Parents’ Engagement Session

Primary 1 Parents’ Engagement Session

MathematicsMr Philip Chiu

Mathematics

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Goals and Aims2021 Primary Math SyllabusDevelop

cognitive & metacognitive skills through a

mathematical approach to problem solving

Acquire & apply mathematical concepts and skills

Develop positive attitudes towards mathematics

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Collaborating in groups during the Jungle Hunt Activity

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Teaching and Learning of Mathematics• Experiential Learning (Exploration & Communication)

Learning and Comparing Measurements

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Teaching and Learning of Mathematics• Authentic Learning (Meaningful Learning)

Exploring and Learning through Unstructured Play

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Teaching and Learning of Mathematics• Unstructured Play (Manipulatives)

Teaching and Learning Approaches

Concrete – Pictorial – Abstract(CPA) Approach

o to develop pupils’ mathematical concepts and skills through the use of manipulatives

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Teaching and Learning Approaches

STAR Approach(Polyas’ Problem Solving Model)

o to develop pupils’ problem solving skills

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Math Meets Science

Primary 1 Programmes

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13KooBits

Additional Support Programme

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Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)

o An early intervention effort aimed at providing additional support to pupils who do not have foundational numeracy skills and knowledge to access the Primary 1 Maths curriculum

Additional Support Programme

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Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)

o Small Class Size o Conducive Learning Environmento Specially Trained Teacherso Additional Resources

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Primary 1 Holistic Development Profile (HDP) Assessment

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Learning Outcome: Identify, Name, Describe and Sort ShapesBeginning Advancing Deepening Mastering

Primary 1 Holistic Development Profile (HDP) Assessment

• Able to identify and

name one of the 2D

shapes: rectangle,

square, triangle,

circle, half circle

and quarter circle

independently

• Able to identify and

name two of the 2D

shapes: rectangle,

square, triangle,

circle, half circle

and quarter circle

independently

• Able to identify and

name three of the

2D shapes:

rectangle, square,

triangle, circle, half

circle and quarter

circle independently

• Able to identify and

name more than

three of the 2D

shapes: rectangle,

square, triangle,

circle, half circle

and quarter circle

independently

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What You Can Do to Help Your Child

Set Daily Routines Play Games

Engage Your Child in Activities

Offer Praise & Words ofEncouragement

Announcement Purchase 2021 Primary 1 Targeting Math Textbook

1A & 1B

THANK YOU!Any questions?You can find me at✘ [email protected]✘ XNPS School Website

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