Primary 6 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
• Train students to use check back methods to minimize the chance of making mistake
• Impart students with essential skill in presentation of problem sums.

Course Outline

• Working Backward Method
• Constants – Total
• Constants – Difference
• Constants – Single Subject
• Remainders
• Grouping
• Short or Extra Concept
• Cross Multiplication Method
• Balancing the Table Method
• Equivalent Subject Concept

 

Term 1
Groupings / Sets	Working Backwards
Cross Multiplication	Guess and Check
Short or Extra Concept	Balancing the Table
Equivalent Subject	Percentage
Fractions & Decimals	Revisions

 

March Holiday
Topical Questions	Quiz

 

Term 2
Whole Strategy	Replacement Concept
Making a List / Ratio Unit	Revision

 

Mid Year Holiday
Whole Year’s Topics Revision	Mock Papers

 

September Holiday
Whole Year’s Topics Revision	Mock Papers

 

Term 3 and 4 (till PSLE)
Whole Year’s Topics Revision	Mock Papers

 

Topics covered are subjected to change depending on the ability of students.