1. P1 Parents’ Briefing Mathematics 4 February 2012 Activity- based Learning Experiential Learning Mrs Choy Cheng Cheng

2. Overview Math Programme Types of Assessment How Parents Can Help

3. Integrated Curriculum Classroom-based Learning ~ Grouping Ability & Mixed Ability ~ Activities Use of manipulatives Experiential Purposeful Outdoor Lessons / Learning Journeys ~ Authentic Situation ~ Relevant ~ Experiential

4. “ Piaget’s Theory of Development” - Concrete Operations (6/7 to 11/12 years) - Formal Operations (11/12 to adult) P Pictorial A Abstract C Concrete

5. E.g. 12 + 5 = ____ C

6. P Pictorial

7. P

8. Abstract A 8 + 7 = 15

9. Primary 1Primary 2Primary 3 Draw a Diagram Make a List Look for Pattern Make a Table Model Drawing Guess & Check Work Backwards Math Programme: Problem Solving Strategies Workshop 4 Feb

10. Math programme: Problemsums.com Go to www.problemsums.com Log in: User ID : t0234567z Password: t0234567z

11. Math Programme: Outdoor Lesson Primary 1: Trip to Supermarket

12. NO Practice Papers and Semestral Assessments Checkpoints - topical - practical Assessment

13. SubjectTerm/WeekTopic/SkillFormat Mathematics Term 1, Week 7Checkpoint (1): Number BondsMultiple choice questions & Fill in the blanks Term 1, Week 8Checkpoint (2): Addition & Subtraction Within 10 Multiple choice questions & Fill in the blanks Term 1, Week 9Checkpoint (3): Shapes & PatternMultiple choice questions & Fill in the blanks Term 1, Week 10*Practical Checkpoint (1) (Shapes & Pattern) *More information will be provided nearer the date of assessment. Term 2, Week 3/4Checkpoint (4): Ordinal NumbersMultiple choice questions & Fill in the blanks Term 2, Week 6/7Checkpoint (5): Addition & Subtraction Within 20 Multiple choice questions, Fill in the blanks & Word Problems Term 2, Week 8/9Checkpoint (6): LengthMultiple choice questions & Fill in the blanks Term 2, Week 9/10*Practical Checkpoint (2) (Length) *More information will be provided nearer the date of assessment. Semester 1

14. Assessment: Practical Tests Rationale To make use of concrete materials as part of problem-solving processes To apply mathematical concepts/skills through hands-on activities independently To make learning of mathematics fun, meaningful & relevant To check for mastery of learning outcomes using different modes of assessments

15. Topics: Practical Tests Shapes and Patterns Length Mass Assessment

16. Sample of Year-end Report on each Primary 1 pupil’s performance Able to understand & apply concepts Better set aside more time for regular revision Close supervision is needed A: Able to understand & apply concepts (minimal errors) B: Able to understand & apply concepts (some errors) C: Able to understand & apply concepts (a lot of errors) D: Unable to understand & apply concepts

17. How Parents Can Help Be able to write numerals as shown: l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0

18. Reinforce class teaching Reinforce class teaching Similar methodology/ strategies Similar methodology/ strategies Always clarify with teachers Always clarify with teachers How Parents Can Help

19. Thank You LH (Math) Lower Pri: Mrs Josephine Wang wong_lie_peng_josephine@moe.edu.sg LH (Math) Upper Pri: Mrs Yeo Poh Geok yeo_poh_geok@moe.edu.sg