Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]

The Square + Line method was formulated to enhance the understanding of students in cases involving Normal Approximation to either Binomial Distribution or Poisson Distribution. In these topics, usage of continuity correction factor is essential, specifically when we apply continuous function to app...

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Main Authors: Moi Hua, Tuh, Liew, Chin Ying, Ahmad Bakri, Syah Runniza, Yee Hui, Robin Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan 2017
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author Moi Hua, Tuh
Liew, Chin Ying
Ahmad Bakri, Syah Runniza
Yee Hui, Robin Chang
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Liew, Chin Ying
Ahmad Bakri, Syah Runniza
Yee Hui, Robin Chang
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description The Square + Line method was formulated to enhance the understanding of students in cases involving Normal Approximation to either Binomial Distribution or Poisson Distribution. In these topics, usage of continuity correction factor is essential, specifically when we apply continuous function to approximate a discrete one. The simple steps of modifying (adding or subtracting 0.5) the discrete x-value are made complicated by the various interval situations. Through this approach, students can visualize the correct conversion for all the nine transformation cases. While it is possible that this method does not benefit quick learners, it nevertheless helps students who have difficulty with continuity knowledge retention. To measure the effectiveness of this method, students who took diploma program in computer science were given pre- and post-assessment before and after the learning session. The comparatively much higher post-test score indicates a significant improvement.
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spelling uitm-294982020-04-07T04:10:23Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29498/ Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.] joa Moi Hua, Tuh Liew, Chin Ying Ahmad Bakri, Syah Runniza Yee Hui, Robin Chang QA Mathematics Study and teaching Analysis The Square + Line method was formulated to enhance the understanding of students in cases involving Normal Approximation to either Binomial Distribution or Poisson Distribution. In these topics, usage of continuity correction factor is essential, specifically when we apply continuous function to approximate a discrete one. The simple steps of modifying (adding or subtracting 0.5) the discrete x-value are made complicated by the various interval situations. Through this approach, students can visualize the correct conversion for all the nine transformation cases. While it is possible that this method does not benefit quick learners, it nevertheless helps students who have difficulty with continuity knowledge retention. To measure the effectiveness of this method, students who took diploma program in computer science were given pre- and post-assessment before and after the learning session. The comparatively much higher post-test score indicates a significant improvement. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan 2017 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29498/1/29498.pdf Moi Hua, Tuh and Liew, Chin Ying and Ahmad Bakri, Syah Runniza and Yee Hui, Robin Chang (2017) Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]. (2017) Journal of Academia <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Journal_of_Academia.html>, 5 (1). pp. 209-222. ISSN 2289-6368 https://nsembilan.uitm.edu.my/joacns/
spellingShingle QA Mathematics
Study and teaching
Analysis
Moi Hua, Tuh
Liew, Chin Ying
Ahmad Bakri, Syah Runniza
Yee Hui, Robin Chang
Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]
title Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]
title_full Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]
title_fullStr Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]
title_full_unstemmed Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]
title_short Effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / Tuh Moi Hua... [et al.]
title_sort effectiveness of visual representations in promoting exact selection of continuity correction / tuh moi hua... [et al.]
topic QA Mathematics
Study and teaching
Analysis
url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29498/
https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29498/