Mathematics Department
Approach
The school is committed to grow our students as problem solvers by providing opportunities for them to develop their curiosity and interest in Mathematics through authentic learning experiences. They are also taught problem solving skills using the USSR approach, adapted from Polya’s problem solving techniques.
• Understanding the problem
• Strategy to guide the solving process
• Solve the problem
• Reflect on your answer
Key Departmental Programmes
1. Meridian Marvellous Math Trail (3MT)
The Meridian Marvelous Math Trail (3MT) aims to provide
students with an authentic outdoor learning experience.
Students will have the opportunity to apply mathematical concepts they
have learnt to solve problems, be aware that Mathematics is all around
them and how it is used in their daily lives.
Working in teams, students will be able to exercise sound reasoning and
decision making, manage complexities, explore possibilities to evaluate
and formulate solutions for the best outcome collaboratively.
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2. Excellence 2000 Mathematics
The programme aims to develop students’ mathematical reasoning skills
and deepens their conceptual understanding through an inquiry approach.
Students have the opportunities to collaborate with their peers in mathematical
explorations specially designed for the programme.
3. Math Olympiad Enrichment Programme And Competitions
The programme aims to develop pupils’ interest, creativity, analytical
thinking skill, spirit of learning through discovery and challenge in Mathematics.
They will also be given opportunity to compete in external competitions
as stated below:
• Primary 4 : Mathlympics and Visual Spatial Mathlympics, SST (School of Science & Technology) Stem Challenge
• Primary 5: National Mathematical Olympiad Singapore (NUS High School)
• Primary 6: Raffles Math Olympiad (RMO), Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad Singapore (Hwa Chong Institution)
Olympiad Awards 2023 |
Olympiad Awards 2024 |
SST Challenge 2024 – Champion Team |
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For enquiries on the school’s Mathematic Department, please email:
Mr Frankie Wong (Head of Department)