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Math Department. Mr. Eric Wu Jianrong 吴健荣 Head Of Department (Mathematics) wu_jianrong_eric@moe.edu.sg. Math Programme 2019. PRIMARY 3 & 4 ASSESSMENT. P4 WA FORMAT. P4 MY/EYE FORMAT. P3 EYE FORMAT. P3 GEP SCREENING. Two –stage exercise Identify students with high intellectual
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Math Department Mr. Eric Wu Jianrong 吴健荣 Head Of Department (Mathematics) wu_jianrong_eric@moe.edu.sg
P3 GEP SCREENING • Two –stage exercise • Identify students with high intellectual potential • Should not enrol in test-preparation activities for the identification exercise • Outcome will be informed through school Briefing on the GEP for parents and children in Nov
E2K MATHEMATICS • Mathematics Enrichment Programme • P4 and P5 high ability students who demonstrate interest and ability in Mathematics • Aims to develop students’ mathematical reasoning skills and deepen their conceptual understanding through an inquiry approach • Use of stories, games and puzzles to pique pupils’ interest and curiosity in problem solving • Use questions to engage pupils in higher order thinking.
E2K MATHEMATICS Selection Criteria • List of high-ability learners given by GE Branch after the P3 Selection Test • Good performance in Mathematics (EOY Math results) • Checklist of characteristics of high-ability learners in to Mathematics
E2K MATHEMATICS • Focus on P4 in 2019 • Extend to P5 in 2020 • 1.5-hr weekly as an after-school enrichment or implement during curriculum time • Students are NOT allowed to bring home any of the E2K worksheets • The E2K materials should NOT be circulated • No homework
IMPORTANT TIPS • Completion of Math question • Encourage child to • do assignment independently
IMPORTANT TIPS • Completion of Math question • Encourage child to • do assignment independently • Use heuristics when necessary • Heuristics includes • Model Drawing • Listing • Draw a diagram • Guess and check • Supposition • Identify a pattern
IMPORTANT TIPS • Completion of Math question • Encourage child to • do assignment independently • Use heuristics when necessary Avoid the use of algebra to solve word problems
IMPORTANT TIPS • Completion of Math question • Encourage child to • do assignment independently • Use heuristics when necessary Avoid the use of algebra to solve word problems Drawing of good models without the use of model ruler
IMPORTANT TIPS • Completion of Math question • Encourage child to • do assignment independently • Use heuristics when necessary • Show all the methods and steps clearly
IMPORTANT TIPS Chris spent $36 on some books and pens. The amount he spent on books was twice that of the amount he spent on pens. How much did Chris spend on the books? Pens $36 Books 3 units = $36 1 unit = $36 ÷ 3 (M1) = $12 2 units = $12 x 2 (M1) = $24 (A1) Answer : $24
IMPORTANT TIPS Chris spent $36 on some books and pens. The amount he spent on books was twice that of the amount he spent on pens. How much did Chris spend on the books? Pens Well-drawn model with clear labelling $36 Books 3 units = $36 1 unit = $36 ÷ 3 (M1) = $12 2 units = $12 x 2 (M1) = $24 (A1) Answer : $24
IMPORTANT TIPS Chris spent $36 on some books and pens. The amount he spent on books was twice that of the amount he spent on pens. How much did Chris spend on the books? Pens Clear working with all key methods shown $36 Books 3 units = $36 1 unit = $36 ÷ 3 (M1) = $12 2 units = $12 x 2 (M1) = $24 (A1) Answer : $24
IMPORTANT TIPS Chris spent $36 on some books and pens. The amount he spent on books was twice that of the amount he spent on pens. How much did Chris spend on the books? Pens Answer with the appropriate unit shown in the answer space $36 Books 3 units = $36 1 unit = $36 ÷ 3 (M1) = $12 2 units = $12 x 2 (M1) = $24 (A1) Answer : $24
HOME SUPPORT R . O . M
HOME SUPPORT R . O . M Ownership Routine Monitoring
Routine • Key to success • Personal Timetable • Conducive environment
Routine • Key to success • Personal Timetable • Conducive environment • More efficient • Structures • Instills Good Habits • Reduce the need for Determination • and Willpower • Reduces Procrastination • Builds Momentum • Reduce Stress • Healthier relationship
Routine • Key to success • Personal Timetable • Conducive environment • Co-agree on a timetable • Realistic and achieveable • Give affirmation
Routine • Key to success • Personal Timetable • Conducive environment • Physical environment • Family culture
Ownership • Motivation • Hunger to learn • Self-directed • Attend Open Houses • Set Target with child • Interaction • (the ball in your court)
Monitoring • Revision
Monitoring • Revision