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2. Singapore Ministry of Education 1992, 2001, 2007, 2013

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4. Singapore Examination & Assessment Board 2012

5. 16 units = $120
20 units =
04 units = $120
4 units = $30
04
20 units = $30 x 5
20 units = $150
John had $150 at first.

6. “Mathematics is an excellent
vehicle for the development
and improvement of a person’s
intellectual competencies”
Singapore Ministry of Education 2006
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Example One

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Example Two
Use the digits to make two numbers. Subtract
the smaller number from the larger.

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Example Three
Arrange the five numbers so that the vertical
total equals the horizontal total.

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Example Four
Pick any number between 10 and 20. Take turns
to subtract one or two. Winner is the person
who reaches zero.

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21. is less than 23.
is 5 less than 23.
is 1 less than 23.
is 2 less than 23.
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22. My Pals Are Here! Mathematics
generalization
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My Pals Are Here! Mathematics
Emphasis on Generalizatio

24. Emphasis on Generalization
Looking for patterns and making
generalization is emphasized.
This emphasizes the relatedness
between the 2, 4 and 8 times
table.
Primary Mathematics LEARN MATHS IN A FUN AND EFFECTIVE WAY

25. Primary Mathematics Standards Edition
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26. Emphasis on Generalization
My Pals Are Here! Mathematics
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Example Five
Use these cards to make a story problem.
What questions can you ask?

28. more than books
27
Nasri
She has
9
books Michelle
has
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Example Six
Move two sticks to change the figure with three
squares into figures with two squares.

32. Wellington Primary School
visualization
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33. visualization
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34. Wellington Primary School
visualization
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Example Seven
Use a tangram set. Goggle it – make using
cardboard. Those using iPads can find free
tangram apps.

36. Make a rectangle.
Make a different
one.
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Conclusion

38. Fuchun Primary School, Singapore
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39. Fuchun Primary School, Singapore
King Solomon Academy, London
Keys Grade School, The Philippines

40. Edgewood Elementary School,
Scarsdale, New York
Archipelschool De Tweemaster – Kameleon,
The Netherlands
King Solomon Academy,
London
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