Lecture 3 | Bar Models
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The document discusses Singapore's history and development of its mathematics education system. Upon gaining independence in 1965, Singapore faced high unemployment, poverty, and illiteracy. In the 1970s, Singapore developed an approach based on Bruner's work and other learning theories to help students learn mathematics better, which became known as Singapore Math. The document also announces a summer institute on fundamentals of Singapore Math to be held in Philadelphia.
Lecture 3 | Bar Models
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- 2. Country GDP per capita in current USD 2012 Singapore 60,400 Malaysia 16,900 Thailand 10,100 Philippines 4,400 “Upon separation from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore was faced with … high levels of unemployment and poverty. 70% of Singapore’s households lived in badly overcrowded conditions, and a third of its people squatted in slums on the city fringes. Unemployment averaged 14%, GDP per capita was less than $2,700, and half of the population was illiterate. “
- 3. In the 1970’s, Singapore needed a way to help students, most of whom were not performing well in mathematics, learn mathematics. CPA Approach based on Bruner’s work and a host of other learning theories were used to help students learn. Today, many people refer to this approach as Singapore Math.
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