This is an informative book with guidelines on how to design problems in real-world contexts (PRWC). It highlights the features of PRWC and how to effectively develop and tackle them.
Contents:
Chapter One - Purpose and Features of Problems in Real-World Contexts
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 PRWC for Teaching & Learning In MOE System
- 1.3 Main Purpose of PRWC for Teaching and Learning
- 1.4 Exemplars of PRWC for Assessment
- 1.5 Key Feature of PRWC for Assessment
- 1.6 Conclusion
Chapter 2 - Principles of Design for Problems in Real-World Contexts
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 The Realistic Principle
- 2.3 The Mathematical Principle
- 2.4 The Activity Priniciple
- 2.5 Conclusion
Chapter 3 - Practical Guidelines for Designing Problems in Real-World Conexts
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Step 1: Choose Possible Assessent Objectives in TOS to Set PRWC
- 3.3 Step 2: Find Real-World Context, Guided by REalistic Principle
- 3.4 Step 3: Think of Main Problems(s) Guided by Reality MAD Principles
- 3.5 Step 4: Craft STEM and Part-Questions for PRWC
- 3.6 Step 5: Write Mark Scheme
- 3.7 Step 6 & 7: Complete TOS and Let other Teachers vet PRWC
- 3.8 Still Stuck?...
- 3.9 Modifying from Other PRWC or Similar Problems
- 3.10 Conclusion
Chapter 4 - Samples of Problems in Real-World Context with Mark Scheme and Explanatory Notes on Design
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 PRWC Sample 1 Cookies
- 4.3 PRWC Sample 2 Credit Card Discount
- 4.4 PRWV Sample 3 Wine Glasses
- 4.5 PRWC Sample 4 Shooting Game
- 4.6 PRWC Sample 5 Car Manufacturer
- 4.7 PRWC Sample 6 Drink Carton
- 4.8 PRWC Sample 7 Transportation Problem
- 4.9 PRWC Sample 8 Freehand Circle Drawing
- 4.10 Some Ideas for PRWC
- 4.11 Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Implemenation of Problems in Real-World Context in the Classroom
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Supporting Student to Solve PRWC
- 5.3 Orchestrating Productive Discussion of PRWC
- 5.4 Using PRWC for Teaching and Learning
- 5.5 Conclusion