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 continues to cover the topic of Angles. This includes the following fundamental concepts that are needed to solve these questions:

• Angles on a Straight Line
• Angles at a Point
• Vertically Opposite Angles
• Sum of Angles in a Triangle
• Two Interior Angles = One Exterior Angle
• Equilateral Triangles
• Isosceles Triangles
• Rhombuses – Involving Corresponding / Alternate / Interior Angles
• Parallelograms – Involving Corresponding / Alternate / Interior Angles

Who is suitable to take this course?

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