Mathematics
Agenda • Joy of Learning • Topical Coverage • Level Focus • School-Wide Strategy • Exam Format
Joy of Learning • We design learning experiences to develop students’ appreciation for Mathematics. • We make the learning of Mathematics fun by engaging our students through a variety of activities like activity-based learning, Activity-Based Learning ICT-infused lessons, group discussions and games, etc. • We also make the learning of Mathematics meaningful and relevant to students by ICT-Infused making connections to real-world context. Lessons Mastery through Games
Topical Coverage • A spiral approach is adopted in the building up of content across the levels. • P5 concepts and skills are built upon the P1 to P4 content. (Importance of Revision) Unit 5B Topics Unit 5A Topics Decimals Whole Numbers 7 1 • Conversion of measurements • Numbers up to 10 million Four Operations of Whole Numbers Rate 8 2 • Order of operations Percentage 9 Fractions • 2-step word problems 3 • Multiplication Average 10 Area of Triangles 4 • Formula for area of triangle 11 Volume Angles 5 12 • Formula for volume of cube/cuboid Properties of Triangles 13 Parallelogram, Rhombus and Trapezium Ratio 6 • 2-step word problems
Topical Coverage • Students are introduced to a variety of heuristics progressively. • All heuristics will be revisited at P5 and P6. Term P5 Heuristics P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Draw a diagram • 1 Draw a diagram • Working Backwards Work backwards Looking for a Pattern • 2 Logical reasoning Making a supposition • Look for patterns • Guess and Check Logical Reasoning Guess n Check • 3 Make a supposition • Systematic listing Systematic Listing • Restate/Simplify a problem Restate/Simplify a Problem
Level Focus • The level focus is identified based on 5 components of the Mathematics Framework.
Level Focus Concepts Develop a good • foundation of ratio concepts (NEW) • foundation of percentage concepts (NEW) and their connections to fraction and decimal concepts • understanding of geometrical concepts • understanding of concepts of volume Skills Acquire • procedural fluency for multiplication of fractions • proficiency in use of calculator for numerical calculation (NEW)
Use of Calculator • Use of calculators at P5 & P6 shifts the Mathematics focus to process-oriented such as problem solving skills • However, it will not take away the importance of mental and manual computations. (Paper 1) • These skills are still emphasised as students need to have good number sense and estimation skills to check the reasonableness of answers obtained using the calculator. (Paper 2) • Continue to enhance students’ mental & manual computations
Level Focus • Processes Apply mathematical reasoning and communication • Acquire the proficiency in using model method for problem solving • Develop a good understanding of using heuristics for problem solving Attitudes Develop the perseverance in solving problems
Level Focus Moving from ‘Strategic’ learners to ‘Reflective’ learners Metacognition • ‘Strategic’ learners organise their thinking by using problem solving strategies such as grouping and classifying, evidence seeking & decision making. They can apply the strategies to help them in solving problems. • ‘Reflective’ learners are not only strategic about their thinking but they also reflect upon their learning whilst it is happening. They will consider the success or otherwise of any strategy applied and then revise them where necessary.
School-Wide Strategy 2 Plan 1 Understand Choose a strategy • Model drawing (Key approach) • Other heuristics (Progressive learning across the levels) Polya’s 4 Steps Problem 3 Do 4 Check Is my Solution Reasonable? • Solving Can I Solve it Another Way? •
Exam Format • The table below shows the Exam Format for P5 SA1 and SA2. • This is the same as the PSLE Format.
Exam Format • CA1 will be a modified version of Paper 1 without calculator. • CA2 will be a shorter version of Paper 2 inclusive of the use of calculator.
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