Aligning with WPS 2023 - Plans for 2024 by Sue Ling Kimmy Tan

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:26:16 UTC

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:31:07 UTC

How do we design our lessons to allow our students to demonstrate adaptive and inventive thinking, communication and civic literacy?

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:32:41 UTC

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:37:54 UTC

Think of ways to get level teachers to collaborate on SLS and other platforms. How can we build students' tehnological skills and AI literacy? With the new SLS adaptive tool and gamification features, how can we leverage on them to enhance our students' learning?

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:39:55 UTC

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:42:17 UTC

How can we connect our students to the world beyond school? Are there any organisations we can work with for the application of math in the real world?

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:43:03 UTC

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:45:17 UTC

How do we prepare our students to be future ready confident problem solvers? What are some of the steps we have taken? What more can we do to develop our students to be future ready?

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:47:05 UTC

Strategic Thrust 2: Growing Competent and Happy Staff; Staff Outcomes: Competent and Reflective Teachers (STP)

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:52:38 UTC

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:53:38 UTC

Strategic Thrust 3: Fostering Effective PartnershipsSchool Outcomes: Collaborative Culture of Partnership, Purposeful Partnerships, Sustained Partnership Outcomes

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:54:23 UTC

How can we customise and allow everyone to learn according to their needs and abilities?

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:57:03 UTC

Everyone should be able to confidently say that regardless of their station in life, they can contribute in their own way to their school, their community, their country and to the world. How can we develop our students in the learning of mathematics, giving them opportunities to contribute to the community?

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 14:58:11 UTC

2023

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 15:06:53 UTC

(1) Diagnostic marking - getting students to reflect on their errors
(2) DEAL - Look Back and Check
(3) Journal writing - Students communicate their mathematical understanding
(4) Performance Task - Students demonstrate conceptual understanding through use of manipulatives
(5) Making Thinking Visible Routines - Getting students to See Think Wonder, KWL
(6) Using Questions to Deepen Learning - Students ask questions to incomplete problems, think about possible questions that could be asked. Getting students to think of the problem instead of solving them. Inquiry Based.
(6) Anchor Charts - Use of charts to demonstrate understanding of concepts through mind maps, graphic organiser
(7) Talk Moves - Getting students to revise their answer

2024

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 15:07:06 UTC

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Programmes

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-03 15:11:03 UTC

(1) Olympiad Training for selected students - subsidised
(2) Koobits - PF
(3) SMOPS Registration - PF (60 pax)
(4) NMOS Registration - PF (60 pax)
(5) Math Week - Budget for activities, materials and prizes
(6) Math Trail
(7) Math Detectives

Updates on the progress and effectiveness of Math dept’s approaches / processes / pedagogies? (Strengths and AFG)

tan_sue_ling_kimmy — 2023-10-04 01:11:59 UTC

2023-10-04 07:35:18 UTC

1. implement project-based learning
2. Incorporate critical thinking activities
3. Encourage reflections and self-assessment
4. Leverage technology for collaboration
5. Use authentic learning

2023-10-04 07:37:37 UTC

1. Fostering growth mindset
2. Develop critical thinking skill
3. Promote creativity and collaboration
4. Integrating technology
5. Provide experiential learning opportunities
6. Teaching self-directed learning
7. Exercising real-world problem solving
8. Fostering adaptability and resilience
9. Encouraging reflections
10. Create a supportive environment

agnestham1 — 2023-10-04 07:38:04 UTC

Students may not be able to think out of the box. Students need to be given opportunities to work on hands-on activities to show them eg how the properties of quadrilaterals are derived.
Students could be exposed to scenarios from IPW and PBL.

nadirah_jamri — 2023-10-04 07:39:48 UTC

- CPA approach is necessary and effective for good classes (strength).
- Factual frequency should be more standardised with resources if want teachers to really carry it out (AFI).

2023-10-04 07:40:57 UTC

1. Offer coding and AI courses
2. Leverage on online resources and courses
3. Engage in AI competitions and clubs
4. Assess and provide feedback on progress

liang_wileen — 2023-10-04 07:41:27 UTC

- Introduce concept cartoons to elicit misconceptions and encourage students to reason mathematically

PD TTT

2023-10-04 07:41:30 UTC

IBL - Inquiry/ Questioning
EdTech - Trs to collaborate on SLS - Work with ETD for lesson package
Assessment Literacy - Setting and Vetting/ Review of AO1, AO2, AO3, Updates on Assessment

nadirah_jamri — 2023-10-04 07:42:33 UTC

- Encourage asking questions.
- Encourage students to think from other's perspective.
- Collaboration with inner circle, opportunities to collaborate with other classes and outside community.

JX, KL, HL

khng_jun_xiong — 2023-10-04 07:43:00 UTC

We introduced to students the following:
1) DEAL strategy and required them to apply it during PBL.
2) Teaching students how to Make Thinking Visible

What more can we do?
1) We can get students from good classes to collaborate with those from better classes for PBL project or Math trail.
2) Use Padlet as a platform so that students from better classes can help the good ones by helping to answer the questions.

Future Ready Learners

ng_hui_li — 2023-10-04 07:43:03 UTC

Encourage students to explore the world around them that they need mathematics skills. Examples: area and perimeter and interior design, Time and durations for Events planning.
Shows them how to proof a formula so they understand the reason how these formula are created and serve as strong foundation

agnestham1 — 2023-10-04 07:43:41 UTC

Select L1 and L2 questions in workbook for the good classes to work on instead of completing all the questions and omit the questions in Topical reviews which are repetitive

2023-10-04 07:45:57 UTC

1. Involve parents in global education content
2. Provide professional development for educators
3. Encourage students to reflect on global experiences.
4. Showcase and celebrate cultural diversity
5. Promote study abroad programmes for cultural immersion
6. Participate in international competitions

Overseas trip or even partner with International schools

ng_hui_li — 2023-10-04 07:49:31 UTC

Our students may not be aware of culture background and socio norms in other country and by exposing them to our international counter part we hope to interest the students to look at what they are learning

JX, KL, HL

khng_jun_xiong — 2023-10-04 07:51:27 UTC

- Collaboration between the good and better classes
- Collaboration between classes across the levels
- For example, upper primary can test lower primary students multiplication using flash card during recess.

JX, KL, HL

khng_jun_xiong — 2023-10-04 07:59:56 UTC

- Same level teachers can collaborate to come up with a SLS resource package.
- We can adapt and improve SLS lessons from community gallery, making it meet out students' learning needs

Coding P6 Post PSLE enrichment

2023-10-04 08:00:34 UTC

JX, KL, HL

khng_jun_xiong — 2023-10-04 08:02:41 UTC

- Go for sharing on how to use manipulatives (physical and online) conducted by master teachers

Incorporating technology into our Math classroom

elaine_yeo_yan_ying — 2023-10-04 08:10:01 UTC

Online Math Games and Apps: Utilize educational math games and apps that make learning math fun and interactive. Websites like ABCmouse, Khan Academy Kids, and Prodigy offer age-appropriate math activities and games.
Real-World Math Problems: Create math problems that relate to everyday scenarios. For instance, you can present a shopping scenario where students need to calculate the total cost of groceries or find the best deals. This reinforces addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.
Geometry with Drawing Apps: Use drawing apps or software to teach geometry. Have students create shapes, angles, and symmetry patterns using digital drawing tools. They can even design their own geometric artwork.
Math in Coding: Introduce basic coding concepts to teach math. For example, students can use coding platforms like Scratch or Tynker to create math-based animations or games. This integrates computational thinking and problem-solving skills with math.
Virtual Field Trips: Take virtual field trips to places like museums, national parks, or historical sites. Then, create math-related challenges based on the virtual experience. For instance, calculate the distance between landmarks, or figure out how many visitors a museum had in a year.
Graphs and Data Analysis: Teach graphing and data analysis by collecting real-world data. Students can gather information on their favorite colors, pets, or food and create bar graphs or pie charts using software like Excel or Google Sheets.
Budgeting and Financial Literacy: Teach budgeting skills by giving students a virtual allowance and having them plan their spending on items like toys, snacks, or school supplies. Use spreadsheets to track their expenses and savings.
Math in Art and Design: Explore math in art by introducing concepts like symmetry, patterns, and shapes. Students can use drawing software to create geometric art, tessellations, or even digital mandalas.
Measurement with Augmented Reality: Use augmented reality apps to teach measurement. Students can virtually measure objects in their surroundings using their devices, enhancing their understanding of units of length, weight, and volume.
Math Puzzles and Escape Rooms: Create virtual math puzzles and escape room challenges. Students must solve math problems to unlock clues or escape from a digital room, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving.
Math Blogs or Journals: Have students create digital math journals or blogs where they can share their real-world math experiences. They can document their observations, calculations, and reflections on various math-related topics.
Math and Science Intersections: Explore the intersection of math and science through experiments and simulations. For example, students can use virtual labs to understand concepts like volume, density, and measurement in the context of science experiments.
Global Math Challenges: Engage students in global math challenges or competitions using online platforms like Math Kangaroo or Global Math Week. These platforms offer math problems that encourage critical thinking and creativity.
Community Projects: Collaborate with local organizations or businesses on math-related community projects. For instance, students can plan a garden layout, calculate the cost, and create a digital presentation to pitch their idea to a local garden center.
3D Printing and Geometry: Introduce 3D printing to teach geometry concepts like shapes, volume, and surface area. Students can design 3D objects and then use the technology to bring their creations to life.

JX, KL, HL

khng_jun_xiong — 2023-10-04 08:10:46 UTC

- Buy Plicker card for classes (for quick assessment)
- Subscription for virtual manipulatives which used to be free during lockdown period (Braining Camp, NLVM)

JX, KL, HL

khng_jun_xiong — 2023-10-04 08:17:11 UTC

- P1 and P2 collaborate with canteen vendors to come up with set meals
- P3 and P4 collect newspaper and recycling material from their home and neighbors
- P5 and P6 collaborate with AWWA or early intervention school to teach early numeracy like spelling and counting to 10

Using AI and it limitation

ng_hui_li — 2023-10-04 08:28:03 UTC

There are limitation in AI ,
The following is an example

Solution using Singapore Math Method:

Understanding the Problem:
We have Mr. and Mrs. Ang, and their 4 children. We need to find the cost of an adult ticket and a child ticket. We know that each child ticket costs $12 less than an adult ticket, and the total cost was $294.
Draw a Model:
Let's represent the situation using a bar model. We'll use
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�C for the cost of a child ticket.
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We know that the total cost is $294, so we can write this as an equation:
4�+4�=2944A+4C=294
We also know that each child ticket costs $12 less than an adult ticket, which gives us another equation:
�=�−12C=A−12
Solve the System of Equations:
Now we have a system of two equations:
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4A + 4C = 294 (Equation 1) C = A - 12 (Equation 2)

We can substitute the value of
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4A + 4(A - 12) = 294 4A + 4A - 48 = 294 8A - 48 = 294 8A = 342 A = 42.75

Find the Value of
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Final Answer:
- Each adult ticket costs $42.75.
- Each child ticket costs $30.75.

agnestham1 — 2023-10-04 08:30:56 UTC

Encourage students to learn beyond the textbook; googling and finding definition or formulae

Sandra

2023-10-08 13:38:31 UTC

- Heuristics Booklet and Differentiated topical worksheets are helpful and useful for middle and upper primary students. (Strengths)
- Perhaps can collaborate with other IP departments to plan for Math Trails outside of school for MP and UP students. (Suggestions)

Sandra

2023-10-08 13:42:35 UTC

Introduce Math Notebook/padlets for students to share their key takeaways of the lesson or topics. Students can also present their ideas in different modes and mediums.

Sandra

2023-10-08 13:48:23 UTC

Create opportunities for students to be innovative and creative through working with open-ended tasks. Encourage critical thinking through asking thought-provoking questions (higher level in Bloom's taxonomy).

Sandra

2023-10-08 13:52:39 UTC

- Create authentic tasks related to real world problem and encourage students to think out of the box.
- Create opportunities for students to engage in meaningful activities such as data collection from their friends and families or coming up with their own questions for their peers to solve.

Sandra

2023-10-08 13:57:35 UTC

Bring students out of school for real life experiences of how Math is used in their daily lives.
Ask math subject leaders to present to their peers on a topic of their interest.
Tap on Math subject leaders to collaborate with teachers and parents volunteers for Math Week.

Sandra

2023-10-08 13:59:43 UTC

Encourage teachers to share good practices or successful deployment of strategies during Tier 1 meeting.
Conduct another round of PD for assessment literacy on item setting and TOS.