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 be introducing “Remainder Theory Concepts” and its various variations. Remainder Theory is an extension of the Part and Whole concept. Although some private learning centres use the branching method to solve such questions, we feel that these questions are best solved using the model method. The model method is easier for students to visualise. It is also consistent with what they learned in Primary 4 and how their schools will teach them.

• Remainder Concept, Basic
• Remainder Concept, Given value in part
• Remainder Concept, Given value in 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