P5 and P6 Math Sharing 11 February 2012 by Mrs Yeo Poh Geok LH/Mathematics (UP)

Overview Mathematics Framework PL Mathematics Programmes Use of Calculator Assessment & Rubrics Assessment Marking Guidelines Getting Prepared

Mathematics Framework Beliefs Interest Appreciation Confidence Perseverance Monitoring of one’s own thinking Self-regulation of learning Attitudes Metacognition Mathematical Problem Solving Numerical calculation Algebraic manipulation Spatial visualisation Data analysis Measurement Use of mathematical tools Estimation Reasoning, communication and connections Thinking skills and heuristics Application and modelling Skills Processes Concepts Numerical Algebraic Geometrical Statistical Probabilistic Analytical

In short …. C A M P S oncepts ttitudes etacognition rocesses kills

PL P5/P6 Math Programme Math Olympiad Training A* Booklets Noteworthy Questions Challenge Problem Sets Process Skills Booklets www.problemsums.com

Use of Calculators at P5 & P6 AIMS Widen the repertoire of teaching and learning approaches to include investigations and problems in authentic situations

Use of Calculators at P5 & P6 AIMS Achieve a better balance between the emphasis on computational skills and problem solving skills

Use of Calculators at P5 & P6 AIMS Help students to develop greater confidence in doing mathematics, particularly those with difficulty learning the subject

Good Practices Concerns Students’ basic computational skills may be weakened Concepts must be taught well first before the use of calculators Remind pupils that basic computational skills are still important as it is required in Paper 1

Good Practices Concerns Make use of the calculator symbol as a guide Pupils are not able to decide when to use the calculator

Good Practices Concerns Cultivate the habit of writing working steps in daily work as method marks are awarded for correct steps shown Pupils tend to leave out the working steps leading to their final answers

Assessment in PL P5 P6 SA1 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 100% 30% 100% Level Term P5 P6 Term 1 PP1 Term 2 SA1 Term 3 PP2 Prelim Term 4 SA2 PSLE 100% 30% 100% 70%

PSLE MATHEMATICS FORMAT since 2010 PAPER BOOKLET ITEM TYPE NO. OF QNS NO. OF MARKS PER QUESTION WEIGHTING DURATION 1 A Multiple Choice 10 10% 50 min 5 2 B Short – Answer 1h 40min Structured/ Long – 13 3, 4, 5 50% TOTAL 48 - 100% 2h 30min

PSLE MATHEMATICS FORMAT since 2010 Note : Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers. Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is NOT allowed. Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.

Estimated Time for doing Paper 1 (Use of Calculator is NOT allowed) Multiple Choice (Booklet A) 1-mark questions: 10 questions x 1 min = 10 min 2-mark questions: 5 questions x 2 min = 10 min Short Answer (Booklet B) Checking : 10 min Total time = 50 min 15

Estimated Time for doing Paper 2 (Use of Calculator is allowed) Short-Answer 2-mark questions: 5 questions x 2 min = 10 min Structured and Long-Answer 3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions : 13 questions x 6 min = 78 min Checking : 12 min Total time = 100 min (1h 40min)

1 A B PSLE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS FORMAT since 2010 Multiple Choice 10 PAPER BOOKLET ITEM TYPE NO. OF QUESTIONS NO. OF MARKS PER QUESTION WEIGHTING DURATION 1 A Multiple Choice 10 10% 1 h 2 20% B Short – Answer 1 h 15 min Structured/ Long – 8 3, 4, 5 30% TOTAL 48 - 100% 2 h 15 min Notes Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers. 2. Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is NOT allowed. 3. Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.

Estimated Time for doing Paper 1 (Use of Calculator is NOT allowed) Multiple Choice (Booklet A) 1-mark questions: 10 questions x 1 min = 10 min 2-mark questions: 10 questions x 2 min = 20 min Short Answer (Booklet B) Checking : 10 min Total time = 60 min

Estimated Time for doing Paper 2 (Use of Calculator is allowed) Short-Answer 2-mark questions: 10 questions x 2 min = 20 min Structured and Long-Answer 3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions : 8 questions x 5 min = 40 min Checking : 15 min Total time = 75 min (1h 15 min) 19

Getting Prepared Day of PPs/SAs/PSLE Have a good breakfast Avoid solving Mathematics questions Enjoy the paper – take it as a challenge

Have CONFIDENCE in themselves! Getting Prepared Day of PPs/SAs/PSLE Circle questions that she cannot solve in any examinations and move on to the next question Complete the rest of the paper before returning to the question Have CONFIDENCE in themselves!

How to Help Your Child in Mathematics ultivating an Interest in Math ttitude egular monitoring ractice Makes Perfect

Maximising Your Child’s Potential in PSLE Mathematics Speaker : Dr Joseph Yeo Date : 10 March 2012 (Saturday) Time : 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Venue : PLMGS (Sec) School Hall

Mathematics Department Level Head (Lower Pri) - Mrs Josephine Wang wong_lie_peng_josephine@moe.edu.sg Level Head (Upper Pri) - Mrs Yeo Poh Geok yeo_poh_geok@moe.edu.sg