MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM Content Strands – Spiral Curriculum

Numbers and Algebra

Whole Numbers

Fractions

Money

Measurement and

Geometry

Measurement

Area and Volume

Geometry

Statistics

Data Representation

and Interpretation

Numbers and Algebra

Whole Numbers (S,F)

Fractions (S,F)

Decimals (S,F)

Percentage (S)

Ratio (S)

Rate (S,F)

Measurement and

Geometry

Time (F)

Area and Volume (S,F)

Geometry (S,F)

Statistics

Data Representation

and Interpretation (F)

Data Analysis (S)

Primary 3

Primary 5

Mathematical Processes

Reasoning, Communication

and Connections

Thinking Skills and Heuristics

Applications

MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Focus

Build and strengthen content knowledge and understanding

Develop mathematical

skills

Increase motivation &

interest in subject

Teaching Approaches

Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA)

Gradual Release Responsibility (GRR)

Problem Solving

TEACHING APPROACHES

Types of

RepresentationCharacteristics

Concrete Use of manipulatives, measuring tools or

objects

Pictorial Use of drawings, diagrams, charts or

graphs

Abstract Use of abstract representations such as

numbers and letters

2 + 3 = 5 Abstract

Write the number statement Pictorial

Count based on diagrams

Concrete

Count using objects

TEACHING APPROACHES

I Do

We Do

You Do

Gradual Release Responsibility (GRR)

Teacher Demonstrates

Teacher/Students Do Together

Students Try on Their Own

A key approach adopted in

2016

Useful for procedural fluency

MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME

Heuristics Booklet

Practice Papers

Textbook and Workbook

Practice On My Own

(Self-Practice

Exercises)

Mastery

Revision ,

Revision

MATHEMATICS MATERIALS

Mastery Revision and

Revision used as

formative assessment

Learning Objectives in

each Mastery Revision

MATHEMATICS MATERIALS

MATHEMATICS PROGRAMMES

Structured Remediation

Programme (P3/5)

Provision of support in the consolidation and

reinforcement of learning. It aims to address

misconceptions and strengthen understanding,

and in turn help build confidence in the learning

of mathematics.

Parallel/Co-Teach Classes Provide additional T&L support

E2K Mathematics Enrichment

Programme (P5)

An inquiry based programme which aims to

develop mathematical thinking and mathematical

communication

Mathematics Olympiad (P5) The training workshop aims to develop skills and

techniques to solve non-routine challenging

problems

Project Work (Code for Fun) (P3) –

in collaboration with Science Dept

Develop 21CC such as Communication,

Collaboration and Information Skills as well as

facilitate the exposure to coding and

computational thinking

INTEGRATED LEARNING JOURNEYS

Organised by different departments for different

levels.

Example: P3 – Gardens By The Bay

(organised by the Science Department)

– The mathematics component for the learning

journey is on Money.

– Authentic Learning using the admission fees

ASSESSMENT

Primary 3 Assessment Structure

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Term 1 Review SA 1 (30%) Term 3 Review SA 2 (70%)

SA Format

• Total Marks 80

• 1 Paper (1 hour 30 minutes)

– Section A (MCQ – Multiple-Choice Questions)

– Section B (SAQ - Short Answer Questions)

– Section C (LAQ - Long Answer Questions)

ASSESSMENT

Comparison of SA Format (P2 & P3)

Primary 2 Primary 3

• Total Marks 30

• 1 Paper (45 minutes)

o Section A (MCQ)

o Section B (SAQ)

o Section C (LAQ)

• Total Marks 80

• 1 Paper (1 hour 30 minutes)

o Section A (MCQ)

o Section B (SAQ)

o Section C (LAQ)

ASSESSMENTPrimary 5 Assessment Structure

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Term 1 Review SA 1 (30%) Term 3 Review SA 2 (70%)

SA FormatStandard Mathematics Foundation Mathematics

• Total Marks 100

• 2 Papers

– Paper 1 (1 hour)

• Booklet A (MCQ)

• Booklet B (SAQ)

– Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes)

• SAQ

• LAQ

• Total Marks 90

• 2 Papers

– Paper 1 (1 hour)

• Booklet A (MCQ)

• Booklet B (SAQ)

– Paper 2 (1 hour)

• SAQ

• LAQ

MCQ – Multiple-Choice Questions

SAQ – Short Answer Questions

LAQ – Long Answer Questions

ASSESSMENTComparison of SA Format (P4 & P5)

Primary 4 Primary 5

Total Marks 100

1 Paper

• Paper (1 hour 45 minutes)

o Section A (MCQ)

o Section B (SAQ)

o Section C (LAQ)

Standard Mathematics

Total Marks 100

2 Papers

• Paper 1 (1 hour)

o Booklet A (MCQ)

o Booklet B (SAQ)

• Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes)

o SAQ

o LAQ

Foundation Mathematics

• Total Marks 90

• 2 Papers

– Paper 1 (1 hour)

o Booklet A (MCQ)

o Booklet B (SAQ)

– Paper 2 (1 hr)

o SAQ

o LAQ

Working column – Rough work

Written Communication of Mathematical

Concepts/Thinking

– Clear Working

• Intermediate Steps

• Number Equations

– Statements

– Units (when necessary)

THINGS TO TAKE NOTE

There are 40 pupils in a class.

There are 14 more boys than girls in the class.

Find the number of girls in the class.

Girls

Boys

40

?

40 – 14 = 26

2 units = 26

1 unit = 26 ÷ 2

= 13

There are 13 girls.

14

M1

M1

A1

Note• Mathematically incorrect workings/statements

Some examples

o Use of wrong units or wrong use of equal

signs

20 - 5 = 15 + 3 = 18 x 2 = 36

1.5 = 90

3 apples = $1.50

o Missing units

5000 = 5 km

THINGS TO TAKE NOTE

“Do not write in this

space” column

THINGS TO TAKE NOTE

Shading of OAS

CALCULATORS

Some Approved Calculators

• Casio

• Sharp

FX 82MS FX 85MS FX 95MS

FX 95 SG Plus FX 96 SG Plus FX 350MS

http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/calculator/GuidelinesCalculators.pdf

EL 509WM EL 509WS EL W509X

EL W531S EL W531XM EL W533X

Things to take note (Primary 5/6)

• Use of Calculators (For Paper 2 only)

CALCULATOR MODEL

FX 96 SG Plus

So how can I help my child?

My Involvement … MEP Approach

Monitor

PartnerEncourage

My Involvement …

Monitor

• Be aware of progress (and challenges)

• Ensure homework is completed

My Involvement …

Encourage

• Help child to

– cultivate a positive learning attitude

– develop a passion in the subject

• Show application and draw links of Mathematics in daily

real-life situations

– E.g. GST, average, estimation, percentage

– E.g. measurement, volume, shapes

– E.g. conversion of currencies, weights

– E.g. football with angles

My Involvement …

Partner

• Use correct mathematical language

Example:

• Use correct presentation

Example:

3 pens = $1.50 × Cost of 3 pens = $1.50

“Borrow”, “Carry” × Regroup

My Involvement …

Partner

• Help child to develop Factual Fluency of mathematical

facts

• Use of UMNWA/HMNWA Approach for word problems

U, H

M

N

W

A

• Underline, Highlight

• Model

• Number Equation

• Working

• Answer Statement