubble map well or struggle with, and to
certain numbers of significant articulate what they have
figures. • Bubble Map is to describe learned or still need to learn
content using adjectives. to meet course
2.2 Standard Form 2.2.1 Recognise and write • In this topic we use bubble expectations or learning
numbers in standard form. map to differentiate standards.
2.2.2 Perform basic arithmetic significant figure and not
operations involving numbers in significant figures b) Quiz at the end of
standard form. the topic
2.2.3 Solve problems involving
numbers in standard form.
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Home Based-Learning :
-Mathpad activities
3.0 CONSUMER MATHEMATICS : SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS, CREDIT AND DEBT
6-7 3.1 Savings and 3.1.1 Recognise various types of a) Worksheet a) Entrepreeurship
(Exam 1) Investments savings and investments. project
3.1.2 Perform calculations b) Student presentation about
involving simple interest and types of saving and
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compound interest for savings, investment. Then, comparing -Teacher assign tasks that
and hence explain the impact of and contrast potential risks, are more
8-11 changes in period, rate of interest return and liquidity of various product/performance-based
or return and compounding types of savings and than those on traditional
frequency on the future value of investments tests.
savings. -Project allow students to
c) Play role game engage in independent work
3.1.3 Perform calculations and to demonstrate broad
involving the value of return of - Student are divided into a few understanding of ideas in
investments, and hence explain group of 4 to 5 person the topic.
the factors that affect the return - Each group will be ask to - Teacher will evaluate
of investments and its impacts. create a situation about the student based on the rubric.
investment and act the
3.1.4 Compare and contrast situation.
potential risks, return and - The other group will be
liquidity of various types of guessing the type of
savings and investments. investment that have been
play by the opposite team.
3.1.5 Calculate the average cost
per share for the investment of d) Group Discussion
shares using the ringgit cost -Assign one mentor for each
averaging strategy and explain group.
the benefits of the strategy.
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