Mathematics
DEPARTMENT MISSION
To enable all pupils to:
- build confidence and foster interest in mathematics
- acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics
- develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving.
Name of Programme | Description |
Integrated Learning Journeys P1: Term 4, Week 2 P2: Term 2, Week 10 |
Pupils will go on learning journeys to various venues in Singapore and have real-life experience through interaction with environment and see elements of Mathematics at work in Nature. Pupils will then apply their Mathematical knowledge and skills in problem-solving based on the experience they have from the learning journeys. |
Maths Triva Via Maths Learning Board (Term 1 – 4) |
Pupils browse interesting Maths content and trivias put up by the Maths Department and be engaged beyond classroom lessons to extend their learning of current topics. |
Mental Calculations (Term 1 – 4) |
Pupils exercise their mental calculations weekly to develop factual fluency in pupils and decrease the cognitive load on pupils in problem solving and mathematics. |
Building Numeracy through Maths Games (Term 1 – 4) |
Pupils are engaged in Maths related games such as Numeracy Snake and Ladder board games and tangrams to build numeracy and mathematical process skills. |
Heuristics for Problem Solving (Term 3 – 4) |
Pupils will be learning how to approach problem sums with Polya’s Problem Solving approach and the various heuristics skills to be equipped with a wide variety of problem solving process skills. Strong process skills such as reasoning, communication and connections, applications and modelling, in pupils for problem solving will also be developed. |
Maths Appreciation Day (Term 4, Week 9/10 ) |
Pupils will be working in small groups and move from stations to stations to have hands-on experience on Maths related games and activities so as to sharpen the thinking skills of pupils and to develop pupils' social skills. |
Learning Support Mathematics (Term 1 – 4) |
Identified Primary One and Two pupils are taught by trained teachers in small groups during Maths periods with lessons and activities filled with hands-on activities so as to level up and help them achieve an age-appropriate mathematical age by equipping them with the mathematical skills and knowledge. |
Useful links for Mathematics Learning:
Description | Links |
Mathematics Syllabus (Primary 1 to 5)2013 |
https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/ primary_mathematics_syllabus_pri1_to_pri5.pdf |
Maths Portal with many math videos, songs, poems and stories for young children. | http://mathstory.com/ |
Educational website with interactive games and puzzles | http://www.learningplanet.com |
Portal with interactive Maths Skill Builders | http://www.internet4classrooms.com |
Game Room with maths related games |
http://www.aplusMath.com/ |
Site with tutorials, practices and exciting activities | http://www.coolMath.com/ |
Site with a library of interactive activities for children to experiment with various mathematical concepts | http://webMath.com |
Site on wonders of Maths | http://enlvm.usu.edu/ma/nav/bb_dlib.jsp |
Site with Math games and brainteasers | http://www.curiousmath.com/ |
Maths Interactive Game site | http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/ |
Interactive game on Money Management | http://www.umsl.edu/~wpockets/index.html |