Jump to content

PR1ME Mathematics Teaching Programme

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Shingggg (talk | contribs) at 06:09, 19 April 2017 (←Created page with '{{subst:AFC submission/draftnew}}<!-- Important, do not remove this line before article has been created. --> =Background= [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schol...'). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)


Background

Scholastic PR1ME Mathematics (PR1ME) is a Mathematics teaching programme targeted at the primary or elementary grades. It was first introduced in 2014 and has since been adopted by schools in multiple countries such as Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. PR1ME is a programme based on the innovative and effective Mathematics teaching and learning practices of top-performing Singapore, Hong Kong and Republic of Korea. These jurisdictions have consistently performed strongly in international mathematics studies such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’sProgramme for International Student Assessment (PISA). This programme has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore and is adapted from the Primary Mathematics Project developed by MOE.

Aim of Programme

The main aim of PR1ME is to nurture young learners and help them build strong mathematical foundation skills. It is based on the five practices listed in the pentagon, which is the framework for mathematics instruction developed by the Singapore MOE with problem solving at its core.

  • Problem solving is central: Developing problem solving skills should address both the process and the method of solving problems.
  • Development of metacognition and mathematical thinking: Thinking mathematically is a conscious habit and should be developed through consistent use in many contexts.
  • Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach: Develops deep conceptual understanding through making meaningful connections between principles and symbols through concrete activities and visual representation, ensuring deep and long-lasting conceptual understanding.
  • Process of learning mathematics: Learning to mastery involves a focus on concept development and understanding mathematical relationships, and learning to inquire, communicate, reason, conceptualize, formulate and solve mathematical problems, appreciate the beauty of mathematics and apply mathematics in different contexts.
  • Consistent Formative Assessment: Assessment is a routine part of the on-going classroom activity.

Approach

PR1ME’s pedagogical approach and instructional design revolve around problem solving, and the development of metacognition and mathematical thinking skills.

Problem solving is central with an emphasis on both the process and strategies, including the Bar Model method. Process helps to build good habits for approaching mathematical problems of all levels of difficulty (UPAC (Understand, Plan, Answer, Check), Mind Stretchers) while strategies equip students to tackle different types of word problems (Heuristics, Mind Stretchers). The Bar Model method allows students to solve complex word problems using visual representation. Mathematical reasoning and problem posing allows students to be aware of their thought process, enabling them to become proficient problem solvers. Deep conceptual understanding is achieved through systematic teaching of mathematical concepts with a topic taught in-depth and over several lessons.

Programme Component

The PR1ME programme include the coursebook, practice book as well as the teacher's guide. Each of the different components serves different purposes fulfilling the aim of the programme. Concepts and skills are introduced and developed in the Coursebooks. Practice books correlate to Coursebooks and contain exercises for independent practice, extended learning and formative and summative assessment. The teacher's guide provides support to teachers with the schemes of work, lesson notes, answers / solutions to exercises.

See Also

External Links

References

1. "Scholastic Asia Home Page". Scholastic Asia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

2. "Scholastic PR1ME Mathematics". Scholastic Asia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

3. "Philippines". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

4. "Australia". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

5. "New Zealand". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

6. "Mexico". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

7. "Singapore". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

8. "Hong Kong". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

9. "South Korea". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

10. "TIMSS 2015 International Results in Mathematics". TIMSS & PIRLS. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

11. "Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

12. "TIMSS & PIRLS Home Page". TIMSS and PIRLS. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

13. "Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

14. "OECD Home Page". Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

15. "Programme for International Student Assessment". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

16. "PISA Home Page". Programme for International Student Assessment. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

17. "Ministry of Education (Singapore)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

18. "Ministry of Education (Singapore) Home Page". MOE Singapore. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

19. "Metacognition". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

20. "Singapore Math". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 April 2017.

21. "Mathematics Syllabus (Primary)" (PDF). MOE Singapore. Retrieved 19 April 2017.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=PR1ME_Mathematics_Teaching_Programme&oldid=776138915"