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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2023/2024

learning of specific topics in
Assessment Methods: mathematics.
Continuous assessment: 70%
Final examination: 30% Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 60%
Final examination: 40%
SIP1002 ASSESSMENT IN
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
In this course the students will be SIP1004 TRENDS AND ISSUES
exposed to the various types of IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION
assessment and its purpose and
functions. Students will learn how This course exposes students to
to create higher order thinking the various trends, issues, and
tasks that enhances student challenges in chemical education.
learning. Technical aspect of Students are also taught cognitive
assessment will also be learned. science and learning theories in
Students will be taught on how to chemistry education. Students will
make educational decisions learn about Piaget, Vygotsky, and
based on students’ assessment contemporary learning theories.
performance. Students give opportunities to
conduct simple action research
Assessment Methods: that can contribute ideas to
Continuous assessment: 60% implement meaningful and
Final examination: 40% relevant chemistry teaching.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 70%
SIP1003 PSYCHOLOGY IN Final examination: 30%
LEARNING MATHEMATICS
The purpose of this course is to
expose students to the usage of SIP1005 PRACTICAL WORK IN
concepts and principles of CHEMISTRY
psychology and cognitive science
as a core to develop deeper This course helps students to
understanding about how children understand what scientific inquiry
learn mathematics and the is as well as the roles and types of
various ways they construct and practical work. This course
build on their abstract scheme. encourages students to conduct
The influence of theories of open-ended / guided inquiry in the
learning on adult mathematics secondary school laboratory
education will be discussed in environment. Students are taught
depth. In addition, theories and good laboratory management
principles of learning such as knowledge and skills.
process of active participation in
reflection, abstraction, and
appreciation will be linked to the

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