P3 Maths
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P3
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P3 Maths tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers personalised classes of 3-6 students, following Singapore's MOE syllabus. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to build fractions, bar models, and multi-step problem-solving skills. "Mathematical confidence grows when students understand the 'why' behind formulas, not just the 'how'," shares our curriculum director. Our structured approach helps children master multiplication, division, and model drawing.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Planned retrieval practice at expanding intervals — weekly topic quizzes, monthly mixed reviews, and term revision cycles — timed to strengthen memory just before it weakens, so knowledge stays accessible under exam pressure.
Socratic Questioning
Probing questions that surface each student's reasoning — 'Why did you choose that method?' and 'What if the question changed this detail?' — revealing gaps in understanding early so misconceptions are corrected before they compound.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Graduated support from fully guided to fully independent — tutors first model the solution, then prompt during practice, then observe silently — systematically building competence while ensuring students do not develop reliance on hints.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
1.5 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Number operations: Mastery of multiplication and division tables, including application to word problems.
- ✓Fractions and part-whole concepts: Introduction to simple fractions, equivalence, and comparison.
- ✓Problem-solving strategies: Application of bar models, diagrams, and heuristics to multi-step problems.
- ✓Geometry: Understanding angles, properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, and symmetry.
- ✓Measurement: Skills in length, mass, volume, time (including 12-hour and 24-hour clock), and money, applied through real-life problem contexts.
- ✓Data handling: Interpreting and constructing bar graphs, pictograms, and simple tables.
- ✓Patterns and sequences: Recognising, predicting, and extending number patterns for early algebraic thinking.
What P3 students commonly work on
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Fractions — understanding why 1/2 equals 2/4 and comparing unlike fractions
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Model drawing — knowing when and how to use bar models for word problems
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Multi-step problems — breaking down questions into manageable parts
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Division with remainders — interpreting what the remainder means in context
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Word problem comprehension — identifying what the question is really asking
Learning Progression
Builds On
P2 Mathematics with four operations (including times tables 2-10), fractions basics, place value, and basic word problems
Prepares For
P4 Mathematics with fractions operations, decimals, and more complex multi-step problems
Key Transition
Bar model mastery distinguishes P3 mathematics — students learn to visualise word problems systematically, transforming abstract relationships into concrete diagrams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P3 introduces fractions and model drawing — two concepts that form the backbone of Singapore Mathematics. Students who master these in P3 find upper primary much more manageable. We ensure strong foundations through systematic teaching and plenty of practice.
We use concrete materials and visual representations to help students understand fraction concepts. Starting with hands-on activities, we gradually move to abstract understanding of equivalence, comparison, and basic operations with fractions.
The bar model is a visual tool used in Singapore Mathematics to represent word problems. It helps students understand relationships between quantities and plan their solutions. Mastering bar models in P3 is essential for tackling complex problems in P4-P6.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 1.5 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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