The plenary panel discussion includes discussants from Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore. It is moderated by Japan. In my segment, I spoke about what is considered to be excellent classroom practice in mathematics teaching by examining various policies related to mathematics education in the system.

1. Plenary Panel Discussion Excellence in Classroom Practice Yeap Ban Har Marshall Cavendish Institute Singapore Pathlight School Singapore banhar.yeap@pathlight.org.sg Photo: Princess Elizabeth School, Singapore

3. What are examples of "excellent" classroom practices?Focus Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Singapore

6. Learning through Inquiry

7. Learning by Collaborating

8. Learning by Reflecting

11. Learning theories such as Bruner, Skemp and Dienes are given emphasis.12 ÷ 4 = 3

13. Calculator in Upper Primary Levels (MOE 2007)

14. Graphing Calculators in Junior Colleges (MOE 2005)

18. Foundation Mathematics for Primary 5 and 6

19. Gifted Education Programme from Primary 4

20. Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) Courses in secondary levelsMinistry of Education 2005

22. Integrated Programmes

23. Northlight School and Pathway Assumption Schools

26. Common pre-service courses

27. Emphasis on the use of manipulatives

28. Limited opportunities for practicePhoto: National Institute of Education

29. Photo: National Institute of Education What are key factors associated with pre-service teacher education?

30. What are key factors associated with in-service professional development? Fuchun Primary School, Singapore A good education system depends on high quality teachers who constantly seek to improve their practice, supported by school leaders and administrators, and resources from departments and agencies within MOE. Minister of Education 2009 Princess Elizabeth Primary School, Singapore

31. North Vista Primary School, Singapore collaboration authentic Fuchun Primary School, Singapore We need to build capacity for teachers themselves to take the lead in professional upgrading. Minister of Education 2009