Mathematics
CS7 Leveraging the Singapore Teaching Practice (STP) to Enhance the Learning of Higher Ability Learners (HAL)
Date: 16 March 2026
Time: 1400-1530
Venue: Online (Meeting details will be sent via email before the event)
Presenter: MTT Pearlyn Lim (Academy of Singapore Teachers)
In this concurrent session, participants will delve into the teaching actions within the Singapore Teaching Practice that can be differentiated for Higher Ability Learners (HAL). Specifically, participants will discuss mathematics examples related to selected teaching actions, exploring how they can be applied to enhance the learning for HAL in mixed ability classrooms. Some examples will incorporate the use of EdTech and AI tools. Participants will also have the chance to design tasks for HAL based on chosen teaching actions and discuss approaches to effectively facilitate these tasks. While the examples provided primarily target Primary 3 to 6 students, the principles discussed will also be relevant for lower primary levels.
Pearlyn is a Master Teacher (Mathematics) at the Academy of Singapore Teachers. She has been working with a team of teachers to develop and implement resources for Higher Ability Learners in mathematics at the primary level. In addition, she is interested in designing lessons that are engaging for students and has used strategies such as teaching through problem solving, songs and magic tricks in her lessons. She has also designed tasks to cater to students with multiple intelligences. Her PhD research was related to critical thinking in the primary mathematics classroom.