Mathematics Assignment 2

The purpose of doing Mathematics assignment 2 is to help us on understanding the method of carrying out surveys, plotting column bars and pie charts, and making data of the daily life of people. I was in a group with Lee Qian Ying, Vicky Lee Wei Kee, Ricky Wong, Felicia Tiong, and Sean Wee to complete our task. We had to compare the healthy lifestyle of people in Malacca and Klang Valley and made a statistic as comparison on both healthy lifestyles in different location.

Before we went to a trip to Malacca for the assignment, we had to think of few questions and put them into our survey forms. After the trip, we went to Klang Valley to continue our surveys. Then, we constructed them into grouped-data, as well as designed pie charts and column bars. Lastly, we had to make it into a report and submitted to our maths lecturer.

Pie charts and column bars of healthy lifestyles
from people in Malacca and Klang Valley

The link to our report:

http://www.slideshare.net/vickylee24/statistics-report-29321961 

On my reflection of this assignment, I never thought that I can actually get to apply the use of statistic in real life. It was a tough time that we had to think of questions that related to statistics. However, I enjoyed the moment we gave out the survey forms together. This assignment was challenging yet fun.

Assignment 2: Illustrations or Drama Scripts

Aims and Accomplishments

The learning outcome of this second assignment is to have the ability to explain the basic ideas of workplace communication. Moreover, giving examples of working communication by drawing comics are also a good idea of understanding the concepts more clearly.

I formed a group with Esther Lim Qiu Qiu, Tan Zi Qin, Dulcie Chin Nieh Shy Torng, and Teh Kuan Yon. We chose Workplace Communication as our chapter and draw 3 comics based on the small topics we found in the chapter.

Formal Communication part 1

Formal Communication part 2

Tough-Guy-Macho Culture part 1

Tough-Guy-Macho Culture part 2

Conflict Management Skills part 1

Conflict Management Skills part 2

Reflection

This is a fun assignment I had in those I had. This is because I had a chance to discuss the storylines with my group members, and draw the comics together. I like to colour the comics as I think that it is a fun job to do.

I really learn a lot in Effective Public Communication class. I have collected much knowledge about communication skills, so that I can use them in real life situations. I have to thank Mr. Nathaniel Woon to teach me such interesting module. 

References

ePortfolio.org (2012). Use ePortfolio to achieve your goals. Retrieved on 22nd September,2012. Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CDLC). Available at http://www.eportfolio.org/

Nadarajan,S. (2008). Undergraduate Language Teaching. The E-Portfolio Way. Paper presentation at the National Student’s Development and Educational Conference (Nasdec ‘ 08), at University Teknologi Malaysia on 22nd October,2008. Available at http://kk1.um.edu.my/Student%20Development%20Journal%20on%20web/Shanthi%20Nadarajan_Undergaduate%20Language%20Teaching%20The%20E-Portfolio%20Way.pdf

Assignment 1: Individual Essay

Aims and Accomplishments

The learning outcome of this assignment is to understand the basic ideas in the chosen topic and relate it to the respective theories associated with the topic as taught in the course with reference to the texts listed. Furthermore, it makes the students to master the topic they choose and able to express this in the form of an academic essay with proper APA citations and referencing.

For this assignment, we had to choose one topic based on the questions in the brief, and write an essay for about 800 – 1000 words. So, I chose to write an essay to explain why our society might especially need to improve communication between and among people. 

Reflection

Throughout all of the assignment I had in Sem 2, this is the most difficult assignment I ever had. However, it helps me to study more about the topic I chose. I tried to find some details from internet and books in the library, and spend some time to understand all of them. After the assignment, I can improve more on my communications skills with my course mates. 

Class Test

Aims and accomplishments

The intended learning outcomes of this test is to understand and illustrate the concepts of Effective Public Communication by some daily observations and occurrences.

In this class test, it was containing chapter 1 to 5 in “Human Communication” by Pearson et al., together with chapter 6 Conflict and Negotiation in “Human Communication” by Tubbs and Mossom. We also had to write an essay for about 200 words based on one of the movies and short clips we watched before the day of the class test. The movies and short clips we had to choose were “The Joy Luck Club”, “The Bridget Jones’ Diary”, “The Secret of Body Language”, “Listen Listen Listen” on YouTube, and “Negotiation by William Mury”. Our class test venue was at Lecture Theater 8 from 7pm to 9pm.

Reflection

After the class test, I had learnt more about Human Communication. The lecture notes I got from our lecturer, Mr. Nathaniel Woon was much easy to understand than just reading the textbook. Besides that, the movies and short clips also helped me recognize more information of Human Communication in daily observations. When it came to the essay part, I had to recall back all the movies so that I could think which one I would use in the essay. This test really gave me a chance to study more about the concepts I learn in class.

Reflective Essay of Basic Accounting

I did not learn about accounting before, because it looks so complicated and strange, which I never thought that it is actually fun to learn. I studied many new things I have never learned in secondary school. Like the first topic I learn, accounting is known as a language of business. It is a tool which is used by stakeholders.

The P&L Statement is my most favorite topic in the module. It this topic, I have to state the revenue, cost of goods sold, and the expenses used in a business. Revenue is the money we earn in the sales, and it is necessary to be placed at the highest position; while expense is the money we spend in the business, and it is necessary to be placed at the lowest position. After that, I have to find the net profit the business got. I found it easy to understand and master it as I just have to follow the question given.

The Balance Day Adjustment is my least favorite topic in this module. It is difficult to handle the accurate position of the revenues and expenses into the double entry. Depreciation is also hard for me to understand. I always forgot that depreciation expenses do not involve in cash payment to the suppliers, and it confused me.

The Basic Accounting is useful in the future if a quantity surveyor. This module is the most tricky one I ever had in Semester 2. I need to understand and master it well so that I can use it in business.

Tutorial Exercises and Answers

Double Entry Exercise question paper

Double Entry Exercise answer paper 1

Double Entry exercise answer paper 2

Financial Ratio Exercise question paper 1

Financial Ratio Exercise question paper 2

Financial Ratio Exercise answer paper 1

Financial Ratio Exercise answer paper 2

Different Form of Ownership Exercise question paper

Different Form of Ownership Exercise answer paper

Concepts Used in FNBE Charity Drive Event

We were having a charity drive event from 11^th to 15^th November in Taylor’s Lakeside Campus. The purpose of having this event was to teach us on how to make a plan and strategies on our business with lots of creativities.

However, this business did not only involve in Introduction to Business module, but also involves in Basic Accounting module. This charity drive event had taught me how to make a decision. It also helps me to evaluating business performance. Besides that, this event helps me understand the meaning of discharging accountability. It ensure that the business, its owners and employees will carry out their duties in a honest and responsible manner.

The income statement