1. Self-Directed Learning

To cultivate students’ self-learning ability, students are arranged to complete pre-lesson preparation tasks. They construct new knowledge based on what they have learned and review old knowledge to acquire new understanding. The formats include using Google Form, Nearpod, or pre-lesson worksheets. Students report their pre-lesson findings during class to develop their communication skills and build confidence. After class, students regularly complete the online “Daily Ten Questions” for practice and consolidation.

Daily Ten Questions

2. Learning Diversity

Every student is unique, with different abilities and preferences. To cater for learner diversity, heterogeneous group learning is implemented at the class level to develop students’ collaboration, communication, critical thinking, computational and problem-solving skills. At the teaching level, teachers design learning activities according to different learning areas (such as Shape and Space, and Measurement). Activities include hands-on operations and discovery of new knowledge through inquiry, supplemented with e-learning elements where appropriate to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning, while strengthening student-student and teacher-student interaction.

For some units, attainment checks are conducted. In addition to students’ self-assessment, teachers provide qualitative feedback to help students understand their learning performance.

Project-based learning for Primary 1 to Primary 6 incorporates STEAM elements. Students complete projects through data collection, inquiry activities and the use of educational software. Cross-curricular learning helps develop students’ abilities in inquiry, thinking, innovation and application of Mathematics.

3. Catering for Learning Differences

To cater for learning differences, assignments are appropriately adjusted according to students’ needs. For example, exercise books for Primary 2 to Primary 6 are designed in a tiered format with small-step scaffolding to assist students in problem-solving. Some questions in the worksheet booklets are accompanied by solution videos. The thinking questions in the problem-solving booklet and worksheet booklet train students’ higher-order and logical thinking skills.

4. Learning from Reading

To cultivate students’ interest in Mathematics and their reading ability, the extended reading booklet provides online reading materials and mathematical articles. In addition to textbook knowledge, students can enhance their knowledge and broaden their horizons through extracurricular reading.

Supplementary Reading Booklet  Video Introduction

5. Transition to Secondary Education

To enable Primary 6 students to adapt to the secondary school curriculum as early as possible, English teaching elements are incorporated into the assignments for senior levels (English vocabulary is added to support notes), and English questions are included in Book A and Book B. Under teacher guidance, students explore English questions and master answering techniques, which helps them transition smoothly and adapt to secondary school learning.

6. Assessment Policy

In addition to three formal examinations each year (the first assessment for Primary 1 is a diversified assessment (non-paper-and-pencil)), students also complete two stage assessments and one performance assessment. In the performance assessment, teachers provide written feedback.