Workshop Title:

Developing Problem Solving Ability in Mathematics using Classwiz Scientific Calculator

Speaker:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Leong Kwan Eu

Biography: Dr. Leong Kwan Eu is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Columbia University Teachers College, New York. In addition, he obtained the Master in Science, Master in Arts and Master in Philosophy from Columbia University and the Master of Mathematics Education with Information and Communication Technology. He taught mathematics for 15 years at the secondary and college levels. He actively researches and publishes in the area of mathematical modelling, technology in mathematics education, secondary mathematics and statistical data analysis.

 

Workshop Synopsis:

Problem solving is crucial in mathematics and should be emphasised at all levels. Mathematical instructors, on the other hand, may not always be aware of how to meaningfully incorporate problem solving into the mathematics curriculum. Problem solving refers to mathematical assignments that may be used to increase students' mathematical learning and growth by posing intellectual difficulties. It is an essential process that is emphasised in the Malaysian Standard Curriculum for Secondary Schools' mathematics (KSSM) framework. In this workshop, participants would learn how to develop problem solving tasks that involves going through Polya’s four phases of solving a problem. Furthermore, the task developed would be solved with the assistance of the Classwiz scientific calculator. Not only will the learner solve the problem, but they will also validate the solutions with different methods. 

Objectives:

1. To develop mathematical problem solving tasks
2. To develop mathematical problem solving abilities using Classwiz scientific calculator

Who should attend:

1. Undergraduate & postgraduate students in mathematics
2. Primary mathematics teachers
3. Secondary mathematics teachers
4. Mathematics educators
5. Researchers

Requirements:

Casio fx570EX/fx-991EX Classwiz Scientific Calculator

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