WORKSHOP FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (GE BRANCH)

The Gifted Education Branch (Ministry of Education) organised the Talent Development Institute from 16 November to 19 November 2009 to provide enrichment for high-ability primary school pupils.

I was invited to be a trainer to run a Maths Magic Workshop. The students and I explored the world of puzzles and discovered the mathematical wonders hidden in those puzzles. The activities engaged as well as stimulated the high-ability learners intellectually as the content was rigorous and based on the curriculum or extension of the curriculum. Furthermore, the students learned about new approaches to mathematical problem solving, creative and analytical thinking, discovered how practical mathematics could be in everyday life, and awed their family and friends with their new magical "mathematical powers".

There were hands on sessions with puzzles like Tower of Hanoi, typological, disentanglement, take apart, put together, matching, 2D and 3D sliding, dexterity, solitaire, magic squares, NIM strategies and many other interesting activities. The students made and created their own magical games that they took home with them after the workshops. After acquiring the "mathematical powers", the students then took on the IQ Puzzle Challenge to see if they would truly qualify as a Puzzle Master.

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6th National Primary Schools - Maths Warriors School Challenge 2009 organized by Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah and Noble Education

COMMENTS: "Maths Warriors has certainly raised the excitement of playing math in a competitive yet fun setting. Besides improving students' speed in mental math and developing strategies skills, Maths Warriors also has promoted mental health in terms of increasing self-confidence and social health among peers in a team based game" ........teachers in charge of Maths Warriors Huamin Primary School; Miss Banu & Mdm Siti.

On 14th November 2009, Noble Education organised the 6th National Primary School Maths Warriors Challenge which was held at Madrasah Wak Tanjong (MWTAI). Twenty-five local and international schools participated with over 310 students competing. The students aged between 9 to 13 years old pitted their mathematical skills, strategies and speed against one another to decide the winners.

Huamin Primary School emerged as champion for the Upper Primary Division whilst Wellington School was the champion for the Middle Primary Division.

Besides, improving their maths and social skills, this was also a great opportunity for the students to learn more about Madrasah education. Over 70 MWTAI teachers and students turned up to conduct the event.

TOP MIDDLE PRIMARY TEAMS

1st Wellington Primary

2nd Huamin Primary

3rd Endeavour Primary

4th New Town Primary

5th De La Salle School

6th Queenstown Primary

7th CHIJ Katong

8th St Gabriel’s School

9th Yangzheng Primary

10th North View Primary

11th Yuhua Primary

11th Madrasah Wak Tanjong

11th Townsville Primary

TOP UPPER PRIMARY TEAMS

1st Huamin Primary

2nd Queenstown Primary

3rd Wellington Primary

4th Pioneer Primary

5th Endeavour Primary

6th Fairfield Methodist Primary

7th Townsville Primary

8th Global Indian School - Primary

9th Boon Lay Garden Primary

9th Madrasah Wak Tanjong

9th Damai Primary

9th De La Salle School

Thank you so much for your support.