PRIMARY 5 MATH SYLLABUS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In Primary 5 (Standard), your child will be able to:
- Work with whole numbers up to 10 million, using brackets and order of operations.
- Perform fraction and decimal operations.
- Calculate percentages (parts, discounts, GST) and solve rate problems.
- Calculate area of triangles and volume of cubes/cuboids.
- Study angles, triangle properties, and shapes like parallelograms and trapeziums.
In Primary 5 (Foundation), your child will be able to:
- Compare, round, and perform operations on whole numbers and fractions.
- Solve decimal and rate problems.
- Understand time and calculate area, perimeter, and volume.
- Study lines, angles, and shapes like rectangles and squares.
- Interpret tables, bar graphs, and line graphs.
Primary 5 (STandard) Mathematics Syllabus
Number and Algebra
– Work with whole numbers up to 10 million and perform operations (including brackets and order of operations).
– Handle fractions: division and operations with mixed numbers.
– Use decimals for all operations and conversions.
Percentage
– Find parts, discounts, GST, interest, and express numbers as percentages.
Rate
– Calculate rate, total amounts, or units.
Measurement (Area)
– Calculate the area of triangles using the formula 1/2 × base × height.
Measurement (Volume)
– Find the volume of cubes and cuboids (length × width × height).
– Calculate liquid volume and convert between units.
Geometry
– Study angles (straight line, point, vertically opposite) and properties of triangles (e.g., isosceles), parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapeziums.
Primary 5 (Foundation) Mathematics Syllabus
Number and Algebra
– Work with whole numbers up to 10 million: comparing, rounding, and operations (factors/multiples).
– Handle fractions: equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and operations.
– Use decimals (up to 3 decimal places) and perform operations.
Rate
– Calculate rate, total amounts, or units.
Measurement (Time)
– Understand hours/minutes, the 24-hour clock, and calculating start/end times.
Measurement
(Area & Perimeter)
– Calculate area and perimeter of rectangles, squares, and composite figures.
Measurement (Volume)
– Understand volume of cubes and cuboids.
– Use isometric grids for drawing.
Geometry
– Study properties of lines and angles (perpendicular/parallel) and shapes like rectangles and squares.
Statistics
– Read, interpret, and complete tables, bar graphs, and line graphs.
Common Struggles Faced by Primary 5 Students in Maths
- More complex word problems that require applying multiple mathematical concepts at once.
- Perform calculations but struggle with understanding the core principles behind the math.
- Visualizing shapes, areas, and angles can be difficult, especially with complex figures.
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