Course Pro FormaProgram Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

Course Title Numerical Literacy(Literasi Nombor)

Course Code WAJ3105

Credit 2(2+0)

Contact Hours 30 hours

Language Of Delivery

English

Prerequisite To Entry

Nil

Semester One/ Two

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate their understanding to incorporate numeracy approach and strategy in their future teaching

Explain the need to link mathematical ideas by using real life situations , concrete materials and appropriate questioning and discussion techniques

Discuss the appropriateness of using certain methods in solving a problem or in a particular situation

Synopsis Students will be exposed to the approaches and strategies in the achievement of numerical literacy in the basic areas of mathematics. The topics discussed are problem solving, operation and computation, measurement, spatial sense, and also data analysis and Interpretation.

Pelajar akan didedahkan tentang pendekatan dan strategi dalam pencapaian literasi nombor di dalam bidang-bidang asas matematik. Topik-topik yang turut dibincangkan ialah berkenaan penyelesaian masalah, operasi dan pengiraan, pengukuran, kesedaran ruang, dan juga analisis data dan interpretasi.

Topic Content Hours

1 Problem solving Heuristic approach (non- mechanical) Understanding the problem statement Discussion of possible analytic tools or

strategies to solve Assessment and reasonableness of solution Further analysis Real life examples: practical activities

6

2 Operation and computation Means of performing calculation:

o Pencil- and- paper o Calculators and computerso Mental computationo Estimationso Manipulative materials

Appropriate and inappropriate uses of calculators and computers

Appropriateness: rough estimates or exact answers

6

3 Measurement Intuitive notions of mathematical concepts

o Practical activities with varied materials

o Direct experience Uncoventional instruments and non-standard

units e.g feet and hands Metric units and conversion Contextual teaching : taking measurements

to gather data needed to solve problem in daily life

6

4 Spatial sense 2D and 3D : plane and solid objects availability to handle, measure and use in

building to construct from simple materials or with

conventional instruments draw spatial concepts and relationships from

activities

6

Topic Content Hours

5 Data analysis and interpretation Read and interpret presented quantitative

information in tables, charts or graphso Instructions on reading

Statistics: collection, analysis and interpretation of numerical data

o Critically examine statistics given Exploration of events related to chances

(intuitive idea of probability)

6

Total 30

Assessment Coursework : 100%

Main References Valsa Koshy and Jean Murray (2002). Unlocking numeracy. London. David Fulton Publishers.

David Coles and Tim Copeland (2002). Numeracy and Mathematics Across the Primary Curriculum. London. David Fulton Publishers

Further references

Share, Margaret (2001). Numeracy on display. Blair Publications Ltd

Jerry Howett (2000). Number power ( a real woreld approach toMaths). Contemporary Books. USA

Mark Patmore (2002). The numeracy skills test. Learning Matters. UK