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Math Tuition Singapore Lesson 6

LESSON 6 SYNOPSIS (13 January – 19 January 2025)

12 January 2025

At Matrix Math, we provide an engaging and detailed learning experience for your child. Matrix Math Tuition programme focuses on essential concepts that will further strengthen their mathematical foundation. The lesson synopsis gives parents a clear preview of the topics and problem-solving skills that will be covered in class. At Matrix Math, we ensure that each lesson is designed to build confidence and mastery in math, preparing students for success in both school and beyond.

Primary 1 Lesson 6

During this lesson, we will be helping your child understand problem sums that use words such as “greater than” and “less than”.

It’s important to note that we don’t want to teach them to rely too much on specific operations when they see certain keywords. We want to encourage them to analyse the problem, compare groups, and understand it to find the right solution.

Primary 2 Lesson 6

In this lesson, we will introduce students to the foundational concepts of comparison of quantity, which serve as the basis for many lower primary problem sum questions. 

We will explore four key methods for comparing the quantity values of two items:

  1. Comparison with the Value of Each Item Given

  2. Comparison with the Value of Each Item and Their Total Value Given

  3. Comparison with the Value of Each Item and the Difference in Their Values Given

  4. Comparison with the Total Value and the Difference in Their Values Given

 

Understanding these four basic methods will provide students with a strong conceptual foundation, offering a comprehensive overview of comparison strategies. This foundation is essential for tackling more complex problem sums involving comparison of quantities in later lessons.

Primary 3 Lesson 6

In this lesson, we will build on the multiplication and division fundamentals students have learned in previous lessons by applying them to problem sums commonly used to assess their ability to apply these operations in real-world scenarios. We will focus on two specific methods:

1. The Listing Method

Students will learn how to use the listing method, which involves listing multiples of a given number to determine the correct solution to a problem. This method helps students systematically approach problem sums requiring multiplication.

2. Grouping Problems

We will explore problem sums designed to test division skills, particularly in scenarios involving grouping. Students will learn to identify how items are divided into groups based on the given conditions.

Primary 4 Lesson 6

The main focus of this week’s lesson will be the concept of External Transfer, a key topic that challenges students to apply their reasoning and model-drawing skills effectively.

We will cover two important variations of this concept:

External Transfer: Given Difference

Students will learn how to solve problems where the difference in values between quantities is provided, and an external transfer occurs.

External Transfer: Given Units

This variation focuses on scenarios where the difference between quantities is provided in units, and an external transfer occurs.

These variations are commonly included in exams to test students’ analytical thinking and their ability to translate word problems into visual models. Mastering these concepts will enhance their problem-solving capabilities and prepare them for more complex questions.

Primary 5 Lesson 6

This week, we will begin our journey into fractions with Fractions 1, which will have a slightly different format compared to our usual lessons. This lesson will feature 12 pages, as opposed to the standard 8, to provide a more comprehensive exploration of the topic.

Part 1: Basic Arithmetic of Fractions

The first part of the lesson will focus on building a strong foundation in fraction arithmetic, covering the following key topics:

  • Expressing fractions as mixed numbers
  • Expressing fractions as decimals
  • Representing fractions on a number line
  • Addition and subtraction of mixed numbers
  • Fractions and multiplication
 
Part 2: Basic Fraction Problem Sums

In the second part of the lesson, we will introduce two fundamental types of fraction problem sums:

  • Fractions as Values

    Example: John gave 3/4 kg of his cake to Peter.

  • Fractions as Units

    Example: John gave 3/4 of his cake to Peter.

By the end of the lesson, students will have a solid grasp of basic fraction operations and problem sums, preparing them for more advanced applications in subsequent lessons.

Primary 6 Lesson 6

This week, we will continue with FDRP 4, focusing on three key ratio concepts that involve quantity transfer:

  1. Ratio: Difference Unchanged
  2. Ratio: Total Unchanged
  3. Ratio: All Changed

This lesson will complete the Quantity transfer series of concepts, covering all the fundamental types of ratio questions involving quantity transfer. These concepts are considered foundational and are frequently tested in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 as 2- or 3-mark questions.

Our primary goal is to ensure that all our Primary 6 students achieve mastery in solving “Ratio Questions Involving Quantity Transfer.” With this solid foundation, students will be well-prepared to tackle similar problems confidently and accurately in their exams.