1. The document discusses Singapore's approach to teaching mathematics, called the Singapore Math approach.
2. Singapore developed this approach in the 1970s to improve student performance in mathematics. It was based on Bruner's work and other learning theories.
3. The approach focuses on developing conceptual understanding, thinking skills, and fluency with basic math facts and procedures.
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3. Country
GDP per capita in
current USD
2012
Singapore 60,400
Malaysia 16,900
Thailand 10,100
Philippines 4,400
“Upon separation from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore
was faced with … high levels of unemployment and
poverty. 70% of Singapore’s households lived in badly
overcrowded conditions, and a third of its people
squatted in slums on the city fringes. Unemployment
averaged 14%, GDP per capita was less than $2,700,
and half of the population was illiterate. “
4. In the 1970’s, Singapore needed a way to help
students, most of whom were not performing
well in mathematics, learn mathematics.
CPA Approach based on Bruner’s work and a
host of other learning theories were used to
help students learn. Today, many people refer
to this approach as Singapore Math.
5. | Ministry of Education, Singapore (1991, 2000, 2006, 2012)
6. Mathematics is “an excellent vehicle for
the development and improvement of a
person’s intellectual competence”.
|Ministry of Education, Singapore (2006)
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