NTU Reg No: 200604393R. Copyright National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE/NTU), Singapore

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Course synopsis

The course aims to increase teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for the teaching of Measurement. Different ways to foster mathematical processes according to the Singapore mathematics curriculum framework5, the diagnosis of learning difficulties and misconceptions and how to help students make sense of measurement will be covered. Course topics include fundamental ideas in measurement, various teaching strategies and approaches incorporating the use of technology, word problems, pupils’ thinking, their errors and misconceptions and remedial instructions.

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Objective

Teachers will
* acquire an understanding of fundamental principles involved in measurement
* develop pedagogical skills in teaching and facilitating measurement related activities
* develop strategies to address pupils’ learning difficulties

Outline

The course aims to increase teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for the teaching of Measurement. Different ways to foster mathematical processes, the diagnosis of learning difficulties and misconceptions and how to help students make sense of measurement will be covered. Course topics include fundamental ideas in measurement, various teaching strategies and approaches incorporating the use of technology, word problems, pupils’ thinking, their errors and misconceptions and remedial instructions.

Course fee

MOE Educators*Public
Full course feeS$260.00S$1,430.00
Nett course feeS$260.00S$1,430.00
9% GST on nett course feeS$23.40S$128.70
Copyright feeS$1.00S$1.00
Total nett course fee payable, including GST and copyright feeS$284.40S$1,559.70

*MOE Educators include MOE & Direct Hire Staff from Independent, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools.

Who should attend

All educators teaching Mathematics at the Primary level

Overview

Duration:

26 hours

Course date(s):

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Subject:

Mathematics

Who should attend:

All educators teaching Mathematics at the Primary level

Instructor(s):

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Enquiries:

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Programmes accredited to:

  • Advanced Diploma In Primary Mathematics Education