P5 Maths
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P5
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P5 Maths tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers small-group classes of 3-6 students, following Singapore's MOE syllabus. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to build ratio, percentage, and advanced problem-solving skills for PSLE. "Mathematical confidence grows when students understand the 'why' behind formulas, not just the 'how'," explains our teaching faculty. Our structured approach helps children prepare for PSLE examinations.
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
- ✓Whole numbers, fractions and decimals: Mastery of operations with large numbers, fractions, and decimals in complex contexts.
- ✓Ratio and proportion: Introduction and application in real-life and examination-style problems.
- ✓Percentage applications: Solving discount, GST, profit and loss, and percentage increase/decrease problems.
- ✓Geometry: Understanding angles in triangles and quadrilaterals, and properties of circles.
- ✓Measurement: Application of area, perimeter, volume, and conversion in challenging problem-solving.
- ✓Data analysis: Interpreting and drawing line graphs, tables, and more complex data sets.
- ✓Problem-solving heuristics: Model drawing, assumption method, and logical reasoning for non-routine word problems.
What P5 students commonly work on
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Ratio and proportion — understanding relationships between quantities and applying to word problems
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Percentage applications — calculating discounts, GST, profit and loss in real-world contexts
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Multi-step heuristics — choosing and combining strategies for complex problems
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Speed and accuracy — completing calculations correctly under time pressure
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Explaining working — showing clear, logical steps for full marks
Learning Progression
Builds On
P4 Mathematics with fractions, decimals, and foundational problem-solving
Prepares For
P6 Mathematics with intensive PSLE preparation and advanced heuristics
Key Transition
Ratio and percentage dominate P5 mathematics — mastering these interconnected concepts proves essential as they feature prominently in PSLE problem-solving.
“Teacher Charmaine is Caleb's favourite teacher. He looks forward to attending her classes every week. When it comes to upper primary, he needs more guidance in solving problem sums — hopefully he can eradicate careless mistakes.”
Parent of Caleb (Upper Primary Mathematics)
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Frequently Asked Questions
P5 introduces ratio and percentage — concepts that appear in most PSLE word problems. We focus on building strong foundations in these areas while developing advanced heuristics and multi-step problem-solving skills needed for the national examination.
We teach the connections between ratio, percentage, and fractions, showing students how they represent the same relationships differently. Through systematic practice and real-world applications, students develop intuition for when and how to use each concept.
Key P5 skills include ratio and proportion, percentage applications (discount, GST, profit/loss), advanced geometry, and multi-step problem-solving. Mastering these prepares students well for the intensive P6 PSLE preparation year.
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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