Primary 6 Mathematics

15 January 2016

Some of the Pr. Math Objectives:

• To develop pupils’ understanding of

mathematical concepts in the following areas:

[ Numerical, Geometrical, Statistical & Algebraic ]

• Use mathematical language, symbols and

diagrams to represent and communicate

mathematical ideas;

• Present and interpret information in

written, graphical, diagrammatic and tabular forms

P6 Mathematics

Knowledge – recall specific mathematical

facts, concepts, rules and formulae, and to

perform straightforward computations.

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

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

P6 Mathematics

Materials Used

• Course books 6A & 6B

• Activity books 6A & 6B (Parts 1 & 2)

• NHPS Math supplementary worksheets

• More Practice Worksheets

• CA/SA Revisions papers

• PSLE Revision sets

• A* Booklets

• OnSponge – Conquer Problem Sums

• PSLE Past Year Exam Booklet

Activity Book & Worksheets

Objective: Able to use and apply mathematical

concepts taught

• Endorsed by parents & teachers after every topic

• Corrections with workings in green pen

• Alternative/elegant methods in pencil

• Supplementary worksheets

(topical worksheets, more practice worksheets,

revision papers, CA/SA papers, etc.) to be filed in

Yellow Arch file

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

Format of Paper

The examination format :

Paper 1 (50 min) is the non-calculator component

to ensure that important computational skills

continue to receive emphasis.

Paper 2 (1 h 40 min) is the component which

allows the use of calculators.

Item TypeNumber of

questions

Number of

marks per

questions

Weighting

Multiple-choice

Paper 1 (BK A)

10 1 10%

5 210%

Short-answer

Paper 1 (BK B)

10 1 10%

5 2 10%

Short-answer

Paper 25 2 10%

Structured / Long-

answer

Paper 213 3,4,5 50%

Total 48 1-5 100%

Format of Paper

• The two papers will be taken on the same day

with a recess break between the papers.

• The demand and difficulty level of the papers

will be kept comparable with previous years’.

Format of Paper

CA1 SA1 CA2 No SA2

20% 30% 50% PSLE

Written paper

(48 questions)

Written paper

(48 questions)

PrelimWritten paper

(48 questions)

Written paper

(48 questions)

Assessment

Type of Calculator

• Only calculators that are approved by the

Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board

(SEAB) will be allowed in the examination.

• The list of approved calculators is available on

SEAB’s website: http://www.seab.gov.sg

• To maintain continuity from primary to secondary

education, these calculators can also be used at

the secondary level.

Calculator Model

This year, Nan Hua will be adopting

CASIO fx-96SG Plus

- CASIO model which is valid till 2017

Programmes

Student Programmes

•P6 Math PSLE Preparatory Programme

(2 days during June Holidays. Details will be

provided in Term 2.)

•Supplementary class – Fridays

•Remedial class – Thursdays wef Term 2

•P6 Math Olympiad Training (begins in early

Term 1 2016; 2p.m. - 3.30p.m.)

Enrichment Programme

P6 Math Olympiad Training

• For pupils with keen interest in Math and enjoy

doing higher-order Math problems

• Conducted by external vendor

• Gives additional exposure to non-routine

problem solving methods

P6 Math Olympiad Training

Date: Begins in early Term 1

Day: Wednesday

Time: 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Venue: Nan Hua Primary School

No. of Sessions: 12 (Participants are required to attend 2 days of lessons during

March holidays, 7.45 a.m. – 10.45 a.m.)

More information on registration & payment will be given at

a later time.

Enrichment Programme

Additional Information

International Competitions and

Assessments for Schools (ICAS) - Math

(2 August 2016 - Term 3)

More information on registration & payment will be

given at a later time.

Homework

• To be completed & submitted on time

• To attempt all questions

Corrections

• To be completed on time

Teachers’ Expectations

• Do filing regularly (content page will be given)

• Revise what had been taught regularly

• Copy down Math homework/ reminders

(in Pupil’s Handbook for parents to help in

monitoring)

Teachers’ Expectations

Notes from the Math Teacher

• There will be homework almost daily. However, the

problem sums will be kept to a maximum of 15

sums only.

• Assignments are always due the next school day,

otherwise a letter/email of excuse from parents is

expected.

Notes from the Math Teacher

• Please help to reinforce the message at home that

in order to do well in PSLE, pupils have to do

checking by the Working Backwards method and

that they should not be too dependent on

calculators to do arithmetic operations.

Programme for Parents

Programme(s) for Parents

P6 Workshops for Parents on PSLE Math

- To be conducted on 23 Jan 2016, Saturday

morning in NHPS auditorium.

P6 PSLE Examination (Tentative – taken from SEAB website)

Oral Examination: Thu, 18 August – Fri, 19 August 2016

Listening Comprehension: Fri, 16 September 2016

Written Examination : Thu, 29 September – Wed, 05 October 2016

Marking Exercise: Mon, 17 October – Thu, 20 October 2016

Important Dates

Important Dates

• Please complete all own revision papers /

assessment books by T3W10. After the

September holiday, there are only 12 more

school days before the first PSLE written

paper.

• During those few days, the class will be

very busy working on the 2016 Prelim

papers of the other GE centres.

Additional Resources

for parents

• For own practices at home :

Other school past year papers (Free 2006 -2015)

http://www.oldschool.com.sg

The questions can be sorted by topics or by years.

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

(Free 2009-2015 papers)

• NOT compulsory, just additional resources.

Class Administration

• Appeal for Class Reps

• Class communication – via Whatsapp

(Broadcast, not Group Chat), SMS, email.

My Contact

• sam_poh_fong@moe.edu.sg

• Handphone number : 98712521

Thank You