Primary 5 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 – Decimals – Grouping & Sets – Angles – Area & Perimeter – Percentage – Revision Exercise |
– Whole Numbers – Fractions – Decimals – Guess & Check – Short or Extra – Working Backwards – Remainder – Revision Exercise |
| March Holiday | Semester 1 (Mar – May) |
| – Fractions – Decimals – Area & Perimeter – Volume – Constant Total – Constant Difference – Constant Single Subject – Revision Exercise |
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| Mid Year Holiday | Semester 2 (Jun – Sep) |
| – Area of Triangles – Volume – Decimals – Rate – Percentage – Angles – Revision Exercise |
– Fractions – Decimals – Percentage – Rate – Area & Perimeter – Volume – Angles – Revision Exercise – Mock Paper |
| September Holiday | Semester 2 (Sep – Nov) |
| – Fractions – Decimals – Ratio – Percentage – Area & Perimeter – Revision Exercise |
– Systematic Listing – Patterns – Mock Papers |
Topics covered are subjected to change depending on the ability of students.