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

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

3. 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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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%

13. 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

14. 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.

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

16. Estimated Time for doing Paper 2 (Use of Calculator is allowed)
Short-Answer
2-mark questions: 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 : min
Total time = 100 min
(1h 40min)

17. 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.

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

19. Estimated Time for doing Paper 2 (Use of Calculator is allowed)
Short-Answer
2-mark questions: 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 : min
Total time = 75 min
(1h 15 min) 19

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

21. 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!

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

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

24. Mathematics Department
Level Head (Lower Pri) - Mrs Josephine Wang
Level Head (Upper Pri) - Mrs Yeo Poh Geok