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 of Graphs and Matriods | Dong Fengming |
Tay Eng Guan, Koh Khee Meng |
On-going |
| 2 | Rogers Ramanujan Type Identities | Toh Pee Choon | On-going | |
| 3 | Generalized Riemann Approach to Stochastic Integral - An Innovative Approach | Toh Tin Lam | On-going | |
| 4 | Design and implementation of an exact real and complex scientific calculator in HASKELL | Ho Weng Kin |
Ang Keng Cheng, Zhao Dongsheng |
On-going |
| 5 | Henstock approach to stochastic integration | Toh Tin Lam | On-going | |
| 6 | A New Computational Model for the Pricing of Multiple Products | Soon Wan Mei Amanda |
Ang Keng Cheng, Teo Kok Ming |
Completed in 2012 |
| 7 | Polynomials in Graph Theory | Dong Fengming |
Tay Eng Guan, Koh Khee Meng |
Completed in 2010 |
| 8 | A stochastically perturbed mathematical model for avascular tumour growth | Ang Keng Cheng | Tan Liang Soon | Completed in 2007 |
| 9 | Modelling the Spread of Dengue in Singapore | Ang Keng Cheng | Completed in 2002 | |
| 10 | Learning Mathematics Through Connection and Exploration | Zhao Dongsheng | Completed in 2000 | |
| 11 | Computer-Based Learning for Tertiary Mathematics | Teo Beng Chong | Completed in 1998 |
Table 2: Mathematics Education
| No. | Title / Topic | Principal Investigator | Team Members | Status |
| 1 | A Study of the Enacted School Mathematics Curriculum (Secondary) | Berinderjeet Kaur |
Toh Tin Lam Lee Ngan Hoe Ng Kit Ee Dawn Yeo Kai Kow Joseph Yeo Boon Wooi Joseph Leong Yew Hoong Cheng Lu Pien |
On-going |
| 2 | NA: Improvement in Learning, Innovation in Teaching (NA:ILIT) | Leong Yew Hoong |
Tay Eng Guan Yap Sook Fwe Quek Khiok Seng |
On-going |
| 3 | Enhancing the Pedagogy of Mathematics Teachers to Facilitate the Development of 21st Century Competencies in their Classrooms (EPMT – 21st CC)1) | Berinderjeet Kaur |
Toh Tin Lam Gayatri Balakrishnan Ridzuan Abdul Rahim Wong Lai Fong |
On-going |
| 4 | Metacognition and Mathematical Problem Solving – Teaching and Learning at the Primary Levels (MetaMaps (Primary)) | Lee Ngan Hoe |
Ng Kit Ee Dawn Cynthia Seto Loh Mei Yoke |
On-going |
| 5 | Translating Productive Failure in the Singapore A-level Statistics Curriculum | Manu Kapur |
Lee Ngan Hoe
Chua Lai Choon Barry Chia Ng Hao Jin |
On-going |
| 6 | Building Teachers' Capacity for Assessment for Learning of 21st Century Skills in Mathematics | Manu Kapur |
Lee Ngan Hoe
Bielaczyc Kathleen Marie Poon Chew Leng Chew Soak Cheng Koh Shu Jiun Ng Yew Hong Yee Wai Leong, Caleb |
On-going |
| 7 | Assessment literacy for Primary Mathematics Teachers | Dawn Ng | Cheng Lu Pien | On-going |
| 8 | Building Teachers’ Capacity in Primary Mathematics School-Based Assessment | Dawn Ng |
Eric Chan Wanty Widjaja Cynthia Seto |
On-going |
| 9 | Mathematics is Great: I Can And Like (MAGICAL) | Toh Tin Lam |
Cheng Lu Pien Lim Kam Ming Jiang Heng Elena Lui Hah Wah Berinderjeet Kaur |
On-going |
| 10 | M-ProSE: Infusion and Diffusion | Toh Tin Lam |
Quek Khiok Seng Leong Yew Hoong Jaguthsing Dindyal Tay Eng Guan Toh Pee Choon Ho Foo Him Ng Pak Tee Yen Yean Peng Hang Kim Hoo |
On-going |
| 11 | An evaluation of the implementation of the ICAN Project (Pedagogy for Low progress students in Mathematics) | Berinderjeet Kaur |
Philip Towndrow Nadya Shaznay Sen Divya Bhardwaj |
Completed in 2014 |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Development Study-Mathematics (TEDS-M): Secondary Analysis | Boey Kok Leong | Wong Khoon Yoong | Completed in 2014 |
| 13 | Singapore Mathematics Assessment and Pedagogy Project | Wong Khoon Yoong |
Zhao Dongsheng |
Completed in 2014 |
| 14 | Identification of Unique and Promising Practices in Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation among APEC Countries | Wong Khoon Yoong |
Lee Ngan Hoe Tan Kok Siang Wong Jonsien Darren |
Completed in 2014 |
| 15 | Mathematics Progress and Value for Everyone | Leong Yew Hoong |
Quek Khiok Seng Tay Eng Guan Yap Sook Fwe |
Completed in 2014 |
| 16 | Mathematical Vitality of Mathematics Student Teachers | Lim-Teo Suat Khoh | Completed in 2014 | |
| 17 | The Nature and Development of Processes in Mathematical Investigation | Joseph Yeo Boon Wooi | Completed in 2013 | |
| 18 | Developing Teachers’ Competencies in the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling | Lee Ngan Hoe |
Ang Keng Cheng |
Completed in 2013 |
| 19 | Enhancing the Pedagogy of Mathematics Teachers (EPMT) | Berinderjeet Kaur |
Yeap Ban Har Carol Low Hooi Kiam |
Completed in 2012 |
| 20 | Age and individual differences in mathematical abilities: From kindergarten to secondary school. (2005 - 2012) |
Ng Swee Fong
Kerry Lee |
Completed in 2012 | |
| 21 | Mathematical Problem Solving for Everyone (M-ProSE) | Toh Tin Lam |
Quek Khiok Seng Leong Yew Hoong Jaguthsing Dindyal Tay Eng Guan Dong Fengming |
Completed in 2012 |
| 22 | Teacher Education and Development Study-Mathematics (TEDS-M) | Wong Khoon Yoong |
Lim-Teo Suat Khoh Boey Kok Leong Lee Ngan Hoe Cheng Lu Pien Jaguthsing Dindyal Caroline Koh Teo Kok Ming |
Completed in 2011 |
| 23 | Student Perspective on Effective Mathematics Pedagogy: Stimulated Recall Approach | Berinderjeet Kaur |
Yap Sook Fwe
Koay Phong Lee David Clarke Low Hooi Kiam, Carol |
Completed in 2010 |
| 24 | A School-Based Professional Development Program for Mathematics Primary School Teachers in Singapore | Cheng Lu Pien | Completed in 2010 | |
| 25 | Positive Social Climate for enhancing students’ Mathematics Self-concept | Elena Lui |
Lam Kam Meng
Liu Woon Chia Toh Tin Lam |
Completed in 2009 |
| 26 | Enhancing Mathematics Performance | Wong Khoon Yoong |
Quek Khiok Seng Chua Puay Huat |
Completed in 2009 |
| 27 | Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge | Lim-Teo Suat Khoh |
Cheang Wai Kwong Joseph Yeo Kai Kow Chua Kwee Gek |
Completed in 2008 |
| 28 | Effects of Dynamic Assessment and Intervention on Student Cognitive Functions in Primary Mathematics | Seng Seok Hoon |
Yeo Kai Kow Joseph Mogens Jensen |
Completed in 2008 |
| 29 | Problem Solving in A-Level | Tay Eng Guan |
Toh Tin Lam
Dong Fengming Lee Tuo Yeong |
Completed in 2008 |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | Teaching and learning mathematical word problems: A comparison of the model and symbolic methods (2004 - 2007) |
Ng Swee Fong
Kerry Lee |
Completed in 2007 | |
| 32 | Research on LiveMath | Joseph Yeo Boon Wooi | Completed in 2007 | |
| 33 |
The T3 Project: Think Things Through
Project Website |
Yeap Ban Har |
Berinderjeet Kaur Lee Ngan Hoe Ho Siew Yin |
Completed in 2007 |
| 34 | 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 |
| 35 | International Project on Mathematical Attainment (IPMA) | Berinderjeet Kaur |
Yap Sook Fwe
Koay Phong Lee David Burghes |
Completed in 2005 |
| 36 | Individual differences in mathematical performance: social-cognitive and neuropsychological correlates (2002 - 2005) |
Ng Swee Fong
Kerry Lee |
Completed in 2005 | |
| 37 | The Sources of Teachers' Pedagogical Knowledge: The case of Singapore | Fan Lianghuo | Completed in 2003 | |
| 38 |
Developing Algebraic Thinking in the Early Grades: Case studies of Chinese, Singaporean
and US elementary Maths curricula (2001 – 2003) |
Ng Swee Fong
Cai Jinfa |
Completed in 2003 | |
| 39 |
Theory Into Practice: A Continuous Learning Curve.
(2000 - 2003) |
Ng Swee Fong
|
Completed in 2003 | |
| 40 | Secondary School Students’ Perception of the Relationship Between the Model Method and Algebra (2001 – 2002) | Ng Swee Fong | Completed in 2002 | |
| 41 | Primary School Pupils' Perception on Studying Mathematics (NIE & SHBIE Joint Study) | Berinderjeet Kaur | Koay Phong Lee | Completed in 2000 |
| 42 |
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 | |
| 43 |
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 |
| 44 | An Innovative Approach to Conducting In-Service Courses through the use of Computer Technology | Rosalind Phang | Completed in 1995 |
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