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Primary 1 Mathematics

A comprehensive introduction to mathematical thinking through concrete exploration and pictorial representation. Students develop a deep sense of number, spatial awareness, and logical reasoning to solve real world problems.

2 units·50 topics·Ages 6-7

01Numbers and Operations

25 topics·Semester 1

Building a strong foundation in counting, number sense, and the four operations through concrete materials and pictorial representations.

Counting to 10

Students will count objects up to 10 using one-to-one correspondence, recognise numerals 0–10, and match quantities to numerals.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Numbers to 10: Reading and Writing

Students will read and write numerals and number words for 0 to 10 and understand the meaning of zero.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 10

Students will compare two numbers using the language "greater than", "less than", and "equal to", and arrange numbers in order.

Concept MappingThink-Pair-Share
Number Bonds to 10

Students will explore number bonds, understanding how two parts combine to make a whole within 10.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Addition within 10

Students will add two single-digit numbers with a sum up to 10, using concrete objects, pictures, and number sentences.

Experiential LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Subtraction within 10

Students will subtract within 10, understanding subtraction as taking away and as finding the difference.

Stations RotationThink-Pair-Share
Numbers to 20

Students will count, read, write, and compare numbers from 11 to 20, recognising ten as a unit.

Concept MappingPeer Teaching
Addition within 20

Students will add numbers with sums up to 20, building on number bonds and using the make-ten strategy.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Subtraction within 20

Students will subtract within 20, using number bonds and the make-ten strategy to solve problems.

Think-Pair-ShareProblem-Based Learning
Numbers to 100: Tens and Ones

Students will understand tens and ones as place value units, count in tens to 100, and represent numbers using base-ten blocks.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Counting in Tens to 100

Students will count forward and backward in tens from any multiple of ten up to 100.

Think-Pair-ShareCollaborative Problem-Solving
Reading and Writing Numbers to 100

Students will read and write numerals and number words for numbers up to 100.

Stations RotationPeer Teaching
Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 100

Students will compare and order two-digit numbers using place value understanding and the symbols <, >, =.

Concept MappingThink-Pair-Share
Addition without Regrouping (within 100)

Students will add two-digit numbers without regrouping, using place value understanding and written methods.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Subtraction without Regrouping (within 100)

Students will subtract two-digit numbers without regrouping, applying place value concepts.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Addition with Regrouping (within 100)

Students will add two-digit numbers that require regrouping ones into a ten.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Subtraction with Regrouping (within 100)

Students will subtract two-digit numbers that require regrouping a ten into ones.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingPeer Teaching
Mental Addition Strategies

Students will develop mental addition strategies including counting on, adding tens, and using known facts.

Think-Pair-ShareStations Rotation
Mental Subtraction Strategies

Students will develop mental subtraction strategies including counting back, subtracting tens, and using number bonds.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingThink-Pair-Share
Word Problems: Addition

Students will solve one-step word problems involving addition by identifying key information and writing number sentences.

Problem-Based LearningThink-Pair-Share
Word Problems: Subtraction

Students will solve one-step word problems involving subtraction, including "take away" and "how many more" situations.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingStations Rotation
Ordinal Numbers

Students will understand and use ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th to describe position.

Experiential LearningRole Play
Number Patterns

Students will identify, describe, and complete simple number patterns involving addition or subtraction of a constant.

Carousel BrainstormThink-Pair-Share
Introduction to Multiplication: Equal Groups

Students will explore multiplication as repeated addition and equal grouping, building early multiplicative thinking.

Experiential LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Halving and Sharing Equally

Students will explore division as sharing equally and as halving, laying the groundwork for later division concepts.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share

02Shapes, Measurement and Data

25 topics·Semester 2

Exploring two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, developing measurement skills using non-standard units, and representing and interpreting data in picture graphs.

Recognising 2D Shapes

Students will identify and name circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles in their environment.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Properties of 2D Shapes

Students will describe 2D shapes by the number of sides and corners (vertices) they have.

Concept MappingJigsaw
Recognising 3D Shapes

Students will identify and name cubes, cuboids, spheres, cylinders, and cones in their environment.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Properties of 3D Shapes

Students will describe 3D shapes using the terms faces, edges, and vertices.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Patterns with Shapes

Students will identify, describe, and continue repeating patterns made from shapes, colours, and sizes.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Comparing Lengths

Students will compare the lengths of two or more objects directly using the terms "longer", "shorter", and "about the same length".

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Measuring Length with Non-Standard Units

Students will measure and compare lengths using non-standard units such as cubes, paper clips, or hand spans.

Experiential LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Comparing Masses

Students will compare the masses of objects directly and using a balance scale, using the terms "heavier", "lighter", and "about the same mass".

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Measuring Mass with Non-Standard Units

Students will measure mass using non-standard units on a balance scale.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Comparing Capacity and Volume

Students will compare the capacity of containers using direct comparison and non-standard units such as cups or scoops.

Experiential LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Days of the Week

Students will learn the names and order of the days of the week and relate them to everyday routines.

Role PlayThink-Pair-Share
Months of the Year

Students will learn the names and order of the twelve months of the year and connect them to seasons and events.

Role PlayCollaborative Problem-Solving
Telling Time: O'Clock

Students will read and show time to the hour on analogue and digital clocks.

Stations RotationSimulation Game
Telling Time: Half Past

Students will read and show time to the half hour on analogue and digital clocks.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Reading a Calendar

Students will read a monthly calendar to find days, dates, and the number of days in a month.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingStations Rotation
Money: Recognising Coins and Notes

Students will identify Singapore coins (5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1) and notes ($2, $5, $10) by their appearance and value.

Role PlaySimulation Game
Counting Money

Students will count a collection of coins and notes to find the total amount of money.

Simulation GameStations Rotation
Spending and Change

Students will solve simple word problems involving buying items and receiving change.

Role PlayCollaborative Problem-Solving
Introduction to Picture Graphs

Students will read simple picture graphs where one picture represents one object, and answer questions about the data.

Concept MappingThink-Pair-Share
Collecting Data and Making Picture Graphs

Students will collect simple data through surveys and represent it in a picture graph.

Project-Based LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Interpreting Picture Graphs

Students will interpret data in picture graphs by comparing categories and answering "how many more/fewer" questions.

Case Study AnalysisThink-Pair-Share
Symmetry in Shapes

Students will explore line symmetry by folding and identifying shapes that are symmetrical.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Position and Direction

Students will use positional language (left, right, above, below, in front, behind, next to) to describe the position of objects.

Role PlayExperiential Learning
Composing and Decomposing Shapes

Students will combine 2D shapes to make new shapes and separate shapes into smaller shapes.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Review and Consolidation

Comprehensive review of all topics covered in the year, connecting numbers, shapes, measurement, and data through playful problem-solving activities.

Think-Pair-ShareConcept Mapping