Until recently, the limited use of modelling activities in Singapore mathematics classrooms despite the incorporation of mathematical modelling in the curriculum since 2003 could be due to a lack of concerted efforts in teacher preparation. Explicit guidelines have recently been developed by the Ministry of Education (CPDD, 2012) with a view to harness the potentials of modelling activities for fostering 21st Century Competences in students. This paper illustrates how a multi-tiered teaching experiment using design research methodology was conducted to build teachers' capacity in facilitating and designing modelling tasks using a case study involving an experienced teacher in a primary 5 (aged 10-11) mathematics classroom. Implications on the identification of teacher competencies to be focused upon during teacher development in incorporating mathematical modelling in Singapore classrooms will be drawn.
History
Event
East Asian Regional Conference on Mathematics Education (6th : 2013 : Phuket, Thailand)
Pagination
219 - 228
Publisher
EARCOME
Location
Phuket, Thailand
Place of publication
Phuket, Thailand
Start date
2013-03-17
End date
2013-03-22
Language
eng
Publication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereed; E Conference publication
Copyright notice
2013, EARCOME
Title of proceedings
EARCOME 6 : Innovations and Exemplary Practices in Mathematics Education : Proceedings of the 6th East Asian Regional Conference on Mathematics Education 2013