Primary 4 Maths Tuition in Singapore: Where PSLE Preparation Begins
Primary 4 is often the year when maths stops feeling manageable for many students. Fractions, decimals, and factors and multiples no longer sit in isolation but rather stack on top of each other, with word problems demanding multi-step reasoning that lower primary simply didn’t require.
Students who sailed through P1 to P3 often hit a wall here, and parents are frequently caught off guard by how quickly the difficulty escalates. As a trusted primary 4 maths tuition centre in Singapore with MOE-registered teachers, Concept Math helps P4 students build the conceptual foundation that carries them through upper primary and into PSLE, not through drilling, but through our structured S.M.A.R.T. approach and small group classes.
Why Primary 4 Maths Tuition Matters
Primary 4 is widely recognised as the sharpest transition in the primary maths journey. The MOE syllabus expands rapidly, word problems grow significantly longer, and students are expected to apply heuristics with increasing independence. For many families, it is the year a previously confident child suddenly starts doubting themselves.
The Upper Primary Difficulty Jump
P4 introduces a step change in complexity that many students and parents don’t anticipate. Topics are now interconnected, and early gaps bleed into P5 and PSLE. Students who learned topics in isolation start to struggle here, particularly where concepts overlap, such as area and perimeter involving fractions, or measurement within multi-step word problems. Structured P4 Maths tuition that prioritises understanding over memorisation gives students the clarity to keep pace and stay ahead.
Fractions, Decimals & Multi-Step Word Problems
These are the areas where P4 students most commonly lose their footing, and they are among the most heavily weighted topics at PSLE. Fractions alone account for a significant portion of exam marks, and at P4, students must move beyond basic operations into equivalence, unlike denominators, and fractional reasoning within multi-step word problems. Decimals add their own layer of abstraction. Without adequate support, students fall back on surface-level methods that work on familiar questions but break down the moment context shifts.
Building the Foundation for PSLE from P4
PSLE is a P4 to P6 journey. Students who begin structured maths preparation at P4 have two full years to build mastery, internalise problem-solving strategies, and develop confidence that holds under pressure. Waiting until P5 or P6 means learning foundational content while simultaneously revising it, a significantly harder position. Concept Math maps every P4 lesson to the long-term demands of PSLE, making it one of the best maths tuition centres for Primary 4 students in Singapore who are serious about building a strong PSLE foundation from the start.
What Your Child Will Learn in P4 Maths Tuition
At Concept Math, every topic in our Primary 4 maths tuition programme is taught through our scaffolded approach, with the Simplify and Model steps of the S.M.A.R.T. framework applied deliberately from P4 onwards, so students develop structured thinking habits early.
Whole Numbers & Four Operations
P4 extends number work into larger values and multi-step calculations, including long multiplication and division with remainders. The challenge is less about the operations themselves and more about applying them correctly within word problems. Concept Math’s structured thinking routines train students to extract key information before deciding on an approach, building accuracy and reducing careless errors.
Factors & Multiples
Factors and multiples underpin almost everything that follows in upper primary. Students who understand them deeply find fractions, ratios, and percentages significantly more manageable at the PSLE when those topics arrive. At Concept Math, we treat factors and multiples as the conceptual anchor they are, ensuring students understand the why, not just the steps, before moving on.
Fractions (Equivalence, Addition & Subtraction)
Fractions grow considerably more demanding at P4, extending to equivalent fractions, unlike denominators, and fractional reasoning within word problems. Mastery here is the direct prerequisite for everything fractions-related in P5, P6, and PSLE. Concept Math’s one-concept-per-lesson approach ensures students fully understand equivalence before they are asked to operate with it, preventing the misconceptions that compound quietly over time.
Decimals
Decimals are introduced at P4 through place value, ordering, and the four operations and they resurface at every subsequent level in more complex forms. Many students find the relationship between decimals and fractions abstract without the right scaffolding. Our structured thinking routines connect the two explicitly, building the number sense students will rely on through P5 and into PSLE Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Angles, Squares & Rectangles
P4 introduces formal angle measurement alongside the properties of squares and rectangles, concepts that connect directly to area, perimeter, and spatial reasoning in upper primary. At Concept Math, the Model step of the S.M.A.R.T. approach teaches students to draw and label geometry problems visually, building their geometric intuition rather than isolated fact recall.
Area & Perimeter (Composite Figures)
Area and perimeter at P4 move beyond simple shapes into composite figures made up of two or more parts. Concept Math trains students to approach composite figures step by step through the S.M.A.R.T. framework, building the spatial reasoning that geometry questions demand all the way through to PSLE.
Tables, Graphs & Symmetry
Data interpretation at P4 extends to more complex tables and graphs, requiring students to extract, compare, and draw conclusions, an early form of the higher-order thinking PSLE rewards. Concept Math’s structured approach teaches students to read data analytically rather than simply reading off values, developing the critical thinking that separates top performers at PSLE.
How We Teach Primary 4 Maths at Concept Math
What makes Concept Math one of the best-reviewed P4 maths tuition centres in Singapore is not just what we cover but also the structured, repeatable way we teach students to think. Every method we use at P4 is designed to build the conceptual clarity and problem-solving independence that PSLE will demand.
The S.M.A.R.T. Approach in Action
P4 is where the full S.M.A.R.T. framework comes into its own, and where Concept Math’s approach most clearly sets itself apart from other P4 maths tuition centres in Singapore. Each step is applied directly to P4’s tougher problem types:
- Simplify: Read the word problem carefully and extract only what matters, filtering out irrelevant information that trips up unprepared students.
- Model: Draw a bar model or diagram to represent the problem visually, making fraction and decimal problems far more manageable.
- Analyse: Identify which concepts and operations are needed, and in what sequence, addressing the multi-step reasoning P4 demands.
- Resolve: Execute the solution step by step with full workings shown, building the habit of method marks critical in Paper 2 of the PSLE.
- Test: Verify the answer is reasonable and the question fully answered, catching avoidable errors and securing marks.
One Concept Per Lesson: Mastery Before Moving On
P4’s syllabus is dense, and school pacing rarely allows time for genuine mastery before the next topic arrives. Concept Math takes a different approach: one key concept per lesson, taught through guided discussion and small group instruction. No student moves on until the concept is fully understood, preventing the quiet gap accumulation that makes upper primary much harder than it needs to be.
Small Group Tuition with Individual Attention
In Concept Math’s small group classes, the educator can see exactly where each student is in real time. Our teachers catch and correct common P4 errors, including fraction misconceptions, unit conversion mistakes, and model drawing missteps, on the spot before they harden into lasting misconceptions. Students learn with the support of visuals, mistake markers, and structured thinking routines that build clarity and confidence from lesson one.
What Your Child Gets Beyond the Classroom
Reliable Primary 4 Math tuition goes beyond what happens in the classroom. At Concept Math, every enrolment comes with a full suite of e-resources and parent support designed to reinforce learning between lessons and keep families fully informed.
24/7 Lesson Replays & Solution Videos
At P4, topics grow harder and revision becomes more important. Every Concept Math student has round-the-clock access to free learning resources as well as recorded lessons, concept guides, and worked solution videos through our e-resources portal. If a student didn’t fully grasp how to model a fraction problem in class, they can rewatch the exact explanation that evening, as many times as they need, on their own schedule. This is particularly valuable before school assessments when targeted revision makes a real difference.
Booster Worksheets & Guided Solutions
Our booster worksheets are tied directly to what was taught that lesson, and every worksheet comes with step-by-step guided solutions. Your child can now work through problems at home independently, understand exactly where they went wrong, and approach the next question with confidence.
Parent Debriefs After Every Lesson
After each session, parents receive a 10-minute post-class debrief covering what was taught, how their child engaged, and what to watch for or reinforce at home. This level of communication is unique to Concept Math, and we continue providing debriefs because the results are clear: involved parents are better equipped to support their child’s progress.
Progress Tracking & Learning Roadmap
Regular progress updates and marked work with detailed feedback give parents full visibility into where their child is excelling and where focused support is needed. For families thinking about PSLE, this roadmap also shows the three-year path ahead: what P4 mastery unlocks in P5, and what P5 mastery unlocks in P6. No surprises, no gaps that go unnoticed.
What Parents Say About Our P4 Maths Tuition
Parents across Singapore trust Concept Math to help their P4 children navigate the sharpest jump in Primary Maths with confidence. Here’s what families in our P4 Maths class have shared about their experience.
2026 Primary 4 Maths Tuition Class Schedule
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Period 1
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8:45 – 10:30 AM
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A311
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Saturday
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Period 2
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10:45 – 12:30 PM
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A270
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Saturday
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Period 3
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1:00 – 2:45 PM
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A236G
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Saturday
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Period 4
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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A271
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Saturday
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Period 5
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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A237
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Sunday
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Period 1
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9:00 – 10:45 AM
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A238
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Sunday
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Period 2
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11:00 – 12:45 PM
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A272G
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Sunday
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Period 3
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1:30 – 3:15 PM
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A240
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Sunday
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Period 4
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3:15 – 5:00 PM
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A306
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Monday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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A242
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Monday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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A244
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Wednesday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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A326
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Thursday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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A246
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Thursday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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A275
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Friday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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A251
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Friday
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Period 2
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4:45 – 6:30 PM
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A283
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Period 1
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8:45 – 10:30 AM
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B245
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Saturday
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Period 3
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1:00 – 2:45 PM
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B226G
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Saturday
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Period 4
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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B266
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Saturday
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Period 5
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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B309
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Sunday
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Period 2
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11:00 – 12:45 PM
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B227
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Sunday
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Period 4
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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B314
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Monday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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B320
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Wednesday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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B228
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Thursday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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B229
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Friday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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B244
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Friday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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B323
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Saturday
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Period 1
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8:45 – 10:30 AM
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C109G
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Saturday
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Period 2
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10:45 – 12:30 PM
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C111
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Saturday
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Period 3
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1:00 – 2:45 PM
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C115
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Saturday
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Period 4
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3:15 – 5:00 PM
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C118G
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Saturday
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Period 5
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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C112G
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Sunday
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Period 1
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9:00 – 10:45 AM
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C125
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Sunday
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Period 2
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11:00 – 12:45 PM
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C129G
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Sunday
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Period 3
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1:30 – 3:15 PM
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C133
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Sunday
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Period 4
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3:15 – 5:00 PM
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C132N
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Monday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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C134G
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Monday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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C136G
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Thursday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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C142G
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Thursday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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C148
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Friday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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C153
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Friday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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C155
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Saturday
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Period 1
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8:45 – 10:30 AM
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D002G
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Saturday
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Period 2
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10:45 – 12:30 PM
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D005G
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Saturday
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Period 3
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12:45 – 2:30 PM
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D036N
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Saturday
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Period 4
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3:15 – 5:00 PM
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D041N
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Saturday
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Period 5
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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D023
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Sunday
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Period 1
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9:00 – 10:45 AM
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D026
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Sunday
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Period 2
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11:00 – 12:45 PM
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D032
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Sunday
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Period 3
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1:30 – 3:15 PM
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D033
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Wednesday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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D009
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Wednesday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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D012
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Thursday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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D018
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Thursday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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D022
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Friday
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Period 1
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3:00 – 4:45 PM
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D027
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Friday
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Period 2
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5:00 – 6:45 PM
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D028
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Start Your Child's PSLE Journey on the Right Foot
P4 is where PSLE preparation begins. Give your child the conceptual foundation, structured thinking habits, and confidence to carry them through upper primary and beyond with Concept Math.
Frequently Asked Questions About Primary 4 Maths Tuition at Concept Math
What does your Primary 4 maths tuition programme cover?
Our P4 programme covers the full MOE syllabus, including:
- Whole numbers and four operations
- Factors and multiples
- Fractions (equivalence, addition, and subtraction)
- Decimals
- Angles and properties of squares and rectangles
- Area and perimeter of composite figures
- Tables, graphs, and symmetry
Every Primary Math tuition programme is taught through our scaffolded S.M.A.R.T. approach to build genuine understanding and structured problem-solving skills, not surface-level recall.
How is Concept Math different from other P4 maths tuition centres in Singapore?
Our S.M.A.R.T. approach gives students a structured, repeatable method for breaking down complex multi-step problems. Paired with our one-concept-per-lesson format, small group classes, mistake markers, and 10-minute parent debriefs after every session, Concept Math offers a level of depth and communication that surpasses many P4 tuition programmes.
Is there a trial class before I commit?
Yes. We encourage every parent to book a trial lesson so your child can experience our teaching approach firsthand.
Is P4 too early to start PSLE preparation?
Not at all. In fact, P4 is the right time to begin. PSLE is a P4 to P6 journey, and students who start structured maths preparation now have two full years to build mastery and develop confident problem-solving habits, rather than racing to close gaps under P6 exam pressure. Learn more about our Primary 6 PSLE Math tuition.
My child's grades dropped in P4; is that normal?
That is very normal, and not a reflection of effort or ability. P4 introduces a significant jump in complexity that catches many previously strong students off guard. A grade dip at this stage is a signal that the nature of the questions has changed, not that your child can’t cope. Opting for structured support through a tuition class now prevents that gap from widening into something much harder to address in P5 or P6.
How much does primary 4 maths tuition cost at Concept Math?
Our P4 maths tuition in Singapore starts from $80.00 per lesson. This includes lesson materials, 24/7 access to lesson replays and solution videos, booster worksheets, and ongoing progress tracking. Contact us to find out about available slots and the best fit for your child.