| Abstract |
Derivation is a difficult mathematics concept for most undergraduate
students. It becomes more challenging when students are asked to derive
composite
function, they are unable to answer it or tend to make mistake. It could be
attributed to inadequate understanding of the concept of function, unable to
compose and decompose function, and weak in memories the basic formula
and rules of differentiation. Derivative by using Function
Dices Game (DFDG) is suggested to help students’ learning in this concept
by promoting mathematical understanding with game. Function dice is
ranged from polynomial function, exponent function, logarithm function to
trigonometry function integrate with only one variable. Three activities are
conducted. First, students are asked to throw a dice, hence
differentiate the outcome. This part can facilitate recall of the basic formula
of differentiation. Second,, two dices are thrown; students
are asked to compose the function, followed by differentiating the outcome.
Third, students are asked to compose and differentiate the three
function dices. These 3 parts enhance the understanding of composing
function and applying chain rule differentiation. It is hope that DFDG will
resolve students’ misconception and error understanding when they are
applying chain rule differentiation. |