Graduate course. Offers an introduction to the theoretical aspects of mathematics teaching and learning in face of the challenge from the ever-changing mathematics curriculum. It will provide an overview of both cognitive and socio-psychological issues involved in both the teaching and the learning of mathematics. (Fall 2016-Present)
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Bank Deposit Computer
Problem-based Digital Making Tasks Make a device that would display a student’s piggy bank balance after each deposit. Compare two offers: The first offer is that the teacher gives her $3 today and $222 everyday thereafter. The second offer is to give her $3 today; then each subsequent weekend (Saturday and Sunday), he gives her double the … Continue reading Bank Deposit Computer
Prime and Composite Number Detector
Problem-based Digital Making Tasks Is 7081 a prime or composite number? Make a prime or composite detector. How CT may Support Mathematics Learning The use of conditionals and Boolean operators will come into play when checking whether a number is prime or composite. In particular, students will need to loop a function to check the divisibility of a … Continue reading Prime and Composite Number Detector
Fibonacci Sequence Machine
Problem-based Digital Making Tasks To generate terms of Fibonacci Sequence and observe its parity. How CT may Support Mathematics Learning Recursive repetition will support the generation of terms in the Fibonacci Sequence. Problem solving will be encountered with the first two entries of the Fibonacci Sequence being 1 and 1. Naming of two variables will … Continue reading Fibonacci Sequence Machine
Mathematical Problem Solving through Digital Making: Envisioning a Computationally Enhanced Mathematics Curriculum in Hong Kong’s Primary and Secondary Schools
Principal Investigator (2021-present). This study builds on the PI’s previously developed conception of “learning as Making” to envision a computationally enhanced mathematics curriculum. It will inform the “big picture” of how using computers might fundamentally change mathematical thinking, with an emphasis on mathematical problem solving (and more generally, STEM learning). Funded by the Research Grants … Continue reading Mathematical Problem Solving through Digital Making: Envisioning a Computationally Enhanced Mathematics Curriculum in Hong Kong’s Primary and Secondary Schools
An Exploratory Study of Primary Students’ Mathematical Problem Solving Processes during Digital Making Activities
Principal Investigator (2020-present). This study aims to explore students’ problem-solving processes, mathematical thinking, and any CT- and mathematics-related challenges that emerge during problem-based dM activities. Funded by Chinese University of Hong Kong Direct Grant ($39,300 HKD). Publication: Ng, O., Cui, Z. (in press). Examining primary students’ mathematical problem-solving in a programming context: Toward a computationally … Continue reading An Exploratory Study of Primary Students’ Mathematical Problem Solving Processes during Digital Making Activities
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CU in the CLOUD at Faculty of Education, CUHK
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【CU in the Cloud: DSE Maths Tricks】
Official Facebook page @ The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學 - CUHK (April 27, 2020) CUHK students root for DSE students.💪 The CUHK B.Ed. in Mathematics and Mathematics Education Year 4 and Year 5 students have designed a series of online maths classes under the supervision of Prof. Oi-lam NG. Some of the classes … Continue reading 【CU in the Cloud: DSE Maths Tricks】
CU in the CLOUD: Live Lessons
CU in the CLOUD: Maths Education for Hong Kong Students 五月份課堂 學習階段課題學習重點課堂日期課堂時間授課語言YouTube Live連結中學中學增潤課題(一)關於質數、完美長方體、有理數的不解之謎5月15日(星期五)下午3時至3時30分廣東話 /英文Link/連結高中中學增潤課題(二)以「無窮小量」概念推論圓形面積及探討圖象面積變化5月22日(星期五)下午3時至3時30分廣東話 /英文Link/連結中學中學增潤課題(三)基本「組合賽局」理論:怎樣勝出遊戲?5月29日(星期五)下午3時至3時30分廣東話 /英文Link/連結
CU in the CLOUD: YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrbEg4_51Ow Dr. Oi-Lam Ng and the CUHK B.Ed. in Mathematics and Mathematics Education Year 4 and Year 5 students present: "CU in the CLOUD: Maths Education" YouTube Channel! We offer a variety of videos: Maths Tips, Maths FAQs, Maths Fun Facts, and Maths in Motion to help Hong Kong school students get through their mathematics … Continue reading CU in the CLOUD: YouTube Channel
Doctoral Student Supervisions
Current Doctoral Students Mr. Law Lok Kan (Doctor of Education; 2019-Present) Ms. Shi Lian (Doctor of Philosophy; 2020-Present) Mr. Chan Ting Hin (Doctor of Education; 2020-Present)