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	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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