Mathematics

Primary 3

Resources used

• Course books 3A and 3B

• Activity books 3A & 3B

• Mental Sums exercise book

• Process Skills booklet 1

• Math Supplementary worksheets

• [Challenging problem] worksheets

• Revision Papers

Knowledge – recall specific mathematical facts, concepts, rules and formulae, and to perform straightforward computations.

Comprehension – interpret data and use mathematical concepts, rules or formulae to solve routine or familiar mathematical problems.

Application – analyse data and/ or apply mathematical concepts, rules or formulae in a complex situation, and to solve unfamiliar problems.

P3 Mathematics

Thinking Skills & Heuristics

Example:

Classifying Comparing

Spatial Visualization Sequencing

Analysing Parts & Whole Make a Table

Identifying Patterns & Relationships

Guess and Check Model drawing

Use a Diagram Make a Systematic List

Look for Pattern(s) Use Before-After Concept

Source: Mathematics Syllabus (Primary)

Mental Sums

Objective:

Develop ability to perform mental calculation, a skill required in problem solving.

A form of revision as questions are

based on what they have learnt

Can be peer marked

Activity Books & Worksheets

Objective:

Able to use and apply mathematical concepts taught

• Endorsed by parents, at least once a term

• Supplementary worksheets will be filed

in yellow file (1 yellow file per semester)

CORRECTIONS

CORRECTIONS – important!!!

• Peer marking may be conducted for MCQ

questions and fill in the blank exercises :

teacher will endorse

Corrections, using green ink or green lead

• Corrections – workings to be reflected so that

pupils are aware of the steps required

Computer -Based Lessons

Objective: Able to learn mathematics

independently and monitor their own progress

• E-learning: Koobits

• Math problem sums, high-ability & non-routine

questions

• Math challenges and competitions for pupils to win

prizes and stay engaged

Assessment – Primary 3

CAs SA1 SA2

30% (Multiple Modes)

20% 50%

a) Daily Worksheets

b) Performance Tasks

P3 Mathematics

Section A 15 MCQ (15 x 2) 30 marks

Section B 10 SAQ (10 x 1)

10 SAQ (10 x 2)

10 marks

20 marks

Section C 5 Long Answer

Problem Sums

(5 x 4)

20 marks

Total 80 marks

P3 Mathematics

Format of SA1/ SA2 papers

P3 Enrichment Programme (optional)

■ P3 Math Olympiad Training (on Wednesdays,

2 pm - 3.30 pm) by external vendors

■ More details will be given in end Term 1

Letters will be sent out regarding details on

dates and cost.

International Competitions and

Assessments for Schools (ICAS) -

Math

(Term 3)

More information on registration &

payment will be given at a later time.

Additional Information