Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Mathematics Alternative Assessment Practice 1

Practice 1

This is a practice of the upcoming alternative assessment task (Term 1 Week 7).

We are going to do this Practice as Homework so that you have an idea how the assessment is going be like, and at the same time to iron out any potential technical issues.
Based on feedback from your seniors, this practice is going to be very helpful in preparing you for the alternative assessment.
The submission date for the practice Viva Voce is Friday 7 Feb 2359 hours.

The task is compulsory, and you are to submit your work via the platform instructed by your teacher.

Topic: Number systems

Objective of Task: 

To demonstrate your understanding of the concepts and calculations through clear articulation and presentation of problem solving.

Instructions (I):

·                This is an individual task. Complete the viva voce practice on your own.
·                This is a reinforcement of similar questions based on the topic covered in class.
·                It will also help you to seek and articulate your understanding of concepts as you attempt to explain your approach and solution to the problem.
·                You should not take more than 1 hour to complete the entire task.
Note: 
For this practice, you will need to record your work and post it on the designated platform.

Instructions (II):

·                Explain how you will convert the number 91 from a decimal system to a binary system.
·                Explain how you will perform the simple arithmetic operation “91 minus 8” in binary.
·                Research on how to count in binary system using the digits “0” and “1”.
·                Explain briefly, in your own words, on how a binary system works. You may choose to use any visualization tools to help explain yourself.
·                Work out and explain the solution clearly. You may choose to write it out, or use various software like Numbers to write your own script.
·                                  Do not simply read out the lines of the working. Instead, inform the audience: 
1.     how you identify the key information
2.     why you choose a particular method to solve the problem
3.     explain how the method works

4.              Recording
a.              In this practice, learn to use QuickTime Player to record your viva voce. 
b.              Here are some ways that you can present your worked solution:
i.                  You may sit in front of the computer and show the working (on papers) as you explain how you solve or problem using the "movie recording" feature in QuickTime Player.
Click HERE to view sample

ii.                  You may present your work in KeyNotePages, PowerPoint Presentation, etc and use the "screen recording" feature in QuickTime Player to do the video recording.
Click HERE to view sample

iii.                  You may also use explain the problem on a whiteboard and have your classmates to help record using a camera or any other methods that you could think of
c.              Remember to keep the file size small.
d.              For technical consultation, please approach Mr Jonathan Chua, your ICT Teacher.

5.              Submission of work
a.              Post your video clip in YouTube
i.                  Under "Private Settings", select "Unlisted"
ii.                  Copy and paste the URL in the GoogleForm below

b.              For students who are unable to activate the YouTube account (due to age limit, as you need to activate your Google+ account at the same time), you may seek help from your Parents to upload your work via their YouTube account

Mathematics Alternative Assessment

Dear Secondary 1 Students and Parents,

 The Secondary 1 Mathematics team will be commencing the Mathematics Viva Voce this week. This assessment aims to capture students' various forms of learning, and contributes a significant weightage towards the End of Year result. We will ensure that students are well prepared for this assessment, and at the same time would like parents and students to take note of the implications of late submission.

Submission platforms 

The various teachers will be instructing students to submit their assignments on various learning platforms. Here are the platforms specified by the various Mathematics teachers:

S1-01 (Ms Low Kwai Yin): Youtube
S1-02 (Ms Low Kwai Yin): Youtube
S1-03 (Ms Mimi Goh): Youtube
S1-04 (Ms Mimi Goh): Youtube
S1-05 (Mr Desmond Peh): Youtube
S1-06 (Mr Desmond Peh): Youtube
S1-07 (Mr Desmond Peh):Youtube
S1-08 (Mr Liu Yijie): Edmodo

Practice Viva Voce 

This will be issued in Week 4, as a trial to iron out potential teething problems before the actual assessment. Deadline for submission is Friday 7 Feb 2359 hours. All students will be expected to upload their video submission to the required platform. Respective Math teachers will issue comments over the weekend, so that students will be prepared for the actual assessment in Week 7.

Actual Viva Voce This will be issued in Week 6. The grade for this assignment will count towards the final grade. Deadline for submission will be 21 Feb 2359 hours. Late submission after 21 Feb 2359 hours and before 28 Feb 2359 hours will only receive 50% of the marks. e.g. an assignment which is graded 16/20 will only be awarded 8/20 if submitted during this period. Any submission after 28 Feb 2359 hours will receive 0% of the marks. e.g. an assignment which is graded 16/20 will be awarded 0/20 if submitted during this period. Any non-submissions will be treated as a disciplinary case. For further queries, please feel free to contact your child's Mathematics teachers at the following email addresses:

Ms Loh Kwai Yin (loh_kwai_yin@sst.edu.sg)
Ms Mimi Goh (mimi_goh@sst.edu.sg)
Mr Desmond Peh (desmond_peh@sst.edu.sg)
Mr Liu Yi Jie (liu_yi_jie@sst.edu.sg)