Content-Based Courses

PMC1201:  Teaching of Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers

This course provides an insight into the teaching of whole numbers, specifically in addition and subtraction. The  use of number bonds and place values are also included. A variety of questions on problem solving and interesting  lesson ideas will be discussed and used as examples.

PMC1202:  Teaching of Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers

In this course, participants will be given an insight into the teaching of whole numbers, specifically in multiplication and division. The concepts of multiplication and division algorithms are included. A variety of questions on problem solving and interesting lesson ideas will be discussed and used as examples.

PMC1203:  Teaching of Fractions and Decimals

Fractions and decimals may be abstract topics for some learners. In this course, participants will learn how to  make use of concrete materials and bar models to teach these topics. Fundamental concepts of equal parts and  equivalent fractions, as well as how to convert between fractions and decimals, are included.

PMC1204:  Teaching of Geometry

In this course, participants will learn effective strategies to teach concepts of lines, angles, shapes, symmetry and  tessellation. Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals are included. Various strategies to find unknown angles in a  given diagram will be discussed.

PMC1205:  Teaching of Mensuration

This course provides participants with opportunities to explore various strategies of teaching length, perimeter,  area, mass and volume. A variety of real-life applications of mensuration will be discussed so as to allow pupils to  further appreciate Mathematics.

PMC1206:  Teaching of Statistics

In this course, participants discuss effective approaches to teach statistics, which involves collecting, representing  and interpreting data. Ideas on the use of statistics in the real world will be covered and the concept of average will  be included.