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PMGS 6305 EVALUATION IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

In this course, the historical background theories and recent research into the ways in which students
are assessed in mathematics education will be discussed. This includes a focus on theoretical and practical
aspects of assessment in the mathematics classroom, examination of the relationships between assessment
and curriculum in the wider sense, and a critical analysis of the purpose, strategies, methods and effective
models of assessment in mathematics education. Also, constructive and integrated perspective on assessments
that reflect recent changes in mathematics curriculum will be examined.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : English Language

Main References
Noraini Idris (2007). Classroom assessment in mathematics education. Kuala Lumpur:McGraw Hill.
Airasian, P. W. (2005). Classroom assessment concepts and application, New York: McGraw Hill.
Gronlund, N.E.(2003). Assessment of students achievement. New York: Allyn & Bacon.

PMGS 6306 TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The aim of this course is to assist students in understanding the suitable methods in teaching early
mathematics to children. Topics of discussion include among others the mathematics content in the pre school
curriculum, psychological basis in teaching early mathematics, teaching for understanding and construction of
knowledge, an integrated model of teaching early mathematics, the teaching of numbers and numerals, the
development of geometric thinking and measurement in early mathematics. This course will also discuss
research ideas related to teaching of early mathematics for children.

Assesment Method : Continuous Assessment (Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Baroody, A.J. (1998).Fostering children‟s mathematical power: An investigative approach to K-8 mathematics
instruction. Mahwah,NJ : Erlbaum Associates
Shaw, J. & Blakes, S. (1998). Mathematics for young children. New jersey, Prentice Hall (QA 135.5 sha).
Reys, R.E., Suyd Suydam, M.N., Lindquist, M.M.,& Smith, N.L. (1998). Helping children learn
mathematics, Allyn & Bacon
Kellough, R.D. (1996). Integrating mathematics and science for kindergarten and primary children, Engle-
wood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.
Jensen, Robert J.(Ed.)(1993). Research Ideas For the Classroom: Early Childhood Mathematics. Reston,VA:
NCTM.

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