Mathematics

Explore how Singapore's Mathematics curriculum builds problem-solving skills and positive attitudes, with fun activities like Math Games Day for Primary 1 to 6 pupils.

Last updated 8 August 2026

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From the Singapore Ministry of Education

The central focus of the Mathematics curriculum is the development of mathematical problem-solving competency through the acquisition of Math concepts, skills and processes and the development of metacognition and positive attitudes towards learning.

Key Programmes and Activities

Math key programmes and activities by level

Key Programmes and Activities	Levels
Sustained Support for Math (SSM)	Primary 1 – 5
Solve N Learn	Primary 1 – 5
Blended Learning in Math	Primary 1 – 5
Math Games Day	Primary 1 – 6

Sustained Support for Math (SSM)

The SSM programme aims to engage learners in the learning and mastery of essential Mathematics concepts using Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (C-P-A) approach. There are a lot of hands-on activities infused in daily lessons to aid in the understanding of Mathematics concepts. This will give the students a strong foundation when they learn how to apply these concepts in problem solving. Pupils having fun during Math Games Day

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Hands-on activities to build concepts for topics such as “Shapes”, “Multiplication”, “Fractions” etc.

Solve N Learn

The Solve N Learn programme aims to encourage self-directed and collaborative learning, which are both 21CC skills. Pupils will do problem posing via the SLS platform. Their peers and teachers will give them feedback to improve learning.

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Solve N Learn entries are put up on SLS as part of Home-Based Learning packages.

Blended Learning in Math

Blended learning in Math aims to encourage self-directed and collaborative learning, through authentic tasks. Pupils will “visit” different parts of Singapore and apply their Math knowledge to solve real-life problems.

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Application of Math knowledge to solve real-life problems

Math Games Day

Mathematics Games Day is organised for Primary 1 to Primary 6 pupils in each semester to make learning fun. The pupils will play different types of Math games to reinforce the Math concepts learnt. This will help shape positive attitudes in pupils.

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Pupils having fun during Math Games Day