P1 Mathematics By Miss Charlene Chua (HOD Math)

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

The Mathematics Framework

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

P1 Fairy Tale Workshop

The use of different stories for teaching and learning of mathematics

Pupils are engaged in group activities

P1 Fairy Tale Workshop

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

Thank You