1. Beyond Singapore's Mathematics Textbooks.
- Author
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WANG-IVERSON, PATSY, MYERS, PERLA, and LIM, EDMUND W. K.
- Subjects
MATHEMATICS education ,EDUCATIONAL quality ,TEACHER training ,REWARD (Psychology) ,CURRICULUM ,TEXTBOOKS - Abstract
The article assesses the success of Singapore's mathematics education as well as its national commitment to high-quality education and a sound educational system. The writers, expound on Singapore's resolve to put the highest importance on giving quality education through adequate teacher preparation, training, motivation and reward system. A coherent national curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education, as well as well-written textbooks can also greatly enhance student learning abilities according to the authors.
- Published
- 2009