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P5 Parents Briefing Mathematics

2. Agenda. Curricular MattersUse of Calculators - RationalePrimary 5 TopicsExamination FormatCoaching Tips. 3. Curricular Matters. 10 half-hour periods per weekShaping Math Course BooksShaping Math Activity BooksMy Pals Test BookProblem Solving Strategies BookWorksheets Scientific Calculat

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P5 Parents Briefing Mathematics

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    1. 1 P5 Parents’ Briefing Mathematics By Ms Alison Ang St Joseph’s Institution Junior 29 January 2010

    2. 2 Agenda Curricular Matters Use of Calculators - Rationale Primary 5 Topics Examination Format Coaching Tips

    3. 3 Curricular Matters 10 half-hour periods per week Shaping Math Course Books Shaping Math Activity Books My Pals Test Book Problem Solving Strategies Book Worksheets Scientific Calculator

    4. 4 Curricular Matters Supplementary Classes Star Programme – for selected boys only Math & Science Week Enrichment Programmes in Singapore Science Centre Math Trails Online Monthly Quiz

    5. 5 Problem Solving Strategies Guess & Check Make an Organised List Make a Table Find a Pattern Work Backwards Use Logical Reasoning

    6. 6 Use of Calculators in Primary Mathematics Rationale Widen the repertoire of teaching & learning approaches Achieve better balance between computational skills & problem solving Help pupils develop greater confidence in doing Mathematics

    7. 7 P5 Mathematics Content Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals Measurement Data Analysis Geometry Ratio; Percentage

    8. 8 Examination Format Paper 1 – non calculator component Paper 2 – calculator component There will be a break between the two papers

    9. 9 Examination Format 2009 P5 Mathematics

    10. 10 Examination Format Foundation Mathematics

    11. 11 2 Mark Short Answer Question 2 marks are awarded if the correct answer is given. 1 mark is awarded for the correct method or working shown if an incorrect answer is given

    12. 12 Structured/Long Answer Question For each question, a pupil has to show his working steps clearly. Marks are allocated for correct method or workings shown.

    13. 13 Types of Calculators Only calculators that are approved by the Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB) will be allowed in the examination.

    14. 14 Approved Calculator List You can download the latest approved calculator list from http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/psle/CalCir2009.pdf

    15. 15 Coaching Tips Focussed Reading Teach your child reading techniques to enhance comprehension.

    16. 16 Sample Question Mr Tan has some stalks of orchids and roses in 2 boxes A & B. In box A, the number of orchids and roses are in the ratio 3 : 4. In box B, the number of orchids is twice the number of roses. Mr Tan transfers half of the roses from box A to box B. The number of flowers in box A becomes 105 and the ratio of the number of orchid to the number of roses in box B becomes 5 : 6. How many roses have been transferred from box A to box B? What is the number of flowers in box B after the transfer?

    17. 17 Mr Tan has some stalks of orchids and roses in boxes A&B. In box A, the number of orchids and roses are in the ratio 3 : 4. In box B, the number of orchids is twice the number of roses. Box A Box B O : R O : R 3 : 4 2 : 1 Focussed Reading

    18. 18 Coaching Tips Focussed Reading Teach your child reading techniques to enhance comprehension. Habits of Mind Encourage your child to think about the situation. Do not drill them to become too computation-focussed.

    19. 19 Sample Question A rectangular block of wood has dimensions 24cm by 9cm by 7cm. It is cut up into children’s bricks. Each brick is a cube of side 3cm. What is the largest number of bricks that can be cut from the block?

    20. 20 Coaching Tips Focussed Reading Teach your child reading techniques to enhance comprehension. Habits of Mind Encourage your child to think about the situation. Do not drill them to become too computation-focussed. Lack of Visualization

    21. 21 Spatial Skills

    22. 22 Spatial Skills

    23. 23 Seminar Seminar on “How To Prepare Your Child for PSLE Math” by Dr Yeap Ban Har 6 Feb 2010 www.stu.org.sg

    24. 24 Thank you!

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