02 February 2025
At Matrix Math, we provide an engaging and detailed learning experience for your child. Matrix Math Tuition programme focuses on essential concepts that will further strengthen their mathematical foundation. The lesson synopsis gives parents a clear preview of the topics and problem-solving skills that will be covered in class. At Matrix Math, we ensure that each lesson is designed to build confidence and mastery in math, preparing students for success in both school and beyond.
In this lesson, we will conclude our unit with numbers up to 10 by introducing the “Before-Change-After” (BCA) method. This technique helps students break down math problems into three stages—initial state (Before), the modification (Change), and the resulting state (After)—making them easier to understand and solve.
By applying the BCA method, students will enhance their problem-solving skills and gain a structured approach to tackling mathematical challenges.
In our previous lesson, we explored the concepts of “comparison of quantities” and “comparison of units” separately. This week, we will challenge students by combining these concepts into single questions, a level of complexity not typically addressed in standard Primary 2 curricula. Students will tackle problems that require simultaneous application of both comparisons of quantities and units, enhancing their analytical skills.
Please be aware that this week’s lesson is intentionally designed to stretch your child’s understanding. It’s normal for students to find these problems challenging initially. Encourage your child to approach these challenges with perseverance. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the teacher.
This week, the children will continue with lesson 8 on Whole Numbers. We will challenge the students by combining concepts learnt last week into a single question.
We will also be giving the children opportunities to practice their model drawing skills. Additionally, we will be introducing problem sums that involve “working forward” that require the use of higher-order model drawing methods. This is a more advanced method of solving mathematical problems, and it’s a great way to enhance their problem-solving skills.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
This week’s lesson will continue our exploration of the Internal Transfer concept. Additionally, we will introduce the topic of Factors and Multiples.
Factors and Multiples:
Understanding factors and multiples is essential for students, as these concepts are foundational in mathematics. A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder, while a multiple is the product of a number and an integer. For example, 3 is a factor of 12, and 12 is a multiple of 3.
To grasp these concepts effectively, students should have a solid understanding of multiplication and division tables. This foundational knowledge will aid in identifying factors and multiples of numbers.
In this lesson, we will delve deeper into Remainder Theory within the context of fractions, focusing on solving problem sums where the remainder is unknown. These types of questions are frequently tested in school exams and require a solid understanding of both fractions and remainders.
We will use model drawing to visualise and solve problems involving unknown remainders. This method aligns with strategies taught in previous lessons and enhances students’ ability to interpret complex problems.
In this lesson, we will be on FDRP 6. The lesson will cover challenging heuristic problem sums that involve proportion transfer.
These problem sums test students’ ability to apply the proportion transfer concept to questions that start with a value difference. There are different methods to solve these types of questions, but we have found that the model method is the most effective.
To successfully complete these problem sums, students will need to draw multiple models, so it is essential that they maintain neatness in their work to avoid confusion and careless mistakes.
