+hinkingMath Workbooks
Supplements the Ministry of Education (MOE) Math Syllabus
The +hinkingMath series of workbooks are designed to reinforce and complement the Ministry of Education (MOE) Math syllabus. Our workbooks are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that the content is aligned with the latest school curriculum and tailored to the learning needs of students.
Beyond Traditional Teaching Methods
Our workbooks use advanced learning techniques beyond traditional teaching methods, helping students grasp mathematical concepts more effectively. This approach accelerates their understanding, improves their ability to think critically and solve problems accurately and swiftly.
Developed by Educational Experts and Experienced Teachers
Developed by educational experts and experienced teachers, +hinkingMath problem sums are crafted through onSponge’s proprietary content development system, OScar (onSponge Content Architecture & Repository) – a hallmark of our decades of publishing experience and expertise.
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Essential Problem Solving Skills Series (EPSS)
Conquer Problem Sums Series (CPS)
ESSENTIAL PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
Opening Chapter: Introduction to new concepts
Background Information: Highlights pre-requisite Math knowledge for each unit
Let’s Get Started: Simple pre-exercises to introduce scaffold approach fundamentals
Let’s Learn: Prompts guide students through problem sum solutions with different approaches
Let’s Practise: 4-6 scaffolded problem sums to reinforce understanding
Review Questions: Competency test at the end of every chapter, assessing ability to identify and apply concepts
Target Audience
Mixed Ability Primary 3 to Primary 6 Students
Learning Framework
Scaffolded learning approach, designed for collaborative and one-to-one teacher-student settings
MOE Syllabus
All onSponge books are aligned with MOE (latest syllabus)
Key Concepts
Aimed at developing essential problem solving skills for Primary-level math
Complementing school resources, +hinkingMath workbook contents are sorted according to topics (e.g. Whole Numbers, Time, Fractions)
Highlights features of the book to help users better benefit from the Essential Problem Solving Skills Series
At the start of every chapter, users will be introduced to concepts that will be covered in the topic and highlight the math syllabus users should be aware of before attempting the problem sums
The ‘Let’s Get Started’ segment was designed to help users establish fundamental concepts before proceeding to solve word problems
‘Let’s Learn’ presents worked examples to show the application of concepts and develop users’ understanding through the ‘Ask Yourself’ and ‘Think Further’ segments
Questions are arranged using the scaffold approach, with increasing levels of difficulty. This allows users to build confidence and competency progressively
Parked at the end of main chapters, Review Questions test user’s ability to solve word questions based on what they have learnt in a mixed-question format
Solutions with workings are included in the book
CONQUER PROBLEM SUMS
Organised Structure: Chapters are arranged by distinct mathematical topics (e.g. Length, Time, Division, Fractions)
Key Concepts: Each chapter breaks down into key concepts within the specified topic
Working Examples: Key concepts supported by working examples, guiding students through problem solutions, and providing practice opportunities
Target Audience
Higher Ability
Primary 3 to Primary 6 Students
MOE Syllabus
All onSponge books are aligned with MOE’s latest syllabus
- Emphasize on skills to tackle and solve problems over rote learning with specific formulas
- Teaches systematic extraction of information from problems
- Guides students through step-by-step processes for effective problem-solving
Learning Framework
Questions are arranged in mixed level of difficulty
Complementing school resources, +hinkingMath workbook contents are sorted according to topics (e.g. Whole Numbers, Time, Fractions)
This section showcases the application of concepts through worked examples, giving users a better understanding of how to attempt questions that follow
Up to six questions in each unit, arranged in mixed-level difficulty
Solutions with workings are included in the book
PSLE REVISION PAPER
Revision Exam Papers: Includes 10 Paper 2 questions and 50 bonus questions
Comprehensive Selection of Questions: A wide array of questions to fully prepare for PSLE Math Paper 2
Challenging Questions: Test understanding with challenging questions focusing on key concepts and strategies.
+hinkingMath Approach: Full solutions showcasing problem-solving techniques
Misconceptions Clarified Series
The Problem
- Students often make mistakes in Math exams not because they do not know how to solve the word problems, but because they developed misconceptions on word problems
- This can be frustrating as they might have tirelessly worked through study materials to reinforce understanding but still fail to get the questions right
The Solution
- The Misconceptions Clarified Handy Guide addresses ten most common misconceptions about word problems
- Presented in an easy-to-understand step-by-step format, it explains how each misconception arises and how students can avoid it
- Includes practice questions
- Lightweight, convenient for quick revision before exams
Bulk Orders
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