1. Five pillars in teaching and learning mathematics
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2. Five pillars in teaching and learning mathematics
1. Problem Solving in Mathematics
2. Communication in Mathematics
3. Mathematical Reasoning
4. Mathematical Connections
5. Application of Technology
Problem solving is the main focus in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Understanding mathematical
procedures and solving problems are two skills that emerge naturally when relational
understanding is focussed upon. As a result, problem solving approaches should be used to investigate and
understand mathematical content. The teaching learning process must include exercises on problem
solving skills which are comprehensive and cover the whole curriculum. The development of these skills
must to be emphasised so that pupils are able to solve various problems effectively. The skills
involved are:
Various strategies and steps are used to solve
problems and these can be applied to other learning
areas. In solving these problems, pupils learn to apply
mathematics and gradually become confident in facing
new challenging situations. Among the problem solving
strategies to consider are:
(refer Mathematics Curriculum Specifications)