‘How can we design and teach mathematics curricula in ways that more meaningfully connect with students’ current and future lives? In a series of articles published in Teacher, ACER Senior Research Fellow Dave Tout, education consultant and teacher Justine Sakurai, and Deakin University teacher educator Dr Carly Sawatzki discussed the importance of real-world contexts for numeracy […]
Singapore Math Heuristics: Solve Part of the Problem, Simplify the Problem and Work Backwards
Problem-solving in mathematics helps children develop reasoning and communication skills that are transferrable and important life skills. Reasoning is required on three levels when children solve word problems. First, they use reasoning to recognise what information is provided or missing.Then, they use reasoning to figure out what information they need to find. Finally, they use […]
Singapore Math Heuristics: Make A Systematic List, Guess And Check, Restate The Problem In Another Way
The skills children pick up in math are indispensable; they can be applied to other academic subjects and to solve real-world problems in their daily lives and future work. The Singapore Math curriculum focuses on problem solving. Through problem solving, children develop thinking skills such as creative thinking and critical thinking.When children analyse math problems, […]
Singapore Math Heuristics: Act It Out, Draw A Diagram, Look For Patterns
In part one of our Singapore Math Heuristics series, we gave an overview of the 12 heuristics in Singapore Primary Math syllabus, with tips from the curriculum team at Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) on how to solve various math word problems using them. To recap, heuristics are methods or strategies students can use to solve […]
What are Singapore Math Heuristics?
Part one: Ever tried to help your child with primary math homework and got stumped? Today’s math questions can be challenging – even for adults. Math education is changing. While many parents spent time memorising procedures and formulas, today’s students are expected to not only understand and master the concepts, but also to have strong […]
There’s More To Learning Than IQ
In the face of a highly competitive academic environment, it is easy for children and parents alike to feel the pressure of performance cloud what could otherwise be a pleasurable learning experience. When a child sits down with a subject, their focus from the word ‘go’ is to excel at it, but the method needed […]
How To Raise An Intelligent Child
What does it take to raise an intelligent child in today’s society? Learn how early math exposure can benefit your child’s overall development and success in life in our e-book. Table of contents Why early math matters Can IQ be improved by doing maths How to improve your child’s IQ 4 things you can do […]
Easy Ways To Improve Your Kid’s IQ
As your child begins to show signs of learning, through interactions they experience on a daily basis, you might be mindful as a parent to give them the best learning environment possible. But just what should you do to stimulate your child’s mind? Here’s four simple methods you can try to help develop your child’s […]
Besides IQ: Important Qualities Every Child Needs
IQ predicts future success in life, and there are studies have shown that IQ results can be a strong predictor of his or her future life outcomes, such as academic achievement, income and health. Besides IQ, research also reveals other factors involved in determining a child’s success later in life. Here are two big qualities […]
9 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Primary 1 Maths
Starting Primary 1 is one of the major milestones for your child and it can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Your child has to cope with many changes including a new routine at a new school as well as a bigger class size. He also has to learn to handle money and […]