Mathematics

Department Overview

The school believes that a solid grounding in Mathematics trains the mind and fosters essential emerging 21st-century skills like logical, critical, abstract, adaptive and creative thinking. These competencies are crucial for everyday life, support learning across various disciplines, and provide an edge in economic activities, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Our department’s overarching aim is to ensure every student achieves a competent level of mathematical mastery, while supporting those with the interest and ability to pursue higher levels. Teaching is designed to help students apply mathematical concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and cultivate positive attitudes towards Mathematics, preparing them for lifelong success.

Department Members

Key Programmes

Making Math Fun with Technology

Technology enhances engagement in Math classrooms by incorporating interactive tools. Students solve word problems in digital Escape Rooms, practising problem-solving in a fun experiential way. Platforms like Class point, Kahoot, Blooket, and Quizziz make learning assessments fun and engaging. Technology also helps make students’ thinking visible, allowing teachers to identify and address misconceptions, ensuring a deeper understanding of Math concepts in real-time.

Mathematics Trails in School

Mathematics Trails provide Primary 2 & Primary 4 students with the opportunity to apply their mathematical skills to real-life situations and challenges they see around the school. Aligned with the curriculum, students work in teams to complete various tasks, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and teamwork. These hands-on activities foster an appreciation and enjoyment of mathematics through everyday situations.

Math Shopping Day

Math Shopping Day was a meaningful and enjoyable experience for our students! Primary 1 and 2 students took on the role of shoppers at our very own YTPS Mart, while the Primary 6 students acted as retail assistants and cashiers, guiding their juniors along the way. The young shoppers learned to make thoughtful spending choices, developing their financial literacy in a fun and authentic setting. It was a heartwarming day of learning, interaction, and joy—and the students proudly brought their purchases home!

E2K Math

The E2K Mathematics Programme is a specialised enrichment programme for High Ability Learners to develop their mathematical reasoning skills and deepen their conceptual understanding through an inquiry approach. Through mathematical explorations, the rich learning experiences and stimulating learning environment offered by the programme help the students develop the habits, attitudes and dispositions mathematicians possess.

World Math Day and Pi Day Recess Activities

As part of our Math recess activities, students celebrated World Math Day in April with the theme “Investigative Math,” engaging in hands-on tasks that involved applying addition and subtraction in real-life contexts to strengthen problem-solving skills. For Pi Day on 14 March, students explored math creatively - Primary 6 students solved equations to reveal hidden images using Excel, while Primary 3 students composed Pi Poems, with each line’s word count reflecting the digits of pi (3.14). Both activities combined logic, creativity, and fun, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for mathematics in an interactive and enjoyable way.

Joyful Learning in Math - P1 Mental Math Relay

Our Primary 1 students had a fantastic time participating in a Mental Math Relay. In this exciting interclass challenge, they took turns working on math questions alongside their classmates, encouraging quick thinking and active application of their mathematical skills. This engaging activity not only strengthened their math abilities but also fostered a spirit of cooperation and perseverance among the students. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience, making learning Math both meaningful and fun

Celebrating our students' achievements

Raffles Mathematical Olympiad

The Raffles Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is a national mathematics competition organised annually by Raffles Institution and open to Primary 5 and 6 students across Singapore. The competition aims to promote a love for Mathematics while developing students’ problem-solving abilities through a friendly and engaging platform that encourages critical and creative thinking beyond the standard school curriculum.

Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS)

The Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS), organised annually by Hwa Chong Institution, aims to generate greater interest in Mathematics among primary school pupils while sharpening their problem-solving skills through challenging and thought-provoking questions.

National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore (NMOS)

The National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore (NMOS) is an annual mathematics competition for Primary 5 students, organized by NUS High School of Mathematics and Science in partnership with the Singapore Mathematical Society. The competition challenges students with higher-order mathematical problem-solving and aims to develop their mathematical potential. Top awards are also highly regarded for Direct School Admission (DSA) applications to secondary schools.

Annual Mathlympics

The Annual Mathlympics for All Singapore Primary Schools is a national mathematics competition jointly organised by Learners' Connections and Marshall Cavendish Education. First launched in 2008 in collaboration with Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), the competition emphasizes high-speed mental agility and advanced problem-solving skills, drawing inspiration from the spirit of athletics.