p2 parents’ briefing mathematics 4 february 2012 mrs josephine wang level head/ math
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P2 Parents’ BriefingMathematics4 February 2012
Mrs Josephine WangLevel Head/ Math
Overview
•Math Programme •Assessment for Math•How Parents Can Help
Math Programme
Classroom-based Learning
~ Grouping Ability & Mixed Ability ~ Activities Use of manipulatives Experiential Purposeful
Outdoor Lessons / Learning Journeys
~ Authentic situation
~ Relevant
~ Experiential
Math Programme
•Problem Solving Strategies (PSS) Booklets
•Math Trail – Singapore Changi Airport (Term 4)
Math Programme
•Problemsums.com
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Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 3
Make a List
Draw a DiagramMake a List
Look for PatternMake a Table
Draw a Diagram
Make a List
Look for Pattern
Guess & Check
Model Drawing
Draw a Diagram
Model Drawing
Make a Table
Math Programme: Problem Solving Strategies
(PSS)
Work Backwards
Workshop
4 Feb
X No Practice Paper No Practice Paper X No Mid-Year Examination (SA1)No Mid-Year Examination (SA1)
Checkpoints (Term 1-3)Checkpoints (Term 1-3) Performance TasksPerformance Tasks
Practical Test (Semester 2)Practical Test (Semester 2) Year-end Examination Year-end Examination (SA2)(SA2)
in Term 4in Term 4
Assessment
Assessment
Subject Term/Week Topic/Skill Format
Mathematics
Term 1, Week 9/10 Checkpoint (1)• Chapter 1-3
Short answer questions &
Word Problems
Term 2, Week 8/9 Checkpoint (2)• Chapter 4-7
Short answer questions &
Word Problems
Term 2, Week 4/5 2 Performance Tasks (Length)
Fill in the blanks
Semester 1
• There will be 3 Written Checkpoints (Term 1 – 3): 25%
Format of the paper: - Short answer questions - Word problems
AssessmentCheckpoints
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
AssessmentPerformance Tasks & Practical
Test
AssessmentPerformance Tasks & Practical
Test
2 Performance Tasks (Term 2): 5%Topic: Length
1 Practical Test (Term 3)Possible Topics: Mass, Money &
Fractions
• Performance task (length)-fill in blanks/individually• Investigative, put in findings• 3 checkpoints –short answers & word problems
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)Paper 1ASection A : 18 multiple-choice questions (2 marks each) Section B (Part 1): 9 short-answer questions (2 marks each)
Paper 1BSection B (Part 2): 8 short-answer questions (2 marks each – working required)Section C : 6 problem sums (3 or 4 marks – working required)
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
Write 7 hundreds 2 ones in numerals.
(1) 702 (2) 772
(3) 722 (4) 720 ( )
1√
Sample
Section B: Part 1 (Short Answer Questions)
Arrange these numbers from the greatestto the smallest.
936 663 963 836
______, ______, ______, ______ greatest
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)
963
936
836
663 √A2
Sample
Section B: Part 2 (Short Answer Questions)
(working required)
Find the missing digit in the box.
+
Answer : ________
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)
0 7
3 9 8
8 0 5 4 √
A2
8 0 5
- 3 9 8
1
70
\ \7
91
4
Sample
Section B: Part 2 (Short Answer Questions)
(working required)
Find the missing digit in the box.
+
Answer : ________
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)
0 7
3 9 8
8 0 5 3 x A0
M1
8 0 5
- 3 9 8
1
70
\ \7
91
3
Sample
Section C (Problem Sums)(working required)
Marcus bought 1 toy car for $27.He gave the cashier $50. How much change would he
receive?
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)
50 – 27 = 23
He would receive $23.√
Sample
Section C: (Problem Sums)(working required)
Marcus bought 1 toy car for $27.He gave the cashier $50. How much change would he
receive?
AssessmentYear-end Examination
(SA2)
50 – 27 = 23
He would receive 23.
No unit given…
Deduction of ½ mark
Sample
AssessmentWeighting
On-going Assessment - 30%
• 3 Checkpoints
• 2 Performance Tasks
Semestral Assessment 2 – 70%
Practical Test : 10 marks (Term 3 / 4)
Written Papers : 90 marks
Outdoor Lessons
~ Authentic Situation ~ Relevant ~ Experiential
Outdoor Lessons
Primary 1Trip to Supermarket
Primary 2Math Trail at Singapore Changi Airport
How Parents Can Help
•Regular monitoring •Reinforce class teaching
•Similar methodology / strategies
•Always clarify with subject teachers
Mathematics Department
Level Head (Lower Primary) -Level Head (Lower Primary) -Mrs Josephine WangMrs Josephine [email protected][email protected]
Level Head (Upper Primary) -Level Head (Upper Primary) -Mrs Yeo Poh GeokMrs Yeo Poh [email protected][email protected]
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