Rectangle = Square, Square ≠ Rectangle

I think what interest me most is not Rectangle = Square, Square  ≠ Rectangle, but how teaching Math concepts have developed and changed since I learnt Math in school. Even though I don't hate Math, but I felt I could have done much better and scored As instead of Bs, if I was taught this way. As I recall, Math = 10years series. Please raise your hands, if you have the same experience. (I can see many hands up!)

During the past 4 lessons, Mr Yeap had demonstrated how Math should be taught according the Bruner. J's theory:
1st Phase: Real Life Objects
2nd Phase: Manipulative Objects
3rd Phase: Photographs and pictures
4th Phase: Drawings (Abstract)

This theory also affirm our methodology for teaching Math for young children. Math can be so much fun and interesting with games. We could have guess solving problem is fun when it is not paper and pencil. He also shared how we can lead children to the concept that they are learning by giving them problems to solve first.

Furthermore, Mr Yeap also shared many Big Ideas related to Math and this give us a clearer idea of the importance elements and concepts in Math. Some of the Big Ideas which gave me a better idea of Math are:

1. Number is an important concept in whole number and children need to know how to break number up appropriately. Through this children will be able to develop number sense and concept when they are not able to multiplication, division, addition and subtraction with big numbers. That is why counting, grouping and regrouping are important concept which help children to problem solve in more difficult sums.
2. To appropriate language terms when teaching mathematics to young children. Instead of saying 3 over 4, we say 3quarters. Instead of saying 2 is lesser than 3, we say, 2 is less than 3. This reminds us of the importance of using appropriate language to help children to develop skills for more advance mathematics like problem sums.
3. Math can be fun!