ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN

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HBEC 2503MATHEMATICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

JANUARI 2017 SEMESTER ________________________________________________________________________

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 MS-WORD 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 MS-WORD 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 myINSPIRE 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 myINSPIRE 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 myINSPIRE. 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 myINSPIRE. 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. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail.

8. Your assignment must be submitted between 6th -19 March 2017. Submission after 19th March 2017 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 6hb -19hb Mac 2017. Serahan selepas 19 Mac 2017 TIDAK akan diterima.

9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You should also not plagiarise another person’s 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 Registrar’s Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrar’s 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 Registrar’s 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.

PENILAIAN / EVALUATION

This assignment accounts for 50% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics attached. /Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 50% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik yang dilampirkan.

You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /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. % Similarities Group(Kumpulan Pertindihan)

% Marks Deduction (Potongan Markah)

1 0 – 30 02 30.01 – 50 53 50.01 – 70 104 70.01 – 100 100

Assignments found to have similarities under any of the categories above; will not be entitled to apply for appeal. For learners who fall into the 70.01-100 similarities group, the access for online appeal for assignment remarking of the subject will be disabled from the appeal options. / Tugasan yang dikenal pasti mempunyai pertindihan tugasan bagi mana-mana kumpulan pertindihan di atas tidak dibenarkan untuk rayuan. Bagi pelajar dalam kategori pertindihan tugasan kumpulan 70.01-100, akses online rayuan semakan semula tugasan bagi subjek berkaitan dilupuskan dari pilihan rayuan.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Association for

the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) affirm that high-quality, challenging, and

accessible mathematics education for 4 to 6 year-old children is a vital foundation for future

mathematics learning. In every early childhood setting, children should experience effective,

research-based curriculum and teaching practices.

(a) In this assignment, you are required to describe the TWO theories in learning of

Mathematics and the influence of both the theories in learning Math skills for

preschoolers.

(b) As a teacher responsible for teaching Mathematics to preschool children (4, 5 and 6

years old), it is important to ensure that the teaching carried out is interesting. By

using various sources, suggest TWO activities to teach Math skills (such as addition,

subtraction, multiplication, division, form, time, money, etc.) that match the ages of

preschool children. Explain clearly both the activities.

(c) Next, select an activity and implement it at preschool or kindergarten. Write your

reflection with emphasis on the reactions of the children. Also attach relevant pictures

as evidence.

To complete this assignment, you are advised to refer to the various referral sources (such as

text books, journals and documents on-line).

[Total: 50 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

Majlis Kebangsaan Guru Matematik (NCTM) dan Persatuan Kebangsaan bagi Pendidikan

Kanak-Kanak Muda (NAEYC) mengesahkan kualiti yang tinggi, mencabar, dan akses kepada

pendidikan matematik kepada kanak-kanak yang berusia 4 hingga 6 tahun merupakan asas

penting bagi pembelajaran matematik pada masa depan. Dalam persekitaran awal setiap

kanak-kanak, kanak-kanak harus mempunyai peluang untuk mengalami kurikulum

berasaskan penyelidikan dan amlanan pengajaran yang efektif.

(a) Dalam tugasan ini, anda dikehendaki meghuraikan DUA teori dalam pembelajaran

matematik secara terperinci dan pengaruh kedua-dua teori tersebut dalam pembelajaran

kemahiran matematik bagi kanak-kanak prasekolah.

(b) Sebagai guru yang bertanggungjawab untuk mengajar matematik bagi kanak-kanak

prasekolah (4, 5 dan 6 tahun), adalah penting memastikan pengajaran yang dijalankan

menarik. Dengan menggunakan pelbagai sumber, cadangkan DUA aktiviti untuk

mengajar kemahiran matematik (seperti tambah, tolak, bahagi, darab, bentuk, masa,

wang dan lain-lain) yang sesuai dengan peringkat umur kanak-kanak prasekolah.

Kedua-dua aktiviti tersebut perlu dihuraikan dengan jelas.

(c) Seterusnya, pilih SATU aktiviti dan laksanakan aktiviti tersebut di prasekolah atau

tadika. Tulis refleksi anda dengan penekanan kepada tindak balas daripada kanak-

kanak. Juga sertakan gambar-gambar yang berkaitan sebagai bukti.

Untuk menyempurnakan tugasan ini, anda dinasihatkan merujuk kepada pelbagai sumber

rujukan (seperti buku teks, jurnal dan dokumen-dokumen atas talian).

[Jumlah: 50 markah]

Assignment Rubrics

Criteria Weight

MissingItem Low Fair Above average Excellent

Max Marks0 1 2 3 4

Introduction 1.5 No introduction The introduction was not clear and not relevant to the assignment.

The introduction explained the overall assignment but was short and simple.

The introduction previews the structure of the paper and objectives in a clear manner.

The introduction previews the structure and objectives of the paper very clearly explained.

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Describing the two theories and the effect of both theories in learning math skills.

3.0 No discussion or relevance to the task

The discussion is too general and less focused on the selection of the theories.

The discussion is quite good and justifies the selection of the theories.

Good discussion and justification for the theories.

A very good and comprehensive discussion of the two theories.

12

Two suggestions for activities to suit all ages and a clear description.

3.0 No recommendations for activities.

Description of both activities is too short.

Description of both activities brief and simple and less suited to children's age

Description on both events with detailed and age-appropriate activities for children

Description on both events is very detail, with clear format and in accordance with the age of the child.

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Activities and reflection

2.5 Activities not carried out and no reflection.No photos

Activities and reflections reported, but very simple and short.There was only one no photos.

Reflection activities expressed in a simple and concise way less associated with children's reactions.There are two no photos.

Activities and reflections reported, with the appropriate description and relevant to responses of children.There are three no photos.

Activities and reflections stated in detail with appropriate description, clear and relevant to children's reactions.There are four and more no photos.

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Criteria Weight

MissingItem Low Fair Above average Excellent

Max Marks 0 1 2 3 4

OrganizationWriting

1.5 Writing does not conform to the format.

No references

Overall the writing is less interesting and the format is less appropriate.

There was only one reference source.

Writing is good, but format is less interesting. There are two sources of relevant references.

Good writing, conforming the format and requirements relevant to note writing. There are three sources of relevant references.

The writing is good, conforming to the format and writing is relevant to needs. There are four or more resource/references.

6

Conclusion 1 No conclusion provided.

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

The conclusion is recognisable, but does not tie up introduction, content and evaluation

The conclusion ties up/brings together the introduction, content and evaluation. Well summarized.

The conclusion is strong. It ties up/ brings together the introduction, content and evaluation. Well summarized.

4

TOTAL MARKS / JUMLAH MARKAH 50