Singapore students topped the scoring in the second and third Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). This achievement has drawn attention (and admirers) externally. Within Singapore, there is a mixed response: a sense that the current skill-oriented emphasis is fundamentally sound but reforms are needed to address areas of weakness. Recently, reform efforts are aimed at "teaching thinking" and "integrating technology." As with most education reforms, the key challenge lies in translating reform-oriented intents into workable forms in the classroom. This study examines...