MCI Worchester State University Lecture 1 Yeap

Day 1 Program
Opening
Pedagogy Strand
Fundamentals o Singapore Math
Content Strand
Counting & Place Value
Classroom Sessions 1
Focus on Addition & Subtraction
Classroom Sessions 2
Focus on Multiplication & Division
Welcome

PLENARY LECTURE 1  YEAP BAN HAR
Fundamentals of
SINGAPORE MATH
This lecture provides an overview of the fundamental features of Singapore Math.
For teachers new to Singapore Math, it aims to provide a strong foundation to what makes mathematics accessible to all students, and helps students learn it in a way that is useful.
For teachers experienced in teaching Singapore Math, the examples are chosen to give subtle insights into the approach.
Slides are available at
www.banhar.blogspot.com
and
Marshall Cavendish Institute’s Facebook
Bukit View Primary School, Singapore

88
11 units = 88
1 unit = 88 ÷ 11 = 8
6 units = 6 x 8 = 48
5 units = 5 x 8 = 40
The two numbers are 40 and 48.

emphasis on
visualization
One third of a number is equal to one half of another. Their sum is 80. Find the two numbers.
5 units = 80
1 unit = 80 ÷ 5
80
1 unit = 10 + 6 = 16
3 units = 3 x 16
3 units = 30 + 18 = 48
2 units = 2 x 16 = 32

emphasis on
visualization
One third of a number is 2 less than one half of another. Their sum is 84. Find the two numbers.
2
84

emphasis on
visualization
One third of a number is 2 less than one half of another. Their sum is 84. Find the two numbers.
2
80
84
2
2
5 units = 80
1 unit = 80 ÷ 5 = 10 + 6 = 16
3 units = 3 x 16 = 45 + 3 = 48
2 units = 2 x 16 = 32

88
80
2
84
emphasis on
variations

The importance of pictorial representations preceding abstract representations
The importance of variations – mathematical and perceptual
Bruner
Dienes
Singapore Math as we call it today is simply the result of systematic and consistent application of synthesis of established learning theories.

emphasis on
generalization

emphasis on
numbersense
96
80
16
3 x 16 = 30 + 18
96 = 80 + 16
3 x 16 = 32 + 16
3 x 16 = 45 + 3
4
96
8
16

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