Mathematics

Mdm Chung Voon Rou	HOD Mathematics
Mdm Gejavalli d/o Ramasamy	School Staff Developer
Mr Jee Jia Woei	HOD Special Projects
Mdm Shirlyn Hong	HOD CCE
Mr Joshua Tan	Year Head
Ms Loh Kai Ling	Subject Head Mathematics
Mr Wilfred Lim	Assistant Year Head
Ms Lek Mei Xuan	Mathematics Senior Teacher
Ms Aliza Bte Main	Teacher
Mdm Chan May Foon	Teacher
Mr Isaac Tan	Teacher
Mr Lee Shu Hsi	Teacher
Mrs Nah Jia Yun	Teacher
Mr Raguvaran S/O Rajanderan	Teacher
Mdm Salmiyati Salim	Teacher
Mr Samuel Tan	Teacher
Ms Shamsiah M Din	Teacher
Mr Soong Yu-Juan	Teacher
Mr Tan Kian Soon	Teacher
Mdm Pappu Lalitha	Allied Educator
Ms Thilashinee D/O Arnuasalam	Allied Educator

Department Introduction

The (MA)3 Mathematics Framework focuses on developing three key student competencies, namely Memory, Mastery and Modelling. Students’ needs in each tier are addressed through various programmes and practices to optimise their learning. We have planned activities with customised learning approaches that are student-centred to spark the Joy of Learning. There is more emphasis on thinking and metacognition, although mastery learning remains an integral part of the program. The development of 21st-century skills is purposefully integrated into programmes.

Apart from competencies, students must also have the right attitude to continually adapt and grow in a world that is rapidly evolving and highly connected. Hence we emphasise three desired student attitudes in problem-solving in Yuhua, namely Active, Articulate and Accurate in the learning of Mathematics in Yuhua.

Active	Articulate	Accurate
Students can work effectively independently and collaboratively to identify problems and seek out possible solutions.	Students can present their solutions logically, stating reasons when necessary in written and verbal form	Students can derive correct and relevant solutions, checking their answer against problem requirements and using alternative methods to verify answers where possible.

Signature Programme(s)

Y-Venture

The department plan is to engender the Joy of Learning in Mathematics through Game-Based-Learning and Experiential Learning.

Research shows that students are more engaged during Game-Based-Learning.

When students do something they enjoy, they are more likely to persevere in the face of challenges and spontaneously search for more creative solutions and opportunities.
When students become so involved in play, they achieve a state of flow that it would be difficult to distract them from the activity.
When they play together, they form good social relationship and support networks with their classmates.
The mere effort that students put into reaching specific goals would bring about immense satisfaction and contribute to their self-concept.

The school has recently transformed one of the spaces into an Escape Room, which has multiple rooms fitted with numerous puzzles and locks. During the learning activity, students work in small groups to solve a series of math-related problems which will then lead to more clues or number codes required to open the combination locks before they can escape from each room and finally be set free.

Escape Room Experience