Mathematics

Department Vision

To nurture critical and adaptive learners, equipped to be effective problem solvers and clear communicators who recognize and value the power of Mathematics in their daily lives.

Teaching and Learning approaches

Problem Solving is at the center of our Mathematics Curriculum and we guide our students to solve problems using the Polya's Problem Solving Framework.

1. Mathematics Discourse to make Learning Visible

-Encourages students to articulate the "why" and "how" of their learning, while co-constructing knowledge together with their teachers and peers within the classroom.

-Nurturing students to be good communicators who can justify their logic.

2. Real-World Contextualization - Relating Mathematics to the real world

-To provide sufficient opportunities over the course of four years for students to appreciate the relation of what they are learning in Mathematics to their every day lives.

-Allows students to apply their problem solving skills to real-world problems that they encounter beyond the classroom.

Key Programmes

The Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) is one of the key programs to develop the problem-solving skills of students who are passionate in Mathematics. These students undergo a structured training programme and take part in the SMO to hone their problem-solving skills.

Students will also get a chance to take part in the International Mathematical Modelling Challenge (IMMC), which aims to promote the learning of Mathematical Modelling and applications for the students. It is based on the firm belief that students need to experience the power of Mathematics to help better understand, analyse and solve real world problems outside of Mathematics itself, in realistic contexts.

The Annual Maths Day aims to help students relate their learning of Mathematics to their daily lives in an enjoyable manner through challenges and quizzes.