ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT PENYERAHAN DAN PENILAIAN TUGASAN _________________________________________________________________________ COURSE CODE / KOD KURSUS: HBSC3203 COURSE

TITLE / TAJUK KURSUS : TEACHING SCIENCE FOR UPPER PRIMARY II SEMESTER /SEMESTER : JANUARY 2011 _________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR 1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course./ Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa modul bercetak kursus ini. 2. Answer in Malay or English./ Jawab dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris. 3. 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 templet 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. 4. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer./ Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. 5. You must submit your assignment to the TUTOR. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment for personal reference./ Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan kepada TUTOR. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan senaskah tugasan yang diserahkan untuk rujukan sendiri. 6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam SATU fail. 7. Your assignment must be submitted before 31 Mac 2011. Submission after 31 Mac 2011 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan sebelum 31 Mac 2012. Serahan selepas 31 Mac 2012 TIDAK akan diterima. 8. 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.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION / SOALAN TUGASAN

You have noticed that a number of your students in your science class either have misconceptions or do not understand the following concepts which were discussed in their science lessons. The problematic concepts are:
(a)

How earthquakes occur How the moon-orbit phases are formed How several constellations can be observed

In about 2 -3 pages write an essay to explain what is meant by misconceptions and how they can be overcomed. 8 marks

(b)

Think of suitable models to explain how earthquake occurs and how the moon-orbit phases are formed. Use these models to explain both these phenomena to a group of students. Write a report on the suitability of the models based on students interview records. 12 Marks

(c)

Identify suitable teaching strategies that can be used to teach the occurance of constellations. Teach how constellations are formed to a group of students using a suitable teaching strategy. Write a reflection in about 3-4 pages on the suitability of the teaching method. 10 Marks TOTAL:30 MARKS

________________________________________________________________________ PENILAIAN / EVALUATION This assignment accounts for 40% of the marks for the course mentioned and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics. / Tugasan ini akan menyumbangkan 40% markah kepada kursus tersebut dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik. You would be informed of the assignment mark before the Final Semester Examination commences. / Anda akan dimaklumkan tentang markah 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 3utomatic akan disemak untuk persamaan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:

Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 10 - 30 % : potongan 20% daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh. Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 31 - 50 % : potongan 40% daripada jumlah markah yang diperoleh. Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan lebih daripada 50%: Markah sifar akan diberikan. Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with 31 - 50 % overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.
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ATTACHMENT / LAMPIRAN COURSE CODE: HBSC3203 TEACHING SCIENCE FOR UPPER PRIMARY II

SEMESTER: JANUARY 2012

Criteria

Marks/ (Weightage)

Missing Items 0

Weak 1 Limited definitions and only 1-2 strategies are proposed. Strategies quoted may be suitable to students level. No references are evident

Partially Meets Standards 2 Good collections of definitions but strategies proposed may be suitable for primary school students. Few references

Meets Standard 3 Good collections of definitions but strategies are limited to 2- 3 ways. Sources are relevant.

Exceeds Standard 4 The essay written reflects a good collection of definitions and suitable strategies to overcome misconceptions. Ample sources are quoted.

Total Score

Essay on misconception and possible strategies for overcoming

(2)

Limited definitions and only 1 strategy are proposed. Strategies quoted not suitable to students level. No references are evident

Use of models and quality of report.

(3)

At least a model it may not be suitable to students level. Limited

are cited. At least a model is At least 2 different models are given. Few references are given. Interview records are used references are given. No reference to interview records.

At least 3 different suitable models are provided. Report of references. Use

At least 4 different suitable models are provided. Report is 12 sources quoted.

is given. However given.. Limited

included a number comprehensive and

references are given. No reference to Identification of strategy and reflection (2.5) interview records. Strategy is definitely not suitable and writing lacks cohesiveness. No references are provided.

but limited.

of interview records is evident.

Uses interview records extensively.

Strategy identified The strategy may not be suitable to students level and writing lacks cohesiveness. No references are provided. Total identified may be suitable to students level. Writing is not continuous and references are limited.

The strategy identified is satisfactory. Reflection written is cohesive and some references are evident.

The strategy identified is explained clearly. Reflection written is cohesive and sufficient references are provided 30 10

*Total marks will be converted to 40%