Reflection on Lesson 1 ( 7th September )

I found the introduction of the topic on current initiatives very interestingly and cleverly weave in through the tangram activities. Through the actvities, Dr Yeap introduced the 5 aspects in the framework which stresses conceptual understanding, skills proficiency and mathematical processes, with emphasis on attitudes and metacognition. These five components are inter-related with problem solving as the heart of mathematics learning. It has never occurred to me that the math framework itself is an initiative! lt is indeed very important for teachers to aligned teaching and learning of math to the 5 aspects in the framework. Learning mathematics is more than just learning concepts and skills. Equally important are the cognitive and metacognitive process skills together with the developoment in the social aspects. We need to ensure that our students have math knowledge for everyday use and for continuous learning in math; provide opportunities for students to develop and improve their intellectual competence as well as helping them to build confidence and foster interest in math.