Mathematics

Introduction

The Mathematics Department aims to develop our students to be confident and self-directed problem solvers. Our mission is to nurture students’ capacity to deal with ambiguity so as to apply Mathematical skills in practical tasks and real-life problems.

Subject Offerings

Key Programmes

Our Secondary 2 Financial Literacy Programme aims to help our students pick up Financial Literacy skills through real life applications of Mathematics. Our students will also be able to gain insights into how Mathematics can help people to manage bills, income, expenses, taxes, loans, etc. They will also learn and understand more about personal finance and budgeting through role playing and working with their peers.

Role playing and learning about budgeting

Working together to calculate the amount of foreign currency needed

Working out the transport costs needed

Learning about how to manage expenses

Stretch Programmes

Students are exposed to a broader community of Mathematics to stretch their potential in the subject. Selected students are provided with opportunities to take part in international and national competitions such as Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) and Singapore Mathematics Olympiad (SMO) .

Certificate presentation for the Australian Mathematics Competition

Achievements

2023

• Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

  • 1 Distinction

  • 20 Credits

  • 40 Proficiency
    

• International Mathematics Olympiad Challenge (IMPC)

  • 2 Champion

  • 5 Elitist

  • 38 Participation

2022

• Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

  • 39 Credits

  • 119 Proficiency
    

• Huaxia Cup

  • 1 Gold

  • 7 Silver

  • 19 Bronze
    

• World Mathematics Invitational

  • 3 Bronze