Mathematics

MATHEMATICS

Objectives / Goals

Vision

• Every Teacher Inspires and Every Child Aspires to Excel and become an Effective Problem Solver

Objectives

• To enable enduring understanding in the study of Mathematics by linking topical knowledge with real world context.
• To instil confidence in the application of mathematical skills for problem solving through the use of a structure process comprising  thinking routines to develop the students’ schema for mathematical thinking and  reasoning.
• To build critical thinkers and strengthen metacognition through the use of activity base learning for conceptual development and the application of higher order problem solving approaches.

YN Mathematics Curriculum Framework

5 Key Considerations in Designing Mathematics Lessons:

1. Develop relational understanding.
2. Involve students as active learners.
3. Experiential Learning to strengthen thinking and reasoning skills
4. Ensure relevance by blending with digital millennial
5. Build metacognitive skills through inculcating a reflective disposition

Syllabus

2013 MOE Mathematics Syllabus (Primary 5 & 6)
2021 MOE Mathematics Sullabus (P1 - P4)

Key Programmes

The Thinking Routine
This is a series of exercises through which students develop their schema for mathematical thinking and  reasoning via a structure process. The routine aims to…….

• Building understanding and memory with Similar questions
• Addressing Misconceptions
• Deepening concept knowledge with Alternate Solutions
• Decision making questions with Right or Wrong
• Build higher order thinking by allowing students to Think & Create

Math Enrichment

E2K (P4 – P6)

P5 Calculator Workshop

P3 International Chess Training

P4 Math Game Design

Magic Math (P4-P5)

P5 Kite Construction

Strand Base Math Programmes

• P1- P4 Math Trail Series (Geometry)
• P2-P4 Money Education  Series ( Numbers)
• P1- P2 Math & Art (Statistics)
  

P1-P4 Math Trail Series (Geometry)

P2-P4 Money Education Series (Numbers)

P1-P2 Math & Art (Statistics)

Mathematics Beyond the Classroom @ Math Week

This annual 1-week programme is undergirded by a simple desire amongst our YNPS Math educators to bring the joy of learning mathematics through a variety of purposeful and fun-filled experiences while ensuring that we keep intact our 3 key criteria, namely …..

• meaningful use of school curriculum hours,
• beyond the 4 walls of their classroom and
• within a safe environment  remain intact.
  

Math Week activities are anchored on providing opportunities to enrich students’ learning through knowledge expansion, enable application of theory to practice through engaging students with meaningful tasks and empower them to see how mathematical concepts are used in everyday life. 

Highlights includes a montage of our students’ journey of mathematical learning from the start of their YNPS year, strolling through a gallery of artefacts and admire the creativity of peers who designed and prototype interesting games using a combination of mathematical concepts, artisan skills, ICT tools and scientific knowledge, puzzles galore and lessons beyond the primary math textbook shared at pre-morning assemblies.

Math Week @ YNPS

Blending with Digital Millennial as part of Mathematics curriculum practice

This involves leveraging on online platforms eg Google Classroom, SLS and the use of google suite, zoom and gamification apps to create opportunities for …….

• Inquiry base and collaborative learning at blended project work programme

• Strengthening reasoning and thinking skills from cognitive to metacognitive levels

• Concept base learning

• Flip classroom sessions

• Interactive and/or self-directed learning