SINGA (Singapore Math Competition)
Overview
This is a new international Singapore Mathematics exam for grades 1 to 12 that has been written by top Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) teachers. Singapore Math is taught in over 70 countries across the world, and SINGA MATH International Olympiad will be the standard for assessing children and providing vital formative and summative assessment data to parents and teachers so that they can enhance teaching and learning.
Singapore Math is well-known all over the world. But, in order to stay at the top, it requires ongoing energy and challenge, which is why SINGA MATH was created. Welcome to SINGA MATH International Olympiad, where we discuss best practices in mathematics education and students assess their mathematical abilities.
Objective
We are a group of passionate math educators that want to help kids and instructors around the world improve their math skills. The "Singapore method" was created by a group of teachers in Singapore in the 1980s, who were tasked by the ministry of education with developing high-quality teaching materials.
They studied at the most recent behavioural science studies and visited schools in other countries, such as Canada and Japan, to compare the efficiency of various teaching techniques. The textbooks the group developed were influenced by educational psychologists such as Jerome Bruner, who proposed that humans learn in three stages: through real objects, drawings, and symbols. As a result of this approach, Singapore places a heavy focus on visualising mathematical issues; for example, using coloured blocks to represent fractions or ratios.
We aspire to introduce the globe to the best of Singapore education. We aim to attain our Desired Outcomes of Education by teaching our students in Singapore so that they are future-ready, have a strong sense of national identity, and are prepared to contribute in a globalised world. We want to bring out the best in our students so that they can live life to the fullest, contribute to their community, and care for their country. We also want to help our kids develop their interests so that they can pursue their hobbies and achieve their goals.
Test Format
Primary 1-Primary 6
| Level | Duration | Number of Questions | Question Breakdown | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 1h | 25 | Q1-Q10 (2 mark each) Q11-Q15 (4 marks each) Q15-Q25 (6 marks each) | 100 |
| P2 | 1h | 25 | Q1-Q10 (2 mark each) Q11-Q15 (4 marks each) Q15-Q25 (6 marks each) | 100 |
| P3 | 1h 30 min | 45 | Q1-Q40 (2 marks each) Q41-Q45 (4 marks each) | 100 |
| P4 | 1h 30 min | 45 | Q1-Q40 (2 marks each) Q41-Q45 (4 marks each) | 100 |
| P5 | Paper 1-- 45 min (No calculator allowed) | 20 | Q1-Q20 (2 marks each) | 100 |
| Paper 2-- 1h 30 min (Calculator allowed) | 17 | Q1-Q10 (3 marks each) Q11-Q15 (4 marks each) Q16-Q17 (5 marks each) | ||
| P6 | Paper 1-- 45 min (No calculator allowed) | 20 | Q1-Q20 (2 marks each) | 100 |
| Paper 2-- 1h 30 min (Calculator allowed) | 17 | Q1-Q10 (3 marks each) Q11-Q15 (4 marks each) Q16-Q17 (5 marks each) |
Secondary 1-Secondary 4
| Level | Duration | Number of Questions | Question Breakdown | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec 1 | 2h | 40 Questions | Q1-Q20 (2 marks each) Q21-Q40 (3 marks each) | 100 |
| Sec 2 | 2h | 40 Questions | Q1-Q20 (2 marks each) Q21-Q40 (3 marks each) | 100 |
| Sec 3 | 2h 15Min | 45 Questions | Q1-Q10 (1 mark each) Q11-Q30 (2 marks each) Q31-Q40 (3 marks each) Q41-Q45 (4 marks each) | 100 |
| Sec 4 | 2h 15Min | 45 Questions | Q1-Q10 (1 mark each) Q11-Q30 (2 marks each) Q31-Q40 (3 marks each) Q41-Q45 (4 marks each) | 100 |
Junior College-1 To Junior College-2
| Level | Duration | Number of Questions | Question Breakdown | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC-1 | 2h 15Min | 45 Questions | Q1-Q10 (1 mark each) Q11-Q30 (2 marks each) Q31-Q40 (3 marks each) Q41-Q45 (4 marks each) | 100 |
| JC-2 | 2h 15Min | 45 Questions | Q1-Q10 (1 mark each) Q11-Q30 (2 marks each) Q31-Q40 (3 marks each) Q41-Q45 (4 marks each) | 100 |
SINGA MATH is open to all students from Grade 1 to 12 (Primary 1 to Junior college 11/12) : This Online competition is to measure the student's math foundation at the year before their current level, that is Primary 2/Grade 2 is tested on the Primary 1/Grade 1 syllabus. Since this is an online competition, we will just require a laptop or tablet with camera, so that contestant can share screen. There will be short answer questions on every contest paper for different grade levels.
Award
- All participants will receive an e-certificate.
- The top 40% of the participants will receive a physical certificate & medal.
- All bronze and higher winners are invited to compete in the SINGA MATH GLOBAL FINALS 2023, which will be held simultaneously on February 25, 2023.
*Examination mode will be announced on our website once it is finalized.
*In case of any change in the schedule of the exam, the revised date will be shared on our site.