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Primary teachers, understanding common misconceptions in fractions and how to fix them can really help your students.  Many students think fractions are tough, especially when solving word problems involving fractions.  It becomes even more challenging when they start believing things that aren’t true.  Remember, it’s better to prevent mistakes than to fix them later.  Once […]

Using review games for math lessons seems like a no brainer activity to add to one’s lesson plan.  Some teachers really like incorporating these games into their lessons, while others might not be as big fans.  The reasons for these feelings vary, just like the different ways teachers teach.  In this exploration, let’s take a

Math card games can make students more excited about practicing basic math skills like addition and subtraction. All you need is a deck of playing cards. These card math games are best for kindergarten, grade 1 or Primary 1. But even older kids will also enjoy these math activities with playing cards.  Disclaimer: I didn’t

In this blog post, I’ll share the timeline for teaching different fraction concepts in Singapore’s primary schools. Understanding the progression of fraction concepts will provide you with insight into the prerequisite knowledge students should have acquired. This knowledge will enable you to effectively connect prior learning with new concepts. Keep in mind that math curriculum

To make full use of the time spent on math crafts, make them part of your cute math bulletin boards!  While I didn’t create these crafts with the purpose of making bulletin board decorations, their vibrant appeal and educational value make them the perfect addition to any math classroom or learning environment. It helps to

This blog post will introduce you to the 5 Primary 5 Fraction word problems students need to know to be successful.  I will take the examples from Word Problems On Fractions to show you.   Mixed Operations Among all the primary 5 fraction word problems, this is one of the simplest.  However, it  is frequently one

As of 2023, in Singapore, students are first introduced to percentage concepts in Primary 5.  Students need to understand what percentage is, and learn how to convert percentage to fractions or decimals and vice versa. After learning the basics of the percentage part of a whole, it is time to move on to word problems.