P5 and P6 Math Sharing

11 February 2012

by Mrs Yeo Poh GeokLH/Mathematics (UP)

Overview

• Mathematics Framework

• PL Mathematics Programmes

• Use of Calculator

• Assessment & Rubrics

• Assessment Marking Guidelines

• Getting Prepared

Mathematics Framework

ConceptsConcepts

Numerical Algebraic

Geometrical Statistical

Probabilistic Analytical Skills

Skills

Numerical calculation Algebraic manipulation

Spatial visualisation Data analysis

Measurement Use of mathematical tools

Estimation Pro

cess

es

Pro

cess

es

Reasoning, communication and connections

Thinking skills and heuristics Application and modelling

Attitu

des

Attitu

des

Beliefs Interest

Appreciation Confidence

Perseverance

MathematicMathematical Problem al Problem

Solving Solving

Metacogniti

Metacognitionon

Monitoring of one’s own thinkingSelf-regulation of learning

In short ….

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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

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

Use of Calculators at P5 & P6

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 PracticesConcerns

Concerns

Pupils are not able to decide when to use the calculator

Make use of the

calculator symbol as a guide

Good Practices

Concerns

Pupils tend to

leave out the working

steps leading to their

final answers

Cultivate the habit of writing working steps in daily work as method marks are awarded for correct steps shown

Good Practices

Assessment in PL

Level

Term P5 P6

Term 1 PP1 PP1

Term 2 SA1 SA1

Term 3 PP2 Prelim

Term 4 SA2 PSLE

30% 100%

70%

100%

PAPER BOOKLET ITEM TYPE NO. OFQNS

NO. OF MARKSPER QUESTION

WEIGHTING DURATION

1A

MultipleChoice

10 1 10%

50 min5 2 10%

B Short –Answer

10 1 10%

5 2 10%

2Short –Answer

5 2 10%

1h 40minStructured/Long –Answer

133, 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.

PSLE MATHEMATICS FORMAT since 2010

15

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)1-mark questions: 10 questions x 1 min = 10 min2-mark questions: 5 questions x 2 min = 10 min

Checking : 10 min

Total time = 50 min

Estimated Time for doing Paper 1 (Use of Calculator is NOT allowed)

Short-Answer 2-mark questions: 5 questions x 2 min = 10 min

Structured and Long-Answer3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions :

13 questions x 6 min = 78 min

Checking : 12 min

Total time = 100 min

(1h 40min)

Estimated Time for doing Paper 2 (Use of Calculator is allowed)

PAPER BOOKLET ITEM TYPE NO. OFQUESTIONS

NO. OF MARKSPER QUESTION

WEIGHTING DURATION

1A Multiple

Choice

10 1 10%

1 h10 2 20%

B Short –Answer

10 2 20%

2

Short –Answer

10 2 20%

1 h 15 minStructured/

Long –Answer

8 3, 4, 5 30%

TOTAL 48 - 100% 2 h 15 minNotes1. 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.

PSLE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS FORMAT since 2010

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)2-mark questions: 10 questions x 2 min = 20 min

Checking : 10 min

Total time = 60 min

Estimated Time for doing Paper 1 (Use of Calculator is NOT allowed)

19

Short-Answer 2-mark questions: 10 questions x 2 min = 20 min

Structured and Long-Answer3-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark questions :

8 questions x 5 min = 40 min

Checking : 15 min

Total time = 75 min

(1h 15 min)

Estimated Time for doing Paper 2 (Use of Calculator is allowed)

Day of PPs/SAs/PSLE

• Have a good breakfast

• Avoid solving Mathematics questions

• Enjoy the paper – take it as a challenge

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!

Getting Prepared

How to Help Your Child in Mathematics

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ultivating an Interest in Math

egular monitoring

ttitude

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