Mathematics Education in Singapore

Hwee Chiat June Tan,Yeen Peng Yen,Swee Fong Ng,Cheow Kian Soh,Khoon Yoong Wong,Tin Lam Toh,Jaguthsing Dindyal,Berinderjeet Kaur,Ngan Hoe Lee,Lay Chin Tan,Eng Guan Tay,Mei Yoke Loh

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-12688-3_21

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12688-3_21

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Publication Date: Jan 1, 2015
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Affiliation: Ministry of Education, Nanyang Technological University

Abstract

Mathematics education in Singapore is a shared responsibility of the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Institute of Education (NIE). The MOE overseas the intended, implemented and attained curriculum in all schools while the NIE is involved in teacher preparation and development and also research in mathematics education. Therefore this report has two sections respectively, the first describes the education system and school mathematics curricula while the second briefly provides relevant information on teacher preparation and development and mathematics education research in Singapore.

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