The P5 MATH OLYMPIAD PROGRAMME is a 10-session (each session 1.5 hrs, weekly) programme to introduce P5 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P5 Math questions. As some of these P5 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students when they enter P6.
It is widely agreed that some of the non-routine or difficult PSLE Math questions are very similar to Primary Math Olympiad questions. Thus to get an A-Star for PSLE Math it may be necessary to acquire some Primary Math Olympiad problem-solving skills. Hence we encourage ALL primary school students to attend some kind of math Olympiad training before they take their PSLE Math exam. Math Olympiad is not just for students who are currently doing well in Math; we believe it is for EVERY primary student.
Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.
Level/Subject: P5 MATH OLYMPIAD
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
(Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947)
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
- To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
- To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
- To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Total Course Fee: $320
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P5MOLYMP> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
P4 MATH OLYMPIAD Programme starts on 28 July
The P4 MATH OLYMPIAD PROGRAMME is a 10-session (each session 1.5 hrs, weekly) programme to introduce P4 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P4 Math questions. As some of these P4 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in P5 or in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students in their later primary years.
It is widely agreed that some of the non-routine or difficult PSLE Math questions are very similar to Primary Math Olympiad questions. Thus to get an A-Star for PSLE Math it may be necessary to acquire some Primary Math Olympiad problem-solving skills. Hence we encourage ALL primary school students to attend some kind of math Olympiad training before they take their PSLE Math exam. Math Olympiad is not just for students who are currently doing well in Math; we believe it is for EVERY primary student.
Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.
Level/Subject: P4 MATH OLYMPIAD
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
(Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947)
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
- To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
- To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
- To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Total Course Fee: $290
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P4MOLYMP> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
P3 MATH OLYMPIAD Programme starts on 27 July
The P3 MATH OLYMPIAD PROGRAMME is a 10-session (each session 1.5 hrs, weekly) programme to introduce P3 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P3 Math questions. As some of these P3 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in P5 or in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students in their later primary years.
It is widely agreed that some of the non-routine or difficult PSLE Math questions are very similar to Primary Math Olympiad questions. Thus to get an A-Star for PSLE Math it may be necessary to acquire some Primary Math Olympiad problem-solving skills. Hence we encourage ALL primary school students to attend some kind of math Olympiad training before they take their PSLE Math exam. Math Olympiad is not just for students who are currently doing well in Math; we believe it is for EVERY primary student.
Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.
Level/Subject: P3 MATH OLYMPIAD
Day: Mondays
Time: 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
(Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947)
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
- To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
- To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
- To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Total Course Fee: $290
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P3MOLYMP> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
Course Outline:
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Tricks in Addition and Subtraction |
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Tricks in Multiplication and Division |
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Working Backwards |
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Finding Cubes |
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Using Logic |
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Looking for a Pattern |
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Solve by Comparison and Replacement |
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Solving Using Model |
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Speed – Catching Up & Encountering |
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Practical Problems |
P4 MATH OLYMPIAD JUNE HOLIDAY ENRICHMENT
The P4 MATH OLYMPIAD JUNE HOLIDAY ENRICHMENT is a 4-day (each day 1.5 hrs) programme conducted during the June school holidays to introduce P4 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P4 Math questions. As some of these P4 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in P5 or in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students in their later primary years.
It is widely agreed that some of the non-routine or difficult PSLE Math questions are very similar to Primary Math Olympiad questions. Thus to get an A-Star for PSLE Math it may be necessary to acquire some Primary Math Olympiad problem-solving skills. Hence we encourage ALL primary school students to attend some kind of math Olympiad training before they take their PSLE Math exam. Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.
Level/Subject: P4 MATH OLYMPIAD
Dates: Tue 2/6, Wed 3/6, Thur 4/6, and Fri 5/6 (four 1.5 hr sessions)
Time: Mornings 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
- To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
- To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
- To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $120
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P4MOLYMPJUN> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
P3 MATH OLYMPIAD JUNE HOLIDAY ENRICHMENT
The P3 MATH OLYMPIAD JUNE HOLIDAY ENRICHMENT is a 4-day (each day 1.5 hrs) programme conducted during the June school holidays to introduce P3 students to techniques and skills involved in solving non-routine P3 Math questions. As some of these P3 Math Olympiad questions are also similar to the difficult math questions found in P5 or in the PSLE, the heuristics learnt in this course will be useful to these students in their later primary years.
It is widely agreed that some of the non-routine or difficult PSLE Math questions are very similar to Primary Math Olympiad questions. Thus to get an A-Star for PSLE Math it may be necessary to acquire some Primary Math Olympiad problem-solving skills. Hence we encourage ALL primary school students to attend some kind of math Olympiad training before they take their PSLE Math exam. Primary Math Olympiad skills may also be useful to students taking the GEP or DSA selection tests.
Level/Subject: P3 MATH OLYMPIAD
Dates: Tue 2/6, Wed 3/6, Thur 4/6, and Fri 5/6 (four 1.5 hr sessions)
Time: Mornings 9.15 am – 10.45 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To introduce students to heuristics commonly used in Primary Math Olympiad
- To give students confidence in solving non-routine or difficult Math problems.
- To train students to look at Math problems from multiple angles.
- To train students in analytical thinking and logical reasoning.
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & METACOGNITION
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $120
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P3MOLYMPJUN> TO 97860411.
As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.
Challenging PSLE Math Programme for Medium to High Ability Students
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After conducting the PSLE Math Intensive Revision workshop during the recent March holidays, where I taught a wonderful group of students some of the more difficult concepts found in PSLE Math as well as metacognitive approaches to problem solving, some parents have asked me to continue conducting a weekly challenging PSLE math programme, as the next PSLE Math Intensive Revision in June is too far away.
For this challenging math program, I will be teaching students the more difficult concepts necessary to excel in PSLE Math, as well as the strategies and heuristics commonly employed to solve them. I will also be exposing students to P6 Math Olympiad questions as some of the most difficult PSLE Math questions are modified Primary Math Olympiad questions. Details of the weekly programme are as follows:
Level/Subject: PSLE Challenging Math
Day/Time: Every Saturday, 9.00 am to 10.30 am ( 1.5 hrs)
Location: Blk 627 Bukit Batok Central #07-640
Focus: Difficult Concepts, Strategies, Heuristics, Olympiad
Fees: $150 for every four sessions.
Class Size: 2 to 8 students.
Tutor: Mr Ilyasa; M.Ed (NIE), PGDE (NIE), BSc (NUS), Ex-RI/RJC; ex-sch teacher, full-time tutor of PSLE, O and A Level Math and Physics. (h/p: 97860411)
A former secondary school Physics teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level (H2/H1) Physics and (H2/H1) Mathematics for more than 7 years, as well as ‘O’ Level Physics, Additional Math, Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, Mr Ilyasa holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Merit from the National University of Singapore, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, and a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree also from the NIE, Singapore.
To register, kindly call or send an sms to 97860411.
Is metacognition part of the mathematics curriculum in Singapore?
One of the aims of mathematics education in schools in Singapore is to enable students to acquire thinking and problem solving skills and to make effective use of these skills to formulate and solve problems (MOE, 2007).
The existing curriculum framework for mathematics designed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) lists metacognition as one of the components on which the development of mathematical problem solving ability depends.
According to the MOE (2007), metacognition can be defined as the realization of, and the ability to regulate one’s thinking processes, in particular the choosing and application of problem-solving strategies. The MOE believes that it is important to provide students with metacognitive experience in order to help them develop their problem solving abilities.
Note: The above paragraphs are adapted from my minor research paper, Examining Supports for Metacognition in Singaporean Lower Secondary Mathematics Textbooks, NIE, 2011. All rights reserved.
Related links:
(1) Metacognition – The secret to learning and problem-solving;
(2) Metacognition and problem-solving;
(3) Metacognition enhances learning;
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TUITION CLASSES:
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CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
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ORIGINAL POST (OUTDATED):
Maths Olympiad Contest Problems For Primary and Lower Secondary Schools by Dr George Lenchner; Price (Brand new): $23 (U.P more than $30).
To order, call or sms to 97860411. Self-collect at Singapore Learner’s office at Bukit Batok Central.