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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 Modelling the Spread of Dengue in Singapore A/P Ang Keng Cheng   Completed in 2002
2 A stochastically perturbed mathematical model for avascular tumour growth A/P Ang Keng Cheng Mr. Tan Liang Soon Completed in 2007
3 Polynomials in Graph Theory Ast/P Dong Fengming Ast/P. Tay Eng Guan (MME),
Prof. Koh Khee Meng(NUS)
On-going
4 Computer-Based Learning for Tertiary Mathematics A/P Teo Beng Chong   Completed in 1998
5 Henstock approach to stochastic integration Ast/P Toh Tin Lam   On-going
6 Learning Mathematics Through Connection and Exploration A/P Zhao Dongsheng   Completed in 2000

Table 2: Mathematics Education

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

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