{
  "id": 15982477,
  "title": "From pocket money to cooking: How MOE hopes to make maths less scary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/from-pocket-money-to-cooking-how-moe-hopes-to-make-maths-less-scary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T01:10:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/22/from-pocket-money-to-cooking-how-moe-hopes-to-make-maths-less-scary/240100"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Malaysia is taking steps to enhance the teaching of mathematics by focusing on improving maths teachers' competencies. This comes as part of the Malaysia Mathematics Education Transformation Plan (RTPMM) 2026-2035. Deputy director of the Science and Mathematics Sector at MOE’s Curriculum Development Division, Dr Aszunarni Ayob, explained that the Mathematics Teacher Competency Standards will be developed to tailor training programs to individual teachers' needs and competency levels. These standards will enable MOE to gauge teachers' current competency levels and provide targeted training for each teacher, rather than implementing a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Mathematics Specialists will be appointed to mentor their peers, and several Teacher Education Institutes will serve as centers for mathematics education. The deployment of specialized mathematics teachers will be coordinated to ensure optimal use of their expertise. The 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027) will incorporate the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach, while the ‘Bilik Darjah Fikrah’ approach will encourage students to articulate their problem-solving processes and provide justifications for their answers. A balance between calculator-assisted and non-calculator calculations will be maintained in secondary schools. An integrated virtual hub for teaching resources will be developed to facilitate easy access to materials for teachers and students. Mathematics education networks will involve universities, agencies, the industry, and the community to share expertise and demonstrate the practical applications of mathematics in various fields. Strengthening students' interest and confidence in mathematics requires support from school administrators, counsellors, teachers of other subjects, and parents. Incorporating mathematical elements into co-curricular activities, daily life, such as managing pocket money or cooking, will help spark students' interest in mathematics. RTPMM will be implemented in phases, starting with the strengthening of foundations and readiness, followed by enhancement and expansion, and finally consolidation and impact assessment, with the ultimate goal of producing a mathematically literate generation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) plans to strengthen the competencies of mathematics teacher...",
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}