Primary 1 Open Class Recap: Logical Reasoning with Tr. Smith

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Primary 1 Open Class Recap: Logical Reasoning with Tr. Smith   
On 20 October (Sunday), Tr. Smith conducted a Primary 1 Open Class at Kangaroo Study.
     
This engaging session introduced young learners to the fundamentals of logical reasoning, helping them build a strong foundation for future Math Olympiad learning.
     
1. Lesson Walkthrough
   
Teacher Smith started about explaining students what is the meaning of comparison with humorous examples. Which led students to understand the first type of Logical Reasoning. The examples started from comparing three people, to four and eventually students could do questions on 5 people.

   
After mastering comparison, Tr. Smith moved on to the second type of question — mathematical reasoning. For this, students were guided to draw tables independently based on the given information. The key points let students to differentiate when to draw a Table and When to draw a line.


At the end of the lesson, he summarised all the key points of the lessons. So that students can effectively understand the two types of Math Olympiad questions tested in SASMO competition. Students were then given a short after-class test to strenthen their understanding throughout the session. Tr. Smith also communicated with parents to help them better plan for future study of their children.



   
2. About the Teacher
   

Tr. Smith is the Head of the Primary 1 Department and the lead teacher for the P1–P3 Math Olympiad program. Recognized for excellence in teaching, he was awarded the "Best Young Teacher" in Singapore by Fang Tian Education in 2024.     
   
His students have consistently achieved remarkable results. In 2024, during the P5 NMOS, out of eight students, two ranked within the Top 30, and five achieved Gold awards. In 2025, his P6 students excelled in multiple competitions: out of ten students in the RMO, two obtained High Distinctions and four achieved Distinctions. In the SASMO competition, five students earned Gold awards, with one student ranking among the Top 3 in Singapore.  
   
Here are some of the compliments from parents and students
   

Parents who attended the session shared positive feedback, praising Tr. Smith’s clear explanations, humour, and engaging teaching style. Many noted that their children found the lesson enjoyable and are now more confident and interested in solving pattern-related questions.
     
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