PSLE MATHEMATICS INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS
Does your find Mathematics too challenging? Is your child still:
• Struggling to score well in Mathematics exams?
• Unable to understand key mathematical concepts?
• Losing more than 10 marks due to careless mistakes?
At Cognitus Academy, we offer a range of workshops to help students at every level of readiness.
PSLE Mathematics Regular Programme
From our experience…
👉🏻 Students are struggling to score well in Mathematics because they are unable to solve problem sums involving model drawing.
👉🏻 Students are also intimated by certain Mathematics topics like Speed, Ratio and Percentages, of which they lack the ability to grasp the concepts taught.
👉🏻 Careless mistakes can be the bane of every student dealing with Mathematics. This is because they are unmotivated to score and are mainly aiming to pass the subject.
We believe that it is never too late to make improvements. We have taught students who come to us weeks before PSLE and improved by two grades. However, the process was gruelling and filled with anxiety for both students and parents.
Apart from regular Mathematics lessons, Cognitus Academy has designed a series of intensive programmes that follow the DEPTH Framework and covers all the important Pri 5 topics and heuristics necessary to excel for P6 Mathematics exam.
Read on to see how the programmes works.
Conquering Mathematics through the DEPTH Framework
The DEPTH Framework provides 5 key elements to help students learn Mathematics effectively. This framework evaluates students’ current ability, helps to clear doubts, and exposes students to exam-based questions.
Our curriculum structure includes asking probing questions in class to encourage students to explore, discover and build their confidence in Mathematics.
Deepened Curriculum, Heightened Learning
Apart from what is learnt from the school syllabus, students will develop a deeper insight into the curriculum. Understanding the core concepts deeply will also enhance students’ ability to apply heuristics to handle higher-order thinking questions.
Eliminated Errors and Misconceptions
Drills and practices develop fluency and heighten students’ awareness of their carelessness when solving Mathematics questions. Training students to understand their own tendencies greatly improves the accuracy of their calculations.
Practical and Authentic (Real World) Mathematics Teasers
Learning out of real-world context requires abstract thinking. This requirement stumps some students who need to see concrete examples. Students will learn to link Mathematics to authentic real-world problems, enhancing their number sense and conceptual development.
Think Critically and Mathematically
Thinking critically requires habits of mind and problem-solving skills. Merging critical and mathematical thinking makes the learning of Mathematics exciting and engaging. Learning Mathematics in this way unlocks the fun and challenging aspects of the subject.
Honed Precision
With carefully selected tasks for each lesson, students will learn how to be quick and accurate in their computations. Beyond procedural accuracy, students will also develop structural thinking that provides repeatable steps for analysing non-routine questions.
P5 Mathematics Final Dash Workshop
Conceptual Alignment
Each lesson in the P5 Maths Final Dash is designed to focus on P5 Maths topics that are new to students and will have continued importance in PSLE Maths exams. Each lesson covers the basic concepts, and systematically extends to more complex problem sums within the topic. The notes will provide clear steps for quick revision for the upcoming exams.
Topics Covered
June School Holidays (Sem 1 Topical Review)
Day 1: Whole Numbers (Order of Operations, Comparison model)
Day 2: Fractions (Part/whole and Part/Part)
Day 3: Ratio (Something constant vs Nothing Constant)
Day 4: Advanced Triangles
September & December School Holidays (Full Year Topical Review)
Day 1: Percentage (Discount, GST, service charge, Interest rates)
Day 2: Rate and Average
Day 3: Area and Volume
Day 4: Advanced Geometry
Schedule
| Run | Programme | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Run 1
|
P5 Maths Final Dash
(4 sessions)
|
5 Sep to 8 Sep
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
Goldhill Plaza |
PSLE Mathematics Level Up Workshop
➡️ Conceptual Alignment
Each lesson in the PSLE Maths Level Up Workshop will focus on the development
and connection of key concepts that are commonly tested in PSLE. Your child will
develop foundational understanding of key concepts and apply easy-to-use steps for
solving word problems. After following some tried and tested problem-solving
strategies, your child will gain more confidence for the PSLE Maths exams.
➡️ Topics Covered
In this 4-day Workshop, we will cover the following topics that clarify the most basic
types of word problems.
March & June School Holidays
✅ Day 1: Model Drawing (Double vs Multiple Quantities, Static vs With Transfers)
✅ Day 2: Assumption vs Guess and Check, Grouping and Number x Value
✅ Day 3: Part-Whole vs Part-Part (Fraction of Whole and fraction of remainder,
Identify base of percentage, Repeated Identity in Ratio)
✅ Day 4: Perimeter and Area in Composite Figures, Angle Properties in Geometry
PSLE Mathematics Power Up Workshop
➡️ Conceptual Alignment
Each lesson in the PSLE Maths Power Up Workshop will focus on the
interconnection of key concepts that are commonly tested in PSLE. Your child will
develop systematic thinking processes for analysing complex word problems and
breaking them down into simpler parts. After seeing the interconnectedness of the
PSLE Maths topics, your child will be able to apply the correct methods that they
have learnt to solve word problems efficaciously.
➡️ Topics Covered
In this 4-day Workshop, we will cover the following topics that differentiate AL1
students from the rest.
March School Holidays
✅ Day 1: Comparison models with units and numbers intermingled with transfers, Factors vs Multiples, Excess vs Shortage in various contexts
✅ Day 2: Big Total / Small Total vs Big Difference / Small Difference (across topics),
Grouping and Number x Value
✅ Day 3: Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures, Volume and Surface area
✅ Day 4: Volume and Displacement and Rate (with fraction of whole), Rate and Statistics in real-life application
June School Holidays
✅ Day 1: Simultaneous Concept (Remove and Replace), Excess and Shortage Across Various Contexts, Percentage Discount and Additional Discount
✅ Day 2: Equal Fractions vs Repeated Identity, Part-Whole vs Part-Part
✅ Day 3: Sets and Patterns, Markings and Gaps, Overlapping Figures
✅ Day 4: Shaded Area as Fraction of Composite Figures, Hidden Dimensions in Composite Figures
PSLE Mathematics Final Dash Workshop
Conceptual Alignment
In the PSLE Maths Final Dash Workshop, we will be specifically tackling Paper 2 by looking at questions from past year school prelim papers. The focus will be on how your child can tackle questions across different topics and concepts. Your child can expect more guiding questions and prompts to start off in the solving process in the correct direction. The aim is to help your child infer and write down more key information so as to gain precious method marks. Your child will also get to write down the concepts and methods suitable for each question to consolidate the learning and be ready for PSLE.
Topics Covered
Algebra
Fractions
Ratio
Percentage
Circles
Angles in geometric figures
Speed
Volume
Pie Charts
Solid figures and nets
Schedule
| Run | Programme | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Run 1
|
PSLE Maths Final Dash
(4 sessions)
|
5 Sep to 8 Sep
2pm - 4pm |
Goldhill Plaza |
Our Teaching Team
Cognitus Academy takes pride in helping our students achieve breakthroughs in their results.
We are able to do that because of the strong team that we have built to teach, organise and administer our robust Mathematics programmes.
Having been a teacher trainer at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Dr Daniel Chua has not only crafted a solid curriculum for our students, but also an effective training programme for our teachers.
At Cognitus Academy, teachers form the foundation of our Mathematics programmes. Prospective teachers are screened meticulously and undergo a rigorous 3-month training programme to develop core competencies of a teacher. Teaching interns also develop academic and philosophical roots in their pedagogy by studying the relevant materials in-depth and observing senior teachers in action before they enter the classrooms to teach.
After the completion of formal training, new teachers will continue to go through robust training and meet regularly to sharpen their problem-solving skills, explore innovative and effective curriculum for students, and refine teaching methods to enhance the students' mastery of the subject.
Our curriculum and pedagogy are continuously refined and updated in accordance with the changes in the education system by our curriculum team comprising of ex-MOE teachers, Heads of Department, Senior Teachers, PSLE markers and experienced Cognitus teachers.
Here’s what students say after they have attended ourPSLE Mathematics Intensive Workshops
100% Dedication and Interest
“A heartfelt thanks to you for your 100% dedication and genuine interest in
helping the kids achieve the best they can in Maths. You are a great teacher and
Kyra is very lucky to have joined your class. Thank you!”
Parent of Kyra
87% for Maths
“Would like to thank you for your guidance towards Marcus over the past months.
He did very well for his Maths (87%), apparently top for his class. This
achievement certainly boosted his confidence. I hope he remains humble and not get too complacent. Once again, thank you so much! :)”
Parent of Marcus
Became more Confident
“Gaby may have joined your class rather late, but I can see she has benefitted
from it. She seems more confident in her Math abilities in general and especially in
tackling difficult problem sums. Regardless of how she does at the exams, I just
wanted to say, thank you. You’ve been a great help.”
Parent of Gaby
Thanks for taking time to read about ourPSLE Mathematics Intensive Workshops.
These are the underlying principles behind some of the strategies taught to gifted kids. We want mainstream students to also benefit from them because we have seen how powerful they can be. If you want your child to improve significantly for the coming PSLE Mathematics exams, sign up using the form below.