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?

This lesson is about Comparison of Quantity and Units, and problem sums that involve working forwards. The concepts covered are:

• Comparison of Units, Given Value of Units in Difference
• Comparison of Quantity & Units, Given Value of Units in Group
• Working Forward, Work Forward to Find Group in the End Directly
• Working Forward, Work Forward to Find Group in the End Given Change

Who is suitable to take this course?

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