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 Quantity & Units – Given Value of Units in Group
• Comparison of Quantity & Units – Value of Units in Total
• Work Forward to find difference in the end

Who is suitable to take this course?

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