By Cushla Devenish-Meares
The nationally recognized math trainer and consultant, Cassandra Turner will be assisting Palau’s Ministry of Education with the implementation of the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to conduct the Singapore Mathematics training for the Republic of Palau’s teachers and MOE staff. “It’s a great an honor to be selected for this job following such a competitive process. In adopting Singapore Mathematics, Palau is choosing a world-class curriculum that provides students with an exceptional foundation in Mathematics. I’m very excited to help teachers learn how to use the Singapore materials successfully, ” says Cassandra Turner.
Turner will be conducting two workshops, one for the Republics teacher of grades one through three and another for teachers of grades four through six. The Ministry of Educations officials and specialist will also be attending both of these workshops. Turner will also create an agenda for a teacher training workshop for teachers of grade seven and eight in a subsequent year. Finally turner will provide follow-up support to teachers through a mid-year training.
The Territories & Freely Associated States Education Grant Project, a U.S Department of Education federal grant under the Ministry of Education, funds the contract.