What is heuristics in Singapore Maths?

Heuristics are strategies to solve complex word problems.

Remember back when we were primary school students and we had problem sums and then we had model drawings?

Yes! That's well, one part of it. 

Heuristics are the methods that will be used in solving the word problems. Just as how there are many routes to a destination, heuristics are the routes and the answer is the destination.

These heuristic skills are especially important for our children when they enter primary 3, where heuristics will be taught more in-depth.

In our mentoring programme (Tier 2 & Tier 3), you will be equipped with the different heuristic skills for each chapter.

Is heuristics important in Primary 1 & 2?

Well, it depends on what you deem is important.

Over here at SG Maths Mentor, we aim to equip parents with skills needed to ensure that their child will have a solid foundation before entering primary 3. 

For us, heuristics should be taught from primary 1, that way, in primary 3 your child can focus on the skills that will be taught in primary 3 and there will not be any learning gaps!