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 a revision of selected topics from previous lessons. This consists of the following concepts:

• Whole numbers – Age
• Supposition Method
• Difference Concept
• External quantity transfer, all changed
• Equivalent proportion
• Area of triangles
• Fractions – Remainder theory
• Quantity and Value
• Quantity and value, given difference

Who is suitable to take this course?

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