ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN

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HBMT4203_V2
TEACHING OF UPPER SECONDARY MATHEMATICS PART I/
PENGAJARAN MATEMATIK SEKOLAH MENENGAH TINGGI BAHAGIAN I
MAY 2015 SEMESTER

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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 MsWord 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 MsWord 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 MyVLE 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
MyVLE 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 MyVLE. 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 MyVLE. 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. The file must be in MS-WORD format.
Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted
must be re-submitted online before the deadline. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI
sahaja dalam SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar mestilah dalam format MS-WORD (filename.doc).
Sila pastikan fail adalah VERSI TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah hantar hendaklah dihantar
semula secara on-line sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.

8. Your assignment must be submitted between 6th 26th July 2015. Submission after 26th July 2015 will
NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 6hb 26hb Julai 2015. Serahan selepas
26hb Julai 2015 TIDAK akan diterima.
9. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You
should also not plagiarise another persons 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
Registrars Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrars 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 Registrars 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.

EVALUATION / PENILAIAN
This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed
based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the
assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. /
Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 40% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan
akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. 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. /
Bil.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Similarity Percentage /
Kadar Pertindihan
0 30
30.01 50
50.01 70
70.01 - 100

Marks Deduction /
Potongan Markah
0
5
10
100

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Quantitative analysis can be used to understand the behaviour and patterns of students
performance in examinations by using mathematical models and measurement techniques.
This analysis involves numbers and statistics from the evaluation of performance for the
prediction of performance.
Explain how sequences and series are related to this quantitative analysis method. By using
this method, predict the performance of your students in the next mathematics examination
based on real results from the previous examination.
Suggest an activity for the teaching and learning of arithmetic series for a mathematics class
using appropriate strategies and relevant resources.
[Total: 40 marks]

SOALAN TUGASAN

Analisis kuantitatif boleh digunakan untuk memahami tingkah laku dan corak prestasi pelajar
dalam peperiksaan dengan menggunakan model matematik dan teknik pengukuran. Analisis
ini melibatkan nombor dan statistik daripada penilaian prestasi untuk membuat ramalan
prestasi.
Terangkan bagaimana jujukan dan siri dikaitkan dengan kaedah analisis kuantitatif ini.
Dengan menggunakan kaedah ini, ramalkan pencapaian pelajar anda dalam peperiksaan
matematik yang akan datang berdasarkan keputusan sebenar daripada peperiksaan yang
lepas.
Cadangkan satu aktiviti pengajaran dan pembelajaran untuk siri aritmetik bagi kelas
matematik dengan menggunakan strategi yang sesuai dan sumber-sumber yang berkaitan.
[Jumlah: 40 markah]

Assignment Rubrics

Criteria
Introduction.

Relationship
between
sequences and
series with
quantitative
analysis
method.

Missing
Item
Weight
0
There is no
introduction
to the paper.
1

No
relationship
discussed.

No
prediction
provided.
3

No teaching
and learning
activity
provided.

Fair

Above average

Excellent

1
The introduction does
not mention the
structure and
objectives of the paper
and important
concepts.

2
The introduction
previews the structure
of the paper in a clear
manner.

3
The introduction
previews the structure
of the paper and
objectives in a clear
manner.

4
The introduction
previews the structure
and objectives of the
paper clearly. Important
concepts are also clearly
explained.

Unclear and not

relevant relationship
discussed.

Relevant but not

detailed discussion on
the relationship
between sequences and
series with quantitative
analysis method done.

Relevant and detailed

discussion on the
relationship between
sequences and series
with quantitative
analysis method done.

Excellent and detailed

discussion on the
relationship between
sequences and series
with quantitative analysis
method done.

Vague prediction and

weak explanation on
prediction of students
performance provided.

Detailed prediction but

insignificant
explanation on
prediction of students
performance provided.

Detailed prediction and

relevant explanation on
prediction of students
performance provided.

Clear and detailed

prediction provided.
Relevant and detailed
explanation on prediction
of students performance
given.

Inappropriate activity
with a lack of
resources presented.
No examples of
strategies given.

Inadequate activity with

a lack of resources and
a vague focus on the
topic presented.
Examples of strategies
given are not suitable.

Relevant activity with

at least one appropriate
resource and a clear
focus on the topic
presented. At least one
example of strategies
given is suitable.

Excellent activity with

clear and detailed
resources and a very
clear focus on the topic
presented. Examples of
strategies given are
relevant.

Prediction of
students
performance.

Teaching and
learning
activity for
arithmetic
series

Low

Max
Marks

12

12

Criteria
Organisation

Missing
Item
Weight
0
Not relevant.
1

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

1
Many details are not
in logical order. There
is little sense that the
writing is organised.

2
Some details are not in
logical order and
distract the reader.

3
Details are placed in a
logical order but
presented less
effectively.

4
Details are placed in a
logical order and
presented effectively.
The paper is interesting.

TOTAL MARKS

Max
Marks

4
40