Mathematics

Reflective portfolio

  Through these 18 weeks, I have learned and applied fundamental mathematical principles such as basic algebra, trigonometry, properties of circles, area, volume, differentiation, integration and statistics. I also understood how to analyse and solve problems that involves various mathematical principles. I even learned to apply fundamental mathematic knowledge in built environment context. I also able to collect, organize, present and draw conclusion for simple statistical data. In this entire module, I have enhanced my mathematical skills and it is very helpful for my further studies in degree. These skills also can apply in my daily life.  

Our first assignment involved the understanding of surface areas and volumes of a given 3D object which is formed by combination of different solid geometry. We need to choose 9 objects found in our daily life which is related to the built industry in a group of 5 members. Objects that were chosen have to follow the categories : a total surface area less than 500 cm2, a total surface area between 501cm2 and 50000cm2 and a total surface area of more than 50000cm2. We needed to measure the surface area as well as the volume of those objects. We also required to draw all the surface area of each objects. Through this assignment, I was able to analyse and solve problems that involve area and volume of 3D objects easily. This assignment helped me to understand how mathematical concepts can be applied to my daily life.

The second assignment involved the skill in handling statistical data. We were required to propose our specific statistical study. We need to design a surveying form and completed minimum 100 survey forms. We also required to design our own poster which can conclude and analyse all the data by applying mathematical principle such as mean, median, mode, range and grouped or ungrouped data. In the poster, we had to organize and present it by using charts and make a conclusion for it. I was able to apply the fundamental mathematical principles that I have learned in the class.

   There are many improvements that can make in this module. Mathematic is a subject that really needs a lot of practices to become better. Thus, I will suggest that lecturer may give us some question as homework to let us improve our skill; of course, the answer must be included, thus, we can clearly know our mistake. The lectures that provided are clear and detail which made it easier to understand.  

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