Mathematics education [[electronic resource] ] : the Singapore journey / / edited by Wong Khoon Yoong ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910456728303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2009
• ISBN: 1-282-44134-5; 9786612441349; 981-283-376-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (562 p.)
• Collana: Series on mathematics education ; ; v. 2
• Altri autori (Persone): WongKhoon Yoong
• Disciplina: 510.7105957
• Soggetti: Mathematics - Study and teaching - Singapore; Education; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Introducing the Landscape of the Singapore Mathematics Education Journey Editorial Board; References; Part I Singapore Education and Mathematics Teacher Education; Chapter 1 Singapore Education and Mathematics Curriculum WONG Khoon Yoong LEE Ngan Hoe; Chapter 2 Mathematics Teacher Education: Pre-service and In-service Programmes LIM-TEO Suat Khoh; Chapter 3 Learning Communities: Roles of Teachers Network and Zone Activities CHUA Puay Huat; Chapter 4 Lesson Study in Mathematics: Three Cases from Singapore FANG Yanping . Christine Kim-Eng LEE SHARIFAH THALHA Bte Syed Haron; Chapter 5 Teacher Change in an Informal Professional Development Programme: The 4-I Model YEAP Ban Har HO Siew Yin Chapter 6 Singapore Master Teachers in Mathematics Juliana Donna NG Chye Huat FOO Kum Fong; Part II Teaching and Learning of Mathematics; Chapter 7 Model Method: A Visual Tool to Support Algebra Word Problem Solving at the Primary Level NG Swee Fong Kerry LEE; Chapter 8 Solving Algebra Word Problems: The Roles of Working Memory and the Model Method Kerry LEE NG Swee Fong; Chapter 9 Understanding of Statistical Graphs among Singapore Secondary Students WU Yingkang WONG ; Khoon Yoong; Chapter 10 Word Problems on Speed: Students' Strategies and Errors JIANG Chunlian Chapter 11 Review of Research on Mathematical Problem Solving in Singapore FOONG Pui Yee; Chapter 12 Use of ICT in Mathematics Education in Singapore: Review of Research NG Wee Leng LEONG Yew Hoong; Chapter 13 Mathematics Anxiety and Test Anxiety of Secondary Two Students in Singapore YEO Kai Kow Joseph; Chapter 14 Positive Social Climate and Cooperative Learning in Mathematics Classrooms LUI Hah Wah Elena TOH Tin Lam CHUNG Siu Ping; Chapter 15 Mathematics Curriculum for the Gifted in Singapore KHONG Beng Choo; Chapter 16 Early Intervention for Pupils At-risk of Mathematics Difficulties Fiona CHEAM CHUA Wan Loo Jocelyn Chapter 17 Numeracy Matters in Singapore Kindergartens Pamela SHARPE; Chapter 18 Rethinking and Researching Mathematics Assessment in Singapore: The Quest for a New Paradigm QUEK Khiok Seng FAN Lianghuo; Part III Comparative Studies in Mathematics Education; Chapter 19 Performance of Singapore Students in Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS) Berinderjeet KAUR; Chapter 20 Findings from the Background Questionnaires in TIMSS 2003 BOEY Kok Leong; Chapter 21 Kassel Project on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics: Singapore's Participation Berinderjeet KAUR YAP Sook Fwe Chapter 22 International Project on Mathematical Attainment (IPMA): Singapore's Participation Berinderjeet KAUR KOAY Phong Lee YAP Sook Fwe; Chapter 23 My "Best" Mathematics Teacher: Perceptions of Primary School Pupils from Singapore and Brunei Darussalam WONG Khoon Yoong Berinderjeet KAUR KOAY Phong Lee JAMILAH Binte Hj Mohd Yusof; Looking Forward and Beyond Editorial Board; 1 STUDENTS ARE WHAT THE EDUCATION JOURNEY IS ALL ABOUT; 2 TEACHER PRAXIS AND EDUCATION; 3 INTERNATIONALISATION OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
• Sommario/riassunto: This comprehensive book is a state-of-the-art review of research and practices of mathematics education in Singapore. It traces the fascinating journey from the original development of the Singapore mathematics curriculum in the 1950's to the present day, and reports on diverse findings about the Singapore experience that are not readily available in print. All of the authors are active mathematics educators or senior mathematics teachers in Singapore, thus adding authenticity and distinctiveness to the stories covered in this book. The issues they so earnestly explore in this book will undoubt