Misconceptions of fewer than, more than

Misconception: 
More than, fewer than, less than
In problem sums, students have these misconceptions of knowing which is more, which is less. The crux to handling this is to ensure these terms have a partner to belong to. Normally, it is the nearest term closest to these words.

E.g. John sold 109 chickens on Monday. He sold 28 more chickens on Tuesday than on Monday. 
The "more" term in this sentence is placed closer to Tuesday. In this case, the "more than" belongs to Tuesday.
Using logic, therefore, Tuesday is more, and hence Monday is lesser.
To help children, an arrow can be drawn from the word "more" to Tuesday.

Children have more difficulties with the term fewer and lesser than.
Another e.g. Jane sold 500 cakes on Friday. She sold 109 fewer cakes on Saturday than on Friday. 
The "fewer" term in this sentence is placed closer to Saturday. In the case, the "fewer than" belongs to Saturday.
Using the same logic, therefore, Friday is more than Saturday.
To help children, an arrow can be drawn from the word "fewer" to Saturday.

Normally, children who are better read would not be facing these problems, and most of them can understand these easily. These tips will be useful for those who are still facing difficulties in identifying the "more than" and "fewer than" terms.

PSLE Booklet for Term 1

Dear all,

I have attached the soft copy of the problem sums booklet, if you need to work on more examples.
Problem Sums for Term 1


Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Photos taken during the CNY Eve

Photos taken during the CNY eve:

Revision for Chapter 1

Revision for Chapter 1:
There were questions from 1 of the parents on Saturday as to how to help your child in Maths.

Things to note for this chapter. Refer to the contents page from the textbook. The things which they need to learn are all inside.

E.g. for Chapter 1:
1) Counting to 1000
2) Place Value
3) Comparing Numbers
4) Order and Pattern
5) Even and Odd numbers

That means, there are 5 objectives for this chapter which has to be completed and achieved.

Pls note this mis-conception. 

The Value of the digit (e.g. 5 in 259)  Vs
The PLACE VALUE of the digit (e.g. 5 in 259)

The value of 5 in 259 is 50, vs the place value of the digit 5 in 259 is tens.
It is a common mistake for the students...

Unit reviews for this first term

Dear all, pls note the unit reviews for Maths and English in this term. A notification has been given out earlier today.

Maths:  Week 7 (Topic 1 - numbers to 1000)
Maths: Week 9 (addition and subtraction within 1000)

English: Week 9: (First 4 books up to Magnetic Max)

Thank/regards
Mdm Chan

Photographs to our P2 camp

Class Photos taken during P2 camp

Congrats to our 2 groups of winners: 

Our Class Photo:

Learnlogy accounts ready

Dear parents,

The Learnlogy account is ready... please try to logon and start doing the assignments..
Thanks!


Cheers
Mdm Chan

P2 Maths Language

P2 Maths Language

Please see attached picture for the Mathematics Language which will be covered in lessons. I will also appreciate if you can use this to revise with your children on their understanding of these terms. :)

Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

Dear all,

EL Updates: 
1) Spelling is conducted every Wednesday. The first one will start tomorrow.  Next, the words and phrases/ essential things covered for P2 English is given at the front of the booklet. Same as last year, this is very important as it communicates the key things they need to learn this year. 

Please replace a new Spelling book in Semester 2. 


Maths updates:
The first test will be conducted in February. Topics covered: Numbers to 1000, Addition and Subtraction within 1000. 
Mental sums is conducted every week. Please bring 1 more exercise book for this exercise. 

Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Sport Camp this Friday

Dear all,

Pls note the things to bring for the P2 camp:

And some colour pencils.