Small Class Primary Mathematics
Small class size of maximum 4 students
Building a strong Mathematical foundation starts from young. Give your child a strong foundation with our Primary Mathematics Tuition Program
Give your child a strong foundation with our Primary Mathematics Tuition Program. It is crucial to establish a strong Mathematical foundation from young as this will allow them to grasp harder Mathematical concepts in higher level education later easily.
Additionally, in developing their logical-thinking at a young age, the honing of these skills can lead to further development of critical analytical skills that are especially important in areas of Computer Science, Business and Science that are crucial in our world today.
Our programmes will establish the strong foundation that is needed for them to attain the highest Achievement Level (AL) in their Primary School Leaving Examinations.
Our Student-Centred Pedagogy
Our centre applies the following pedagogies in our lessons:
The CPA Approach
Concrete - Pictorial - Abstract approach (C - P - A) for conceptual understanding
Hands-on learning experiences
Hands-on learning experiences to engage our students
Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction (Content, Process, Product) for individual student
Problem Solving Heuristics
Provide higher order thinking questions to help students with problem solving heuristics.
How Students Benefits from Our Lessons in Word Problems Solving
Structured Lessons and Materials
We ensure our students get to learn new concepts through step by step instructions and systematic problem solving. The lessons are extremely structured and provide the students with sufficient materials in order to gain better insight into mathematics as a whole.
As we engage our students in our lessons, we come up with methods that are simple to understand and pick up as long as they practice diligently, due to the fact that they are built from their individual mathematical concepts.
Trained Teachers (trained by Ex-MOE teacher)
Our teachers are trained in using different approaches to explain the solutions according to the student’s learning methods. The main approaches used by our teachers in problem-solving include the use of a given concept, helping learners understand the problem, and spending adequate time on each child.
Our centre consists of teachers who are both qualified and dedicated to the betterment of the students educational experience, trained and with extensive teaching experience.
Combining our straightforward methods along with our skilled and highly professional teaching staff, we provide a positive learning experience in our centres. Our teachers will always be available to cater individually, and through which their teaching experience will provide tangible educational benefits.
Systematic Approaches to Solve Different Problem Sums
We have systematic approaches to solve different types of problem sums. We teach our students how to identify the type of problem sum at hand and apply the respective method to solve it.
Some examples of these more analytical concepts include:
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Grouping
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More Than/Less Than (Give away)
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More Than/Less Than (Internal Transfer)
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Remainder Concept
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Assumption
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Constant Difference
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Total Constant
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etc
These topics may seem complicated at first, however, through our systematic approaches developed especially for easy understanding and efficacy, the students will have no problem tackling these types of problems even during a time crunch.
Identification of Student’s Weaknesses
Our teachers can identify student’s weaknesses in Mathematical concepts and rectify them to help the student understand the questions. This comes with benefits because we understand the individual weaknesses and thus are able to work towards improving on their specific areas of weakness.
This can only be achieved with experience and patience from our centre’s teaching staff, who are focused on helping your child on an individual basis.
Detailed Explanation and Markings
We provide the students with detailed explanations when marking their worksheets.
Each answer is carefully marked in order for the teachers to understand the student’s thought process, providing accurate advice and corrections. Detailed explanations will be given for each step or working, especially for those answered incorrectly. We help our students develop a much more in depth understanding towards these concepts and gain better insight towards solving future questions.
We ensure that students write down the correct working. We will explain the working in detail to them, ensuring that they understand each word problem completely. This will help our students to be able to handle the word problems in the examination and not repeat their mistakes.
Typical Lessons at Math Note
At Math Note Tuition Centre, we provide personalised instruction to ensure each student excels.
Our lessons are structured into two key components to build a solid understanding of mathematics.
1. Topical Component
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Teach the Topic: We begin by teaching the key concepts of the topic in a clear and understandable way.
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Practice on the Topic: Students then practice questions based on the concepts they've just learned to reinforce their understanding and we will guide them along the way if they are unable to do it or have the wrong concept.
2. Word Problem Component
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Introduce Word Problems: Next, we introduce word problems related to the topic, helping students apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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Practice Word Problem Techniques: Students practice various techniques to solve word problems, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Small Class Sizes
We maintain small class sizes to ensure that each student receives the attention and support they need. This allows our tutors to provide more personalized feedback and guidance, fostering a better learning environment.
Conducive Environment
We provide a conducive environment by keeping the classroom quiet and minimizing disruptive behavior. This helps students focus on their studies and makes for an optimal learning experience.
Trained Teachers
All our teachers are trained in these effective teaching approaches to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction. We are dedicated to helping our students achieve their best through thorough and engaging lessons.
Lower Primary Topic Outline
Primary 1
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Numbers up to 100
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Addition and Subtraction
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Multiplication and Division
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Length
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Time
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2D Shapes
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Picture Graphs
Primary 2
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Numbers up to 1000
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Addition and Subtraction within 1000
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Word Problem: Addition and Subtraction
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Multiplication and Division
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Multiplication Tables of 2, 3, 4, 5,10
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Word Problem: Multiplication and Division
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Length
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Mass
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Money
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2D and 3D figures
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Fractions
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Time
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Picture Graphs with Scales
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Volume
Primary 3
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Numbers up to 10 000
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Addition and Subtraction within 10 000
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Word Problem: Addition and Subtraction
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Multiplication
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Division
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Word Problem Involving the Four Operations
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Money
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Length, Mass and Volume
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Bar Graphs
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Fractions
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Time
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Angles
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Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
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Area and Perimeter
Upper Primary Topic Outline
Primary 4
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Numbers up to 100 000
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Factors and Multiples
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Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
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Whole Numbers: Word Problem
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Angles
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Rectangle and Square
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Symmetry
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Fractions
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Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
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Decimals
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The Four Operation of Decimals
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Decimals: Word Problems
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Area and Perimeter
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Tables and Line Graphs
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Time
Primary 5
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Numbers up to 10 million
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Operations of Whole Numbers
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Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Multiplication of Whole Numbers, Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Fractions: Word Problem
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Area of Triangle
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Ratio
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Volume of Cube and Cuboid
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Decimals
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Percentage
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Average
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Rate
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Angles
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Triangles
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Quadrilaterals
Primary 6
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Algebra
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Fractions
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Ratio
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Percentage
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Circles
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Area in Geometric Figures
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Speed
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Volume of Solids and Liquids
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Pie Charts
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Solid Figures and Nets
Note
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The P1 - P4 syllabus is common to all students.
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The P5 - P6 Standard Mathematics syllabus continues the development of the P1 - P4 syllabus, whereas the P5 - P6 Foundation Mathematics syllabus re-visits some of the important concepts and skills in the P1 - P4 syllabus.
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The new concepts and skills introduced in Foundation Mathematics is a subset of the Standard Mathematics syllabus.
Course Content
Each Lesson Includes:
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Individualised attention with a maximum of 4 students per session.
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Customised teaching tailored to each student's learning style.
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Marking of individual student's assignments and homework to provide feedback and assess comprehension.
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Curriculum aligned with the school syllabus, supplemented by comprehensive worksheets and exam preparation materials.
Lesson Structure:
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Engaging explanation of mathematical concepts by experienced tutors.
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Begin with fundamental concepts before advancing to more challenging questions.
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Engaging math puzzles designed to cultivate logical thinking skills from an early age and to stimulate student's interest in Math.
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Practice exercises and word problem solving sessions to apply learned concepts.
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Clarification of doubts and guidance on homework assignments.
Term Overview:
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Aligned curriculum following the school syllabus.
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Comprehensive coverage of key topics.
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Regular assessments and feedback.
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Revision sessions and mock exam papers for exam preparation
Here's How We Teach: A Sample of Our Approach
Below is a typical word problem that can be approached in various ways. However, at our center, we take a clear and simple approach to guide students in understanding and applying the solution effectively.
Our teaching model helps break down complex problems into manageable steps, making it easier for students to grasp the concepts and excel in problem-solving. With this, we aim to empower students to tackle any word problem with confidence and proficiency
Question
Concept: Total Constant.
Aaron and Benny had 428 stamps altogether initially. After Aaron gave 68 stamps to Benny, they had the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Aaron have at first?
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PSLE Examination Format
The examination consists of two written papers comprising three booklets.
Notes
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Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers.
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Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed.
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Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.