Curriculum BriefingP1 Mathematics

Vision

A community of confident and motivated pupils who are both effective problem solvers and

team players.

Mission

To equip pupils with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills for everyday life and for continuous learning in mathematics

and related disciplines.

MOE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Ratio

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Fractions

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Decimals

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

Data Analysis

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Percentage

Speed

Fractions Fractions Fractions

DecimalsDecimals

Percentage

RatioRatio

Primary 1 Primary 2 & 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

Spiral Approach Math Curriculum

P1 Maths Syllabus

1. Whole Numbers

2. Measurement

3. Geometry

4. Data Analysis

1. Whole Numbers1.1 Numbers up to 100

( includes use of ordinal numbers)

1.2 Addition and Subtraction

1.3 Mental Calculation (achieve mastery of basic ‘+’ and ‘-’ facts within 20)

1.4 Multiplication and Division

(multiplication as repeated addition within 40,

division of a quantity, less than 20, into equal sets)

2. Measurement

2.1 Length

(measure and compare in non-standard units)

2.2 Time

(telling and writing time to the hour/half hour)

2.3 Money

(count in cents up to $1, in dollars up to $100)

3. Geometry3.1 Basic shapes

classifying shapes identifying 2-D shapes

3.2 Patterns

( make/complete patterns with 2-D shapes

according to size, shape, colour, orientation)

4. Data Analysis

4.1 Picture Graphs

(collecting, organising data, reading

and interpreting data from picture

graphs)

Topics P 2 P 3

Whole Numbers Numbers up to 1000Addition & SubtractionMental CalculationMultiplication & Division(Tables 2, 3, 4, 5, 10)

Numbers up to 10 000Addition & SubtractionMental CalculationMultiplication & Division(6, 7, 8, 9)

Money Comparing Converting

Comparing ConvertingValue can be up to $1000

Measurement Length TimeVolumeMass

LengthTimeVolumeMassArea and Perimeter

Geometry 2-D Shapes3-D Shapes

AnglesPerpendicular and parallel lines

Data Representation and Interpretation

Picture Graphs (with scales) Bar Graphs

Fractions Fractions of a wholeComparing and orderingAddition & Subtraction

Equivalent Expressing in simplest form

Whole School Heuristics Approach

No. Heuristics P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6

1 Model Drawing: Part and Whole √ √

2 Model Drawing: Comparison √ √ √

3Model Drawing: Multiplication and Division √ √

4 Model Drawing: Before and After √ √ √

5 Systematic Listing √ √ √

6 Find a Pattern √ √ √ √ √ √

7 Draw a Diagram √ √ √

8 Restate The Problem √ √

9 Guess and Check √ √ √ √

10 Working Backwards √ √ √ √

11 Make an Assumption √ √ √

In the process of grasping Mathematical concepts, children understand best first through concrete manipulative,

followed by pictorial representations and lastly, attaining the ability to understand abstract concepts.

CONCRETE PICTORIAL ABSTRACT

Let’s explore the

Model Approach (P2&3)

Model DrawingEmphasis is placed on teaching pupils to

use the model method to solve word

problems that include part- whole, comparison

and change situations.

• Primary 2 – Part-whole and Comparison

• Primary 3 – Multiplication and Division

• Primary 4 to 6 – More advanced techniques and strategies in the method are taught

http://www.thesingaporemaths.com/index.html

Part-whole Model - Addition

- Shows the various parts which make up a whole

savings

There are 26 girls and 11 boys in a class. What is the total number of pupils in the class?

26 + 11 = 37

Girls Boys

26 11

?

There are 37 pupils in the class.

Part-whole Model - Multiplication

Siti has 5 dolls.

Each doll costs $6.

How much do 5 dolls cost altogether?

1 doll $6

5 dolls $6 × 5

= $30

Ans: $30

$6 $6 $6 $6 $6

?

Comparison Model

Mary has 5 pencils.

June has 2 more pencils than Mary.

How many pencils does June have?

savings5 + 2 = 7

Mary

June

?

5

June has 7 pencils.

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2013 Mathematics Syllabus (MOE)https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/mathematics

-syllabus-(primary-1-to-4).pdf

Books and Materials Used

My Pals Are Here! Pupil’s Book 1A and 1BMy Pals Are Here! Workbook 1A and 1BMy Pals Are Here! Topical TestsP1 Heuristics WorksheetsMath File (red folder)Math Bank Book (P3)

Non-weighted Assessments Weighted Assessments

Day to day• Hands-on activities• Maths Practices

eg. workbook exercises, class worksheetsheuristics worksheets

• Mental Sums• Diagnostic Tests• Topical Tests• Questioning and Feedbacks• Self-assessment Checklist• Performance Task • Practical Assessment• Maths Journal

Term 2 to Term 4No weighted assessment in Term 1• Mini Test 1 (20%-40min)• Mini Test 2 (30%-50min)• Mini Test 3 (20%-40min),

Performance Tasks (5%)• Mini Test 4 (20%-40min),

Performance Task (5%)Dates and details will be provided later in HA letter

Types of Assessments – P1

Non-weighted Assessments Weighted Assessments

Day to day• Hands-on activities• Maths Practices

eg. workbook exercises, class worksheetsheuristics worksheets

• Mental Sums• Diagnostic Tests• Topical Tests• Questioning and Feedbacks• Self-assessment Checklist• Performance Task • Maths Journal

Term 1 to 4• Mini-test 1 (10%-30m)• Mini-test 2 (20%-40m)• Mini-test 3 (20%-40m)• SA2 (50%-50m)Dates and details will be provided later in HA letter

Types of Assessments – P2

Non-weighted Assessments Weighted Assessments

Day to day• Hands-on activities• Maths Practices

eg. Workbook exercises, Graded worksheetsHeuristics worksheets

• Questioning and Feedbacks• Math Journal

Term 1 to 4• Mini Test 1 (10%-30m)• SA1 (20%-80m)• Mini Test 2 (10%-30m)• SA2 (60%-80m)Dates and details will be provided later in HA letter

Types of Assessments – P3

Hands-on Activitymake measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy

Station 1

Station 2

Station 3

Station 4

Station 5

(requires pupils to create answers which demonstrate their knowledge or skills)

2nd way

3rd way

1st way

My Pals Are Here Topical Test:• Topical test is conducted to

identify the pupil’s learning gaps.

• Teachers to correct misconceptions or wrong assumptions.

Marking Annotation• Teachers will use these annotation when

marking the pupils’ work.

1)CC – careless calculation

Example: 234 + 456 = 680 x CC

2) ME – missing equation

Example :

Huiping has 86 stickers. Aisha has 49 fewer stickers than Huiping. How many stickers does Aisha have?

ME ( missing equation) 86 -49=37

Aisha has 37 stickers.

Codes Representations

WM Wrong method to arrive at the same answer

CC Careless calculation (method is correct)

MU Missing Units

ME Missing Equation

Common codes used during marking of Maths questions/word problems

Math Programmes and

Activities

Programmes and Activities• Maths Games@ Recess

• Maths Quiz

• Maths Infused Learning Journey for P1

• Math Trail in P3

• Drama in Maths

• Learning Centres

• HGS e-Learning portal: MC Online:

http://www.mconline.sg

Math GamesEvery Monday, during recesses

Expectations

• Listen and participate actively

• Be on task

• Be prepared

- bring the necessary books

- handing in work on time

• Ask when in doubt

• Take pride in her work

- check through, neat handwriting

• Persevere – Keep Trying and Don’t Give Up

What YOU can do…

• Be involved in your child’s learning in school and provide a conducive environment at home

AskPraise Encourage

How can parents be involved…• Work and communicate closely with your

child’s Maths Teacher.

• Monitor/Follow up on homework – ask questions that

guide without telling them what to do when your child encounters difficulties with homework, you can help by asking questions that guide.

• Train your child to show proper and detailed working

steps.

• Train your child to check for accuracy.

• Relate Math concepts to daily life examples. Eg, Is the table longer or shorter than one metre?

• Play mathematical games / puzzles.

Supporting your child in their learning journey

Mathematics Educational WebsitesTopic Website

Whole Numbers

http://nlvm.usu.edu/http://www.crickweb.co.uk/http://www.numbernut.com/http://www.learningplanet.com/

Addition &

Subtraction

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/

http://www.aaamath.com/

Multiplication

Tables

http://fun4thebrain.com/

http://www.ictgames.com/

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/

http://www.multiplication.com/games

Model Drawing http://www.thesingaporemaths.com/index.html

http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html

Shapes and

Patterns

http://nlvm.usu.edu/ (click Tangram Challenge)

http://www.primarygames.com

+Venture in Maths Magazine

P1 Math TeachersClass Teacher Email

1 CHARITY Mdm Tng Shooling tng_shoo_ling@moe.edu.sg

1 GRACE Mdm Teo Shaw Mui teo_shaw_mui@moe.edu.sg

1 HUMILITY Mdm Norwiyah norwiyah_balkiah@moe.edu.sg

1 JOY Ms Yue Yin Kiew yue_yin_kiew@moe.edu.sg

1 KINDNESS Ms Sharene Foo foo_phang_khim@moe.edu.sg

1 PATIENCE Mdm Kong Seok Fun

(Senior Teacher)

kong_seok_fun@moe.edu.sg

LSM Mdm Hawa hawa_mohd_yusoff@moe.edu.sg

Please Contact Us:

• Mrs Charlotte Mok (HOD Mathematics)

wee_jee_chen_charlotte@moe.edu.sg

• Ms Alice Tay (Level Head)

tay_wee_teng_alice@moe.edu.sg

• Mdm Kong Seok Fun (Senior Teacher)

kong_seok_fun@moe.edu.sg

Thank You