1. KBSR: AIMS & OBJECTIVES
WEEK 13 LECTURE

2. AIMS OF KBSR
The Primary School Mathematics Curriculum aims to build pupils’ understanding of number concepts and their basic skills in computation that they can apply in their daily routines effectively and responsibly ………

3. AIMS OF KBSR
……. in keeping with the aspirations of a developed society and nation, and at the same time to use this knowledge to further their studies.

4. Knowledge & Understanding
Know and understand the concepts, definition, rules sand principles related to numbers, operations, space, measures and data representation;

5. Mastering the Operations
2. Master the basic operations of mathematics:
addition
subtraction,
multiplication,
division;

6. Mastering the Skills
Master the skills of combined operations;

7. The Broader Mathematical Skills
Master basic mathematical skills:
making estimates and approximates,
measuring,
handling data
representing information in the form of graphs and charts;

8. Mathematics in Daily Life
Use mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems in everyday life effectively and responsibly;

9. The Language of Mathematics
Use the language of mathematics correctly;

10. Technology & Mathematics
Use suitable technology in concept building, acquiring mathematical skills and solving problems;

11. Intelligent Applications
Apply the knowledge of mathematics systematically, heuristically, accurately and carefully;

12. Meaningful Participation
Participate in activities related to mathematics; and

13. Different Faces of Mathematics
Appreciate the importance and beauty of mathematics.

14. MAIN EMPHASIS IN T&L Problem solving Communication in mathematics
Mathematical reasoning
Mathematical connections
Application of technology

15. TEACHING & LEARNING
Teachers should create an environment that is enjoyable, meaningful, useful and challenging for teaching and learning.
The teaching and learning processes emphasise concept building, skill acquisition as well as the inculcation of positive values.

16. T&L APPROACHES Pupil-centred learning Multiple intelligences
Learning styles
Teaching aids / resources
Formative evaluation
Cooperative learning
Contextual learning
Mastery learning
Constructivism
Enquiry-discovery
Futures study

17. ASSESSMENT
Different methods of assessment can be conducted using multiple assessment techniques [written and oral work, demonstrations].
Pupils can be assessed through interviews, open-ended questions, observations and assignments.

18. DISCUSSION
What are the main challenges teachers face in trying to realise the philosophy, aims and objectives of the KBSR mathematics curriculum?