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RESOURCES IN MATHEMATICS

PRINTED MATERIALS1. Advantages of printed materials

- cheap- attractive- easy to refer- save time and effort- provide good ideas- can be use as teaching aids- can be used in enrichment/remedial

activities

2. Sources of printed materials- books- internet- magazines- journals articles- collection of thesis- resource center

3. Characteristics of printed materials(maths book)- easily accessible- related to the topics

- written in correct format- language used is easy to understand- reliable and has high validity of content- easy to handle- easily assessments

4. Journal: Def- Articles represent research not previously

published- Articles are reviewed by peers before being

accepted or rejected by journal- Articles are archival

5. Characteristics of a Journal-

Formal in format- Sources are cites with footnotes- Author, researchers are identified- Purpose: to publish the result of research- Publisher: professional orga, rsearch

institution- Graphic are statistical illustration, in black

& white.

6. Ways journals help teachers to improveT&L- to support the concept learnt in the

classroom- can widen their pedagogical knowledge

about the topic

- it can stimulate the pupils interest in thetopic

- provide source of teaching ideas shared byexperienced researchers/educators

7. Maths books: Types of books- journal- textbook- workbook- teacher guide book- main reference book- educational magazines

8. Characteristics of good Mathematicsbooks- relevant to the syllabus- suitable with the level of students- easily available at the book store- contain a lot of questions which can help

students preparing for the exam

- easy to understand/language- colourful- attractive

- a lot of questions or exercises

9. Printed materials play an important rolein T&L of Maths how?- attractive- lot of information- easily language- cheap- easy to handle

TEACHING & LEARNING AIDS

1. Manipulative Kits: Examples of teachingaids

- Geoboard- Counters- Cuisenaire rods- Dienes blocks- Multi based arithmetics blocks- ruler- abacus- calculator- ruler- clock- beaker- balance- measuring tapes- measuring cylinder- weighing scale

2. 3 types of manipulative kits- Specific math apparatus to represent

explicitly & concretely math ideas that isabstract / teacher, stdnt used it as model

- Structured to embody one particularconceptual structure / tcher,stdnt directlyreflect the equivalent math manipulationswithin that structure./eg multibase 10,Cuisenaire rods

- Unstructured more versatile & open inuse / not to focus on particular conceptualstructures

3. Advantages of using manipulative kits inteaching math- Enhance better understanding of math

concepts- Student centered- Stimulates thinking- Students can explore, discover- Fun- Flexible

4. 3 prerequisites/ basics for successful usemanipulatives- Understand the concept & appropriate

manipulative.


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- take more time to use the modeleffectively

- establish the classroom routine tomaximize learning

5. Use based-ten materials to illustrate thecomputationsi.e; 223 = 200 + 20 + 3

6.7. + +8.

6. Net and solids 3-D solids- cube, cuboids, cylinder, pyramid

7. Measuring Instruments: Examples

- Ruler

- Clock

- Beaker

- Balance- measuring tapes- measuring cylinder- weighing scale

8. computing tools:- calculators, abacus, rods & sticks

9. Criterias of good teaching aids- attractive and colourful- easy to handle, use and store- can be made with minimum cost- creative with unique ideas and illustrative

design

- the content ought to be precise and closelyrelated to the topic

- can be used to present maths concepts inan easy, precise and quick manner

- can motivate students to learn theconcepts that have a more sustainingeffect in the pupil mind

- can be recycle

TECHNOLOGY IN MATHEMATICS1. Hadware

i. Computer

input devices:o device depend on the form the

data takes(text, sound, artwork),o used to collect information & enter

data & instructions intocomputer(manual or automatic)

o keyboard: enter text, numerical

info, type commands(shortcut,editing key, function key)

o pointing devices: mouse, touchpad,

trackpoint, joysticks, touch screen)o ex for input devices: (grahic

tablets, scanner, microphone,digital camera, touchscreen)

output devices:

o displayed on computer screen,

hardcopy, tv, LCD, speakers.

storage devices:o to store info

o 2 types: primary & secondarystorage devices

o Primary: Memory-RAM&ROM)-

directly accessible by CPU(faster)o Secndry: not directly access by

CPU / does not lose data whenswitch off / optical (CD, DVD), flashmemry(pendrive), punchcard-(slower)

o Tertiary: robotic mechanism/

useful for large data /(slower thanscndry)

o Offline storage: pendrive,

diskette,external..o Storage tech:

- magnetic(floppy disk, diskette)-optical :CD-computer caches: memory bank tospeed up accessing data-flash mmory: pendrive, digital

camera.

2. Types of computers and characteristics

- super computer : high capability,expensive machine, can analyze andvisualize the unseen processes andphenomena, capable of reading largenumber of data

- mainframe computer: big computer ofhigh performance, widely used byenterprise servers, connected by cables

- mini computer (laptop) : more capable

than PC but less capable than mainframe,

widely used than mainframe, easier to beoperated and serviced

3. Advantages of computers- integration of webs- user-friendly with easy navigations- windows operation is object-oriented- several operations could be done at the

same time- multimedia:-windows have the capabilities

of graphics and videos

4. Criteria of computer hardware

- hard-disk/floppy disk drve: storage-

RAM- key board: input device for typing

- VDU-Video display unit(monitor)- present

visual display- Mouse-to point and select items- Printer- to print on paper(hardcopy)- Modem-to communicate the PC to another

PC

- CPU - mother-board: main component,control whole system(process input data&passes the data to output component)

ii. LCD


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liquid crystal display5. Software Packages

- Teaching packages- Teaching software and courseware

6. Use of computer and software packages- As demonstration tools- Encourage students to explore and

discover on their own- Emphasize on experimental aspects of

mathematics- Help in T&L process- Enhance student initiative and participation- Help in sustaining the students interest in

maths

7. Software application- Personal info management- Personal finance- Project management- Accounting- Design- Multimedia authoring

8. Application software and suitablemathematics topic

- m/s word

- m/s ppt

- m/s excel

- GSP

9. Internet & online instructions

- Internet: a large network of computersconnecting smaller networks around theworld.

- Communication protocol:TransferControl Protocol/ Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)

- Connecting the internet:i. Network connection- (wired &

wireless)

Wired Local Area Network(LAN) ,Wide Area

Network (WAN), dial upconnection,

Broadband.

Wireless internet can be accessedby using

access point or hotspots.

9.1 Useful of internet- Exchange emails with friend- Interact in the online discussion forums- Access and retrieve information- Access text and multimedia information- shopping

9.2 Examples of e-learning

- Blogs- e-mail- PDA- Text chat- Video conferencing- Distance learning

9.3 Advantages of e-learning- more flexible compared to the traditional

learning- Criterias of computer hardware- more flexible- easy access- save time: anytime, anywhere

MATHEMATICS FACILITIES1. Mathematics Garden

- a place where we can study aboutmathematics based on the natural,concrete object around us.

- Outside the classroom.

1.1 The importance of Math Garden- To encourage students to see math in the

world around them.- To realized students about the relationship

btwen classroom math activities andoutside math activities.

- To aware the students that math not onlyin classroom

1.2 Maths in the world around us- not only in classroom- to see connection with real world- to relate math with everyday life- has a purpose in life- can create positive attitude in terms of

everyday life such in budgeting: money,saving: time and money

1.3 Types of learning activities in mathgarden-

Recreational- Contextual- On site learning- Tele-match- Treasure hunt- Hand span hunt- Hand span planting

Advantages of Maths corner/ Maths lab, etc (vs)

Maths corner Maths lab

1 is a corner2 just a place to

put maths

information,notes, formulas,picture, diagram

1 is a room2 place to store maths

instruments and resources

>> T&L kits, printedmaterials, softwarepackages

3 room normally lock andguarded

4 contains instruction,brochure, pamphlet to letthe pupils know how to usethe instrument and the rulesin the lab

5 can be used as experiencedlearning

6 use as classroom to conductmaths activity


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7 can be used as centre todevelop maths teacher

2. Prepare budget for Maths Lab

MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES1. Inventory and records

- 3 categories:- assets, inventory, officesupplies stock

-Assets

items costing RM500 or more do not include furniture and

fittings

- Inventoryitems costing less than RM500 including furniture andfittings

- office supplies stockall consumableitems, writing tools( non-consumable ofvery low value which are uneconomical tobe itemized individually)

2. Forms: to record the acquisition, use,, storageand disposal items

- Assetsdaftar harta modal (KEW312,312A)A- record information ofpurchase,

placement, inspection, disposal

B- record of maintenance-service, repairs,

buying spare parts

- Inventorydaftar inventori (KEW 313) record receivingand location

- office supplies stockdaftar stokbekalan pejabat

(KEW 314)

kept in book

record receiving &distributing items

- transfer daftar pergerakan harta modaldan

inventori (KEW 315)

record transferring(shifting dueto borrowing or temporarylocation), inventory

3. Ways to manage a good inventory- Sign the invoice when receiving the items

and goods- Make a list of inventory of goods and items

received- Record the received items systematically in

the stock book under specific headings- Keep the inventory based on the type of

items

- Order new items to replaced used ones- Send for repair/maintenance if the

goods/items are damaged/cannot be used- Need regular check-

up/maintenance/servicing of equipment- If beyond repair, jolt down in inventory

form to write off or disposal

4. How to monitor all the resources- arrange/put in the suitable place- label- check list- inventory- regular check-up

5. How to manage your resources- Inventory and Records,

- Monitoring and Maintenance,- Planning and Budgeting

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Resources in Mathematics Notes_edited