HOD Mathematics Message
HOD’s Message
I strongly believe that Mathematics education plays an important role in equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to be competent in logical thinking, critical thinking and analytical thinking. Learning of Mathematics is crucial so that our students will achieve a good level of mastery of mathematics that will enable them to function effectively in everyday life. In addition, with a strong foundation in Mathematics, our students will be able to pursue mathematics-related courses in higher institutes of education.
In alignment with the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and Motto, the Mathematics department aims to develop a positive learning culture among students and shape the students’ character and moral development through student-centered strategies such as collaborative learning and reflective pedagogy. We inspire our students to be effective problem-solvers and inculcate in them the value of resilience and never give up spirit. As such, our department programmes are carefully designed to enable students to develop the critical mathematical processes such as reasoning, communicating and modelling as well as to develop students’ metacognition by promoting self-directed learning and reflection. In addition, our programmes are skillfully crafted to cater to the different needs, abilities and interests of students who can thrive and do their very best to reach their fullest potential.
The following is the Mathematics Department 4-Year Learning Roadmap:
| Sec 1: | To discover their strengths and interests in Mathematics and enable them to meet the needs of everyday life |
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| Sec 2: | To develop their Mathematics knowledge and skills, in particular to have a deeper conceptual understanding of Algebra |
| Sec 3: | To learn more of Mathematics and strengthen the students’ competence in terms of reasoning, communication and connections, applications and thinking skills in a real-world context |
| Sec 4: | To achieve mastery in Mathematics so that they can pursue Mathematics or Mathematics-related courses of study in the next stage of education |
Our teachers engage the students through the use of varied pedagogy such as Differentiated Instruction, Thinking Routines, Learning Experiences as well as Polya’s Problem Solving which enable the students to have deeper conceptual understanding and to see the relevance of Mathematics in a real-world context. We also engage our students in solving problems in real-world contexts during curriculum and provide authentic learning experiences (Processes, Metacognition and Attitude) through Math Trail and Math Week. Our activities for Math Week aim to promote and pique our students’ interest in the learning of Mathematics. It is also an opportunity to create environmental awareness amongst all students to encourage them to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Moving forward with MOE National Digital Literacy Programme, our teachers leverage on technology and use e-pedagogy in their lesson design to create a student-centric learning environment, not only to enhance the learning of Mathematics but also to develop a critical appreciation of the use of information and communication technology in Mathematics. Our teachers integrate Student Learning Space and transform the learning experiences of students with the purposeful use of technology and enables students to engage in different learning modes, including self-directed and collaborative learning.
Through the well-integrated school strategies and programmes in promoting and supporting a comprehensive and innovative learning environment, I strongly believe our students will be nurtured to become independent learners who are ready for the future economy and society.
Mrs Loh Choy Fong
HOD Mathematics
Bendemeer Secondary School