Creative Teaching of Primary Mathematics

This workshop adopts a learner-centred and lively approach. Through hands-on activities and visual scaffolding incorporating the concrete to abstract approach, this course will offer a meaningful and engaging learning experience, enabling the participants to view primary Mathematics as an active and interesting subject. Different approaches to teaching the primary mathematics will be demonstrated through creative process. Various types of mathematical games will be incorporated in the workshop to enable the teachers to implement it in their mathematics lessons in schools.

On completion of this module, participants will be able to:
• appreciate the motivational strategies in teaching primary mathematics;
• develop creative strategies by adopting the concrete to abstract approach in the teaching of primary mathematics using manipulatives;
• equip teachers with strategies for creative teaching of whole numbers, fraction and geometry within primary mathematics curriculum.
• equip teachers with skills to teach mathematics through fun activities so as to challenge them to think critically and creatively.
• incorporate creative open-ended tasks in the mathematics lessons so as to encourage critical and creative thinking.

Course Outline
• Approaches in Teaching Primary Mathematics
• Using Manipulatives in Teaching Primary Mathematics Topics
• Adopting Fun Activities in Teaching Whole Numbers, Fraction and Geometry
• Hand-On Activities in Teaching Primary Mathematics
• Strategies to engage pupils in learning Mathematics
• Incorporating creative open-ended tasks

Registration
25 to 26 May 2009 (2 days) ► Register for this run
Standard Fee: SGD$590.00
NTU Alumni: SGD$472.00 (20% discount)
Group (3 & above): SGD$531.00 (10% discount)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre


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Option Trades - April 29, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Join Dan Passarelli, Founder of Market Taker Mentoring LLC, as he discusses The Vega Trap. In option trading, implied volatility can make all the difference in your trading success. Learn how to avoid the common traps of implied volatility and vega that can thwart otherwise good option plays. Dan will follow up this webinar with a Q & A session.

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May 5, 2009 7:00pm ET
OPTIONS- Beginner
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May 5, 2009 8:00pm SST
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May 13, 2009 7:00pm ET
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May 13, 2009 8:00pm SST
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Singapore Public Sector Job E-Fair

Whether you are a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, JobStreet encourage you to take this opportunity to explore their “Public Service Sector e-Fair” that is taking place from 23rd April till 23rd May 2009 as they present you with insightful information about Singapore’s largest employer.

The Singapore Public Service is the largest employer in Singapore, employing some 110,000 public officers working in 15 Ministries, more than 60 Statutory Boards, and 9 Organs of State. As part of this family, Singaporeans can expect a career full of excitement, challenges and infinite opportunities for advancement.

With various different divisions within the Public Service Sector, it offers you a great variety of career choices and opportunities to select from - one that is most ideal to your qualifications, personal interests and preferred job specialisation. Potential scholarships, career tips and other useful information are also highlighted to provide you with an overview of what the sector has to offer.

While the current economic outlook remains challenging, the Singapore Government has assured the public and pledged to keep as many people employed as possible. In his 2009 Budget statement, Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced that various measures have been put in place to save jobs and expand recruitment for Singaporeans which includes 18,000 public-sector new jobs to be created over the next two years.

A career within this sector also provides you with a healthy work-life balance and pro-family environment. Work-life initiatives such as flexi-work hours, pro-family programmes, health screening exercises and etc. are common with most public sector jobs. So if you are looking to build a career that derives absolute job satisfaction from serving our nation and making a difference to the lives of every Singaporean.


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Registration Open! Summer School 2009 in June

Odyssey is organizing a summer school for your kids, for them to explore the Arts and Exploring Technology. For the parent, there is a short course on "Positive Approaches to Behaviour Management". This cost you about $10 per adult, but the summer camp is $400 per week.

The program details are shown below. Unfortunately, I can't find much more information on their webiste: http://www.theodyssey.sg/

The Odyssey @ Alexandra
110 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159921
+65 6479 4120
SandyKoh@theodyssey.sg

The Odyssey @ Wilkinson
101 Wilkinson Road
Singapore 436559
+65 6348 8800
RupalArora@theodyssey.sg


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Invitation to Wealth Academy by Adam Khoo

Are you currently stuck in an average paying job? Worried that the global economy is currently in recession? What will you learn during this workshop?

1. How to Design Your Financial Destiny
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3. How to Increase the Value You Create for your Company and Your Clients
4. How to Calculate Your Current Financial Position and Manage Your Cash Flow
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3-Hour Wealth Academy Experience by Adam Khoo

Date: 23rd April 2009, Thursday
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm (Registration starts at 6.30pm)
Location: AKLTG Training Centre
10 Hoe Chiang Rd, Keppel Towers
#01-05 S(089315)
(nearest MRT : Tanjong Pagar MRT, Exit A)

Register for this workshop in ANY 3 easy ways

1. Online Register at http://www.wealthacademysg.com/
2. Email seminars@akltg.com (Please include your Name & Contact Details)
3. Call 6881 - 8881 (9am to 6pm, Mon to Fri)


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