About the course
| Component | Design |
|---|---|
| Structure | 8 units, 41 story series, 30 weeks in 2 semesters (including review and buffer weeks). |
| Tools for each unit | Short story series, Star Activity Sheets 1–6 (equivalent to C1–C6), a picture quiz, and one family mini project. |
| Child workload | 2 sessions per week, 15–20 minutes each, plus one hands-on activity with objects at home. |
| Users | Children (7–8 years old) with a companion (parent or teacher). The course is not designed for children to use alone. |
| National reference | Kurikulum Merdeka (Independent Curriculum), Learning Outcomes (CP) Mathematics Phase A (Grades 1–2), Head of BSKAP Decree No. 046/H/KR/2025. |
| International reference | Cambridge Primary Mathematics (0096), the Singaporean Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) approach, and the IB PYP inquiry approach. |
| Content format | Follows the locked format (article plus C1–C6 practice sheet), with adjustments for ages 7–8. |
What you will learn
The Phase A Learning Outcomes (CP) are spread across the units of this course.
| Unit | National reference (CP Phase A) |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Numbers up to 100 | Number: whole numbers up to 100; reading, writing, place value, comparing, ordering, composing and decomposing. |
| Unit 2: Addition and Subtraction up to 20 | Number: addition and subtraction with concrete objects up to 20. |
| Unit 3: The Equals Sign and Patterns | Algebra: the meaning of the symbol “=” in addition and subtraction up to 20 with pictures; recognizing, copying, and continuing non-number patterns. |
| Unit 4: Measuring Length, Weight, and Time | Measurement: comparing length, weight, and time duration; measuring and estimating with non-standard units. |
| Review S1: Semester 1 assessment | All semester 1 outcomes. |
| Unit 5: Simple Fractions: Halves and Quarters | Number: fractions as parts of a whole, limited to halves and quarters. |
| Unit 6: Plane Shapes, Solid Shapes, and Position | Geometry: recognizing plane and solid shapes; composing and decomposing plane shapes; locating objects. |
| Unit 7: Data: Tally Charts and Pictograms | Data Analysis and Probability: sorting, grouping, comparing, and presenting data with tally charts and pictograms, with at most 4 categories. |
| Unit 8: Reinforcement and Final Project | All content and process elements. #38 and #39 go beyond CP Phase A. |
| Review S1: End-of-year assessment | All outcomes for this year. |
Skills and ways of thinking
| Aspect | National | International |
|---|---|---|
| Main document | CP Mathematics Phase A. Five content elements: Number, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Data Analysis and Probability. Six process goals, including reasoning, problem solving, communication, and mathematical connections. | Cambridge Primary Mathematics 0096 (ages 5–11). Three strands: Number, Geometry and Measure, Statistics and Probability, plus Thinking and Working Mathematically (TWM). |
| Way of thinking | Deep Learning (Pembelajaran Mendalam): Understanding, Applying, Reflecting. | TWM: eight characteristics in four pairs (Specialising–Generalising, Conjecturing–Convincing, Characterising–Classifying, Critiquing–Improving). |
| Way of teaching | Concrete objects and pictures before symbols (as stated in the CP). | Singapore CPA: Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract. IB PYP: learning through questions and investigation. |
| Age suitability | Grade 2, about 7–8 years old, end of Phase A. | Content is closest to Cambridge Stage 2, with some extension toward Stage 3. |
Integration principles
- National as the backbone. The order and limits of the material follow CP Phase A, for example numbers up to 100, operations up to 20, and only the fractions one half and one quarter.
- Concrete first. Every concept starts from household objects (buttons, straws, bottle caps), then pictures, then symbols. This fits the CP and the CPA approach.
- Thinking like a little mathematician. Child-friendly TWM questions are woven into every series, for example “Why are you sure?” (Convincing) and “What is the same and different?” (Classifying).
- Two light layers of language. The story is in Indonesian, plus three bilingual words per series (for example, puluhan = tens) introduced through pictures, not memorization.
- One series, one small idea. Short sentences, many pictures, and room for the child to answer aloud.
Who is it for
Users
Children (7–8 years old) with a companion (parent or teacher). The course is not designed for children to use alone.
Child workload
2 sessions per week, 15–20 minutes each, plus one hands-on activity with objects at home.
Age suitability: Grade 2, about 7–8 years old, end of Phase A. Content is closest to Cambridge Stage 2, with some extension toward Stage 3.
Guide figures from the land of Cirebon
While you learn, two historical figures of the Indonesian archipelago in the Islamic era keep you company. They are storytelling friends, not math teachers. Their stories are written briefly according to Cirebon tradition; companions can explore them further in historical sources.
Prince Walangsungsang
Son of Prabu Siliwangi, PajajaranSon of Prabu Siliwangi of the Pajajaran Kingdom. According to Cirebon tradition, he opened a settlement on the north coast of West Java in the 15th century and is also known as Prince Cakrabuana. He travelled with his younger sister, Nyi Mas Rara Santang.
Sinuhun Sunan Gunung Jati
Syarif Hidayatullah, CirebonGrandson of Prabu Siliwangi and son of Nyi Mas Rara Santang. He is known as a spreader of Islam and a ruler of Cirebon, one of the figures of the Wali Sanga, who developed Cirebon into a port and trading center.
Cirebon is famous for Mega Mendung batik. It suits the mini batik cloth pattern project (Unit 3) and the treasure map of my room (Unit 6).
Syllabus
Each unit title opens its unit page. Open the series list to see what is inside.
Semester 1: Numbers, Operations, Patterns, and Measurement
Numbers up to 100
Weeks 1–3, 5 seriesAddition and Subtraction up to 20
Weeks 4–6, 5 seriesThe Equals Sign and Patterns
Weeks 7–9, 5 seriesMeasuring Length, Weight, and Time
Weeks 10–12, 5 seriesSemester 1 assessment
Weeks 13–14Show activities
Review games, remedial work, and practical assessment for semester 1.
Semester 2: Fractions, Shapes, and Data
Simple Fractions: Halves and Quarters
Weeks 15–17, 5 seriesPlane Shapes, Solid Shapes, and Position
Weeks 18–21, 6 seriesData: Tally Charts and Pictograms
Weeks 22–24, 6 seriesReinforcement and Final Project
Weeks 25–28, 4 series, ReinforcementEnd-of-year assessment
Weeks 29–30Show activities
Remedial work, enrichment, and practical assessment at the end of the year.
Series format and assessment
Length, language, and the way children answer are adapted for ages 7–8.
Parts of every series
| Part of the series | Content for ages 7–8 | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Story | A 4–6 sentence story with a mascot character and one question. | Understanding |
| Small Mission | One goal in one short sentence. | Learning objectives |
| Get Your Tools Ready | A list of household objects needed (buttons, straws, folding paper). | CPA: Concrete |
| Let's Try! | Three steps: hold the objects, draw them, then write the numbers. | CPA; Applying |
| Let's Tell | The child explains aloud or with a drawing (“Why are you sure?”). | TWM: Convincing |
| Watch Out for Traps! | One common mistake, shown with a picture. | Reflecting |
| Star Activity Sheets 1–6 | Equivalent to C1–C6, 9–12 short activities answered by pointing, drawing, sticking, or speaking. | Formative assessment |
| Companion Notes | Tips for parents or teachers: prompting questions, signs that the child understands, and normal mistakes. | Companion support |
| Mini Dictionary | Three Indonesian–English words with pictures. | International standard |
| Picture Quiz | 3 picture questions and a Star Card. | Formative assessment |
Star Activity Sheets 1–6
Star Activity Sheets 1–6 keep the C1–C6 thinking levels in child-friendly language:
| Star | Level | Example activity (U1 Numbers up to 100) |
|---|---|---|
| Star 1 | C1 Name, point to | Point to the number 47 on the number chart. |
| Star 2 | C2 Explain | Tell me: what does the digit 4 in 47 mean? |
| Star 3 | C3 Do | Build 47 with 4 bundles of ten straws and 7 single straws. |
| Star 4 | C4 Find differences and patterns | Which one does not fit: 20, 30, 35, 40? Why? |
| Star 5 | C5 Judge | Your younger sibling says 38 is smaller than 29. True or false? Prove it. |
| Star 6 | C6 Create | Make your own secret number riddle for your family to guess. |
Assessment system
For Phase A, assessment is mostly observation and practical work, not written exams.
Achievement is reported with three descriptive categories: Achieved, Almost, and Needs guidance, not numbers. A child in the last category is directed to repeat the series and the matching concrete tools, without a “failed” label.
Weekly rhythm
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | First series of the week (15–20 minutes) with a companion. |
| Wednesday | Second series and the picture quiz. |
| Friday | Star Activity Sheets 1–6 or a family mini project. |
| Saturday | A 10-minute family game (optional). |
Important notes
- Low-cost tools: buttons, straws, bottle caps, folding paper, a ruler, and a simple balance made from a clothes hanger. No special equipment needs to be bought.
- Moderate screen time: stories can be printed. Sessions are short and use real objects, so screen time does not dominate.
- Children's data: collect as little data as possible, only with the consent of parents or guardians, and comply with the Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 27 of 2022). Avoid publicly displaying children's photos or full names.
- Child-friendly content: no ads, no outbound links, and public comments are disabled.
Start learning
Begin with Unit 1 together with your companion, then follow the units in order by week.
Start with Unit 1