Mathematics
Vision
Every Fairsian a passionate learner and a determined problem solver.
At FMS(P), we focus on developing students’ problem solving skills in a fun and meaningful way. The department programmes follow closely to the direction set by MOE. The programmes enable students to:
- acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics
- develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving;
- build confidence and foster interest in mathematics
Programme and Highlights
Every Fairsian, from Primary 1 to 6, is engaged in the learning of Mathematics through a myriad of hands-on activities and real-life problem-solving scenarios. Learning experiences play a pivotal role in the learning of Mathematics across all the levels in Fairfield.
The younger students are engaged in fun math activities, discovering the joy of learning in their formative years. Students are introduced to the family of numbers in a pro
Our students also explored the application of Mathematics outside the classroom context – on a Shopping Trail to the supermarket – while building empathy and showing appreciation to others at the same time. With a purpose to serve and appreciate our non-teaching staff, our students worked in groups to draw up a shopping list of daily necessities such as food and drinks to thank our unsung heroes for their labour of love behind the scenes. With a sum of money, students learnt how to do up a simple budget, taking into consideration the nutritional values of the items to be bought for our older non-teaching staff. The students also empathised with the elderly and needy residents when they witnessed how the customised designs in the supermarket serve the residents better.
Useful websites on Maths
Lower Primary
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
http://www.math-play.com/index.html
Upper Primary
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zb84382/articles/zg68k7h
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/math/games/first-second-grade/tessellation/
http://mathsnacks.com
For all levels
https://nrich.maths.org/frontpage
http://www.mathapprentice.com
http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/maths/
http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html
Online Learning Platform
https://problemsums.koobits.com