NSPS UPPER PRIMARY MATH ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Objectives
Introduction to Singapore Mathematics
Methodology of Singapore Math (1)
Dr Yeap Ban Har
Methodology of Singapore Math (2)
Dr Yeap Ban Har
from Strong foundation in concepts to pictorial to abstract (CPA)
In the lower primary, students learn basic concepts of fractions.
With a strong conceptual understanding of fractions, students will then be able to proceed to visualizing it in a pictorial form (drawings or bar models).
The short teaching videos below illustrate how concepts of fractions (part whole) are applied to compare unit and unlike fractions in pictorial form and using different methods.
S2_KU6_Video 2of2_Ordering Like (Unit) Fractions.mp4Comparing unit fractions
S2_KU8_Video 2of2_Ordering unlike fractions.mp4Comparing unlike fractions
HYBRID Model Drawing
P4 Model Drawing.mp4In the lower primary, students learn 3 types of models:
Part-Whole
Comparison
Unitary
This short video showcases how these 3 types of models can be combined when solving more advanced questions at the upper primary.
Heuristics
Working Backward
This is a useful heuristic to solve questions whereby the final value is known and the initial value is unknown.
Look for a Pattern
Looking for a pattern is a useful skill to have when problem solving. Patterns enable us to make generalisations.
Restate the Problem
Restating the problem is a useful skill as it allows the students to view the problem from a different perspective.
Unitary Model
The unitay model is useful when phrases such as " x times as many as" is involved. This example involves the unitary method as well as the "before and after" concept.
ADvanCEd MODEL DRAWING AND BRANCHING
This video explores different ways of drawing models (with and without the need for sub-division).
It also introduces the branching method which is an alternative to model drawing
DIFFERENT REPRESENTATIONS OF QUANTITIES
This video explores how quantities can be expressed in different ways such as fraction, ratio and percentage.
This will enable students to be versatile when working on problem sums.
Additional resources
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