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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

• f activities like activity-based learning,

ICT-infused lessons, group discussions and games, etc.

• We also make the learning of Mathematics

meaningful and relevant to students by making connections to real-world context.

Activity-Based Learning Mastery through Games ICT-Infused Lessons

Topical Coverage

Unit 5A Topics 1 Whole Numbers

• Numbers up to 10 million

2 Four Operations of Whole Numbers

• Order of operations

3 Fractions

• Multiplication

4 Area of Triangles

• Formula for area of triangle

5 Volume

• Formula for volume of cube/cuboid

6 Ratio

• 2-step word problems

Unit 5B Topics

7

Decimals

• Conversion of measurements

8

Rate

9

Percentage

• 2-step word problems

10

Average

11 12 13

Angles Properties of Triangles Parallelogram, Rhombus and Trapezium

• 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)

Topical Coverage

• Students are introduced to a variety of heuristics progressively.
• All heuristics will be revisited at P5 and P6.

Term P5 Heuristics 1

• Draw a diagram
• Work backwards

2

• Logical reasoning
• Look for patterns
• Guess and Check

3

• Make a supposition
• Systematic listing
• Restate/Simplify a problem

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Draw a diagram       Working Backwards       Looking for a Pattern       Making a supposition      Logical Reasoning      Guess n Check     Systematic Listing    Restate/Simplify a Problem  

• 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)

Level Focus

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

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

Metacognition Moving from ‘Strategic’ learners to ‘Reflective’ learners

• ‘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
• f any strategy applied and then revise them where

necessary.

Level Focus

Polya’s 4 Steps Problem Solving

Choose a strategy

• Model drawing (Key approach)
• Other heuristics (Progressive

learning across the levels)

3 Do 4 Check 1 Understand 2 Plan

• Is my Solution Reasonable?
• Can I Solve it Another Way?

School-Wide Strategy

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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Happy 2019