T1 [Hosted by Texas Instruments]: Think, Code, Move: Developing Computational Thinking Through Robotics
Mr Alex Lim
Biography
Alex Lim is a Mathematics and Physics educator who thrives on pushing the boundaries of traditional teaching to engage students in purposeful learning. Recognised with the National Institute of Education’s Best in Practicum Prize, he is active in exploring innovative pedagogies, such as integrating coding and robotics to develop students’ computational thinking. As an NTU Valedictorian and Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award recipient, Alex is dedicated to exchanging ideas within the teaching community to create dynamic environments that inspire learners. He is currently teaching at Yishun Town Secondary School.
Mr Ryan Tan Zhi Wen
Biography
Ryan Tan is a Mathematics educator who enjoys infusing the joy of learning and discovery into his daily lessons. Passionate about creating meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom, he is involved in the Infocomm Club hosted by Yishun Town Secondary School, which brings together like minded students with a strong passion for robotics from schools such as Northland Secondary School and Naval Base Secondary School. Ryan enjoys working closely with students to refine their ideas and designs through problem solving, innovation, and creative thinking. He is also committed to collaborating with fellow educators, continually learning from the fraternity while contributing his own experiences and insights to foster engaging and dynamic learning environments.
Abstract
In this workshop, participants will explore how programmable robotics can deepen students’ understanding of mathematics while developing computational and adaptive thinking. Grounded inconstructivist learning theory (Piaget, 1972), the workshop engages educators in coding-based geometry tasks where concepts such as angle properties, turns, scaling, and sequencing are applied to navigate a robot through authentic challenges using the TI Rover.
Through cycles of prediction, testing, and reflection, participants will experience how students construct mathematical understanding through hands-on exploration and immediate feedback.This provides an accessible platform for developing computational thinking processes foundational to AI, including decomposition, algorithmic reasoning, and problem-solving.
Designed for upper primary and lower secondary classrooms, the workshop demonstrates how robotics can make mathematical ideas tangible, meaningful, and engaging. Participants will considerhow coding and robotics may move beyond engagement to meaningfully prepare students for an AI-enabled future while strengthening mathematical reasoning and conceptual understanding.
T2 [Hosted by Casio]: Meet the New SG Standard: SEAB-Approved CASIO fx-97SG CW
Biography
The CASIO Education Team – Dr Ng Kok Min, Mdm Nur Amalina Binti Rais and Ms Celina Soh – works closely with teachers across ASEAN countries to support the meaningful integration of educational technologyin mathematics learning. With teaching experience in Singapore primary and secondary schools, the team brings a practical classroom perspective to its sharing sessions and teacher support materials. The team supports teachers in using scientific calculatorsand related tools in ways that are relevant to classroom practice. Even for scientific calculators that many teachers are already familiar with, the team shares practical and refreshing new ways to use them in everyday mathematics teaching.
Abstract
Be among the first to experience CASIO’s new SEAB-approved scientific calculator model for Singapore schools, the CASIO fx-97SG CW.
In this teacher sharing session, participants will be introduced to what is new in the CASIO fx-97SG CW. Through practical hands-on activities, participants will also explore CASIO’s online emulator,an edtech tool designed to help teachers demonstrate calculator use more effectively in the classroom. Participants will receive complimentary license codes for access beyond the session.
The session will be conducted in a flexible walk-in format, so participants may join at any point to try the calculator, explore the emulator and speak with the CASIO Education Team.
Join us to find out more about this latest SEAB-approve scientific calculator and how teachers can support students as schools transition to the new model.
