Primary 4 Problem Solving Heuristic
Objectives
- Enhance students’ conception in Mathematics through various techniques and methods of solving.
- Inspire students to investigate Mathematical concepts and acquire analytical thinking skills to further understand and appreciate the concepts.
| Year End Holiday | Semester 1 (Jan – Mar) |
|---|---|
| – Whole Numbers – Fractions – Systematic Listing – Pattern – Model Drawing – Angles – Working Backwards – Revision Exercise |
– Whole Numbers – Fractions – Working Backwards – Guess & Check – Assumption Method – Pattern & Systematic Listing – Revision Exercise |
| March Holiday | Semester 1 (Mar – May) |
| – Models – Listing, Pattern – Working Backwards – Constant Total – Constant Difference – Constant Single Subject – Revision Exercise – Problem Solving on Decimals – Problem Solving on Fractions – Revision Exercise – Grouping & Sets |
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| Mid Year Holiday | Semester 2 (Jun – Sep) |
| – Whole Numbers – Fractions & Decimals – Area & Perimeter – Models – Time – Revision Exercise |
– Decimals – Angles – Area & Perimeter – Guess & Check, Short or Extra – Fractions – Decimals – Time, Symmentry – Revision Exercise – Mock Papers |
| September Holiday | Semester 2 (Sep – Nov) |
| – Mock Papers – Constants – Grouping & Sets |
Topics covered are subjected to change depending on the ability of students.