2013
Book Chapters
Anthony, G., Kaur, B., Ohtani, M. & Clarke, D. (2013). The Learner's Perspective Study: Attending to Student Voice. IN Kaur, B., Anthony, G., Ohtani, M. & Clarke, D. (EDS.), Student Voice in Mathematics Classrooms around the World (PP. 1-11). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. |
Boey, K. L., Areepattamannil, S., & Kaur, B. (2013). A multidimensional approach to understanding in mathematics among Grade 8 students in Singapore. IN B. Sriraman, J. Cai, K. Lee, F. Lianghuo, Y. Shimuzu, L. C. Sam, & K. Subramanium (EDS.), The first sourcebook on Asian research in mathematics education: Korea, Singapore, China, Japan, India, and Malaysia (PP. xx). Charlotte, NC: Information Age. |
Chan, C. M. E. (2013). Students' designing an ideal tourism route as mathematical modelling. In Stillman, G., Kaiser, G., Blum, W., & Brown, J. (Eds.), Teaching mathematical modelling: Connecting to research and practice (pp. in-press). New York: Springer. |
Chan, C. M. E. (2013). Initial perspectives of teacher professional development on mathematical modelling in Singapore: Conceptions of mathematical modelling. In Stillman, G., Kaiser, G., Blum, W., & Brown, J. (Eds.), Teaching mathematical modelling: Connecting to research and practice (pp. in-press). New York: Springer. |
Kaur, B. (2013). Participation of students in content-learning classroom discourse: A study of two grade 8 mathematics classes in Singapore. IN Kaur, B., Anthony, G., Ohtani, M. & Clarke, D. (EDS.), Student Voice in Mathematics Classrooms around the World (PP. 65-88). Rotterdam: Sense Publisher. |
Kaur, B. (2013). Nurturing Reflective Learners in Mathematics: An Introduction. IN Kaur,B. (ED.), Nurturing Reflective Learners in Mathematics (PP. 1-12). Singapore: World Scientific. |
Lee, N.H. (2013). Initial Perspective of Teacher Professional Development on Mathematical Modelling in Singapore: Problem Posing and Task Design. In Stillman, F.A., Kaiser, G., Blum, W., & Brown J.P. (Eds.), Teaching Mathematical Modelling: Connecting to Research and Practice (pp. 415-425). London: Springer. |
Mok, I.A.C., Kaur, B., Zhu, Y. & Yau, K.W. (2013). What really matters to students? A comparison between Hong Kong and Singapore mathematics lessons. IN Kaur, B., Anthony, G., Ohtani, M. & Clarke, D. (EDS.), Student Voice in Mathematics Classrooms around the World (PP. 189-208). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. |
Ng, K. E. D., Chan, C. M. E., Widjaja, W., & Seto, C. (2013). Fostering teacher competencies in incorporating mathematical modeling in Singapore primary mathematics classrooms. In M. Inprasitha (Ed.), Innovations and exemplary practices in mathematics education: Proceedings of the 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education (EARCOME 6) (Vol. 3, pp. 219-228). Phuket, Thailand: Center for Research in Mathematics Education (CRME), Khon Kaen University, Thailand. |
Ng, K. E. D. (2013). Initial perspectives of teacher professional development on mathematical modelling in Singapore: A framework for facilitation. In G. Stillman, G. Kaiser, W. Blum & J. Brown (Eds.), Teaching mathematical modelling: Connecting to research and practice (pp. 427-436). Dordrecht Springer. |
Ng, K. E. D. (2013). Teacher readiness in mathematical modelling: Are there differences between pre-service and experienced teachers? In G. Stillman, G. Kaiser, W. Blum & J. Brown (Eds.), Connecting to practice: Teaching practice and the practice of applied mathematicians (pp. 339-348). Dordrecht: Springer. |
Stillman, G., & Ng, K. E. D. (2013). Embedding authentic real world tasks into secondary mathematics curricula. In A. Damlamian, J. F. Rodrigues & R. Sträßer (Eds.), Educational interfaces between mathematics and industry (pp. 299-307). Dordrecht: Springer. |
Tan, L.S., & Ang, K.C. (2013). Pre-Service Secondary School Teachers' Knowledge in Mathematical Modelling - A Case Study. IN Stillman, G., Kaiser, G., Blum, W., & Brown, J. (EDS.), International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling (PP. 373-384). Melbourne: Springer. |
Wong, K. Y., Lim-Teo, S. K., Lee, N. H., Boey, K. L., Koh, C., Dindyal, J., Teo, K. M., & Cheng, L. P. (2013). Preparing teachers of mathematics in Singapore. IN Schwille, J., Ingvarson, L., & Holdgreve-Resendez, R. (EDS.), TEDS-M Encyclopedia: A Guide to Teacher Education Context, Structure, and Quality Assurance in 17 Countries: Findings from the IEA Teacher Education and Development Study in Mathematics (TEDS-M) (PP. 195-207). Amsterdam: International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). |
Books
Chan, C.M.E. (2013). 101 More Math Triggers (PP. 101). Singapore: Pearson. |
Kaur, B., Areepattamannil,S. & Boey, K.L. (2013). Singapore's Perspective: Highlights of TIMSS 2011 (PP. 84). Singapore: National Institute of Education, Singapore. |
Kaur, B., Anthony, G., Ohtani, M. & Clarke, D. (EDS.). (2013). Student Voice in Mathematics Classrooms around the World (PP. 250). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. |
Kaur, B. (ED.). (2013). Nurturing Reflective Learners in Mathematics (PP. 319). Singapore: World Scientific. |
Leong, Y.H., Tay, E.G., Quek, K.S., Toh T.L., Toh, P.C., Dindyal, J., Ho, F.H., & Yap, R.A.S. (EDS.). (2013). Making Mathematics more practical (PP. 139). Singapore: World Scientific. |
Conference Papers published in proceedings
Areepattamannil, S., & Kaur, B. (2013, July). Mathematics teachers perceptions of their students mathematical competence: Relations to mathematics achievement, affect, and engagement in Singapore and Australia. IN V. Steinle, L. Ball, & C. Bardini (EDS.) Mathematics education: Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia), 1, 52-56. |
Areepattamannil, S., & Kaur, B. (2013, March). Relationship of mathematics homework to mathematics achievement among grade 8 students in Singapore. IN M. Inprasitha (ED.) Proceedings of the 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education (EARCOME), 2, 363-370. |
Dindyal, J., Tay, E. G., Quek, K. S., Leong, Y. H., Toh, T. L., Toh, P. C., & Ho, F. H. (2013, July). Designing the Practical Worksheet for Problem Solving Tasks. IN Margolinas, C. (ED.) Proceedings of ICMI Study 22: Task Design in Mathematics Education, 1, 313-324. |
Kaur, B. (2013, November). The EPMT project - Integration of "new" knowledge into classroom practice of mathematics teachers. IN Kim, S.S., Choe, Y.H., Kwon, O.N. & Suh, B.E. (EDS.) Proceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Mathematical Education, 1, 3-15. |
Kaur, B. (2013, July). Mathematics achievement of Grade 8 students from Asia-Pacific in TIMSS 2011. IN Herbert, S.,Tillyer, J. & Spencer, T. (EDS.) Mathematics:Launching Futures - Proceedings of the 24th Biennial Conference of The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc., 1, 107-115. |
Lee, N.H., Lee, Y.Y.G., & Koo, C.C. (2013). Teachers' Promotion of Students' Metacognition in Mathematic al Modelling Lessons. In Inprasitha, M. (Ed.), Innovations and Exemplary Practices in Mathematics Education – Proceedings of the 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education Vol. 2 (pp. 74-84). Khon Kaen University, Thailand: Center for Research in Mathematics Education (CRME). |
Kaur, B. & Areepattamannil, S. (2013, July). Relationship of out-of-school-time mathematics lessons to mathematical literacy in Singapore and Australia. IN Steinle,V., Ball,L., & Bardini,C. (EDS.) Mathematics education: Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australiasia), 1, 418-425. |
Ng, K. B. S. & Kaur, B. (2013, March). Enhanced feedback and the learning of mathematics in a grade 10 classroom in Singapore. IN M. Inprasitha (ED.) Proceedings 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education, 2, 371-378. |
Kaur, B. (2013, March). Nurturing active and reflective learners of mathematics - Some insights from the EPMT project. IN M. Inprasitha (ED.) Proceedings 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education, 1, 64-73. |
Leong, Y.H., Tay, E.G., & Yap, S.F. (2013). Four factors to consider in helping low achievers. In Steinle, V., Ball, L., & Bardini, C. (Eds.) Mathematics Education: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. (pp. 727-730). Melbourne, Australia: MERGA. |
Soon, W.M. & Ang, K.C. (2013, November). Introducing queuing theory through simulations. IN King, D., Loch, B., & Rylands, L. (EDS.) Proceedings of the 9th DELTA conference on the teaching and learning of undergraduate mathematics and statistics, 0, 124-131. |
Toh, T.L., Dindyal, J., Tay, E.G. (2013, July). Learning from the Implementers in a Design Experiment. IN V. Steinle, L. Ball, C. Bardini (ED.) Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2, 787 - 790. |
Toh, P. C., Dindyal, J., & Ho, F. H. (2013, July). Scaffolding Cards: A Strategy for Facilitating Groups in Problem Solving. IN Steinle, V., Ball, L., & Bardini, C. (EDS.) Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 36, 795-798. |
Conference Papers without proceedings
Ang, K.C. (2013, March). Mathematical Modelling with High School Mathematics supported by Technology. PAPER PRESENTED AT The 2nd International Conference of Mathematics and Technology in Mathematics Education, Phnom Penh. |
Areepattamannil, S., & Kaur, B. (2013, April). Relationship of private tutoring to student performance in reading, mathematics, and science in 19 countries. PAPER PRESENTED AT the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco. |
Chan, C. M. E., & Seto, C. (2013, June). Mathematical modelling in the primary school: Exemplifying the core components of the Singapore mathematics curriculum framework. Paper presented at the Redesigning Pedagogy Conference - Thinking: Time for a rethink?, Singapore. |
Chang, S.H., Lee, N.H., & Koay, P.L. (2013, March). Teaching and Learning The Concept of Equivalent Fractions Through Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach: A Singapore Experience. Paper presented at 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education (EARCOME 6), Phuket,Thailand. |
Kaur, B. (2013, June). Developing learning experiences through mathematics trails. PAPER PRESENTED AT AME-SMS Conference 2013, Sinagpore. |
Lee, N.H. (2013, DEC). Singapore’s achievement in international benchmarking studies – Some Insight and Reflections. Keynote Address, Mathematics Matters Conference, Coventry, United Kingdom. |
Lee, N.H. (2013, April). Symposium on Mathematics Curriculum Design and Development in the East and West - The Singapore Perspective. Paper presented at NCTM 2013 Research Presession, Denver, Colorada, United States. |
Kaur, B. (2013, June). Performance of secondary two students in mathematics from Singapore in TIMSS 2011. PAPER PRESENTED AT Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore. |
Kaur, B. & Thompson, D.R. (2013, April). Reasoning in the elementary classroom: It's easier than you think. PAPER PRESENTED AT National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Denver. |
Lee, C. P., & Dindyal, J. (2013, July). Equations Reducible to Quadratic Form: A Study of Students Errors. PAPER PRESENTED AT 37th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Kiel. |
Thompson, R. D. & Kaur, B. (2013, October). Reasoning in the elementary classroom: It's easier than you think. PAPER PRESENTED AT Florida Council of teachers of Mathematics 61st Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida. |
Toh, T. L., Toh, P. C., Tay, E. G., Quek, K. S., Leong, Y. H., Dindyal, J., Ho, F. H., Dong, F. M. (2013, November). Making Mathematical Problem Solving Practical. PAPER PRESENTED AT 3rd Lee Peng Yee Symposium, Singapore. |
Journal Articles
Areepattamannil, S., & Kaur, B. (2013). Factors predicting science achievement of immigrant and non-immigrant students: A multilevel analysis. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 11,(5), 1183-1207. |
Chan, C. M. E., & Foong, P. Y. (2013). A conceptual framework for investigating pupils' model development during the mathematical modelling process. The Mathematics Educator, 15(1), 1-29. |
Cheng, L. P., Ho, W. K. & Lee, T. Y (2013). Perimeter in the primary school mathematics curriculum of Singapore. Mathematics Teaching, 236,(), 27-30. |
Cheng, L. P. (2013). The design of a mathematics problem using real-life context for young children. Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 36,(1), 23-43. |
Leong, Y.H, Yap, S. F., Quek, K.S., Tay, E.G., Tong, C.L., (2013). Encouraging problem-solving disposition in a Singapore classroom. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 44,(8), 1257-1273. |
Luo, W. Aye, K. M. Hogan, D. Kaur, B. Chan, M. C. Y. (2013). Parenting behaviors and learning of Singapore students:The mediational role of achievement goals. Motivation and Emotion, 37,(2), 274-285. |
Leong, Y.H, Yap, S. F., Quek, K.S., Tay, E.G., Tong, C.L., (2013). Encouraging problem-solving disposition in a Singapore classroom. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 44(8), 1257-1273. |
Shimizu, Y. & Kaur, B. (2013). Learning from similarities and differences: A reflection on the potentials and constraints of cross-national studies in mathematics. ZDM - The International Journal of Mathematics Education, 45,(1), 1-5. |
Thompson, D.R., Kaur, B., Koyama, M. & Bleiler, S.K. (2013). A longitudinal view of mathematics achievement of primary students: Case studies from Japan, Singapore, and the United States. ZDM - The International Journal of Mathematics Education, 45,(1), 73-89. |
Toh, T.L., Kaur, B., Koay, P.L. (2013). Singapore Pre-service Secondary Mathematics Teachers Content Knowledge: Findings from an International Comparative Study. International Journal of Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2013,(2), 1-22. |
Toh, T.L., Quek, K.S., Tay, E.G., Leong, Y.H., Toh, P.C., Ho, F.H., Dindyal, J. (2013). Infusing Problem Solving into Mathematics Content Course for Pre-service Secondary School Mathematics Teachers. The Mathematics Educator, 15,(1), 98 - 120. |