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To be a school with a vibrant Mathematics learning environment
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| Department Mission |
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To equip each child with the problem solving skills through innovative and interesting programmes to engage their minds as well as relate Math to real-life situations.
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| Department Philosophy |
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We, the Mathematics Department, believe in nurturing the child to be an effective problem solver through innovative and interesting programmes to engage their minds.
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Learning Fiesta
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P2 Math ICT Lesson
| P1 and P2 Mathematic Journal |
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Parent Workshop for P1 and P2 parents
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P1 and P2 Journal Writing
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Programme
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Problem Solving Strategy based on 'Polya's Model For Problem Solving'
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Step 1 Understanding the problem:
- Visualise the information
- Organise the information
- Connect the information
Step 2 Devising a plan:
- Select the strategy
- Attempt common heuristics
Step 3 Carrying out the plan
- Pupils start solving problem through the selected strategy
- Pupils can revise & modify the plan if necessary
Step 4 Reflecting
- Checking the solution
- Improving on the method used
- Seeking alternative solutions
- Extending the method to other problems
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The Model Method is the main problem solving approach
All pupils (from P1) are compulsory to draw models when solving problem sums
for daily practice. Types of models to be identified for teaching in each level.
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Problem Solving Heuristics (PSH) to be implemented in a spiral approach:
(Use P.S.S. to solve challenging & non-routine problems)
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Activity-based lessons in teaching & learning of new concepts
The use of manipulative (concrete materials) for hands-on lessons is part
of the learning experience of the pupils.
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A Story Sum A Day (ASSAD)
Rationale: To address the fear of solving problems.
Pupils to solve a problem as ‘Warm-Up’ exercise each day:
Each pupil has termly ASSAD book for practice.
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Topical Practice
The use of ‘Discover Maths Topical Practice’ to replace worksheets
for further practice.
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Extension Learning
P1 to P5: Use +Venture magazine for extension learning
P6 teachers use BBA worksheets for extension learning.
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IT-based Learning
Pupils are taught basic computer skills. They learn Mathematic using the computers. Pupils are encouraged to be independent learners through some IT initiatives in school such as online assessments and individual project works.
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| Learning Support Mathematics
It is a specialised programme to support and provide help early for Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils with weak basic numeracy skills. Pupils in this programme learn Mathematics through hands-on activities, songs, customised board games and internet games. Pupils receive more individual attention from teacher as class size is small. Pupils learn to build up their confidence, perserverence and interest in learning Mathematics.
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| Formal Assessment |
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| Mathematics Club Achievements |
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RI Primary Mathematics World Contest 2011
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Wei Zhi Yuan (6G)
Certificate of Credit
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Singapore Mathematical Olympiad
for Primary Schools 2011 (HCI)
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Shawn Chang (6A)
Gold Award
Ang Kai Hui (6G)
Bronze Award
Goh Chen-Xi Bryan(6A)
Bronze Award
Rohin Singh (6G)
Bronze Award
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River Valley High School Mathematics Challenge 2011
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Individual round:
Wei Zhi Yuan (6G)
8th placing
Team Round :
Wei Zhi Yuan (6G)
Cornelius Chong (6G)
Nicholas Loo (6G)
8th placing
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Primary Mathematics Project Competition 2011
(Gifted Education Branch and NUS High School)
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Outstanding Math Project for P4
Poster Category
Philip Tan (4R)
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National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore 2011
(NUS High School)
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BENEDICT TAN YIAN MING
Bronze Award
VALERIE WAN QING YA
Bronze Award
WONG HUI CHEE GLADYS
Bronze Award
CHUA MING YE (6G)
Honorable Mention
CHANG JI-XUAN
Honorable Mention
DARYL CHUA CHEE HING
Honorable Mention
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