P3 Math Problem-Solving

Course Overview: 

Instic’s P3 programmes were formulated by ex-MOE teachers and curriculum specialists with extensive curriculum planning experience. Every lesson is centred on developing strong foundation skills to tackle problem sums. Students are mentored to complete their work with a spirit of excellence and pride.

Instic’s proprietary materials contain skill-based modules, a spectrum of fundamental to challenging questions, and specially selected exam questions. Your child will be able to learn, retain and apply the essential mathematical concepts. Instic’s exam preparation classes expose your child to a wide variety of real exam-based questions to eliminate the fear and anxiety of examinations.

Course Content: 

In Primary 3, your child will tap on what was taught in Primary 2 and go in-depth into the problem-solving skills. Your child will be exposed to more challenging questions that require heuristic skills.

• Numbers to 10,000
• Addition and subtraction
• Multiplication of 6, 7, 8 and 9
• Division
• Money
• Measures
• Bar graphs
• Fractions
• Time
• Angles
• Perpendicular & parallel lines
• Perimeter & area

Learning Outcomes: 

Children will be exposed to different problem-solving approaches and answering techniques, catering to their learning style. These methods incorporate strategies taught in school as well as those learned independently. Rather than solely memorising keywords or strategies found in assessment books, students will apply their acquired skills in practical settings, utilising heuristics, concepts, and problem-solving strategies.

• Model-drawing skills
• Formulating equations
• Recognising number patterns
• Employing guess-and-check methods
• Understanding grouping

Teaching Methods:

Here at Instic, we use thinkingMath resources which have popularised solving problems sums using concepts or strategies such as Constant Difference, Internal Transfer, Quantity x Value, Total Change, Gap & Difference, etc. We also reinforce timed tests, activities, and workshops, coupled with ample practice opportunities. This comprehensive approach helps build your child's confidence in mastering new abilities and applying what they have learned.

While these strategies are an important part of the problem-solving process, at Instic we have raised the bar to the Next Generation of Learning with our proprietary ICAN approach to problem-solving.

• I am an independent learner.
• Confident in holistic/horizontal application of concepts learnt in any scenarios
• Adaptable to new higher-order concepts and strategies [increased resilience]
• Nurturing and growing the child to ensure a strong topical foundation in mathematical concepts

Prerequisites:

Students are expected to have a foundational understanding of Primary school math concepts based on the previous year's topics.

Assessment Methods:

Ask us for a FREE ASSESSMENT to find out where your child's learning strengths and weaknesses are before signing up for just any tuition!

Required Materials: 

Stationery, Water bottle, and workbook 

Trial Lesson:

• Free Trial Lesson available once for 1st timers

Important Notes: 

• Scheduled is published on a semester basis
• The course fee is $52.50 per lesson
• Please note that there will be a material fee of $70/annum upon enrolling your child into the course. You may pay via the UEN number - 202236959C

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