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Singapore Math focuses on using visuals and concrete experiences to teach mathematics. It emphasizes understanding why procedures work, not just knowing how. The approach was introduced in Singapore in the 1980s and has since spread internationally. Research shows Singapore students performing at the top levels in international math assessments from the 1960s to present. They also report higher enjoyment and preference for mathematics compared to international averages.
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- 1. Singapore Math a program for parents Yeap Ban Har Marshall Cavendish Institute Singapore yeapbanhar@gmail.com Slides are available at www.banhar.blogspot.com
- 3. Land 270 sq miles 700 sq km introduction People 5.3 million GDP per capita 1965 USD500 2011 USD50 000 Junyuan Secondary School, Singapore in current USD
- 4. why do we teach mathematics this way Greenridge Primary School, Singapore
- 6. Mathematics is “an excellent vehicle for the development and improvement of a person’s intellectual competence”. 1982 Ministry of Education Singapore 2006 Introduction of Singapore mathematics textbooks as they are known today. 1992 Introduction of Problem- Solving Curriculum 1997 Thinking Schools Learning Nation
- 9. Singapore Math focuses on the use of visuals and initial concrete experiences. The emphasis is not just knowing how but also knowing why.
- 10. Escuela de Guetamala, Chile Greenville Elementary School, New York
- 13. Seely Place Elementary School, New York
- 14. Archipel Basisschool Tweemaster-Kameleon, The Netherlands
- 15. 3 6 2 2 4 8 Archipel Basisschool Tweemaster-Kameleon, The Netherlands
- 16. Let the piece of paper represents a cake. 3 fourths 3 = 3 1 3 4 4
- 17. Let the piece of paper represents a cake. 3 fourths 2 = 3 6 3 2 2 4 8 8
- 18. Let the piece of paper represents a cake. 3 fourths 2 = 3 1 3 2 4 2 4
- 19. Let the piece of paper represents a cake. 3 fourths 2 = 3 1 3 3 2 4 2 4 8
- 20. Let the piece of paper represents a cake. 3 fourths 2 = 2 fourths 2 = 1 fourths 2 = 3 1 1 3 2 4 4 8 8
- 22. Archipel Basisschool Tweemaster-Kameleon, The Netherlands
- 24. 3 A number is of a second number. 5 The sum of the two numbers is 120. King Solomon Academy, London UK
- 25. 3 A number is of a second number. 5 The sum of the two numbers is 120. 120 8 units = 120 80 40 1 units = 120 8 1 units = 15 The smaller number is 3 x 15 = 45. The larger number is 5 x 15 = 75.
- 26. Box B contains twice as many books as Box A. Box C contains 20 more books than Box A. Together, the three boxes contain 116 books. Edgewood Elementary School, New York
- 27. Box B contains twice as many books as Box A. Box C contains 20 more books than Box A. Together, the three boxes contain 116 books. Box C 20 116 Box A Box B
- 28. Box B contains twice as many books as Box A. Box C contains 20 more books than Box A. Together, the three boxes contain 116 books. Box C 24 20 116 – 20 = 116 – 16 – 4 = 96 4 units = 96 4 units = 80 + 16 Box A 24 1 units = 96 4 = Box B 24 24 Box A ….
- 30. Seely Place Elementary School, New York
- 32. Singapore Math focuses on number bonds and mental strategies.
- 33. We end the evening with a few questions.
- 34. Singapore Math allows average learners perform at a high level. The following are some data from some international research on math achievement and attitude.
- 35. All major international tests (literacy, science and mathematics) between 1964 and 2003 were placed on a common scale. Selected countries shown in the table. Score 1960-1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 500 Japan Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Japan Japan Japan Korea Korea Korea Singapore Singapore 400 Thailand The Philippines Malaysia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Thailand Thailand 300 Indonesia Indonesia The Philippines The Philippines Reference: E. Hanusek, D. Jamison, E. Jamison & L. Woessmann (2008)
- 36. mathematics
- 37. ave adv high int low Singapore 606 43 78 94 99 South Korea 605 39 80 97 100 Hong Kong 602 37 80 96 99 grade four mathematics Taiwan 591 34 74 93 99 Japan 585 30 70 93 99 Northern Ireland 562 24 59 86 96 Belgium 549 10 50 89 99 Finland 545 12 49 85 98 England 542 18 49 78 93 Russia 542 13 47 82 97 United States 541 13 47 81 96 International 500 4 28 69 90
- 38. intermediate advanced high low average South Korea 613 47 77 93 99 Singapore 611 48 78 92 99 grade eight mathematics Taiwan 609 49 73 88 96 Hong Kong 586 34 71 89 97 Japan 570 27 61 87 97 Russia 539 14 47 78 95 Israel 516 12 40 68 87 Finland 514 4 30 73 96 United States 509 7 30 68 92 England 507 8 32 65 88 International 500 3 17 46 75
- 39. intermediate grade eight mathematics advanced average high low Singapore 611 48 78 92 99 Malaysia 440 2 12 36 65 Thailand 427 2 8 26 55 Indonesia 386 0 2 15 43 International 500 3 17 46 75
- 40. grade eight mathematics dislike math advanced like math average Singapore 611 48 32 23 Malaysia 440 2 39 15 Thailand 427 2 26 16 Indonesia 386 0 20 10 International 500 3 26 31
- 41. grade eight mathematics dislike math advanced like math average Singapore 611 48 32 23 South Korea 613 47 8 56 Taiwan 609 49 14 53 Hong Kong 586 34 19 37 Japan 570 27 9 53 International 500 3 26 31
- 42. perentage correct Singapore 82 International 52
- 43. perentage correct Singapore 52 International 27
- 44. perentage correct Singapore 45 International 23
- 45. perentage correct Singapore 60 International 25