Choosing a school means choosing an environment where children can learn, grow, and develop their potential. For parents, the quality of teaching is an important consideration, as teachers play a key role in helping children understand concepts and build confidence.

At Saint Monica Jakarta School, we are committed to enhancing the quality of learning through ongoing professional development for our teachers. As part of this commitment, our teachers participated in training led by Mr. Abbas Amir, a mathematics education specialist from Singapore. The training focused on Singapore mathematics teaching approaches and the development of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).

Supporting Teachers to Enrich Classroom Learning

Professional development gives teachers opportunities to deepen their knowledge and expand their teaching strategies. Through this training, our teachers explored approaches designed to strengthen students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and develop their reasoning skills.

For Saint Monica Jakarta School, investing in teacher development is part of creating meaningful learning experiences. Our goal is to help students understand what they learn, ask thoughtful questions, and explain their thinking with increasing clarity and confidence.

Building Strong Mathematical Foundations

Learning mathematics involves understanding how and why a solution works. At Saint Monica Jakarta School, we aim to strengthen students’ conceptual understanding, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

By drawing on Singapore mathematics teaching approaches and incorporating HOTS into learning, we seek to help students make connections between concepts, consider different strategies, and explain the reasoning behind their answers.

For example, students may be encouraged to explore more than one way to solve a problem. This gives them opportunities to discuss ideas and recognise that the thinking process is an important part of learning mathematics.

Supporting Every Child’s Progress

For parents, this commitment to teacher development reflects the school’s ongoing efforts to support their children’s learning. We aim to help students build understanding step by step, feel comfortable asking questions, and approach mathematical challenges with greater confidence.

Critical thinking and logical reasoning also prepare students for increasingly complex learning tasks. We strive to nurture these abilities while recognising each child’s learning needs and potential.

For students interested in mathematics competitions, strong conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills can also support their preparation for national and international Mathematics Olympiads. These opportunities form part of our broader commitment to helping students explore their interests and develop their abilities.

A Shared Commitment to Growth

At Saint Monica Jakarta School, we believe that student growth goes hand in hand with teacher development. As our educators continue to strengthen their knowledge and skills, we can further enrich the guidance and support we provide to our students.

Through professional learning, we reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment that nurtures understanding, curiosity, and confidence. In partnership with parents, we strive to help every child grow and reach their potential.

 

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