Characteristics of “Number and Calculation” curriculum in Singapore

Focus on the use of the scientific electronic calculator and the assessment system

Abstract

The emphasized problem of Singapore is a personnel training that relates to the trade industry and the science and technology, because the resource in the country is scarce and densely populated. Therefore Singapore is always high ranking on the international student assessment of mathematics as TIMSS and PISA. The purpose of this study is to examine the trend of "number and calculation" curriculum using mathematical calculator, and the nationwide assessment system in Singapore. I should note that it is possible to apply the above results to mid/long-term view of the mathematics education of Japan.