singapore math mathz4kidz: Singapore Education: An Update

Future Events

2011 BSc course on problem solving for Wheelock College, Boston for early childhood educators
October - November 2010 CTP for Filipino teachjers on content and pedagogy in primary mathematics for Filipino teachers at National Institute of Education International
September - November 2010 BEd course on current initiatives in mathematics education for National Institute of Education
1-5 November 2010 APEC Lesson Study International Conference at Chiangmai University
6-9 October 2010 Presentations at NCTM Regional Conference in Denver USA
16-18 September 2010 Professional Development on Singapore Math for Dutch educators in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
13-21 September 2010 BSc course on elementary mathematics teaching for Wheelock College, Boston for early childhood educators
6 September 2010 Keynote lecture at COE @ ZE in Tao Nan School
18-22 August Plenary Panel at East Asian Regional Conference on Mathematics Education EARCOME-5 in Tokyo
13-14 August 2010 Mathematical problem solving course for teachers and Ph.D. students at Mahasarakham Rajabhat University, Thailand
12-15 July 2010 Singapore Math Strategies National Conference by Staff Development for Educators in Las Vegas
17-18 May 2010 Singapore Math Institute by Keys Institute
12-14 May 2010 Summer course on teaching mathematics at primary levels at Ateneo de Manila
Big Math Little Kids Project Workshop Series 19 February, 5 March & 17 March 2009 To conduct a series of workshop for lower primary teachers involved in this funded project (St Gabriel's School and St Stephen's School, Singapore)

Try It !

Problem 1
Take a 2-digit number, say 76. Multiply its digits 7 x 6 = 42. Continue to multiply the digits of the resulting product until you get a 1-digit product. 4 x 2 = 8. The numbers generated are 76, 42, 8. With 92, we get a sequence of three numbers 92, 18, 8.

Which 2-digit numbers give a sequence of 2 numbers, 3 numbers and 4 numbers? Is it possible to use a 2-digit number to generate a sequence of 5 or 6 numbers?

Problem 2
Four different dolls are arranged in a row. How many different ways can this be done?

Problem 3
When 2 is multiplied 3 times, the product is 8. The ones digit is 7 and the tens digit is 0. What is the ones digit and tens digit when 2 is multiplied 5 times? Are they 2 and 3, respectively? Find the ones and tens digit when 2 is multiplied 2009 times.

Events

National Conference on Differentiated Instruction (Las Vegas, USA), 18-21 July 2009 Delivered three presentations on mathematics teaching and learning (Staff Development for Educators)
National Conference on Singapore Math Strategies (Las Vegas, USA) 13-16 July 2009 Delivered a keynote lecture and gave several sessions over four days (Staff Development for Educators)
Keys Teacher Institute (Manila, The Philippines) Conducted a teacher institute on mathematics teaching for K-5 teachers at Keys Grade School (Keys Grade School)
NSM101 Seminar Manila, The Philippines) 23 May 2009 Conducted a seminar on Teaching Mathematics in Scondary Schools Using Singapore Textbooks (Ed Crisch International)
Ateneo Summer Institute (Manila, The Philippines) 11-15 May 2009 Conducted a 15-hour course on Early Grades Mathematics (Ateneo de Manila Grade School)
Symposium on International Trends in Teaching and Assessment in Mathematics (Manila, The Philippines) 19-22 May 2009 Delivered a keynote lecture on Intenational Trends in Mathmatics Teaching and Assessment (Center for Evaluation and Measurement Inc.)
Creating a Thinking Nation: How Does a Little Red Dot Do It? Gave a speech at the book launch of The Singapore Model Method for Learning Mathematics, a monograph published by Ministry of Education and Marshall Cavendish at Singapore Embassy (Washington DC) 21 April 2009
Brown Bag Session at World Bank (Washington DC, USA) 20 April 2009 Jointly presented a session with Duriya Aziz a session Sciencing the Nation and Making It Count: How Does It Add Up for Singapore? (World Bank)
NCSM Annual Meeting (Washington DC, USA) 20-22 April 2009 Presented a session on Teach Less, Learn More (NCSM)
NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition (Washington DC, USA) 22-25 April 2009 Presented a session on Every Child Counts & Every Child Can Count! (NCTM)
First International Symposium on Early Mathematics Education (Chicago, USA) 17-18 April 2009 Delivered a keynote lecture titled Big Ideas in Early Mathematics (Erikson Institute, Chicago) www.erikson.edu/earlymathproject
Seminar for Parents on Primary One Mathematics (Suntec Convention Centre) Singapore) 11 April 2009 (Young Parents Magazine)
Seminar for parents on PSLE Mathematics (organized by RANK Consortium) on 4 April 2009 9-12 noon and another (organized by Fairfield Methodist Primary School) on the same day 2-5 pm in the school.
Seminar for parents on Processes in Mathematical Problem Solving (organized by MPM) on 21 March 2009 2-5 pm at URA Centre
Invited Lecture on Teaching Mathematics in Singapore & Research in Mathematical Problem Solving to students, graduate students and faculty of Chiangmai University (11-14 March 2009) at Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, Thailand.
School Management & Education Leadership Training Programme by Population & Community Development Association (PDA) Thailand in partnership with Temasek Foundation Singapore (Khon Kaen, Thailand) 26-27 February 2009 To conduct a seminar on Effective Teaching and Learning in Mathematics as a case for teachers and school leaders to transform their school programmes and classroom instruction (Venue: Kaen Nakorn Hotel)
Invited Lecture on Teaching Mathematics to faculty members of Faculty of Science & Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (23 Feb 2009), and Invited Lecture on Education System in Singapore to 4th Year undergraduate chemical education students at Srinakharinwirot University (21 Feb 2009), at the respective university both in Bangkok Thailand.
13th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM) (Bangkok, Thailand) 15 - 19 December 2008 To deliver a paper on the use of e-case study in mathematics teacher education and a joint paper on teachers' beliefs about the use of calculators in the primary classroom (Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand)
World Association of Lesson Study (WALS) Conference (Hong Kong, China) 1 - 4 December 2008 To deliver a paper on lesson study as an inservice course (Hong Kong Institute of Education)
2008 International Symposium on Mathematics Teaching and Learning (Chicago, USA) 13 - 15 November 2008 To deliver a lecture series on teaching of fractions in Singapore (Asia-Pacific Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative, DePaul University)
Model for Teaching Mathematics in Singapore & Its Applications for Chile (Santiago, Chile) 3 - 4 November 2008 To deliver a lecture series on mathematics teaching and mathematics teacher training in Singapore. Also delivered open lessons for student teachers and grade four students (Ministry of Education, Chile)
International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (Manila, The Philippines) 27 – 29 October 2008 To deliver a plenary lecture on assessment and conduct an invited workshop on mathematical problem solving (NISMED, University of the Philippines) http://www.upd.edu.ph/~ismed/conference.htm
Symposium on Emerging Issues in the Mathematics Curriculum (Manila, The Philippines) 17 July 2008 Delivered a keynote lecture titled An Analysis of Mathematics Items in National Examinations in Singapore (Center for Educational Measurement)
International Conference on Mathematics Education ICME-11 (Monterrey, Mexico) 6-13 July 2008 Organizing Team of TSG36 Testing and Assessment in Mathematics Education
Seminario Internacional Las Claves del Exito en Singapur en la Ensenanza de las Matematicas (Santiago, Chile) 25-26 June 2008 Delivered a keynote lecture titled Sistema Educativo en Singapur: Metodologias de Ensenanza y Aprendizaje Utilizadas en Singapur (Universidad de Pacifico)

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