The document discusses Singapore's history and development of its mathematics education system. Upon gaining independence in 1965, Singapore faced high unemployment, poverty, and illiteracy. In the 1970s, Singapore developed an approach based on Bruner's work and other learning theories to help students learn mathematics better, which became known as Singapore Math. The document also announces a summer institute on fundamentals of Singapore Math to be held in Philadelphia.

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2. Country
GDP per capita in
current USD
2012
Singapore 60,400
Malaysia 16,900
Thailand 10,100
Philippines 4,400
“Upon separation from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore
was faced with … high levels of unemployment and
poverty. 70% of Singapore’s households lived in badly
overcrowded conditions, and a third of its people
squatted in slums on the city fringes. Unemployment
averaged 14%, GDP per capita was less than $2,700,
and half of the population was illiterate. “

3. In the 1970’s, Singapore needed a way to help
students, most of whom were not performing
well in mathematics, learn mathematics.
CPA Approach based on Bruner’s work and a
host of other learning theories were used to
help students learn. Today, many people refer
to this approach as Singapore Math.

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