P3｜June Holiday & Sem2 Class Enrolment

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Kangaroo Study P3 June Holiday & Semester2

Enrolment Guide

   
The 2026 P3 cohort is the first batch of students after the cancellation of the GEP program. For them:
With advanced modular courses, Olympiad Math, and DSA pathways replacing GEP classes, what should students learn? How should they plan?
When children face systematic and challenging mathematical knowledge, how can we spark and sustain their interest and motivation?
If children struggle with calculation errors, carelessness, or lack of independent learning, how can we cultivate proper study habits?
In the teachers’ view, the answers to these three questions are interconnected and indispensable. Only by nurturing children from three dimensions — knowledge, interest, and habits — can we truly help them develop lifelong abilities.


I. Foundational Knowledge — Spiral Progression, Never “Cramming”
After entering primary school, many capable students feel:
“School math is too slow, too little, too simple.”
At the same time, every year parents lament:
“We only realized before the GEP test that many question types were unfamiliar.”
“In P5, after being recommended by school to take NMOS, my child couldn’t solve most of the questions.”
The core issue lies in treating Olympiad Math as short-term exam preparation rather than long-term cultivation of mathematical thinking.
In fact, Olympiad Math is a structured system covering seven major modules: Calculation, Counting, Number Theory, Word Problems, Speed & Distance, Geometry, and Comprehensive Problems. It should begin at a level children can understand, progressing spirally and deepening continuously. Ideally, children can gradually enter the system from the end of K2, building competence through structured learning and later validating results through competitions.
In response to post-GEP reform requirements, Kangaroo Learning Centre has distilled “Six Major Modules · 40 Core Knowledge Points,” covering Calculation, Logical Reasonings, Word Problems, Geometry, Counting, and Number Theory. These are systematically distributed across P1–P3 courses to help children progressively build a complete mathematical thinking framework.



Within this system, children from lower primary can:
Develop number sense, cultivate logical reasoning and learn to solve problems using analysis and drawing models.
By the time GEP selection arrives, they are already well prepared.
When advancing to higher-level Olympiad math, progress becomes natural and seamless.

II. Cultivating Interest — Guidance Creates “A Sense of Achievement”
Many parents say:
“My child isn’t proactive — I have to keep pushing.”
“My child is afraid of difficult questions and lacks confidence.”
The root cause is often a lack of interest.
At Kangaroo Learning Centre, we believe true interest comes from a sense of achievement in learning, not from external rewards.
Through guided teaching, teachers help children learn how to think, not just what to memorize. Mistakes are never criticized; instead, attempts are encouraged. Children are guided to discover problems themselves, adjust their thinking, and find solutions independently.

   
When children repeatedly experience moments like:“I figured it out!”, I discovered the pattern!”Learning becomes enjoyable, and confidence is ignited. They begin to enjoy thinking and exploration, no longer fearing challenges. They face mathematics actively, attentively, and confidently. Such learning not only improves ability but transforms mathematics into a journey filled with discovery and joy.

   
III. Cultivating Habits — From “Being Pushed” to “Self-Driven”
Many children lose focus in class, make careless mistakes, and fail to revise. The fundamental reason is the lack of proper study habits. Kangaroo teachers not only teach knowledge but also serve as “habit coaches,” helping good habits naturally form through guidance and feedback.
   
1. Listening Habits
In class, we emphasize the “PSLE Listening Method”:
Put down your pen, sit upright, and look at the teacher.
Through questioning, tone variation, and interaction, teachers capture attention and train children to listen efficiently.。

   
2. Problem-Solving Habits
“Carelessness” often stems from not knowing how to analyze questions. Teachers train students to:
Circle key information, Mark relational words, Write the meaning of equations.
Through a “Teach–Practice–Check–Feedback” cycle, standardized problem-solving becomes a natural habit.

    
3. Revision Habits
Based on the forgetting curve, we implement a systematic revision mechanism:
Post-lesson test → Redo example questions → Explain questions to parents → Daily practice → Monthly revision.
Through continuous reinforcement and feedback, children develop independent revision and self-management skills.


IV. Course Outline

The P3 June Holiday intensive mathematics course focuses on strengthening key P3 thinking skills. It reinforces application logic through advanced age and working-backwards problems, cultivates systematic counting ability through introductory addition and multiplication principles and basic figure counting, strengthens computational techniques through arithmetic sequences, establishes geometric understanding via parallelograms and trapeziums, and expands thinking through engaging comprehensive problems such as whole number decomposition. The course is focused and compact, helping students clarify key and difficult concepts, master problem-solving methods, and rapidly enhance mathematical thinking and comprehensive problem-solving ability.

The P3 Semester 2 Mathematical Thinking Course is a core advancement program at a crucial upper-stage transition in Primary 3. It covers six major areas: Geometry, Distance, Calculation, Word Problems, Counting, and Logical Reasoning.
The course builds rigorous geometric understanding through introductory and advanced triangle topics. Through four classic speed problems — meeting, chasing, trains crossing bridges, and circular tracks — students systematically develop modelling skills in speed and distance.
With linear equations, solving word problems using equations, decimal calculations, and defined operations, students break through computational bottlenecks and make the key transition from arithmetic thinking to algebraic thinking.
At the same time, advanced averages, logical reasoning, number formations, magic squares, inclusion-exclusion principle, and advanced addition and multiplication principles strengthen higher-order thinking.
The course comprehensively enhances abstract thinking, rigorous reasoning, and integrated problem-solving ability, laying a solid and sustainable foundation for advanced mathematics learning.


V. Teacher Introduction

Tr. Zhang Tao (Teach in Chinese)
A resident S-level (highest-level) teacher at Fangtian Education, he was promoted to Primary Deputy Supervisor within one year of joining. He is well-versed in the primary Olympiad system and major competition question trends.
Teaching Achievements:
Multiple students won gold medals in the Ying Chun Cup (equivalent to RMO).
In 2023, his student achieved 21/25 in AMC8, ranking in the top 1% globally.
75% of his students advanced to the second round of GEP selection, with 25% successfully entering the GEP program.
In 2024 SASMO, 87.5% of students won medals, with 25% receiving gold medals.
80% qualified for the second round of GEP selection, with 30% successfully entering the GEP program.
        
Parents and students highly recognize Tr. Zhang：   


      

Tr. Yeoh Ming Wei (Teach in English)
Originally from Penang, Malaysia, and a graduate of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Tr. Ming Wei is a passionate mathematics enthusiast. During his academic journey, he actively participated in various mathematics competitions.
In his pre-university stage, he achieved full marks and ranked in the top 1% nationally in the STPM examination, earning the prestigious ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship to pursue Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at NTU.
Notable Achievements:
Bronze Medal in the IMO National Selection Competition
Gold Medal in the Malaysia Kangaroo Mathematics Competition

   
   
VI. Course Arrangement
2026 June Holiday Class Schedule：
Period 1: May 30 – June 7, 2026
(4 days on, 1 day off; Break on June 3)
Period 2: June 9 – June 17, 2026
(4 days on, 1 day off; Break on June 13)
Period 3: June 19 – June 27, 2026
(4 days on, 1 day off; Break on June 23)

   
2026 Semester 2 Class Time：
Starting from 3rd of July 2026 (Weekly):

1. Lesson Format: Physical / In-person Classes
2. Locations:
• Tai Seng Campus
#02-12, Grantral Mall, 601 MacPherson Road, Singapore 368242
• King Albert Park Campus
#02-09/21, Dunearn Village, Dunearn Road, Singapore 589472
3. Class Capacity: 16 students
4. Course Fees: $120 per lesson.
June Holiday Class (8 Lessons): $120 × 8 = $960
Semester 2 Class (16 Lessons): $120 × 16 = $1,920
NO Registration Fee; NO Deposit; NO Material Fees
  
VII. Registration Information
Before enrollment, students must take a diagnostic test to determine the appropriate class level. To book a test, contact Teacher Zhang via WeChat or WhatsApp.

Through the diagnostic test, we will analyze the child’s current learning level and provide targeted learning recommendations. At the same time, children will listen to the teacher’s explanation of the test questions, allowing them to experience our authentic classroom environment. For more course details, feel free to contact Teacher Zhang anytime.