1. Mathematics
Primary 6

2. Every student to be a Aims of Nan Hua’s Math curriculum
Engaged Learner
Critical Thinker
Innovative Problem Solver
This is abstracted from the dept plan.
Communicate to parents and get their support to work together to meet this aim.

3. Measurement and Geometric
Concepts and Skills
Numbers
Measurement and Geometric
Statistics
E.g. of Numbers at P6: Fractions, Ratio, Percentage, Speed
Geometric: Circles, Triangles and Four-sided figures, Volume, Solid Figures
Statistical : Algebra, Graphs
Source: Mathematics Syllabus (Primary)

4. Thinking Skills Classifying Comparing Analysing Parts & Whole
Identifying Patterns & Relationships
Induction
Deduction
Generalising
Spatial Visualisation
Source: Mathematics Syllabus (Primary)

5. Simplifying the problem
Problem-solving strategies
Model drawing
Drawing a diagram
Guess and check
Acting it out
Simplifying the problem
Heuristics are general rules of thumb of what students can do to tackle a problem when the solution to the problem is not obvious.
This list is not exhaustive. General principle is to provide students with opportunities to solve problems in multiple ways.
Source: Mathematics Syllabus (Primary)

6. Teaching and Learning
Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract - CPA approach (learn concepts through the use of manipulatives)
Learning Experiences
Self-paced learning through use of ICT
E-learning: Koobits
Math problem sums, high-ability & non-routine questions
Learning experiences – opportunities provided for students to learn process skills through discovery and collaboration with peers

7. Math Topics Sequence (6A)
Fractions
Percentage
Ratio
Algebra
Circles
Angles
Learning experiences – opportunities provided for students to learn process skills through discovery and collaboration with peers

8. Assessment Formative Summative Class based assessment
Questioning during lessons
Summative
CA1, SA1 and SA2

9. Assessment Objectives
AO1 – recall mathematical facts, concepts, rules and formulae; perform straightforward computations and algebraic procedures
AO2 – interpret information; understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of contexts
For
AO3 – reason mathematically; analyse information and make inferences; select appropriate strategies to solve problems

10. Number of marks per questions
Format of Paper
Item Type
Number of questions
Number of marks per questions
Weighting
Paper 1 (Booklet A)
Multiple-choice 10 1
10% 5 2
Paper 1 (Booklet B)
Short-answer 5%
20%
Paper 2
Structured /
Long-answer 12
3,4,5
45%
Total 47 -
100%

11. Format of Paper
The two papers will be taken on the same day with a recess break between the papers.
The demand and difficulty level of the papers will be kept comparable with previous years’.

12. Areas for improvement 1) Whole Numbers-Division by 100
2) Product of fraction/ Concept of finding fraction of remainder
3) Concept of replacement
4) Constant difference (Age question)
5) Ratio (Application of equivalence ratio)
For
6) Excess and Shortage
7) Finding formula (Pattern question)

13. Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 CA1 SA1 CA2 (Prelim) SA2 20%
30%
50% -
Written paper
(47 questions)
Prelim

14. Type of Calculator
Only calculators that are approved by the Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB) will be allowed in the examination.
The list of approved calculators is available on SEAB’s website:
To maintain continuity from primary to secondary education, these calculators can also be used at the secondary level.
This year, Nan Hua will be adopting CASIO fx-96SG Plus

15. Materials Used Course Books 6A & 6B Activity Books 6A & 6B
Math Supplementary Worksheets
More Practice Worksheets
CA/SA Revisions Papers
PSLE Booklet
PSLE Revision Sets
A* Maths Problems

16. Teacher’s Expectations
Items to be brought for Math Lessons:
Shaping Math books
Highlighter
Homework File (for worksheets)
Activity books / Files
To be endorsed by parents at least once a term/ after every topics

17. Teacher’s Expectations
Corrections
Peer marking may be conducted for MCQ questions and fill in the blank exercises : teacher will endorse
Corrections, preferably pencil
Corrections – workings to be reflected so that pupils are aware of the steps required

18. Teacher’s Expectations
Homework
To be completed & submitted on time
Workings to be shown clearly at all times
Revise what had been taught regularly
Copy down Math homework/ reminders
in Student’s Handbook (Parents to help in monitoring)