Dr Lee Ngan Hoe & Dr Cheng Lu Pien

Teaches Mathematics & Mathematics Education

Why is learning mathematics so important? Mathematics is the foundation of yesterday’s invention, today’s innovation, and tomorrow’s solution. The ability to use mathematics to solve everyday problems is at the heart of the Singapore Mathematics curriculum.

In the following chapters, join Dr Lee Ngan Hoe and Dr Cheng Lu Pien to uncover different hands-on approaches to Singapore Math by making use of visual aids, designing mathematical tasks that empower learners to think critically as well as developing problem-solving skills to become confident and resourceful individuals.

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1 min 37 secs

Introduction

Singapore Math goes beyond formulas and procedures that create a greater understanding of the principles behind Mathematical concepts.

In this Education Launchpad, Dr Lee Ngan Hoe and Dr Cheng Lu Pien demonstrate how to use Singapore Math to encourage and engage learners in hands-on learning experiences that foster effective critical skills in everyday real-world situations.

13 mins 40 secs

Chapter 1 - Using Manipulatives to Trigger Critical Thinking

Mathematics helps us to make sense of all the information that is around us. At an age where learners begin to acquire important numeracy knowledge and develop logical thinking, Singapore Math lays the foundation for learning by equipping them with tools and transferrable skills.

In this chapter, Dr Lee will share a few simple hands-on teaching methods to trigger critical thinking in children such as grouping numbers, speed counting, and using visual aids to help learners with the metacognition process.

2 mins 56 secs

Chapter 2 - Comics: A Creative Learning Experience

Going beyond theoretical textbooks and breaking the moulds of rote memorisation, Dr Lee and Dr Cheng open a discussion on how they champion learners to think broadly and make cross-conceptual decisions.

In this chapter, discover how parents and teachers can engage with learners through the use of comics by breaking down different concepts to the comprehension level of the individual.

4 mins 35 secs

Chapter 3 - Designing Mathematical Tasks in Real-World Scenarios

Singapore Math aims to develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application, and metacognitive skills through problem-solving.

In this chapter, Dr Cheng introduces how to design creative mathematical tasks set in real-world situations to hone learners’ conceptual processes.

1 min 39 secs

Chapter 4 - Outro

The objective of Singapore Math is about understanding the basics before applying and putting mathematical problems into context.

In this chapter, Dr Lee and Dr Cheng recap how Singapore Math can help learners to be productive and confident thinkers across real-world scenarios.