Activity 2-unit 2-update 2024. English translation
Teaching of Fractions Day 1
1. where mindsets are changed
knowledge is constructed
and the capacity to learn, enhanced
2. FRAC
TION
in singapore Dr Yeap Ban Har
math
Marshall Cavendish Institute
Singapore
yeapbanhar@gmail.com
Hall County Schools
Gainesville, Georgia
February 2012
Slides are available at www.banhar.blogspot.com
3. FRAC
TION
in singapore Agenda
MAP202 Teaching of Fractions
math 20 & 21 February 2012
MAP111 Bar Model Method in Primary Mathematics
21 February 2012
Hall County Schools The course book for MAP101 Fundamentals in
Singapore Mathematics Curriculum is given as a
February 2012 reference.
Slides are available at www.banhar.blogspot.com
4. Day 1 Agenda
0800 – 1100
• Introduction
• Fundamental Ideas in Fractions
• Revisiting the Basics of Singapore Math
1200 – 1530
• Division of Fractions
Day 2 Agenda
0800 – 1100
• Review
• Other Fraction Ideas & Multiplication of Fractions
• Revisiting the Basics of Singapore Math
1200 – 1530
• Bar Model Method Across Topics
8. “Mathematics is an excellent
vehicle for the development
and improvement of a person’s
intellectual competencies”
Singapore Ministry of Education 2006
21. We discussed the three-part lesson plan
comprising whole-class problem solving, supported
small-group consolidation and individual
consolidation using workbook. In Singapore, teacher
supplement textbooks and workbook materials with
further problem solving or further basic practice
depending on student needs
22. fourth as a noun Primary 2 3 fifths + 1 fifth
3 fourths
Primary 3 3 fifths + 1 tenth
3 pieces
3 pencils Primary 4 3 fifths + 9 tenths
Primary 5 3 fifths + 1 half
FRAC We discussed the importance of fundamentals ideas
such as knowing that we count objects in a set and we
TION do not count, add or subtract quantities with different
unit.
spiral There is also an emphasis on the idea of fifths as a noun.
approach
36. We discussed teaching visualization,
We discussed
mathematics versus looking for patterns and
teaching the ability to number sense. Also we
learn mathematics. discussed generic competencies
communication,
including
metacognition and
collaboration.