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 the fundamentals of Fractions. This consists of:

• Equivalent Fractions
• Conversion – Mixed Number to Improper Fractions
• Conversion – Improper Fraction to Mixed Number
• Find Total Parts in Wholes Only
• Find Total Parts in Fractions Only
• Find Total Parts in Mixed Numbers
• Comparing Fractions 
• Ordering Fractions – Ascending Order
• Ordering Fractions – Descending Order
• Operations – Addition
• Operations – Subtraction

Who is suitable to take this course?

• 10 years old
• Singapore – Primary 4
• Malaysia – Form 4
• American system – Grade 4
• UK system – Year 4