2022 December Holiday Program – Get Ready for 2023!

Got a Plan? Work with us towards your [ Goal in 2023 ] this coming November – December School Holidays!

Our Year End Holiday Program is back to prepare students for the upcoming school year!

21 Nov to 16 Dec 2022, Mondays to Fridays

Explore courses at our 2022 Year End Holiday Class Schedule!

– Get 10% discount on a full-course payment made by 14 Nov 2022, sign up early!

Hello Students!

School holidays are just around the corner and we are excited to invite you to join our December School Holiday Program because… Learning is inspiring and just like life, we never stop teaching!

What You Can Expect 🙂

• Concepts taught with worked examples by tutor before students attempt related questions…
• Materials crafted to enhance creativity in problem solving…
• Transferable problem solving skills…
• Lessons made comprehensive for learning!
• Hybrid lessons are available too!

P6 Problem Solving Heuristic / PSLE A* Achievers (Math)

This course is a head-start in school syllabus P6 math curriculum for prospective P6 pupils. This will be a good time to revise and pick up skills to tackle higher-order challenging heuristic and non-routine problems, getting a competitive edge among your peers before the bustling year begins.

Topics covered include; 4 Operations in Algebraic Expressions, Problems involving Fractions/Ratio/Decimal/Percentage, Circles, Rate & Speed

P4, P5 and P6 Fusion Math (preparing for NMOS/ RIPMWC/ SMOPS)

This enrichment program is structured for students who want to challenge themselves on the advance content in the mathematics discipline and build a versatile skill set in high order problem solving, with objectives to clinch high tier awards in the local Math Olympiad competitions.

Hwa Chong Institution – Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (SMOPS) – (2022 link) for P5 & P6 students in 2023

Raffles Institution Primary Mathematics World Contest (RIPMWC) – (2022 link) for P4, P5 & P6 students in 2023

NUS High School of Math & Science – National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore (NMOS) for P4 & P5 students in 2023

ACSI Annual Mathlympics for all Singapore Primary Schools – (2022 link) for P4 & P5 students in 2023

Gauss Contest for P3 to P6; Sec 1 & 2 students: May 2023

Australian Mathematics Competition for P3 to P6; Sec 1 to 4 students: Jul/ Aug 2023

Science Program

The Science program stresses on the content and its delivery in an engaging manner. Hands-on experiments will be carried out during school holiday programs to build up pupil’s experimental knowledge.

Available levels: Primary 4 (Experimental Learning on Heat & Light Energy), Primary 5 (Experimental Learning on Electricity), Primary 6 (Experimental Learning on Forces & Energy)

Advanced Science for Competition Training – SPSO P4 & P5 / DSA Advanced Science – P5 & P6

The courses listed are offered to students who will be participating in the Singapore Primary Science Olympiad (SPSO), as well as prospective P6 students who will be sitting for the Year 1 admission (science) test to NUS High School of Math & Science in 2023. Click here – (2022 link) to find out more about admission to Year 1 (NUS High School of Math & Science). We welcome prospective P5 students to join this program as well, as an early preparation for upcoming written selection test(s) in their P6 year.

NUS High School of Math & Science – Singapore Primary Science Olympiad (SPSO) – (2022 link) for P4 & P5 students in 2023

Advanced Science by Topic – SPSO P4 & P5 (2022 Year-End Holiday Training Class)

Range of topics selected: Cell Structure & Organisation, Physiology, Digestive System, Transport in Animals, Science Skills & Methodology, Thermal Properties, Transformation of Matter, Acids & Alkalis, Environment Issues & Technology Development, Reflection & Refraction of Light, Solar System & Planet Earth, Magnetism, Electricity

At Math Arena, content of the DSA Advanced Science course is divided into 2 modules:

Module 1: Biology (5-day Program)

Topics covered include; From Cells to Systems, Diffusion & Osmosis, Enzymes, General Health, Human Anatomy, Genetics & Heredity, Ecosystem

Module 2: Physics (5-day Program)

Physics topics include: Physical Quantities, Measurements & Conversion, Graphs of Kinematics, Mass, Weight & Density, Thermal Energy, Sound Energy, Force & Pressure, Light (Reflection, Refraction, Colours & Lens), Current & Practical Electricity

Module 3: Chemistry (5-day Program)

Chemistry topics include: Periodicity of Elements, Compounds & Mixtures, Kinetic Particle Theory, Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding, Common Chemical Reactions, Separation Techniques

Should you have any further query regarding registratio

n or lesson schedule, kindly send them to enquiries.maec@gmail.com.

Our Opening Hours

Year End School Holidays (21 Nov to 16 Dec 2022)

Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Our premises will be opened from 9:45 am onwards. (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays, from 17 Dec 2022 till 03 Jan 2023)

Interested in our 2023 School Term Weekly Classes? Check out our 2023 Semester 1 Class Schedule!

– Get 10% discount on a full-course payment made by 05 Jan 2023!

2023 School Terms 1 & 2:

Tuesdays to Fridays from 3 pm to 9 pm

Saturdays from 9:30 am to 6 pm

Sundays from 11:30 am to 6 pm

(Closed on Mondays, Chinese New Year from 21 Jan to 24 Jan 2023, March Holidays from 18 Mar to 19 Mar 2023, Good Friday 07 Apr 2023, Hari Raya Puasa 22 Apr 2023 and Labour Day 01 May 2023)

— updated since 27 Oct 2022

O Level Additional Math: Logarithm Tips

Here are some tips on Logarithm for additional mathematics students:

PSLE FRP Math: Why cross multiply?

A subscriber of http://www.ilearnbywatching.com asked:

Hi! My daughter has been watching some of the FRP videos and the most recent 
one she is looking at is the P6 Set B Rev Up. 
She realised that "cross multiplication" occurred many times. 
She does not understand why she must cross multiply. 
Is that a special method? 
How does it work? I would be grateful if you could help us. 
Thank you very much! 
Warm regards Kelly :)

Our reply:

–This part of the working for our students will be the mechanical part of the working after the set up. A quick way to understand is: 1u + 10 / 5u – 30  = 1/3

So essentially you are cross multiplying the above.

–You could understand it through equality …meaning: 2/3 = 4/6, cross multiply you get 6X2 = 3X4 . So cross multiplication holds true.

If you are drawing bar models, you could explain it with parts and units. So 3 of (1u + 10) equals 1 of (5u – 30). You can draw the 1u as a rectangular block.

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Thank you so much!! My daughter understands the bar model
explanation.  
She says she now knows how to use the cross multiplication method. 
Thank you and the teacher very much for helping her.

Warm regards & with gratitude
Kelly :)

We are happy to reply to our subscribers.

 

Selection of Speed Math Problems for PSLE Preparation

Teacher Persis’ selection of Primary 6 math problems on speed with video solutions. This might challenge you a bit.

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Challenging Primary 6 Math Problems on Volume

Teacher Persis’ selection of Primary 6 math problems on volume with video solutions.

Secondary Maths Classes in June

We are opening maths revision sessions (and hopefully science…) this June holidays. Per session will be based on particular topics in the secondary maths syllabus with a seat capacity of only 3 or 4 (min. 2 pupils to start a session).  You may expect selected question analysis, concept elaboration and application in each session.  Sec 4s can expect topical questions selected from prelim papers (it’s just 1-2 months before prelims).  Do sign up early by arranging registration and payment with us before the sessions are occupied!  A session of the same topic may be opened for sign up on another day in June (subjected to our tutors’ lesson schedule).  For payment and registration, kindly send your enquiry to admin@matharena.com.sg and upon confirmation and verification through payment procedure, we will register for you and you can just come for the session(s) on the date(s) assigned.

Disclaimer: Below is the schedule of the revision session (accurate as at May 26).  There will be updates every weekend so do save this link onto your phone (or any tech device) to keep up with the updates.

Highlights of 2015 June Holiday Programme

SPECIAL MODULES for PSLE Maths

We have a Special Modules program for P6 pupils who wish to sharpen their skills in following topics:

1. Geometry (include Circles, Area & Perimeter and Angles)

2. Speed

3 & 5 Jun (Wed & Fri)

Time: 3.00 pm to 6.30 pm

Fee: $200

This 2-sessions special class is intended for pupils who want to focus their learning on the 2 major topics of Geometry and Speed. Trainer will highlight effective techniques in the solving of these questions.     **3 students for this class to confirm opening

There will also be special modules for:

P5 Fusion Math: (M)athlympics Training     new!*

Wednesday to Friday, 3 to 5 June 2015

Time: 2.30 to 6.00 pm

Fee: $300

Scope: Number Theory, Geometry, Combinatorics (from past year questions of Annual Mathlympics)

Level: Primary 5

We welcome Primary 4 students to join this training too.  Basic algebra approach to be used to train students.

New Slot!  Monday to Wednesday, 8 to 10 June 2015

Time: 2.30 to 6.00 pm

8 JUNE to 26 JUNE (5-Day Program)

For single student signing up 1 full course: 10% EBD by 10 May 2015, 5% by 25 May 2015. Sign up today!

PSLE A* Achievers

This June, P6 pupils will work on mock papers that comprise of both short and long questions. This is a good time for all pupils to go through a comprehensive revision before the preliminary exams.

As usual, trainer’s explanation of difficult concepts in class is key to helping pupils clarify doubts and misconceptions so pupils are strongly encouraged to ask questions in class.

Practice is the other key ingredient for success in PSLE Math. Hence we are going to have an intensive program that has systematic coverage of PSLE math topics, emphasizes on higher order challenging problems and where pupils’ presentation of solutions will be fine-tuned.

Its almost the last stretch, boys and girls…..let’s stay focused and push on!

P4  & P5 FUSION MATH TRAINING FOR NMOS 

The Preliminary Round of the National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore is on 1st July 2015, Wednesday. Top scorers will be invited to the Special Round on 28th July 2015, Tuesday.

We continue our intensive training to help P4 and P5 pupils in their preparation for the coming NMOS competition. Knowledge, understanding and skills will be built up through active teaching and learning in class.

Working on mock papers will also give pupils more exposure to the topics and questions most relevant to the competition.

P5 Problem Solving Heuristics

Primary 5 is a crucial period of learning for pupils as they head towards their PSLE next year. As essential skills are taught, pupils build up a stronger foundation and their ability and confidence soar.

We see this in pupils who started their P5 year with us, soaring ahead in their P6 year. We are happy for them, especially those who initially came in with low marks and lacked confidence.

As always, trainers will explain strategies in class but pupils’ attentiveness and diligence in practice is still key to their achievements. Time to work hard, boys and girls!

Upper Secondary Maths & Science

Click here for Secondary Maths classes in June

2014 NMOS Special Round Training

 The top scorers of the Preliminary Round will be invited to sit for a written paper in the Special Round at NUS High School of Mathematics and Science on 26th July 2014 (Saturday). The duration of the paper is 1h 30min and it consists of 20 questions (4 marks each for Q1-10, 5 marks each for Q11-20).

Some instructions useful to candidates of the Special Round:

1. Write your answers in the answer sheet provided and shade the appropriate bubbles below your answers.

2. No steps are needed to justify your answers.

3. No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

4. Unanswered questions will not get any marks.

5. No calculators or mathematical instruments are allowed.

Math Arena will be conducting NMOS Special Round Training for pupils in the coming week.

Venue: Math Arena

(Tampines Street 45, Block 488B #B1-147, Singapore 521488) .

Bus 28 stop at Blk 489B.

Buses 28, 293 at Blk 489A.

Bus 29 stop at Dunman Secondary.

Date: 14 Jul (Mon), 16 Jul (Wed), 21 Jul (Mon)

Time: 6.00 – 9.00 pm

Course Fee: $330

This course will mainly cover selected high-order thinking skill questions from the following topics:

1. Number Theory, Counting and Divisibility

2. Rate and Speed

3. Geometry

4. Fraction, Percentage and Ratio

Our Opening Hours (School Term):

Tuesday to Friday 3.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Saturday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Sunday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

Closed on Public Holidays

Should you have any enquiry regarding time schedule or course registration, please feel free to call to speak to Lilian or Bosco at 6783 3218, 6781 9325 or 8121 6628, or simply email us at admin@matharena.com.sg.

2013 Prelim Qns

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Question from Joelle

A factory manufactured 2620 ‘Small’, ‘Medium’ and ‘Large’ size T-shirts.  The ratio of the number of ‘Medium’ size T-shirts to the number of ‘Small’ size T-shirts was 1 : 3.  After  of the ‘Small’ size T-shirts,  of the ‘Large’ size T-shirts and none of the ‘Medium’ size T-shirts were sold, there were 1645 T-shirts left.  How many ‘Small’ size T-shirts were there at first?

Please click the following link for suggested solution: Question from Joelle 09.05.14