Mathematics
Discover how the Mathematics department builds students' love for the subject through hands-on learning, real-world activities, and competitions.
Aims and approach:
The Mathematics Department brings our motto, "Live Maths, Love Maths" to life through engaging experiences that connect mathematics to everyday life. Our curriculum emphasises problem-solving, reasoning, and application across algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. Through collaborative exploration and real-world tasks, students develop 21st Century Competencies, becoming confident, self-directed learners who think critically, communicate effectively, and apply mathematical reasoning to navigate an ever-changing world.
Teaching and learning approaches in Mathematics
Our teaching and learning approach incorporates multiple facets to engage and develop students holistically in maths:
Concept Mastery through Hands-on Learning: Students learn concepts by using manipulatives, engaging in peer collaborations, and participating in mathematical discourse.
Structured Problem-Solving: Students develop process skills and employ Polya’s four-step method to systematically solve problems.
Growth Mindset and Appreciation: We emphasise building a positive attitude, self-confidence, and genuine appreciation for mathematics.
Through these efforts, we aim to create a learning environment where students not only understand mathematics deeply but also feel empowered and inspired by it.
Highlights and achievements:
Our students participated in various Mathematics competitions throughout the year, providing opportunities to explore different problem-solving approaches and develop mathematical reasoning, logical thinking, and creativity.
Singapore Asian Schools Mathematical Olympiad (SASMO)
SASMO encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity through a series of complex, non-routine questions.
Gold Award: Lim Jia Yueh
Silver Award: Sia Chow Yang
Bronze Award: Shi Haoran, Ramesh Sadhana, Winn Ong Si Ting
Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC)
The Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC) focuses on enhancing students' logical reasoning and mathematical thinking through engaging and creative questions.
Gold Award: Amelia Soh
Bronze Award: Yeo Engming, Loh You Bin, Leck Kai Jin, Tan Zhen Xuan Quinston, Lee Zhe Rui, Wang Yuzhe, Lucas Tan, Loh Wan Yen, Ivan Lim
Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO)
The Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) challenges students with advanced problem-solving and higher-order thinking through non-routine questions beyond school curriculum, encouraging perseverance, creativity, mathematical rigour, and nurturing excellence in mathematics.
Bronze Award: Mohamed Rasool Mohideen Ahmed Farhan, Phang Min Feng, Clovis Tong
Participating in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad was exciting and challenging. Through consistent practice with teacher guidance and AI-generated questions, I learned advanced problem-solving techniques and creative thinking. Receiving the Bronze award strengthened my perseverance, deepened my love for mathematics, and shaped me into an enthusiastic learner.— Mohamed Rasool Mohideen Ahmed Farhan
