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Navigating the Maths transition from primary 1 to primary 2
As kids move from Primary 1 to 2, the Maths lessons get a bit tougher. They'll start handling larger numbers and slightly trickier topics. So, to help your child get ready for this change, we've put together a simple guide that outlines exactly what to expect.
Let's break down each topic and see what the students have learned in Primary 1 and what new things they'll pick up in Primary 2.
1. Whole numbers
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Numbers to 100 Counting in tens Comparing and ordering Number patterns |
Numbers to 1000 Counting in hundreds, tens, and ones Comparing and ordering Number patterns Odd and even numbers |
2. Addition and subtraction
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
| Addition and subtraction up to two digits | Addition and subtraction up to three digits |
3. Multiplication and division
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Concept of multiplication Equal sharing Equal grouping |
Multiplication tables of 2,3,4,5, and 10 Relationship between multiplication and division |
4. Money
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Counting coins and notes Exchanging money Comparing money Adding and subtracting money |
Counting dollars and cents Converting money Comparing money |
5. Length
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Measuring in centimetres Comparing and ordering Curves and straight lines |
Measuring in meters Comparing and ordering |
6. Time
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Telling time to 5 minutes Telling time using AM and PM Duration of 1 hour and half an hour Table based questions |
Telling time to the minute Converting time Measuring time in hours and minutes |
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Identifying, naming, and describing 2D shapes Grouping of shapes Forming figures Copying figures on a dot grid or square grid |
Identifying, naming, and describing 3D shapes Completing patterns Grouping 3D shapes |
8. Picture graphs
| Primary 1 | Primary 2 |
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Making and reading picture graphs
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Reading and interpreting picture graphs
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New topics in Primary 2
1. Fractions
- Understanding fractions
- Comparing and ordering fractions with the same denominator
- Addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
2. Mass
- Measuring in kilograms and grams
- Comparing and ordering
3. Volume
- Measuring in litres
- Comparing and ordering
The transition to primary 2 is easier when parents and students are aware of what to expect. Such knowledge will also provide them with a strong foundation to build upon as they progress through their educational years.
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