Aims of Syllabus

The Primary Mathematics Syllabus aims to enable all students to:

• acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics;
• develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving; and
• build confidence and foster interest in mathematics

Source: MOE, Singapore

What is covered in this lesson?

In this lesson, we will cover two variations of “Comparison of quantities.”

Closely related to the “Comparison of Quantities” concept will be “Comparison of Units.”

• Comparison of Quantity, Given Total and Difference
• Comparison of Quantity, Part and Whole
• Comparison of Units, Given Value of Units in Group
• Comparison of Units, Given Total

Who is suitable to take this course?

• 8 years old
• Singapore – Primary 2
• Malaysia – Form 2
• American system – Grade 2
• UK system – Year 2