Brandon Oh – författare

Att ge eleverna goda grundkunskaper i matematik, självförtroende, nyfikenhet och intresse för att lära mer – det är några av matematikundervisningens viktigaste uppgifter. 

Med Singma matematik betonas kvalitet i undervisningen och lärarens viktiga roll för elevers utveckling och lärande. Läromedlet ger dig som lärare stöd och en tydlig idé om hur lektioner kan läggas upp, vad som är i fokus och hur du på bästa sätt stödjer och utmanar elevers eget tänkande och lärande.

Singaporemodellen

Singma tar utgångspunkt i hur matematikundervisningen är uppbyggd enligt Singaporemodellen. Singma har arbetats fram i samarbete med Dr Yeap Ban Har, en världsledande expert inom området. Singapore tillhör sedan länge toppnationerna i internationella undersökningar som Pisa och TIMSS, och modellen har fått stor spridning internationellt. 

Arbetsgång

Varje lektion är indelad i tre huvudmoment av olika karaktär. Momenten är återkommande i varje lektion för att på olika sätt skapa igenkänning för eleverna. I de olika momenten får eleverna möjlighet att under en och samma lektion träna på förmågorna i matematik utifrån läroplanen. Uppgifterna är omsorgsfullt utvalda för att uppmuntra till samtal och reflektion om olika strategier, och för att ge variation och progression.   

Elevens böcker

Singma matematik omfattar en lärobok och en övningsbok per termin. Till varje lektion i läroboken finns uppgifter i övningsboken som är avsedda för individuell träning.

Lärobok

Används för gemensamma genomgångar och samtal i klassen, samt till övningar och aktiviteter som eleverna gör i par eller i grupp.

Övningsbok

Eleven tränar självständigt och befäster sina kunskaper. Uppgifterna i övningsboken är direkt kopplade till varje lektion.

Vi utforskarVarje lektion inleds med att eleverna har boken stängd och du inleder med en noga utvald startuppgift. Här har du som lärare en coachande roll, och ställer frågor för att utveckla elevernas tänkande och reflektion. I lärarhandledningen får du allt stöd du behöver för att leda diskussionen och för att formalisera matematiken på tavlan.

Vi lärNär ni är klara med startuppgiften öppnar ni boken och tittar på den eller de lösningar som presenteras. Gjorde ni likadant eller på ett annat sätt?

Vi övarI nästa moment får eleverna pröva fler uppgifter som behandlar samma ämnesområde på ett liknande sätt. De fortsätter att arbeta i par eller grupp och tanken är att de ska fortsätta att samtala och resonera kring uppgifterna.

Jag övarI den sista delen av lektionen får eleverna arbeta på egen hand med att befästa sina kunskaper i övningsboken.

Allt stöd du behöver finns i lärarhandledningen

I lärarhandledningens kapitel- och lektionsguide får du en detaljerad handledning med konkreta råd och tips på hur du lägger upp undervisningen i varje moment. Guiden visar hur du som lärare specifikt kan arbeta med varje lektion, vilka mål och begrepp som är i fokus, hur du undervisar i de olika momenten samt hur du stödjer och utmanar eleverna utifrån deras behov.

Genomtänkt undervisning

I Singaporemodellen betonas vikten av lärarens kompetens och att undervisningen bedrivs med hög kvalitet på ett genomtänkt och systematiskt sätt.

Läraren har en central roll och ett tydligt uppdrag att undervisa för förståelse och lära eleverna att bemästra matematiken. Lärarens roll är att ställa frågor för att hjälpa eleverna att utveckla sitt tänkande och att uppmuntra dem att finna fler strategier och metoder för att lösa problem. Läraren återberättar och speglar det som eleverna säger, men ger som regel inte svaren utan de kommer från eleverna själva.

Att ge eleverna goda grundkunskaper i matematik, självförtroende, nyfikenhet och intresse för att lära mer – det är några av matematikundervisningens viktigaste uppgifter. 

Med Singma matematik betonas kvalitet i undervisningen och lärarens viktiga roll för elevers utveckling och lärande. Läromedlet ger dig som lärare stöd och en tydlig idé om hur lektioner kan läggas upp, vad som är i fokus och hur du på bästa sätt stödjer och utmanar elevers eget tänkande och lärande.

Singaporemodellen

Singma tar utgångspunkt i hur matematikundervisningen är uppbyggd enligt Singaporemodellen. Singma har arbetats fram i samarbete med Dr Yeap Ban Har, en världsledande expert inom området. Singapore tillhör sedan länge toppnationerna i internationella undersökningar som Pisa och TIMSS, och modellen har fått stor spridning internationellt. 

Arbetsgång

Varje lektion är indelad i tre huvudmoment av olika karaktär. Momenten är återkommande i varje lektion för att på olika sätt skapa igenkänning för eleverna. I de olika momenten får eleverna möjlighet att under en och samma lektion träna på förmågorna i matematik utifrån läroplanen. Uppgifterna är omsorgsfullt utvalda för att uppmuntra till samtal och reflektion om olika strategier, och för att ge variation och progression.   

Elevens böcker

Singma matematik omfattar en lärobok och en övningsbok per termin. Till varje lektion i läroboken finns uppgifter i övningsboken som är avsedda för individuell träning.

Lärobok

Används för gemensamma genomgångar och samtal i klassen, samt till övningar och aktiviteter som eleverna gör i par eller i grupp.

Övningsbok

Eleven tränar självständigt och befäster sina kunskaper. Uppgifterna i övningsboken är direkt kopplade till varje lektion.

Vi utforskarVarje lektion inleds med att eleverna har boken stängd och du inleder med en noga utvald startuppgift. Här har du som lärare en coachande roll, och ställer frågor för att utveckla elevernas tänkande och reflektion. I lärarhandledningen får du allt stöd du behöver för att leda diskussionen och för att formalisera matematiken på tavlan.

Vi lärNär ni är klara med startuppgiften öppnar ni boken och tittar på den eller de lösningar som presenteras. Gjorde ni likadant eller på ett annat sätt?

Vi övarI nästa moment får eleverna pröva fler uppgifter som behandlar samma ämnesområde på ett liknande sätt. De fortsätter att arbeta i par eller grupp och tanken är att de ska fortsätta att samtala och resonera kring uppgifterna.

Jag övarI den sista delen av lektionen får eleverna arbeta på egen hand med att befästa sina kunskaper i övningsboken.

Allt stöd du behöver finns i lärarhandledningen

I lärarhandledningens kapitel- och lektionsguide får du en detaljerad handledning med konkreta råd och tips på hur du lägger upp undervisningen i varje moment. Guiden visar hur du som lärare specifikt kan arbeta med varje lektion, vilka mål och begrepp som är i fokus, hur du undervisar i de olika momenten samt hur du stödjer och utmanar eleverna utifrån deras behov.

Genomtänkt undervisning

I Singaporemodellen betonas vikten av lärarens kompetens och att undervisningen bedrivs med hög kvalitet på ett genomtänkt och systematiskt sätt.

Läraren har en central roll och ett tydligt uppdrag att undervisa för förståelse och lära eleverna att bemästra matematiken. Lärarens roll är att ställa frågor för att hjälpa eleverna att utveckla sitt tänkande och att uppmuntra dem att finna fler strategier och metoder för att lösa problem. Läraren återberättar och speglar det som eleverna säger, men ger som regel inte svaren utan de kommer från eleverna själva.

When a boy longs for enough money to buy a comic book, his grandfather sets him a mystifying challenge: figure out which of two piles of coins has more money in it. Does this sound impossible to solve? It isn't! And the boy is determined not to give up!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

When a boy longs for enough money to buy a comic book, his grandfather sets him a mystifying challenge: figure out which of two piles of coins has more money in it. Does this sound impossible to solve? It isn't! And the boy is determined not to give up!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

A boy steps in to help his grandmother who has forgotten the password to unlock her tablet. With just a few clues, and a lot of determination, will he be able to help her in time?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

A boy steps in to help his grandmother who has forgotten the password to unlock her tablet. With just a few clues, and a lot of determination, will he be able to help her in time?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

A girl is challenged by her father to solve an intriguing Maths problem, in exchange for going out to get ice cream. Can she devise a way to find the answer quickly? Read on to find out the girl's ingenious solution!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

A girl is challenged by her father to solve an intriguing Maths problem, in exchange for going out to get ice cream. Can she devise a way to find the answer quickly? Read on to find out the girl's ingenious solution!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

Discover Maths 1: 8 Engaging Stories on Rote Counting 1-10, Direction, Comparison, Patterns, Sorting, Months of the Year, Ordinal Numbers & Number Bonds covers eight key mathematical concepts over eight titles. With fun stories, children can enjoy and advance their numeracy at the same time!Activity sheets and discussion pointers are included in each title to further reinforce your child's learning of mathematical concepts! Additional worksheets can also be found online. Includes these 8 titles:

Discover Maths 2: 8 Engaging Stories on Basic Shapes, 3D Shapes, Comparing Quantity and Size, Rational Counting up to 10, Time, Length, Mass & Volume covers eight key mathematical concepts over eight titles. With fun stories, children can enjoy and advance their numeracy at the same time!Activity sheets and discussion pointers are included in each title to further reinforce your child's learning of mathematical concepts! Additional worksheets can also be found online.Includes these 8 titles:

Discover Maths 3: 8 Engaging Stories on Numbers 0 to 100, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Money, Odd and Even Numbers & Fractions covers eight key mathematical concepts over eight titles. With fun stories, children can enjoy and advance their numeracy at the same time!Activity sheets and discussion pointers are included in each title to further reinforce your child's learning of mathematical concepts! Additional worksheets can also be found online.Includes these 8 titles:

The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!

When a pair of twins cannot agree on who is better in Maths, their father sets them a baffling problem. With just a few clues, who will find the answer first?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

When a pair of twins cannot agree on who is better in Maths, their father sets them a baffling problem. With just a few clues, who will find the answer first?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

A teacher gives her Primary 6 class one last problem to solve during their graduation party. Can the pupils work together to figure out the answer and end their final year with a bang?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

A teacher gives her Primary 6 class one last problem to solve during their graduation party. Can the pupils work together to figure out the answer and end their final year with a bang?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

As part of his training, a young disciple is challenged by his master to find the diameter of a bowl — but without any measuring tools. Can he find a way to obtain the answer before dinnertime? The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

As part of his training, a young disciple is challenged by his master to find the diameter of a bowl — but without any measuring tools. Can he find a way to obtain the answer before dinnertime? The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way!In this comic book, you will learn about whole numbers, patterns and operations with whole numbers. What awaits you? A supermarket challenge, an adventure on the high seas, a mobile phone puzzle, classroom conundrums and much more!The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way!In this comic book, you will learn about whole numbers, patterns and operations with whole numbers. What awaits you? A supermarket challenge, an adventure on the high seas, a mobile phone puzzle, classroom conundrums and much more!The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way!In this comic book, you will learn about equivalent fractions, operations with fractions, money and problem-solving. What awaits you? A pancake puzzle, the search for a princess, monster battles and much more!The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way! In this comic book, you will learn about equivalent fractions, operations with fractions, money and problem-solving. What awaits you? A pancake puzzle, the search for a princess, monster battles and much more! The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way!In this comic book, you will learn about squares and rectangles, and solving problems related to area and perimeter. What awaits you? An expedition to an ancient temple, a battle of wits between two kingdoms, a search for a lost brother and much more!The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way!In this comic book, you will learn about angles and lines, reading bar graphs and solving non-routine maths problems. What awaits you? Potion-making at a school of magic, a clash with a crocodile, the search for a worthy leader and much more!The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

Join the Maths Champs on fun adventures, with lots of maths learning along the way! In this comic book, you will learn about angles and lines, reading bar graphs and solving non-routine maths problems. What awaits you? Potion-making at a school of magic, a clash with a crocodile, the search for a worthy leader and much more! The Maths Champs series uses engaging comic stories to present concepts from the latest Singapore Primary Maths syllabus, and beyond. The stories have been set in a variety of scenarios to engage young readers and showcase real-life relevance. Activities and challenge questions are included after every story to reinforce concepts and provide enrichment.

This book is written based on the pedagogies of Singapore Maths and Maria Montesorri and uses the following ways to introduce mathematics to children in preschool and kindergarten: