P6 Briefing for Parents - Maths Department 20 Jan 2018 - Endeavour Primary School

P6 Briefing
for Parents
 Maths Department
           20 Jan 2018

Content

 Overview of Mathematics Framework & Syllabus

 Assessment Content & Format

 Common Mistakes Made

 Supporting Our Children

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Mathematics Framework

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Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/primary_mathematics_syllabus_pri1_to_pri5.pdf

Primary Maths Syllabus

               • Foundation Stage
    P1 – P4    • Learning content is
                 the same for all
                 pupils.
                              • P5 & P6 Standard Maths
                              • P5 & P6 Foundation Maths
                P5 – P6       • Learning content of Foundation
                                Maths is a subset of Standard
                                Maths
                              • Foundation Maths syllabus also
• Spiral curriculum adopted     repeats some of the key topics
  across levels                 covered in P1 – P4
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Standard Maths PSLE Topics

                            Content
  1)   Whole Numbers, Fractions & Decimals
  2)   Measurement (e.g. Area, volume & circles)
  3)   Geometry
  4)   Statistics
  5)   Ratio & Percentage
  6)   Rate & Speed
  7)   Algebra

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Foundation Maths PSLE Topics

                          Content
 1)   Whole Numbers, Fractions & Decimals
 2)   Measurement (e.g. Area, Perimeter & Volume)
 3)   Geometry
 4)   Statistics (e.g. Pie charts, Graphs & Average)
 5)   Percentage
 6)   Rate

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New PSLE Format (Standard Maths)
 To be implemented from 2018

 Paper    Booklet       Item Type      Number of    Number of    Total   Duration
                                       questions    marks per    marks
                                                     question
   1         A       Multiple-choice       10            1        10        1h
                                            5            2        10
             B        Short-answer          5            1        5
                                           10            2        20
   2                  Short-answer          5            2        10     1 h 30 min
                       Structured/         12        3, 4 or 5    45
                      Long-answer
     Total                               47            -        100    2 h 30 min
 Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two
  papers.

 The use of an SEAB approved calculator is allowed only in Paper 2.

 Pupils have to bring their mathematical instruments.                        7

New PSLE Format (Foundation Maths)
   To be implemented from 2018

Paper       Booklet         Item Type        Number of     Number of     Total    Duration
                                             questions     marks per     marks
                                                            question
    1           A        Multiple-choice          10           1          10         1h
                                                  10           2          20
                B         Short-answer            10           2          20

    2                     Short-answer            10            2         20         1h
                           Structured/             6          3 or 4      20
                          Long-answer
        Total                                     46            -         90         2h
   Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers.

   The use of an SEAB approved calculator is allowed only in Paper 2.

   Pupils have to bring their mathematical instruments.
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Paper 1
 Speed & accuracy are essential

 Each question to be answered in about

 2 minutes or less
 Little time for checking of answers

 High level of anxiety

 Prone to carelessness

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Common Mistakes in Paper 1
 Errors caused by mental calculation
  e.g. 3 x 3 = 6, 4 + 4 = 16

 Use of wrong formula
  e.g. Area of triangle = Length x Breadth

 Stopping at one question for too long

 Shaded wrong answer(s)

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Paper 2
 Focus is on conceptual understanding and the
  strategies to employ

 Method marks are given for steps
   All steps must be presented clearly, logically & legibly

 Marks could be carelessly lost through incorrect
  Maths statements e.g. 24 + 35 = 59 + 41 = 100

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Common Mistakes
 Copied wrong numbers from question stems

 Overlooked key words/phrases

 e.g. each, left, first, remaining, remainder,
 at most/least, additional, more/less than

 Not leaving answers in the units required
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How can pupils check their work?

 Checking of one’s work is not about redoing the
  work.
 It can be done via:

      - Estimation
      - Working backward/forward
      - Use of alternative methods (where applicable)

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How can pupils check their work?

 Through the use of ‘AUSTRA’ (self-assessment checklist)

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Supporting our children

 Ensure that your child has a good mastery of
 basic concepts and skills:
    - Whole Numbers (e.g. multiplication facts)
    - Fractions
    - Decimals
    - Geometry
 Discourage over-dependence on use of
 calculators
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Supporting our children

 Provide an encouraging and conducive
  environment for studying

 Ensure good work habits
   Neat and legible handwriting
   Use the strategies taught
     e.g. draw diagrams (especially for word problems)

            25°       Indicate the angles of
                      reference on the diagram
          65°         or write the names of the
 48°   67°
                      angles beside the steps.
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Supporting our children

 Assist your child in drawing up a timetable for
  regular revision & practice.

 Let your child practise solving Math questions
  and practice papers within stipulated time.

 When revising work with your child, consider
  using questions such as
  - What makes you say so?
  - What if…?
  - What other method(s) can we use?
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Resources
 MOE Syllabus (2013):

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-
source/document/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/mathe
matics_syllabus_primary_1_to_6.pdf

List of Approved Calculators (SEAB):

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-
source/documents/guidelinescalculators.pdf

 Thinking Blocks (Modelling Tool):

http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html
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Resources
 MOE Schoolbag: Maths Resources for Parents

https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/mathematics-online-resources-
for-parents

 Koobits

http://problemsums.koobits.com/

 Maths Playground:

http://www.mathplayground.com/

 Sheppard Software:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm                       19

Thank You