Curriculum BriefingP2 Mathematics

25 January 2017

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Concepts

Mathematic al

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S olving

Concepts

R easoning,

communication &

connections

Thinking skills &

heuristic s

Applic ation & modelling

ion

C onfidence

Pers everance

B eliefs

Interes t

Appreciation

C onfidence

Pers everance

Monitoring of one’s own thinking Self-regulation of learning

Numerical calculation Algebraic manipulationSpatial visualizationData analysis MeasurementUse of mathematical tools Estimation

Numerical AlgebraicGeometricalStatistical Probabilistic Analytical

MOE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

P2 Maths Syllabus

1. Whole Numbers

2. Fractions

3. Money

4. Measurement

5. Geometry

6. Data representation and interpretation

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

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

1. Whole Numbers

1.1 Numbers up to 1000

1.2 Addition and Subtraction(up to 3 digits; 2-Step word problems)

1.3 Multiplication and Division(multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10)

2. Fractions

• Understand fractions as part of a whole

• Compare

• Addition and subtraction

3. Money

• Count, read and write money involving dollars and cents

• Compare

• Convert dollars to cents and vice versa

• Addition and subtraction (includes word problems)

4. Measurement

• Length – in metres and centimetres

• Mass – in kilograms and grams

• Volume – in litres

Compare and order; develop a sense of how long, how heavy, how much;

measure, solve word problems

5. Geometry

3.1 Basic shapes and patterns

classifying shapes (know the attributes) identifying 2-D shapes

3.2 3D shapes

6. Data Analysis

4.1 Picture Graphs

(collecting, organising data, reading and

interpreting data from picture graphs with scales)

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 2A and 2B My Pals Are Here! Workbook 2A and 2B My Pals Are Here! Topical Tests P2 Heuristics Worksheets Math File (red folder)

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 √ √ √

Bar Model Method Emphasis is placed on teaching pupils to

use the bar model method to solve word

problems that include part- whole, comparison

and change situations.

• Primary 1 – Introduction to Part & Whole and Comparison models

• Primary 2 – Multiplication & Division

• Primary 3 to 6 – More advanced techniques and strategies in the method are taught

http://www.thesingaporemaths.com/index.html(A teaching website with ready to run lessons on Model Drawing and other problem solving strategies)

Part-whole model …

- 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

37

There are 37 pupils in the class.

Comparison model …

Mary has 5 pencils.

June has 2 more pencils than Mary.

How many pencils does June have?

savings5 + 2 = 7

Mary

June

7

5

June has 7 pencils.

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When are pupils assessed? 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

Dates and details will be provided

• 4 Mini Tests

Question Type:MCQs, Fill in the Blanks,

Word Problem

Types of Assessments

(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.

Programmes and Activities

• Maths Games@ Recess

• Maths Quiz

• Drama in Maths

• Learning Centres

• HGS e-Learning portal: MC Online:

http://www.mconline.sg

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

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.

How Parents can Help• Work and communicate closely with your

child’s Maths Teacher.

• Follow up on homework – ask questions that

guide without telling them the answer.

• Train your child to show proper and detailed working

steps.

• Train your child to check for accuracy.

• Relate Math concepts to daily life examples

• Play mathematical games / puzzles.

• Provide a positive environment – encourage

and praise your child’s effort.

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

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