P4 Maths
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P4
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P4 Maths tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers intimate groups of up to 6 students, following Singapore's MOE syllabus. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to build fractions, decimals, and multi-step problem-solving skills. "Mathematical confidence grows when students understand the 'why' behind formulas, not just the 'how'," observes our academic specialists. Our structured approach helps children prepare for upper primary demands.
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, factors and multiples, including multi-digit operations and problem applications.
- ✓Fractions and decimals: Understanding equivalence, comparison, and the four operations involving fractions and decimals.
- ✓Problem-solving strategies: Application of heuristics such as model drawing, pattern recognition, and logical deduction.
- ✓Geometry: Properties of quadrilaterals, angles, symmetry, and perimeter/area of figures.
- ✓Measurement: Skills in time, volume, mass, and conversion of units.
- ✓Data handling: Interpreting tables, line graphs, pie charts, and pictorial data accurately.
- ✓Geometry extensions: Understanding nets of 3D solids (cubes, cuboids, prisms, pyramids) and line symmetry.
- ✓Patterns and early algebra: Recognising number relationships and solving simple algebraic expressions.
What P4 students commonly work on
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Fraction operations — adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
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Decimals — understanding place value and operations with decimal numbers
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Multi-step word problems — deciding which operations to use and in what order
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Area and perimeter — distinguishing between the two and applying to composite figures
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Showing complete working — writing out steps clearly and interpreting data accurately
Learning Progression
Builds On
P3 Mathematics with basic fractions, model drawing, and problem-solving foundations
Prepares For
P5 Mathematics with ratios, percentages, and more complex PSLE-style problems
Key Transition
Fractions and decimals unite in P4 — students master operations across both number types, laying essential groundwork for ratio and percentage concepts in upper primary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P4 introduces fractions operations and decimals together — two concepts that must be mastered before P5-P6 ratio and percentage work. The complexity of word problems also increases significantly, requiring stronger heuristics and multi-step thinking.
We teach the relationship between fractions and decimals explicitly, helping students see them as different representations of the same values. Through systematic practice, students learn to convert between forms and know when to use each in problem-solving.
We build strong foundations in fraction operations, decimal calculations, and multi-step problem-solving. Students develop systematic approaches to complex questions, learning to show clear working and verify their answers — skills essential for P5-P6 and PSLE.
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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