Mathematics

Purposes

The Junior Secondary Mathematics Curriculum (S1 – 3)

To enable students to cope confidently with the mathematics needed in their future studies, workplaces or daily life in a technological and information-rich society, the curriculum aims at developing students:

1. the ability to conceptualize, inquire, reason and communicate mathematically, and to use mathematics to formulate and solve problems in daily life as well as in mathematical contexts;

2. the ability to manipulate numbers, symbols and other mathematical objects;

3. the number sense, symbol sense, spatial sense and a sense of measurement as well as the capability in appreciating structures and patterns;

4. a positive attitude towards mathematics and the capability in appreciating the aesthetic nature and cultural aspect of mathematics.

The Senior Secondary Mathematics Curriculum (S4 – 6)

It aims to:

1. further develop students’ mathematical knowledge, skills and concepts;

2. provide students with mathematical tools for their personal development and future career pathways;

3. provide a foundation for students who may further their studies in Mathematics or related areas;

4. develop in students the generic skills, and in particular, the capability to use mathematics to solve problems, reason and communicate;

5. develop in students interest in and positive attitudes towards mathematics learning;

6. develop students’ competence and confidence in dealing with mathematics needed in life; and

7. help students to fulfil their potential in mathematics. 

Curriculum

Senior Secondary Mathematics Curriculum:

To cater for students who have different needs, interests and orientations, the curriculum comprises a Compulsory Part and an Extended Part. All students must study the Compulsory Part.

The Extended Part has only one optional module, namely Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus). The inclusion of the Extended Part is designed to provide more flexibility and diversity in the curriculum. The module in the Extended Part provides additional mathematics knowledge to the Compulsory Part. Students, based on their individual needs and interests, are encouraged to take the module.

Teachers