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Dhiva  .  Vaithes  .  Veronica  .  Azami  .   Hilmi . Dr. Aini (Honorary group mate :p)

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Little notes for the kids to learn fractions

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Move it with fractions

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When the moon hits your eye like a big FRACTION Pizza Pie...that's amore

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The students "baked" their version of pizza using fraction to equally distribute toppings!

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No dice? No hal. Just solve a fraction equation and jump up the ladder

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So the students wanted something to drink. We made sure they worked for it #evillaugh

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By Hilmi Najri

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A service learning of math camp was conducted for students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Lelaki Jalan Batu in Kuala Lumpur. The purpose of this math camp Is to change their attitude towards mathematics. Total students who involved in this camp was 30 students. They were from standard 4 to standard 6. They were divided into 3 groups. We, students form UPM went to conduct lesson on mathematics. Our aim is to create their interest on maths and how interestingly lesson can be conducted.

3 different group of Upm students were divided by Dr. Aini. So each of the group have 10 students. Each week’s material will be prepared by the group. One group were given the topic “addition and substraction”. Another group were given times and our group were given the topic “fraction. Our lessons were prepared to attract the students participation and the easier method to solve a mathematical problem. The students were eagerly waiting for our lessons. They really show interest and they were very welcoming.

We came up with some new methods and how to solve mathematical questions easily. We set quiet a simple example because we were told that the students performance were not good and their motivation level is really low but that wasn’t true because while we taught them our method, they were already master those method earlier and some of the students even came up with their own method which make us excited to knew it. We the teachers learn a lot of thing from them. Overall the math camp was a successful programme.

I personally would like to thank and appreciate the students for attending this camp. Not all the students in the school involved in this programme, the one who joined are really motivated to learn. They really participated well in the class. I must thank Dr for giving me such a wonderful experience. I am very poor at maths yet I was given a chance to teach the students and the happiest part was they were able to understand my teaching. From there I have learned too. Overall the student’s academic achievement were good but I personally feel there must be a talk or camp conducted on moral values because I encounter a lot of unnecessary words and behavior which they were not supposed to use and do.

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Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning in which students use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs. Postgraduate students from Educational Psychology programme from Faculty of Education of Universiti Putra Malaysia conducted a 3 weeks service learning project at Sekolah Kebangsaan Lelaki Jalan Batu, Kuala Lumpur. The Maths Camp project was done as part of the assignment for subject EDU5012 Attitude Formation and Change. The targets were Year 4, 5 and 6 students of SK Lelaki Jalan Batu, Kuala Lumpur.

To begin with, the Maths Camp project aimed to change students perception on learning Mathematics. This project was designed in creative and entertaining manner so that the students will understand the concept of maths. The postgraduate students were split into groups of 3. Each group were assigned different Maths topic. Ours was Group 3 with topic ‘Fun With Fraction’. We prepared four activities respectively Fraction Bingo, Pizza Fraction, and Fraction Moctail. The students were excited with all the activities and gave their full participation.

Personally, I gathered great experience through the Maths Camp project. I used to think that Mathematics is a difficult and complicated subject during my school days. I even believed that Maths is not my area of excellence. However, I changed my view about Mathematics now. I tend to understand that Mathemathics can be so fun as a subject. I felt contented and glad that the students got the opportunity to understand the same but at an early age.

In conclusion, the Maths Camp was a blessing to the students and also the UPM facilitators. The reason being, through this Maths Camp we were able to give a new face to Maths subject. Maths is no longer though and complicated but fun and enjoyable subject. In a nutshell, the Maths Camp project was a tremendous success for every one of us and the credit goes to Dr. Aini, our beloved lecturer for initiating the project.

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By Vaithes
I always look for serving the children with the knowledge that I have gained over the time. Although the subject (Maths) and me are in long time distance relationship, I enjoyed the fun in teaching it as it was a simple concept (hehe).

While brainstorming for teaching ideas, it was a surprise that I could think of many but sadly we had limited time to carry out all. It was a good session- the discussion as all group members actively poured their ideas and of course we selected each idea from each member because it was too awesome. The activities might look simple, but we must not underestimate it as the student loved each one of it. They were looking forward for more games. The only shortcoming was the short duration of the camp. It should be organized for more weeks as we, the educators can bond with the students too. By the time we bonded n gain trust from them, the camp has ended.

About group work, I must say that is none that has worked less than the other one. Everyone has done their best and kept thinking of the children's interest in their heart at all time. There are members whom are new to teaching, but their effort and hard work could be  felt so strong that no one could notice they are new. I see the heart and mind people put at their work, rather than to easily criticize them just because they don't do things my way ;)

Nevertheless, it was an unforgettable experience and I'm certainly looking forward for more. Maybe we can consider to extend the service for more children, not limited to a figure, so all can benefit from our service.