Agenda
• Broad Aims of Mathematics Education in Singapore
• The Mathematical Framework
• Mathematics Department Vision and Mission
• Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
• P1 Assessment Plans
• P1 Math Programmes
• What can parents do to support your child in the learning of Mathematics?
Broad Aims of Mathematics Education in Singapore
• Acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills
• Develop cognitive and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving
• Develop positive attitudes towards mathematics
Vision
• Every child who is confident and creative* at solving problems
Mission • To teach mathematical concepts, skills and processes
through fun and exploration so as to develop pupils’
Mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills
Appreciation of Mathematics as a tool in daily living
Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
Three phases of learning:
• Readiness
Pupils’ Prior knowledge, motivating context and learning environment
• Engagement
Teacher uses a repertoire of pedagogies
• Mastery
Teachers help pupils consolidate and extend their learning
Teaching and Learning Approaches
• Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) Approach
to develop pupils’ mathematical concepts and skills through the use of manipulatives
• Create opportunities for pupils to collaborate with their peers through group activities
Teaching and Learning Approaches
• STAR Approach (Polyas’ Problem Solving Model) to develop pupils’ problem solving skills
2015 P1 Assessment Plans
• Non-weighted Assessments
• Diagnostic assessments (Whole Numbers)
• Class Test (Term 1)
• Performance Task
• Math Journal
• Weighted Assessments
• Tests (Term 2 to 4)
• Review Test (Term 4)
Test 1 (Term 2)
20%
Test 2 (Term 3)
30%
Test 3 (Term 4)
20%
Review Test
(Term 4)
30%
P1 Math Programmes
• P1 Math Bridging Programme
• Play@Recess – Numero Game Cards
Pupils learn through play
Develop mathematical concepts such as addition and subtraction of Whole Numbers
• Post-exam activities
• E.g. Math trails and Learning Centres
• P1 Fairy Tale Workshop (during first week of November holiday)
Post-exam Activities – Learning Centres
Tangram activities to enhance pupils’
visual spatial skills
Pupils learn comparing of Whole
Numbers, using “more than” and “less
than”
P1 Fairy Tale Workshop
Pupils learn heuristics through Fairy Tale stories
Examples of heuristics are:
Draw a diagram/model
Make a systematic list
Act it Out
Additional Learning Materials
• +venture in Maths – mathematics magazine
aims to make the learning of mathematics fun and meaningful for all pupils
Teachers will use this magazine as supplementary materials for classroom teaching and learning.
Pupils are strongly encouraged to subscribe the magazine
Greater details will be furnished at a later date.
What Parents can do to support your child?
• Set daily routines at home and help your child cultivate a habit of checking his or her school diary and school bag
• Ensure that your child completes his or her homework (if any) and submits them on time.
• Play games with your child. E.g. chess, tangrams, puzzles
• Have child work with money, tell time, and practice measuring objects for length, capacity, etc. Engage them in activities at home.
• Offer praise, and comments for work well done and encouragement to succeed