# From pocket money to cooking: MOE's maths transformation plan

> MOE aims to make maths less scary by linking it to daily life like pocket money and cooking.
- Title: From pocket money to cooking: MOE's maths transformation plan
- Summary: MOE aims to make maths less scary by linking it to daily life like pocket money and cooking. Malaysian Education Ministry plans to improve math education…
- Keywords: moe, maths, teacher training, rtpmm, kp2027, mathematics specialists, concrete-pictorial-abstract, pocket money, cooking, news, world, pocket
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/22/from-pocket-money-to-cooking-how-moe-hopes-to-make-maths-less-scary/240100
- Published: 2026-10-22T09:10:24+00:00
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- Topics: moe, maths, teacher training, rtpmm, kp2027, mathematics specialists, concrete-pictorial-abstract, pocket money, cooking, news, world
## MOE's maths transformation plan
Malaysian Education Ministry plans to enhance mathematics education through teacher training and strategic placement of qualified math specialists.
## Mathematics Teacher Competency Standards
MOE will gauge teacher competency levels to provide tailored training, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
## Mathematics Specialists
Teachers with expertise will be appointed as 'Mathematics Specialists' to mentor peers.
## Teacher Education Institutes
Several Teacher Education Institutes will be designated as mathematics education centers for teacher training.
## RTPMM 2026-2035 implementation
MOE's plan will be implemented in phases: foundations, enhancement, and consolidation for a mathematically literate generation.
## Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach
2027 School Curriculum uses Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract method to strengthen mathematical understanding.
## Bilik Darjah Fikrah
Students articulate problem-solving processes and justifications for answers through Bilik Darjah Fikrah.
## Real-world math applications
MOE links maths to daily life like managing pocket money and measuring ingredients for cooking.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian Education Ministry plans to improve math education through teacher training and real-world applications.