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Briefing for Parents
Mathematics
Aims of Primary Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics Syllabus aims to enable all
pupils to:
•Acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday
use and for continuous learning in mathematics.
•Develop thinking, reasoning, communication,
application and metacognitive skills through
mathematical approach to problem-solving.
•Build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.
Teaching & Learning Resources
•Topical Worksheets
•Factual Fluency Booklets
•Problem Sums
•Speed Practices
•Learning Sheets
•Targeting Maths Workbook
•Targeting Maths Textbook
Mathematics Framework
Workbook
Factual Fluency
Booklets
Speed Practices
Topical Worksheets
Learning Sheets
Problem Sums
Package
Engaging Lessons
Mathemagic
Small Successes
Homework
Concept-based Curriculum
C-P-A Approach
Visible Thinking Routines
Differentiated Instructions
SPARE Problem Solving
P1 Mathematics Assessment
• Focuses on the development of the whole child
• Holistic assessment
• Guides teachers in the design and delivery of
their practices
• Uses appropriate methods and modes of
assessment
P1 Mathematics Assessment
Term 1 (0%) Term 2 (20%) Term 3 (30%) Term 4 (50%)
Topical Reviews Non-
weighted
20% 30% 50%
Learning Sheets Non-
weighted
Non-
weighted
Non-
weighted
Non-
weighted
Problem Solving
Checklists
Non-
weighted
Non-
weighted
Non-
weighted
Non-
weighted
Topical Review
• 30 minutes
Section A
Open-ended10 Qns 10 m
Section B
Word Problems5 Qns 10 m
Total 15 Qns 20 m
Types of Marks
Mark Types How They are Given
Method Mark
(M Mark)
• Awarded for correct method
• Not lost for numerical errors, algebraic
slips or errors in units
• Not given for an incorrect method even
if it arrives at a correct answer
• Awarded for comparable steps in
alternative solutions
• Awarded for follow through
computational errors in previous steps
when necessary
Accuracy or
Answer Mark
(A Mark)
• Awarded for a numerically correct
answer
• Not given for ‘correct’ answers
obtained from incorrect method
Learning Sheets
• To gather students’ responses to a specific
question, statement or a set of instructions with
a short write-up to assess their understanding of
the concepts.
Example of Learning Sheets
Problem Sums Checklists
Checklist for students to reflect on their use of SPARE Problem Solving Process
• Study the problem
• Plan
• Act
• Reasonableness
• Explain
Spiral Approach to Model Drawing
Term Problem Type
Term 1 Picture Problems
Term 2 Draw Diagrams
Term 3 Introduction to Bar Models
Term 4 Mastery of Bar Models
Numbers are kept within 20 in alignment to
syllabus
Presentation of work
Bruce had 20 balloon. He gave away some balloons
and had 16 balloons left. How many balloons did he
give away?
Gave = 20 – 16
= 4
Ans: 4
20
16 ?
Label
Model
Number
equation
Final
answer
Use “=“
sign
Presentation of Work
Siti had $10. She bought a mango and had $8 left.
How much did the mango cost?
Mango = 10 – 8
= 2
Ans: $2
10
8 ?
Write label
to help
organise
train of
thoughts
Model
No need to write
units in number
equation e.g.
$10 ‒ $8 = $2
Final
answer
with units
Write units only when it is
standard units e.g. cm, $. NO
need to write for non-standard
units e.g. boys, apples
How to Help Your Child
• Focus on the concepts and help your child make
sense of them
• Make Math meaningful
Conceptual Knowledge (Example)
Key
Understanding
Key Concepts
& Ideas
Good to Know Facts
(Procedural
Knowledge)
6 × 2 = 12 5 × 4 = 20
7 × 2 = 14 3 × 3 = 9
• Multiplication is used to find
the total number of items in
a number of equal groups
• There are many strategies
for multiplication
• Equal groups• Repeated addition
How to Help Your Child• Get your child to show you the whole process of solving
the problem, not just the solutions, e.g. explain the steps
and sequence
• Get your child to understand the problem initially and how
to make sense of the problem
• Guide your child to look at alternative methods and then
choose the most appropriate method
• Allow your child to reason his / her thinking
• Show all workings clearly and label the number equations
• Teach your child how to check his / her answers
Frequently Asked Question
How is the topical review tested? Similar to the
workbook type of questions?
Refer to slides on P1 Assessment. Mathematical
concepts can be tested in different ways.
Questions in the topical review may not be
necessary similar to those in the workbook. The
important thing is for students to have strong
understanding of the concepts.
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