P3 High Ability Learners Workshop 2

Programme Focus

This programme focuses on developing critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and advanced language and mathematical abilities. Through targeted exercises, exposure to common question types in the selection test, and step-by-step guidance, students will develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts and learn how to tackle challenging problems with confidence.

Course Outline

English:

Primary 3 students will hone their reading comprehension skills by analysing challenging passages and learning how to make inferences to answer higher-level comprehension questions. Cloze passages are designed to help students develop critical reading skills, expand their vocabulary, and master answering techniques for contextual questions and commonly tested collocations.

Students will also gain exposure to vocabulary questions that assess subtle differences in meaning and usage, while engaging in word puzzles that enhance logical reasoning skills in an enjoyable and interactive way.

Mathematics: 

Primary 3 students will be exposed to a range of non-routine problems involving familiar concepts such as arithmetic, patterns, and measurement. These critical thinking problems are designed to strengthen higher-order logical thinking and reasoning skills.

The programme also challenges students to reach their full potential by tackling topics that require strong visualisation skills, particularly when interpreting diagrams. Students will be taught how to analyse complex questions and apply creative problem-solving strategies to work efficiently and accurately.

Course Highlights

English Language Components and Skills:

• Comprehension (Multiple-Choice Questions): specialist guidance on question analysis, close reading, clue sourcing, and answering techniques
• Vocabulary (Multiple-Choice Questions): exposure to a wide range of commonly tested vocabulary
• Cloze Passages: contextual analysis and techniques for precise answer selection
• Critical Thinking: homographs, anagrams, analogies, and word puzzles

Mathematics:

• Arithmetic: four operations, grouping, fractions, and combinations
• Geometry: shapes within shapes, fractions in diagrams, and irregular shapes
• Measurement: problems involving scales, balances, and volume

Critical Thinking Skills:

• Number Patterns: number sequences and number puzzles
• Figure Patterns: rotational and symmetrical patterns, and odd-one-out questions
• Logic: identifying relationships in pairs and deducing answers through logical reasoning
• Spatial Sense: folding, three-dimensional solid figures, and nets