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Models of mathematics teaching practice in Singapore secondary schools
Citation
Kaur, B. (2021). Models of mathematics teaching practice in Singapore secondary schools. In Y. H. Leong, B. Kaur, B. H. Choy, J. B. W. Yeo, & S. L. Chin (Eds.), Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (pp. 67-70). The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
Abstract
A model of instruction is a set of strategies that guide teachers in their instructional practice. The purpose of this paper is to dispel the myth that mathematics teaching in Singapore schools is all about drill and practice, as perceived of many Asian systems. This paper draws on data of a large project that examined the enactment of school mathematics curriculum in Singapore secondary schools. Based on the teaching practices of 30 experienced and competent teachers, a survey was constructed and administered to 677 teachers. The data from the survey showed that teachers go well beyond traditional forms of instruction in their teaching practices in Singapore secondary schools.
Date Issued
2021
ISBN
9781920846329