K2-P1| End of Year Holiday & Semester 1 Curriculum

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K2-P1| End of Year Holiday & Semester 1 Curriculum

In the lower primary years (K2–P3), many children and parents often feel the most confused.

GEP, Math Olympiad, DSA — what should my child learn, and how should we plan ahead?

As math becomes more structured and challenging, how can we spark and sustain a child’s interest and motivation?

When issues like careless mistakes, weak calculation, or lack of self-discipline appear, how can we build the right learning habits?

From our teachers’ perspective, these three questions are deeply connected.Only by developing a child’s knowledge, interest, and habits together can we truly nurture lifelong mathematical ability.

1. Knowledge Enlightenment — Spiral Progression, Never Cramming

When children enter primary school, many capable students soon feel:

“School math is too slow, too little, and too easy.”

At the same time, every year we hear parents say:

“Before the GEP test, we realized so many question types were completely unfamiliar.”

“My child was recommended for NMOS in P5, but couldn’t solve most of the problems.”

The core issue is this: many families treat learning math enrichment as exam preparation, rather than as a long-term process of developing mathematical thinking. In fact, Math Olympiad is a complete and systematic framework—covering seven major modules: Arithmetic, Counting, Number Theory, Word Problems, Speed–Distance Problems, Geometry, and Mixed Topics.

Children should begin at a level they can fully understand, then progress step by step, revisiting and deepening concepts in a spiral progression. Ideally, this foundation can start from the end of K2, allowing children to grow steadily within a structured system and gain confidence through competitions as their understanding deepens.

In response to the latest GEP curriculum reforms, Kangaroo Study has developed a “Six-Module Framework with 40 Core Concepts,” covering Arithmetic, Logic, Word Problems, Geometry, Counting, and Number Theory.

These core ideas are carefully woven into the P1–P3 curriculum, helping children systematically build a solid and comprehensive foundation in mathematical thinking.  

2. Interest Enlightenment — Guiding Children Toward a Sense of Achievement

Many parents often say:

“My child isn’t self-motivated — I have to keep pushing.”
“My child is afraid of difficult problems and lacks confidence.”

At the core of these issues lies one key factor — a lack of genuine interest. At Kangaroo Study, we believe true interest doesn’t come from external rewards, but from the sense of accomplishment that grows through learning. Our teachers use a guided learning approach, helping children learn how to think, not just what to do.

Instead of criticizing mistakes, we encourage effort, guide reflection, and help students find their own paths to the solution.

When children experience those “I figured it out!” or “I found the pattern!” moments, learning becomes exciting, and confidence shines through. They begin to enjoy thinking and exploring, facing challenges with curiosity rather than fear.




This kind of learning not only builds ability, but transforms mathematics into a journey of discovery and joy.

3. Habit Enlightenment — From Being Pushed to Self-Driven

Many children lose focus in class, make careless mistakes, or skip review altogether. The real cause isn’t ability — it’s the lack of strong learning habits. At Kangaroo Study, our teachers are not just knowledge instructors — they are also habit coaches. Through consistent guidance and feedback, good habits are built naturally into every stage of learning.

  

3.1. Listening Habits

In class, we emphasize the “PSLE Listening Method”: “Put down your pen, sit up straight, and look at the teacher.” Teachers use questions, tone, and interaction to capture attention and help students stay focused and engaged, cultivating effective listening skills.

  

   

3.2. Problem-Solving Habits

“Careless mistakes” usually come from weak comprehension, not poor calculation. Teachers model how to identify key information, highlight relational words (like more than, left, in total), and annotate the meaning of each step. Through a consistent cycle of teach → practice → check → feedback, students gradually turn structured problem-solving into a natural habit.

3.3. Review Habits

Based on the forgetting curve, Kangaroo Study sets up a systematic review process:
Lesson quiz → Redo examples → Explain one problem to parents → Daily mini practice → Monthly revision. This steady rhythm of reinforcement and reflection helps students develop true independence and self-management in learning.

4. Syllabus

Learning Focus

(1) Calculation – Building Number Sense
Instead of relying on repetitive drills, we teach multiplication and division concepts through real-life contexts to deepen understanding. In Semester 1, topics like speedy calculations and smart operator use strengthen number sense.

(2) Word Problems – Core Skill Building
This module bridges the gap between numbers and language, helping students interpret and solve real-world problems. Semester 1 expands into unique problem types such as tree planting and queue arrangements, fostering diagram-based problem-solving skills.

(3) Miscellaneous Problems – Thinking & Fun
From one-stroke drawings to pattern games, students enhance logic, observation, and creativity while discovering the joy of mathematics.

   

5. Teacher Introduction

Teacher Smith (Lessons in English)

With over four years of teaching experience in mathematics and computer science, Smith skillfully transforms abstract concepts into clear steps and reasoning paths that children can easily understand.

As head of the P1–P2 teaching group and main instructor for lower primary math enrichment, Smith has extensive experience preparing students for GEP selection, SASMO, SMKC, and other introductory competitions, building a strong foundation in mathematics. He combines professional strength with a warm yet structured classroom atmosphere, encouraging children to express themselves and think independently.

   
Parents and students speak highly of Teacher Smith’s engaging teaching style.




   

6. Course Schedule

6.1. End-of-Year Holiday Program
  

   
6.2. Semester 1 (P1 2026) – Starts Jan 9, once weekly
   

   
• Location: #02-12, Grantral Mall, 601 MacPherson Road, 368242
• Class Size: Max 16 students
• Fees: S$120 per lesson

  • End-of-Year: 7 lessons → S$840, now register to get 50% discount

  • Semester 1: 16 lessons → S$1,920

7. New Student Enrolment

Students must first take a diagnostic test to determine the appropriate class level. For booking and inquiries, contact Teacher Zhang via WeChat/WhatsApp.