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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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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 Format2009 P5 Mathematics
10. 10 Examination FormatFoundation 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!