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Course Pro FormaProgram Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

(Matematik Pendidikan Rendah)

Course Title Assessment Practices in Mathematics (Amalan Pentaksiran dalam Matematik)

Course Code MTE 3112

Credit 3(3+0)

Contact Hours

45 hours

Language Of Delivery

English

Prerequisite to entry

Nil

Semester One/ Two

Learning outcomes

1. Identify pupils’ ability, difficulty, misconception and learning needs in mathematics

2. Plan suitable activities for remedial, enrichment and special needs pupils when applicable

3. Apply acquired knowledge in planning and implementing assessment

4. Integrate the applications of technology in assessment

Synopsis Students will be exposed to the skills of carrying out testing and evaluation. The topics discussed are testing and evaluation, mathematical difficulties and diagnostic test, special needs in Mathematics education and applications of technology in assessment.

Pelajar akan didedahkan tentang kemahiran menjalankan pengujian dan penilaian. Topik-topik yang turut dibincangkan ialah mengenai pengujian dan penilaian, kesukaran Matematik dan ujian diagnostik, keperluan khas dalam pendidikan matematik dan aplikasi teknologi dalam pentaksiran.

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Topic Content Hours

1 Testing and Evaluation Definition Assessment Design

o Principles of item constructiono Solo / Bloom Taxonomyo Curriculum specification and Planning of

test (test blue print) School based and classroom assessment

o Formative and summativeo Formal and informal evaluationo Alternative assessment

Interpretation of assessmento Item analysis and interpretation of items (difficulty and discrimination index)o Evaluation of reports and reportingo Monitoring

recording progress and monitoring of students’ achievement

Assessment administrationo Test administrationo Test moderation and marking schemeo Test reliability and validityo Bank items

15

2 Mathematical Difficulties and Diagnostic test Diagnostic test o standard IQ test, o school based testo classroom test

Diagnostic assessment and administrationo principles of item constructiono implementation and administrationo analysis of results

Misconception and Mathematical Difficulties o Misconceptiono Newman Error Analysis

reading comprehension transformation skills process Skills encode carelessness motivation

15

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3 Special needs in Mathematics Education Effective teaching skills for special needs

o exhibit a range of creative and effective teaching for special needs

o learning strategies for special education needs Enrichment activities Remedial activities Other types of learning disabilities

o Dyslexiao Dyspraxiao Dyscalculiao Dysphasia

10

4 Applications of technology in assessment ICT in assessment Item construction (software e.g. Hot potatoes, J-Quizzes) Item analysis (Quest-2, Excel)

5

Total 45

Assessment Coursework 50%Examination 50%

Main References

Clemson, D. & Clemson, W. (1995). Maths assessments. UK: Stanley Thomas Publishers Ltd.

Hopkins, Christine (1999). Mathematics in the Primary school. UK: David Fullton.

Yudariah Mohamad Yusof et.al. (2005). Diagnostik & pemulihan: Kesalahan lazim bagi beberapa tajuk matematik sekolah menengah. Malaysia: UTM Skudai.

Additional References

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (1993). Buku panduan pengayaan dalam KBSR/matematik. KL: Pusat Perkembangan Kurikulum.

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (1993). Buku panduan pemulihan dalam KBSR/matematik. KL: Pusat Perkembangan Kurikulum.

Troutman, A.P. and Lichtenberg, B.K. (2003). Mathematics a good Beginning. 6th ed. Wadsworth/Thompson Inc.