1. PBL 4C Problem-Based Learning 4 Core Areas in Mathematics Education
Developing Mathematical Processes for Enhancing Sustainable and Responsible Learning in Primary Classrooms
4-29 April 2011
PBL 4C
Problem-Based Learning
the
4 Core Areas in Mathematics Education
- UNESCO PEACE Theme 2
Teoh Boon Tat & Warabhorn Preechaporn SEAMEO RECSAM

2. Sustaining a New Island in Southeast Asia
Title
Sustaining a New Island in Southeast Asia

3. The Context
A new island the size of Penang has emerged from the South China Sea as a result of changes to the earth.
You are the founders of a new country in Southeast Asia.

4. Scenario 1 (30 mins)
Being the new nation’s founders, build a 3-D model of your visionary capital city for sustainable & responsible living of your beloved citizens.
State your reasons of having such plans.

5. Scenario 2 (60 mins)
If one of the structures you built is as big as RECSAM Park, draw a map of the capital city of your country on a piece of mahjong paper, according to scale.
Calculate the actual build-up areas of some of the structures.

6. Scenario 3 (15 mins)
Evaluate each other’s plan of a model country in terms of
local & global sustainable and responsible development using the assessment form given to you.

7. Scenario 4 (5 min)
Read the instruction on the piece of paper given to you.

8. I like …………………. to be my study mate because …………….
Assessment
I like …………………. to be my study mate because …………….