Philosophy in Learning Maths
iThink Maths employs well-established strategies which were developed for over 30 years by the Singapore Education Ministry. The methods developed for Singapore Maths has been a source of the country’s current top achievement in International Standings. Following the introduction of these methods and emphasis on Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity in its revised curriculum, Singapore has made dramatic improvements and has proven to lead the World in Mathematical Thinking and Development.
Aims
- To empower Thinking Skills for a Better Future
- To cater to Individualized Learning
- To enhance current School Curriculum
- To prepare him to face Challenging Mathematical Problems
- To equip students with a competitive edge
- To sharpen Problem Solving Skills for various Maths questions
Singapore Maths consistently ranks at the top in international math testing(PISA & TIMSS). The intentional progression of concepts in the Singapore maths approach instills a deep understanding of mathematics.
* PISA – Programme for International Student Assessment
* TIMMS – Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Singapore’s proven curriculum
iThink Maths is based on Singapore’s proven curriculum, a numeracy programme that facilitates understanding of concepts and mastery of skills using a Concrete -> Pictorial -> Abstract (CPA) approach based on research by American psychologist Jerome Bruner.
CONCRETE-PICTORIAL-ABSTRACT APPROACH
Concrete representation: The enactive stage
A student is first introduced to an idea or a skill by acting it out with real objects.
Pictorial representation: The iconic stage
A student has sufficiently understood the hands-on experiences performed and can now relate them to representations, such as a diagram or picture of the problem.
Abstract representation: The symbolic stage
A student is now capable of representing problems by using mathematical notation.
Another distinctive feature emphasised in Singapore’s Maths that is employed by iThink Maths is Model Drawing/Bar Modelling, progression, number bonds and mental maths to gain skills in solving word problems instead of pushing through rote memorization, students learn to think mathematically and rely on the depth of knowledge gained in previous lessons. It is an innovation in pedagogy developed by the Ministry of Education, Singapore with the purpose of raising mathematical competencies and improving problem solving abilities.
TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE FUTURE
ThinkEd Maths nurtures your child with:
• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Enquiring Thinking
• Problem Solving Ability Through
• Activity-based Approach
• Interaction
• Questioning
• Reflecting
What is Singapore Math?
Methodology of Singapore Math Part 1
Methodology of Singapore Math Part 2