If you are looking for an article that will help you better prepare your Primary 3 child for Primary 4 Mathematics, AGrader Learning Centre has condensed all the information that you might need in this short 2 minutes read article.
1. Topics in Primary 4 Math Syllabus
Whole Numbers
Multiplication
Division
Factors & Multiples
Fractions
Decimals
2D-Shape
Angles
Time
Area & Perimeter
Lines
Data Analysis
Referenced from MOE Syllabus for Primary Mathematics
2. Main Differences Between Primary 3 and Primary 4 Math
Topics taught in P4 are taught more in depth, such as Fractions, Time, Area & Perimeter and Angles
e.g.
P3: Students are only required to know how to apply formulas and find area and perimeter of a square
P4: Students need to know how to find unknown sides of a square given the area
Problem sums in P4 require higher level of model drawing
More Problem Sums questions in exam paper
3. What New Topics Will Be Introduced for Primary 4 Math in the First Month?
Decimals
Symmetry
Tables
Line Graphs
4. Exam Format for Primary 4 Math
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Content: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Problem Sums
5. What can parents do to help their child better prepare for Primary 4 Math? (Tips for Parents)
Ensure that the Mathematical concepts taught in P3 are strong and clear any doubts if any during the holidays
e.g. P3 topics/concepts that students are usually careless or weak at:
- Fractions
- Division
- Length (Conversion between km, m and cm)
- Accuracy in drawing parallel and perpendicular lines
Multiplication table must be at the students’ fingertips
Encourage them to be neat when presenting their workings and answers
About the Author of This Article
Ms. Jennifer Boh is the Head of Mathematics Curriculum for AGrader Learning Centre. After obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics at National University of Singapore (NUS), Ms. Boh embarked on her teaching career in Mathematics and has since accumulated 16 years of experience in teaching and writing Primary School Mathematics' Curriculum. Not only so, Ms. Boh is the author behind several Primary Mathematics assessment books that are sold widely in major bookstores in Singapore.
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