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 introduces the concept of ratio. This consists of:

• Basic Conversion of Quantities to Ratio
• Conversion of Quantities to Ratio – Involve Part and Whole Concept
• Conversion of Quantities to Ratio – Involve Comparison of Quantity
• Conversion of Fraction to Ratio and Ratio to Fraction
• Convert Quantities to Ratio – Interpret Quantity in 1 Group as Ratio

Who is suitable to take this course?

• 11 years old
• Singapore – Primary 5
• Malaysia – Form 5
• American system – Grade 5
• UK system – Year 5