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This is an informative book with guidelines on how to design problems in real-world contexts (PRWC). It highlights the features of PRWC and how to effectively develop and tackle them.

 

Contents:

Chapter One - Purpose and Features of Problems in Real-World Contexts

  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 PRWC for Teaching & Learning In MOE System
  • 1.3 Main Purpose of PRWC for Teaching and Learning
  • 1.4 Exemplars of PRWC for Assessment
  • 1.5 Key Feature of PRWC for Assessment
  • 1.6 Conclusion

Chapter 2 - Principles of Design for Problems in Real-World Contexts

  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 The Realistic Principle
  • 2.3 The Mathematical Principle
  • 2.4 The Activity Priniciple 
  • 2.5 Conclusion

Chapter 3 - Practical Guidelines for Designing Problems in Real-World Conexts

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Step 1: Choose Possible Assessent Objectives in TOS to Set PRWC
  • 3.3 Step 2: Find Real-World Context, Guided by REalistic Principle
  • 3.4 Step 3: Think of Main Problems(s) Guided by Reality MAD Principles 
  • 3.5 Step 4: Craft STEM and Part-Questions for PRWC
  • 3.6 Step 5: Write Mark Scheme
  • 3.7 Step 6 & 7: Complete TOS and Let other Teachers vet PRWC
  • 3.8 Still Stuck?...
  • 3.9 Modifying from Other PRWC or Similar Problems
  • 3.10 Conclusion

Chapter 4 - Samples of Problems in Real-World Context with Mark Scheme and Explanatory Notes on Design

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 PRWC Sample 1 Cookies
  • 4.3 PRWC Sample 2 Credit Card Discount
  • 4.4 PRWV Sample 3 Wine Glasses
  • 4.5 PRWC Sample 4 Shooting Game
  • 4.6 PRWC Sample 5 Car Manufacturer
  • 4.7 PRWC Sample 6 Drink Carton
  • 4.8 PRWC Sample 7 Transportation Problem
  • 4.9 PRWC Sample 8 Freehand Circle Drawing
  • 4.10 Some Ideas for PRWC 
  • 4.11 Conclusion

Chapter 5 - Implemenation of Problems in Real-World Context in the Classroom

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Supporting Student to Solve PRWC
  • 5.3 Orchestrating Productive Discussion of PRWC 
  • 5.4 Using PRWC for Teaching and Learning
  • 5.5 Conclusion

Problems in Real-World Contexts (Singapore Maths)

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