Research Projects

Tables 1 and 2 list some research projects in Mathematics and Mathematics Education respectively that have been or are currently undertaken by staff from the Mathematics and Mathematics Education (MME) Academic Group.

Table 1: Mathematics

No.	Title / Topic	Principal Investigator	Team Members	Status
1	Polynomials in Graph Theory	Dong Fengming	Tay Eng Guan (MME), Koh Khee Meng(NUS)	On-going
2	A New Computational Model for the Pricing of Multiple Products	Soon Wan Mei Amanda	Ang Keng Cheng, Teo Kok Ming	On-going
3	Henstock approach to stochastic integration	Toh Tin Lam		On-going
4	Modelling the Spread of Dengue in Singapore	Ang Keng Cheng		Completed in 2002
5	A stochastically perturbed mathematical model for avascular tumour growth	Ang Keng Cheng	Tan Liang Soon	Completed in 2007
6	Computer-Based Learning for Tertiary Mathematics	Teo Beng Chong		Completed in 1998
7	Learning Mathematics Through Connection and Exploration	Zhao Dongsheng		Completed in 2000

Table 2: Mathematics Education

No.	Title / Topic	Principal Investigator	Team Members	Status
1	Student Perspective on Effective Mathematics Pedagogy: Stimulated Recall Approach	Berinderjeet Kaur	Yap Sook Fwe Koay Phong Lee David Clarke Low Hooi Kiam, Carol	On-going
2	Enhancing the Pedagogy of Mathematics Teachers (EPMT)	Berinderjeet Kaur	Ast/P Yeap Ban Har Ms Carol Low Hooi Kiam	On-going
3	A School-Based Professional Development Program for Mathematics Primary School Teachers in Singapore	Cheng Lu Pien		On-going
4	Positive Social Climate for enhancing students’ Mathematics Self-concept	Elena Lui	Lam Kam Meng Liu Woon Chia Toh Tin Lam	On-going
5	Singapore Mathematics Assessment and Pedagogy Project	Fan Lianghuo	Wong Khoon Yoong Boey Kok Leong Cheang Wai Kwong Lee Peng Yee Teo Beng Chong Teo Kok Ming Zhao Dongsheng	On-going
6	The Nature and Development of Processes in Mathematical Investigation	Joseph Yeo Boon Wooi		On-going
7	Teaching Mathematics in a reform-oriented classroom	Leong Yew Hoong		On-going
8	Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge	Lim-Teo Suat Khoh	Cheang Wai Kwong Joseph Yeo Kai Kow Chua Kwee Gek	On-going
9	Age and individual differences in mathematical abilities: From kindergarten to secondary school. (2005 - 2011)	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
10	Teaching and learning mathematical word problems: A comparison of the model and symbolic methods (2004 - 2007)	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
11	Teaching and learning mathematical word problems: A comparison of the model and symbolic methods (continuation, 2005 - 2006)	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
12	Individual differences in mathematical performance: social-cognitive and neuropsychological correlates (2002 - 2005)	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
13	Teacher Self Reported Domain Specific Threshold Content Knowledge in Primary School English, Mathematics and Science in Singapore.	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
14	Developing Algebraic Thinking in the Early Grades: Case studies of Chinese, Singaporean and US elementary Maths curricula (2001 – 2003)	Ng Swee Fong Cai Jinfa		On-going
15	Secondary School Students’ Perception of the Relationship Between the Model Method and Algebra (2001 – 2002)	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
16	Theory Into Practice: A Continuous Learning Curve. (2000 - 2003)	Ng Swee Fong Kerry Lee		On-going
17	Effects of Dynamic Assessment and Intervention on Student Cognitive Functions in Primary Mathematics	Seng Seok Hoon	Yeo Kai Kow Joseph Mogens Jensen (International Center for Mediated Learning)	On-going
18	Problem Solving in A-Level	Tay Eng Guan	Toh Tin Lam Dong Fengming Lee Tuo Yeong	On-going
19	Mathematical Problem Solving for Everyone (M-ProSE)	Toh Tin Lam	Quek Khiok Seng Leong Yew Hoong Jaguthsing Dindyal Tay Eng Guan Dong Fengming	On-going
20	Teacher Education and Development Study-Mathematics (TEDS-M)	Wong Khoon Yoong	Lim-Teo Suat Khoh Boey Kok Leong Lee Ngan Hoe Jaguthsing Dindyal Caroline Koh Teo Kok Ming Fang Yanping	On-going
21	Enhancing Mathematics Performance	Wong Khoon Yoong	Quek Khiok Seng Chua Puay Huat	Completed in 2009
22	Fostering critical thinking and effecting transfer of thinking in English Language, Mathematics and Science in a primary school	Agnes Chang	Ho Boon Tiong Ang Wai Hoong Lee Ngan Hoe Cedric Leong Shek Jo-Ann Seet Jun Feng	Completed in 2007
23	KASSEL Project (NIE – Exeter Joint Study) An international comparative project on the teaching and learning of mathematics	Berinderjeet Kaur	Yap Sook Fwe Prof David Burghes	Completed in 1996
24	Primary School Pupils' Perception on Studying Mathematics (NIE & SHBIE Joint Study)	Berinderjeet Kaur	Koay Phong Lee	Completed in 2000
25	International Project on Mathematical Attainment (IPMA)	Berinderjeet Kaur	Yap Sook Fwe Koay Phong Lee David Burghes	Completed in 2005
26	The Sources of Teachers' Pedagogical Knowledge: The case of Singapore	Fan Lianghuo		Completed in 2003
27	Integrating New Assessment Strategies into Mathematics Classrooms	Fan Lianghuo	Quek Khiok Seng Juliana Ng Koay Phong Lee Lee Peng Yee Lee Yim Ping Ng Luan Eng Ong Lee Lee Lionel Pereira-Mendoza Tan-Foo Kum Fong Teh Wan Teo Soh Wah Yeo Shu Mei Zhu Yan Tiu Ting Yik, Wendy Lim Shyang Chyuan	Completed in 2006
28	Research on LiveMath	Joseph Yeo Boon Wooi		Completed in 2007
29	An Innovative Approach to Conducting In-Service Courses through the use of Computer Technology	Rosalind Phang		Completed in 1995
30	On-line Mathematics Teacher Resource Centre: A Resource Centre using the World Wide Web for and by the Mathematics Teachers of Singapore	Rosalind Phang		Completed in 1999
31	The T3 Project: Think Things Through Project Website	Yeap Ban Har	Berinderjeet Kaur Lee Ngan Hoe Ho Siew Yin	Completed in 2007

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