Mnemonics of Basic Differentiation and Integration for Trigonometric Functions
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 11
Abstract
Calculus has always been issue of underachievement performance for public university students. Insufficient background of SPM Additional Mathematics affected the students’ performance in Mathematics at university level. One of the main reasons that contribute to this problem is the lack of understanding of the basic concept in differentiation and integration. Two innovative techniques of basic differentiation and integration for trigonometric functions by using mnemonic chart are developed in this paper. Many students face difficulties to memorize the formulas which unable for them to solve the given problems. These proposed techniques minimize students’ problem in memorizing formulas as well as improve teaching method for educators. In addition, these new technique is not only can be advantageous for university students in Calculus course, but also for Matriculation and STPM students in Mathematics subject. This technique emphasizes square and triangle shape to be used for Original Rule and Chain Rule. All formulas can be derived from clockwise and anticlockwise direction. In the future, further research need to be done whether mnemonics are effective and useful to academic programmes such as Science- based programmes and also for secondary high schools.
Authors and Affiliations
Nur Azila Yahya, Rusliza Ahmad, Ini Imaina Abdullah, Nadzri Mohamad, Khairunnisa Mohd Daud
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP637597
- DOI -
- Views 104
- Downloads 0
Application of Ivan Galamian Principles for Violin Learning through Malaysian Folk Tunes
Early instruction in music is connected with the understanding of one's own culture. Kodaly associates it with a sense of belonging or a so-called ‘mother-tongue’ language. In the modern world, the influence of media thr...
A Proposed Conceptual Framework: Unlocking a Potential Approach to Evaluating In-Service Teacher Training Programme
The conceptual paper generally elucidates a potential approach to evaluating in-service teacher training programmes in Malaysia. Undeniably, Malaysia has continuously invested in the field of teacher professional develop...
Association between Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Occupants Productivity and Perceived Productivity in Malaysian Green Office Buildings
The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) can be describe in general as the measurement of the internal environment and parameters affecting the comfort of building occupants. This research study aims to examine the relatio...
Enhancing Efficacy of Special Education Early Teachers: The External and Psychological Resilience Factors Perspectives
The incremental value of efficacy enhancement of pre-teachers can also be predicted form the perspective of their resilience factors. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between resilience factors...
Cook-chilled Food in Malaysia Primary Schools: What the School Headmasters Think?
The implementation of a cook-chilled food production system has been considered as an effective and viable means for school foodservice operations in decreasing the costs and increasing the productivity. This is obviousl...