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Curriculum Briefing P3 Mathematics

Ms Radiah Ali

radiah_mohamed_ali_jinnah@moe.edu.sg

5 January 2015

Vision

A community of confident and motivated pupils who are both effective problem solvers and

team players.

Mission

To equip pupils with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills for everyday life and for continuous learning in mathematics

and related disciplines.

M a t h e m a t i c a l

P r o b l e m

S o l v i n g

C o n c e p t s

M a t h e m a t i c a l

P r o b l e m

S o l v i n g

C o n c e p t s

R e a s o n i n g ,

c o m m u n i c a t i o n &

c o n n e c t i o n s

T h i n k i n g s k i l l s &

h e u r i s t i c s

A p p l i c a t i o n & m o d e l l i n g

i o n

C o n f i d e n c e

P e r s e v e r a n c e

B e l i e f s

I n t e r e s t

A p p r e c i a t i o n

C o n f i d e n c e

P e r s e v e r a n c e

Monitoring of one’s

own thinking

Self-regulation of learning

Numerical calculation

Algebraic manipulation

Spatial visualization

Data analysis

Measurement

Use of mathematical tools

Estimation

Numerical

Algebraic

Geometrical

Statistical

Probabilistic

Analytical

MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Ratio

Whole Numbers

Measure ment

Geometry

Data Analysis

Whole Numbers

Measure ment

Geometry

Data Analysis

Fractions

Whole Numbers

Measure ment

Geometry

Data Analysis

Decimals

Whole Numbers

Measure ment

Geometry

Data Analysis

Whole Numbers

Measure ment

Geometry

Data Analysis

Percentage

Speed

Fractions Fractions Fractions

Decimals Decimals

Percentage

Ratio Ratio

Primary 1 Primary 2 & 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

Spiral Approach Math Curriculum

Topics P 2 P 3

Whole Numbers Numbers up to 1000 Addition & Subtraction Mental Calculation Multiplication & Division

Numbers up to 10 000 Addition & Subtraction Mental Calculation Multiplication & Division

Money Comparing Converting

Addition & Subtraction

Measurement Length Mass Time Volume

Length Mass Volume Time

Geometry 2-D Shapes 3-D Shapes

Angles Perpendicular and Parallel lines Area and Perimeter (square and rectangle)

Data Representation and Interpretation

Picture Graphs (with scales)

Bar Graphs (with scales)

Fractions Fractions of a Whole Addition & Subtraction

Equivalent Fractions Addition & Subtraction

Whole School Heuristics Approach

No. Heuristics P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6

1 Model Drawing: Part and Whole √ √ √ √

2 Model Drawing: Comparison √ √ √ √

3 Model Drawing: Multiplication and Division √ √

4 Model Drawing: Before and After √ √ √ √

5 Systematic Listing √ √ √ √ √ √

6 Find a Pattern √ √ √ √ √ √

7 Draw a Diagram √ √

8 Restate The Problem √

9 Guess and Check √ √ √ √

10 Working Backwards √ √ √

11 Make an Assumption √ √ √

Let’s explore the

Model Approach

The use of Model Diagram

provides students with the means to:

(1) handle information

(2) deal with complexity and

(3) communicate their thinking

through the use of visuals which

they can manipulate.

Model Drawing

P3

•Comparison

•Multiplication & Division

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

Example of Part-whole Model

(Multiplication):

Siti has 5 dolls.

Each doll costs $6.

How much do 5 dolls cost altogether?

1 doll $6

5 dolls $6 × 5

= $30

Ans: $30

$6 $6 $6 $6 $6

?

Example of Comparison Model:

Kat bought 1345 balloons.

Dinah bought 2895 more balloons than Kat

How many balloons did Dinah buy?

Dinah’s Balloons 1345 + 2895 = 4240

Ans: 4240

1345 2895

?

Kat

Dinah

Check!

When are pupils assessed? Non-weighted Assessments Weighted Assessments

Day to day • Hands-on activities • Maths Practices eg. Workbook exercises, Graded worksheets Heuristics worksheets • Questioning and Feedbacks • Math Journal

Semester 1 •Mini Test 1

- Week 9- 1st Mar •Written Exam (SA1)

- Week 8- 10th May Semester 2 •Mini Test 2 •Written Exam (SA2)

* Dates to be confirmed

Types of Assessments

Math Journal

Your best friend was absent from school when your teacher taught the class about comparing fractions.

Can you explain to your friend how to do the question below? You can write or draw to explain why.

Which fraction is greater,

one-third or one-eighth?

Math Programmes and

Activities

Programmes and Activities

• Maths @ Recess Games

• Maths Quiz

• E-Learning Portal – Lead.com

• Drama in Maths

Math Games Every Monday, during recesses

Supporting your child in their learning journey

What YOU can do…

• Be involved in your child’s learning in school and at home

Ask Praise Encourage

Math Tips for Parents • Work and communicate closely with your

child’s Maths Teacher.

• Follow up on homework – ask questions that

guide without telling them the answer.

• Train your child to show proper and detailed working steps.

• Train your child to check their answers.

• Relate Math concepts to daily life examples eg.

Is the table longer or shorter than one metre?

• Play mathematical games / puzzles.

• Provide a positive environment – encourage and praise your child’s effort.

Tips for parents

When your child encounters difficulties with homework, you can help by asking questions that guide, without telling them what to do.

Mathematics Educational Websites Topic Website

Whole Numbers http://nlvm.usu.edu/ http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ http://www.numbernut.com/ http://www.learningplanet.com/ http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/mathionaire/index.htm

Number Bonds http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberbond.html

Addition &

Subtraction

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/

http://www.aaamath.com/

Multiplication

Tables

http://fun4thebrain.com/

http://www.ictgames.com/

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/

http://www.multiplication.com/games

http://www.teacherled.com/resources/vennmultiples/vennmultipleload.html

Model Drawing http://www.thesingaporemaths.com/index.html

http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html

Shapes and

Patterns

http://nlvm.usu.edu/ (click Tangram Challenge)

http://www.primarygames.com

+Venture in Maths Magazine

Group No. Teacher’s Name: Email:

Group 1 Mdm Tng Shoo Ling tng_shoo_ling@moe.edu.sg

Group 2 Mrs Gina Cho lee_quee_choo_gina@moe.edu.sg

Group 3 Ms Leong leong_lai_kum@moe.edu.sg

Group 4 Mr Michael Lee

lee_sek_kiong_michael@moe.edu.sg

Group 5 Miss Radiah radiah_mohamed_ali_jinnah@moe.edu.sg

Maths Teachers

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