Matthew Yip | Founder & President | Mathematical Sciences Research Institute at the International (Macau) Institute of Academic Research
Matthew Yip is a distinguished Mathematics educator with a significant impact on the EdTech industry. He is the driving force behind the “Mathewmatician’s Dictionary,” an innovative automatic mathematics learning system. His remarkable profile highlights his extensive contributions to mathematics education and his influential roles in various educational institutions. We at EliteX, are proud to introduce Matthew Yip as one of the Transformational Leaders in EdTech, 2024.
Matthew currently serves as the President of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute at the International (Macau) Institute of Academic Research. Additionally, he is the Mathematics & Statistics Program Director at the Chartered Institute of Training & Development and the Mathematics Curriculum Manager at Wahhar College. His academic credentials are impressive, with double Ph.D. and master’s degrees in both Mathematics and Mathematics Education, along with outstanding grades from MIT. He has been highly rated in areas such as “Achievements and Accolades,” “Impact,” “Creative Thinking,” “Leader Reputation,” “Inspirational Mentorship,” and “Legacy Building.”
“For aspiring leaders in the EdTech industry, Matthew advises focusing on improving student learning while minimizing the negative effects of technology use.”
As a senior trainer for the Mathematics Olympiad, Matthew has prepared questions, explained solutions, and judged competitions. He has also coached the Hong Kong representative team at the International Hope Cup Mathematics Invitational. His expertise extends to various public exams, where he has achieved the highest grades and provided training for schoolteachers. Matthew is a recognized expert in quick and clever calculation, having trained with the World Association of Abacus and Mental Arithmetic and invented methods for calculating the nth root by abacus. He has earned titles such as Chief Mathematics Teaching and Curriculum Advisor of the Hong Kong Tutor Association and King of Tutor. Many of his students have achieved outstanding results in mathematics examinations and competitions.
As a keynote speaker, Matthew has been interviewed by over 200 media outlets, including Times and Fox News, and has been featured on the cover of several global magazines. His teaching experience spans early childhood to master’s degree levels, with roles such as Guest Master’s Degree Lecturer at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. He has taught over 100 courses and provided education in more than 70 schools. Matthew is also a prolific columnist and best-selling author, with works like “Primary Mathematics Book” with Challenging Problems and “Mathematics Olympiad Masterpiece series – High School Level.” His books and teaching materials are used in over 45 countries. As a registered teacher, he has received full marks on teaching tests and numerous positive evaluations, along with more than 15 international awards for his excellence in education.
Overall, Matthew Yip’s contributions to mathematics education and the EdTech industry are vast and influential, making him a highly respected figure in his field. Matthew Yip’s journey into the field of educational technology was inspired by a desire to address several existing problems in mathematics classroom teaching. He recognized that the traditional approach to mathematics education often involved a one-size-fits-all schedule and syllabus, which many students struggled to keep up with. In many cases, teachers provided limited time for students to grasp and understand concepts, leaving them with little opportunity to ask questions or review material effectively. This setup often left talented students unchallenged and unmotivated to advance their learning, while those struggling with the basics found it hard to keep up.
“Over the past few years, Matthew has observed significant changes in the EdTech landscape, particularly with the development of advanced hardware like iPads and innovative software, including AI tools.”
Matthew’s solution, the “Mathewmatician’s Dictionary,” aims to revolutionize mathematics education by integrating textbooks, exercises, and lectures into a single, comprehensive system. This system teaches each math problem step-by-step, allowing students to learn at their own pace, anytime and anywhere. This approach not only supports individuals with high mathematical aptitude to learn more quickly but also ensures that those with weaker abilities can master basic mathematics without undue pressure. By automating parts of the learning process, Matthew hopes to reduce the workload for teachers, enabling more capable educators to focus on advancing mathematical knowledge and contributing to the continuous development of the field.
Over the past few years, Matthew has observed significant changes in the EdTech landscape, particularly with the development of advanced hardware like iPads and innovative software, including AI tools. These advancements have reshaped how education is delivered and received, making it more interactive and accessible. Under Matthew’s leadership, one transformative initiative has been the emphasis on collaboration with the right people and promoting their vision at various conferences as keynote speakers. This strategy has helped to expand the reach and impact of their EdTech solutions. Despite the advancements, integrating technology in education comes with challenges. Matthew acknowledges that students can easily become distracted and that prolonged screen time can negatively impact their vision. To prioritize user experience and accessibility, they actively collect feedback through web forms and instant messaging, ensuring their solutions meet user needs.
To stay updated with the latest trends and innovations, Matthew continually searches for new educational technologies, particularly those involving AI. Successful collaborations have been key to enhancing their EdTech projects, often partnering with individuals and organizations that share their vision through conferences and forums. The impact and effectiveness of their initiatives are measured using a specialized assessment system called the “Global Mathematics and Mathematics Olympiad Graded Assessment Test with Competition.” This system helps evaluate the progress and outcomes of students using their EdTech solutions.
Looking ahead, Matthew sees emerging technologies like AI, AR, and VR playing a significant role in the future of education. Specifically, AI has the potential to enhance the explanation of mathematical concepts and problem-solving. They plan to integrate AI into their system in a way that best supports and enhances learning. For aspiring leaders in the EdTech industry, Matthew advises focusing on improving student learning while minimizing the negative effects of technology use. This involves careful design and continuous improvement of EdTech tools based on experiments and user feedback.
“Matthew Yip’s solution, the ‘Mathewmatician’s Dictionary,’ aims to revolutionize mathematics education by integrating textbooks, exercises, and lectures into a single, comprehensive system.”
Matthew’s Bio:
Founder & President: Prof. Mathewmatician
Goal: To be recognized as the greatest mathematics educator
➢ President of Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, International (Macau) Institute of Academic Research; Math. & Statistics Program Director, Chartered Institute of Training & Development; Math. Curriculum Manager of Wahhar College.
➢ Distinguished Professor of American International Theism University, with double Ph.D. degrees & double master’s degrees in both Mathematics & Mathematics Education, and excellent grades at MIT; “Achievements and Accolades”, “Impact”, “Creative Thinking”, “Leader Reputation”, “Inspirational Mentorship” and “Legacy Building” have been rated as the highest grade.
➢ Trainer of the Mathematics Olympiad Trainers (China Mathematics Olympiad & World International Mathematics Olympiad Committee’s Trainer (Senior Level); Invited to teach Math. Olympiad coach training courses; Prepared the questions, explained, & judged for the National Math. Olympiad for University Students & the high school math. competition; Head coach of the Hong Kong representative team at the International Hope Cup Mathematics Invitational.
➢ Exam expert (Obtained the highest grade at once in different public exams, such as HKDSE, AP, IAL (full mark)); Delve into the hidden rules of scoring; Invited to provide training for schoolteachers.
➢ Quick and clever calculation expert (Trainer of the World Association of Abacus and Mental Arithmetic; obtained champion in arithmetic competition; invented calculate 𝑛th root by abacus) Global Mathematics and Mathematics Olympiad Graded Assessment Test with Competition – Founder & President.
➢ Named by many renowned educational institutions (e.g., Chief Mathematics Teaching and Curriculum Advisor of Hong Kong Tutor Association, Chief Math Tutor, King of Tutor, etc.)
➢ Many students have made outstanding achievements in various open mathematics examinations and Mathematics Olympiad competitions (>30 different highest honors, e.g., schoolchild in IGCSE).
➢ Keynote Speaker; Interviewed by >200 media (e.g., Times, Fox News; named as “Award-winning educator”); Invited to exhibit in exhibitions; Featured on the cover of several global magazines.
➢ Rich teaching experience from early childhood to doctorate (e.g., Guest Master’s Degree Lecturer of Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Have taught more than 120 courses from diploma to doctorate level; have taught more than 70 kindergartens / primary / secondary schools);
➢ Columnist and best-selling author; Many sincere and high-quality books (“Primary Mathematics Book” with Challenging Problems, “Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Learning and Teaching Masterpiece”, “Mathematics Olympiad Masterpiece series – High School Level”, ……), teaching materials, researches & inventions; Readers come from more than 45 countries or regions.
➢ Registered Teacher; Obtained full marks on the teaching test, received many positive evaluations by students, parents & schools; Received more than 15 international awards such as Outstanding Train the Trainers & Leadership Awards, World Class & Top & Greatest Mathematics Educator.
