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5. 16 units = $120
20 units =
04 units = $120
4 units = $30
04
20 units = $30 x 5
20 units = $150
John had $150 at first.
6. “Mathematics is an excellent
vehicle for the development
and improvement of a person’s
intellectual competencies”
Singapore Ministry of Education 2006
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Example One
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Example Two
Use the digits to make two numbers. Subtract
the smaller number from the larger.
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Example Three
Arrange the five numbers so that the vertical
total equals the horizontal total.
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Example Four
Pick any number between 10 and 20. Take turns
to subtract one or two. Winner is the person
who reaches zero.
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21. is less than 23.
is 5 less than 23.
is 1 less than 23.
is 2 less than 23.
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22. My Pals Are Here! Mathematics
generalization
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My Pals Are Here! Mathematics
Emphasis on Generalizatio
24. Emphasis on Generalization
Looking for patterns and making
generalization is emphasized.
This emphasizes the relatedness
between the 2, 4 and 8 times
table.
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Example Six
Move two sticks to change the figure with three
squares into figures with two squares.
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Example Seven
Use a tangram set. Goggle it – make using
cardboard. Those using iPads can find free
tangram apps.
39. Fuchun Primary School, Singapore
King Solomon Academy, London
Keys Grade School, The Philippines
40. Edgewood Elementary School,
Scarsdale, New York
Archipelschool De Tweemaster – Kameleon,
The Netherlands
King Solomon Academy,
London
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