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d r y e a p b a n h a r
R E D E S I G N I N G T H E
S E C O N DA RY
M AT H E M AT I C S
C L A S S R O O M T h e P r o b l e m - S o l v i n g
A p p r o a c h
d r y e a p b a n h a r
S l i d e s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t
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• key findings from Japanese research on features of
effective mathematics lessons
• different types of lessons can be taught using a
problem-solving approach
• providing students with enriching learning
experiences that equip them with competencies
useful not just for mathematics but beyond
• three-part lesson format
w h a t
h ow
S I N G A P O R E M AT H E M AT I C S
C U R R I C U L U M
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FOCUS ON
t h i n k i n g
S o u r c e : S i n g a p o r e E x a m i n a t i o n a n d A s s e s s m e n t B o a r d
Hong & Jeya Problem
Every minute Hong travelled 15 m more than Jeya.
Travel time = 240 15 = 16 min
Distance = 70 m x 16 = 700 m + 350 m + 70 m
= 1120 m
(a) Hong cycled 240 m more than Jeya.
(b) Jeya cycled 1120 m.
FOCUS ON
t h i n k i n g
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Mathematics is “an excellent
vehicle for the development and
improvement of a person’s
intellectual competence”. Ministry of Education Singapore 2006
1992 Introduction of Problem-
Solving Curriculum
1997 Thinking Schools Learning Nation
1982 Introduction of Singapore mathematics
textbooks as they are known today. 2001 Introduction of textbooks published by
private publishers and approved by Ministry of Education.
2007 New editions of textbooks are
published with the introduction of the revised curriculum.
Mathematics is “an excellent
vehicle for the development and
improvement of a person’s
intellectual competence”. Ministry of Education Singapore 2006
2013 New editions of textbooks are
published with the revision of the curriculum.
w h a t
h ow
i n t r o d u c t i o n
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S I N G A P O R E M AT H E M AT I C S
C U R R I C U L U M
Elements of Problem-Solving Classrooms
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Lesson Date:
x
y
x
2x
Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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a b
Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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a b
(a + b)2
Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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a b
(a + b)2
= b2 + …
Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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a b
(a + b)2
= b2 + a2 + …
Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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a b
(a + b)2
= b2 + a2 + ab + ab
= …
Extended
Engagement
with One
Task
Teach Less, Learn More
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effective mathematics lessons are based on an
anchor task
Teach Less, Learn More
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This is essentially teaching through problem solving.
effective mathematics lessons are based on an
anchor task
Teach Less, Learn More
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How does an anchor task benefit struggling learners?
How does an anchor task benefit advanced learners?
differentiated
instruction
guided practice
independent
practice
teacher models
teacher scaffolds
independent work
Lesson Structure
anchor task
guided practice
independent practice
Lesson Structure
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anchor task
guided practice
independent practice
Instructional Model
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model
scaffold
observe | independent work
Lesson to develop concepts
Lesson to consolidate concepts
Lesson to apply concepts
Lesson Types
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T h r e e T y p e s o f L e s s o n s
- D e v e l o p i n g c o n c e p t s
- C o n s o l i d a t i n g c o n c e p t s
- A p p l y i n g c o n c e p t s
T h r e e P a r t s t o A L e s s o n
- A n c h o r T a s k
- G u i d e d P r a c t i c e
- I n d e p e n d e n t P r a c t i c e
T h r e e I n s t r u c t i o n a l
P r a c t i c e
- M o d e l
- S c a f f o l d
- I n d e p e n d e n t