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 covers problem sums involving the topic of Measurement. This consists of the following concepts:

• Work Backwards – Work Backwards to Find Value of Units
• Find Change – Given Group at First, Given Group in the End
• Transferring Difference – Small Group Transfer in Quantity to Big Group
• Transferring Difference – Big Group Transfer in Units to Small Group

Who is suitable to take this course?

• 9 years old
• Singapore – Primary 3
• Malaysia – Form 3
• American system – Grade 3
• UK system – Year 3