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 focus on 2 concepts. 

1. Comparison of Quantity
2. Comparison of Quantity and Units

The concepts of Comparison of Quantity and Comparison of Units are very similar. Students tend to mix them up. For example, John is 3 more than Peter (Comparison of Quantity) vs. John is 3 times Peter (Comparison of units). Questions become even more complex when we combine the two concepts into a single question.

Who is suitable to take this course?

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