Math

Primary 1 and 2

Here at Mavis, we understand that the early years are important in a child’s development. That is why we aim to ground our learners in a strong foundation which our learners can build upon as they progress through the various levels. At the same time, our teachers understand that at such a tender age, capturing the interest of our learners is very important. That is why our lessons are designed to be fun and enjoyable. Through the fun-filled lessons, learners will develop a love and passion for Mathematics.

• Developing an interest in Maths as learners discover the usefulness of Mathematics beyond the classroom walls
• Building up basic numeracy skills to prepare our learners for later years in their primary education
• Introduction to Creative Thinking Skills – the foundation of Heuristics – as we prepare our learner for the demands of Singapore’s education system
• Topical test
• Targeted revision exercises near examination

Primary 3

We understand that Primary 3 is a crucial year for your children as they undergo the streaming process at the end of the year. Our Primary 3 programme will help our learners consolidate their knowledge as we prepare them for an important milestone in their primary school life. At Primary 3, our learners would be introduced to heuristics – an important method of mathematical inquiry. Pure ‘drilling’ is passé. At Mavis, we believe in learning through understanding and our teachers will guide our learners though the various processes to ensure that they achieve this objective.

• Consolidation of key concepts from the Primary 1 & 2 syllabus as we prepare our learners for the streaming examination at the end of the year
• Further exposure to Heuristics as our learners build upon their Creative Thinking Skills
• Honing our learners’ numeracy, reasoning, thinking and problem-solving skills through the learning and application of mathematics
• Introducing the skills involved in solving problem sums to our learners
• Topical test
• Targeted revision exercises near examination

Primary 4

In Primary 4, our learners will be exposed more frequently to heuristics or higher order thinking questions. Mavis provides our learners with structured practice which helps to ease them into challenging questions. The questions are pitched at progressive levels of difficulty as our learners understand and master the basic concepts before moving on to even more difficult problems.

• Building the foundation for the ‘critical’ years – Primary 5 and 6
• Progressive learning
• Greater exposure to heuristics as our learners acquire the mastery to solve mind-bending questions
• Further development of our learners’ numeracy, reasoning, thinking and problem-solving skills through constant practice
• Topical test
• Targeted revision exercises near examination

Primary 5

Learners build on their foundation to excel and accelerate their learning pace.

• Higher order thinking
• Exposure to different types of problem sums
• Further development of our learners’ numeracy, reasoning, thinking and problem-solving skills through constant practice
• Topical test
• Targeted revision exercises near examination

Primary 6

Learners prepare for the PSLE. Lessons are precise and very focused. Concepts learnt at the different levels are constantly reinforced.

• Creative approaches to concepts and a wide variety of ways to arrive at the correct answers for different questions
• Exposure to different types of problem sums
• Different ways of arriving at answers
• Ample practice to help our learners prepare for the PSLE
• Topical test
• Targeted revision exercises near examination

Math

Primary 1 and 2
Jumpstart Math

At Mavis, we are aware that the secret to a good foundation is starting early. Hence, our maths tuition in Singapore aims to establish a strong base for children to build upon.

More importantly, at this impressionable age, the focus is to attract the learner’s attention. We hope that our young learners will develop a passionate interest in Mathematics through our interactive lessons.

Aside from topical tests and targeted revision exercises, our objectives for Primary 1 and 2 students are to:

• Build fundamental numeracy skills for preparation of the upcoming years in the learners’ primary education
• Establish a love for Mathematics as learners discover its usefulness outside the classroom
• Develop creative problem-solving skills so that learners can adapt to the expected standards of the education system in Singapore

Primary 3
Flag Up Math

We have prepared programmes to allow learners to consolidate their knowledge as our mathematics tutors get the learners ready for this critical milestone.

In Primary 3, we will introduce heuristics, an essential method of mathematical inquiry. Instead of ‘drilling’ knowledge, we approach learning through understanding. Hence, our mathematics tutors In Mavis Tutorial Centre will guide learners through different processes to secure this objective.

For Primary 3 Math, our core aims are:

• Further exposing learners to Heuristics as they build upon their Creative Thinking Skills
• Consolidating Primary 1 & 2 syllabi’s critical concepts as we guide our learners to prepare for the end-year streaming examination
• Introducing the skills involved in solving problem sums
• Increasing our learners’ numeracy, logic reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Primary 4
Race Ahead Math

Our mathematics tuition frequently exposes learners to heuristics or higher-level logic questions when learners reach Primary 4. Mavis provides our learners with patterned practice, which helps transition them into solving challenging questions.

We will arrange for increasingly levels of difficulty so that our learners understand and firmly grasp the fundamental concepts before tackling more complex problems. Our objectives for Primary 4 Math are:

• Allowing progressive learning
• Establishing and developing the foundation to prepare for Primary 5 and 6: the ‘crucial’ years
• Using consistent practice to better develop our learners’ numeracy, logic reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Giving learners greater exposure to heuristics to acquire the mastery of solving mind-bending questions

Primary 5
Accelerate Math

During Primary 5 Math tuition, we help learners accelerate their learning progress by reinforcing their fundamental knowledge, so that they can eventually excel.

Our objectives are more straightforward but are no less important because the syllabus taught may be tested in a PSLE math exam.

Our goals are to help learners with:

• Development of numeracy, logic reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills through consistent practice
• Higher-level logic thinking
• Methods to solve different types of problem sums

Since learners in Primary 6 are preparing to take the PSLE, lessons are more detailed and focused. Hence, we will constantly revise previously learned concepts. To help learners prepare for PSLE Math, our objectives are:

• Exposing learners to different types of problem sums
• Helping them come up with out-of-the-box techniques to concepts and numerous methods to arrive at the solutions for many types of questions
• Providing ample practice to prepare for PSLE
• Getting learners to apply different methods to solve maths questions