If you are looking for an article that will help you better prepare your Primary 4 child for Primary 5 Mathematics, AGrader Learning Centre has condensed all the information that you might need in this short 2 minutes read article.
1. Topics in Primary 5 Math Syllabus
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Rate
Decimals
Percentages
Ratio
Area of Triangle
Volume
Angles
Average
Referenced from MOE Syllabus for Primary Mathematics
2. Main Differences Between Primary 4 and Primary 5 Math
Primary 5 topics are much more difficult, most students will see a drop in results, and it is important that parents are understanding and give the child ample encouragement and motivation
Calculators are allowed
Exam format changed and number of questions increased e.g. P4: Exam consists of one paper, consisting of MCQ and 6 to 8 Problem Sums, ranging from 3 to 4 marks each P5: Exam split into two papers, 12 Problem Sums in Paper 2, ranging from 3 to 5 marks each
Heuristics play a very important role in solving Problem Sums
e.g. There are 35 chickens and cows in the farm. There is a total of 110 legs altogether. How many chickens are there altogether?
P4: “Guess and Check” method to solve
P5: “Making Assumption” method to solve
3. Exam Format for Primary 4 Math
Follows PSLE format
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes (Paper 1, 1 hour; Paper 2, 1 hour 30 minutes)
Content: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) (Paper 1) and Problem Sums (Paper 2, 12 questions, 3 to 5 marks each)
4. What can parents do to help their child better prepare for Primary 5 Math? (Tips for Parents)
Practise more on Problem Sums, especially for Whole Numbers and Fractions
Reduce careless mistakes
Topics and/or concepts to focus on:
- Fractions
- Area of Triangle’s Formula
- Accuracy in drawing Triangles and Quadrilaterals
- Heuristics application in Problem Sums
About the Author of This Article
Ms. Jennifer Boh is the Head of Mathematics Curriculum for AGrader Learning Centre. After obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics at National University of Singapore (NUS), Ms. Boh embarked on her teaching career in Mathematics and has since accumulated 16 years of experience in teaching and writing Primary School Mathematics' Curriculum. Not only so, Ms. Boh is the author behind several Primary Mathematics assessment books that are sold widely in major bookstores in Singapore.
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