P1 Preparation Course
The transition from Kindergarten to Primary 1 can be quite daunting for our young learners. The P1 Preparation Course is specifically designed to bridge the gap. With a specified focus on Primary 1 & 2 syllabi for English and Mathematics, the course aims to build a strong foundation in them gradually through the introduction of foundational creative writing and problem sum solving skills to expand both their English literacy and Higher Order Thinking.
English
Students learn to:
- Acquire the skills needed for planning and writing imaginative, grammatically correct, well written pieces of work (P1 Enhancer)
- Write creatively (P1 Enhancer)
Lessons will include:
- Comprehension – increasingly written rather than oral, including techniques on answering multiple choice questions
- Activities on Grammar/Punctuation/Parts of Speech
- Spelling
- Creative Writing – sentences, paragraphs, simple stories and poetry
Mathematics
Students learn to:
- Acquire skills to apply important mathematical concepts
- Apply relevant strategies for problem solving
Lessons will include:
- Challenging problem-solving questions
- Activities to develop higher order thinking skills
Syllabi
| Numbers | Add & Subtract | Measures | Word Problems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 0 to 10 Number Bonds Comparing Numbers Number Sequences Ordinal Numbers Numbers to 20 Numbers to 50 |
Additions within 10 Subtraction within 20 Numbers within 20 Length Mass Money |
Shapes Sizes Patterns Length Mass Graphs Time Money |
Simple Addition Addition Stories Addition Word-Problems Simple Subtraction Subtraction Stories Subtraction Word-Problems Multiplication |
| Grammer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adjectives Prepositions Adverbs Connectors |
Common & Proper Nouns Singular & Plural Nouns Countable & Uncountable Nouns Personal Pronouns |
Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns Simple Present Tense Present Continuous Tense Simple Past Tense |
| Vocabulary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gender Occupations People & Places Parents & Their Young Homes |
Sounds Collective Nouns Classifications Country, People & Language Antonyms |
Synonyms Word Substitutions Homonyms Similes |
| Comprehension | |
|---|---|
| Information Gathering Classifying Sequencing Following Instructions Inferring |
Graphic Stimulus Sentence Cloze Multiple-Choice Open-Ended |
| Writing | |
|---|---|
| Sentence Extension Guided Story Writing Creative Writing |
Word Order Completing Sentences Ordering Sentences |
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