Mathematics
Maπhematics
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Every LV Student a Competent and Confident Problem Solver
Mission
To provide a vibrant learning environment and joyful learning experiences
for the learning of Mathematics
Values
Loyang View Mathematics Department believes that every child is unique
and can learn. All Math teachers are committed to develop our students
to be competent problem solvers.
Department Philosophy
Align with the school vision, the department works towards helping our students to build strong conceptual understanding, skills proficiency and to nurture them to become competent and confident problem solvers. This is achieved by providing students the opportunity to learn through exploration, mathematical discourse and self-directed learning. Beyond the learning of mathematical concepts and skills proficiency, the development of cognitive and metacognitive process skills are equally important. Students should have the opportunities to discuss and articulate ideas to develop mathematical reasoning skills through presentations and other platforms and apply learnt concepts through real-world context problems and authentic mathematical modelling tasks. Students should have the opportunities to think about their learning through alternative assessments such as performance tasks and thus, develop their metacognition.
The department has been planning and designing various programmes to cater to the different learning needs of the students. The department is constantly exploring and refining their teaching pedagogy in areas such as Differentiated Instructions (DI), Assessment and E-Pedagogy to enhance students’ learning. For instance, teachers to develop teaching packages leveraging the use of ICT through Students Learning Space (SLS), Ace-Learning (an E-learning portal in supporting independent and self-directed learning for lower sec normal stream students) and other ICT tools e.g. GeoGebra, Desmos, Kahoot for deep learning. The lesson packages are designed in such a way that it incorporates self-directed and collaborative learning and elements of DI and AfL are infused so to ensure learners achieve deep learning by managing and taking ownership for their learning.
Subjects Offered
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Mathematics
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Additional Mathematics
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Principles of Accounts
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Computer Applications
Mathematics & Additional Mathematics
The Mathematics curriculum aims to provide students with the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills. For Elementary Mathematics, the content is organised into three strands namely, Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability. For Additional Mathematics, the content includes topics such as Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry and Calculus. The curriculum is broad-based at the lower secondary covering a wide range of concepts, skills and processes. Upper Secondary students will be doing a more in-depth study into various strands, going beyond examination syllabus. This incorporates a variety of learning experiences such as classroom and online learning, enrichment programmes, outdoor trails and competition trainings. In general, the Mathematics curriculum is closely aligned to MOE defined syllabus and includes problem solving heuristics and application of real-life contexts.
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The Mathematics syllabus aims to enable all students to:
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acquire mathematical concepts and skills for continuous learning in mathematics and to support learning in other subjects.
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develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving.
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connect ideas within mathematics and between mathematics and other subjects through applications of mathematics.
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build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.
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connect ideas within mathematics and between mathematics and the sciences through applications of mathematics.
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appreciate the abstract nature and power of mathematics.
Principles of Accounts
The syllabus aims to help students to develop the abilities to prepare, communicate and use accounting information.
As preparers of accounting information, students are to develop
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an understanding of the elements, theories and procedures of accounting,
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an understanding of the accounting information system,
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the skills of recording, organising, summarising and analysing business transactions.
As communicators of accounting information, students are to develop
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an understanding of how accounting information is being presented,
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the skills of presenting quantitative accounting information.
As users of accounting information, students are to develop
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an understanding of how accounting information is being used; and
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the skills of analysing, interpreting and evaluating business performance and status.
Computer Applications
The Computer Applications syllabus aims to help students to
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develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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acquire skills in using a variety of application software and computer hardware
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develop an awareness of how computing technology is used in the home, school, workplace and community.
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appreciate the role computers play in everyday life and recognise the impact computers have on society and people.
Besides theoretical knowledge, students are also trained in the use of various softwares to develop their skills in handling documents, spreadsheets and media content.
Our Team
Name |
Designation |
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Ms Lie Hui Min |
Head of Department / Mathematics |
lie_hui_min@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Chew Pei Jun Christina |
Level Head / Mathematics |
chew_pei_jun_christina@moe.edu.sg |
Mrs Chew-Swee Mei Yein |
School Staff Developer |
swee_mei_yein@moe.edu.sg |
Mr Koe Soon Guan |
Head of Department / Information Communication Technology (ICT) |
koe_soon_guan@moe.edu.sg |
Mr R Shanmuganathan |
Head of Department / Student Management |
r_shanmuganathan@moe.edu.sg |
Mr Tan Wei Ming Ryan |
Subject Head / Student Management |
tan_wei_ming@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Angelina Ng |
Teacher |
ng_mui_yun_angelina@moe.edu.sg |
Mr Chek Teck Juan |
Teacher |
chek_teck_juan@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Cheng Su Ming Jacqueline |
Teacher |
cheng_su_ming_jacqueline@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Chua Li Wen Amanda |
Teacher |
chua_li_wen_amanda@moe.edu.sg |
Mr Gan Han Li Alvin |
Teacher |
gan_han_li_alvin@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Lau Yuan Zhen |
Teacher |
lau_yuan_zhen@moe.edu.sg |
Mrs Ng-Kok Shu Ling |
Teacher |
kok_shu_ling@moe.edu.sg |
Mdm Norsiah Semuni |
Teacher |
norsiah_semuni@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Oi Sihui Gwendolin |
Teacher |
oi_sihui_gwendolin@moe.edu.sg |
Mr Sim Lye Eng |
Teacher |
sim_lye_eng@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Siti Nawal Hussein Mattar |
Teacher |
siti_nawal_hussein_mattar@moe.edu.sg |
Ms Suhaila Abdul Ghaffar |
Teacher |
suhaila_abdul_ghaffar@moe.edu.sg |
Mr Suhaimi Daud |
Teacher |
suhaimi_daud@moe.edu.sg |
Mrs Wennie Lim-Ang Woon Nee |
Teacher |
ang_woon_nee_wennie@moe.edu.sg |
Our Programmes
By leveraging on varied exploratory and experiential learning platforms, we seek to cater to the diverse learning needs of our students to enable each of them to achieve his/her fullest potential and cultivate a deep interest in Math.
Key Programmes
Mathematics/ POA Week
Each year, we run our inaugural Mathematics and POA Week. During the week,
students were introduced to a wide range of enriching and engaging activities
to deepen their appreciation of Mathematics.
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The inaugural Math Week was an exciting and engaging experience for everyone.
Students were introduced to Diophantus and were challenged to solve a riddle
set by the Mathematician himself. Students also took part in a LIVE Pi
Recital where they came up on stage to showcase their memory power. Other
highlights of the week included an escape room activity and sudoku competitions.
In addition, students are engaged in solving riddles and puzzles during
the week. The Secondary Three Express students are also given opportunity
to experienced Math Modelling in which they modelled real-life situations
to functions. Through participating in these fun-filled activities with
their peers, students get to apply the mathematical concepts they have
learnt and appreciate that Mathematics is everywhere!
Sec 1 Mathematics Fiesta
To enhance students’ Math learning experiences, Secondary One students participate in an in-house Math Fiesta where they have fun through playing Math games and puzzles organised by the seniors. The highlights of the Math Fiesta include mathematical challenges such as Sudoku, and Tangrams in which students had to pit against one another in solving challenging Math problems and puzzles.
Mathematics Trail
In line with the department’s vision of developing students into competent and confident problem solvers, students are given opportunities to take part in Math Trails at external locations where they learn to apply Mathematical concepts and skills in authentic settings, as well as a platform to work together as a team.
In 2023, Secondary Two and Three students participated a Maths trail at Gardens by the Bay as part of their post examinations activity. The trail provided opportunities for students to improve their mathematical thinking outside the classroom. The tasks were assigned to the students via SLS. Through the tasks, the students also developed their creativity and collaborative skills as they work in teams to apply mathematical skills to real-world contexts.
Sec 3 Math Trail at Gardens by the Bay
Mathematical Modelling and Performance Tasks
In addition, the curriculum seeks to engage students in the application of Mathematics in real life situations so to enrich their appreciation of the subject. For each level, students are required to complete a performance task as an alternative assessment which focus on the conceptual understanding of what has been learned. This shifts the focus of assessment from concepts and skills to include process, metacognition and attitude. Authentic tasks are given to students to apply concepts and skills learned in Math and other relevant subjects in their curriculum as well as to work collaboratively as a team.
In secondary education, students engage in hands-on learning through various projects. For example, in Secondary One, they work in groups to collect, categorize, and present data using statistical charts, enhancing their analytical and communication skills. At other levels, students participate in interdisciplinary projects like renovating urban farming plots or estimating costs for repainting with math concepts. In Secondary Three, they apply mathematics to real-world issues, creating mathematical models, interpreting solutions, and exploring alternatives.
Mathematics Talent Development Programme
The Talent Development Programme aims to develop mathematical talents of all levels and streams to appreciate the beauty of Mathematics and hone their mathematical problem-solving skills through challenging activities. It is also to cater to the needs of students who have strong foundation of numeracy and interest in Mathematics and would like to pursue further. Students are trained for stimulating competitions and participated in various competitions:
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Singapore Mathematics Olympiad (SMO)
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Singapore and Asian Schools Mathematics Olympiad (SASMO)
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Singapore Mathematics Kangaroo Competition (SMKC)
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Singapore Secondary Mathematics Competition for Normal Course
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Math Challenge (organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic)
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Sudoku Challenge @ Broadrick Secondary
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National Cashflow Competition
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POA Quest
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National Accounting Challenge
Low Progress Support Programme
The Low Progress Support programme aims to support the learning needs of students who may need more time to understand concepts taught during curriculum time. Students will have opportunities to use manipulatives to help them grasp abstract concepts during the sessions.
Students use Algediscs to make sense of Algebra
Foundation Math Bridging Programme (For Sec 1 only)
The programme serves to bridge the learning gaps for students who were
doing Foundation Mathematics in primary school. As the learning of Mathematics
is largely hierarchical in nature, the bridging programme has been carried
out to provide early intervention to level up numeracy so to ensure that
all students would have completed the pre-requisites to continue with the
secondary Mathematics syllabus.
Extended Curriculum
A week of extended curriculum is planned for Secondary Three students
in term four during the school vacation. This is to prepare them for the
rigour needed when they proceed to Secondary 4 the following year.
Student working on Math sums during Extended Curriculum
Achievements (2023)
External Mathematics Competitions
Competition |
Awards |
2023 Singapore and Asian Maths Olympiad (SASMO) |
1 Gold 9 Silver 3 Bronze 3 Honourable Mention |
2023 Singapore Math Kangaroo Competition (SMKC) |
1 Gold 3 Silver 3 Bronze 3 Honourable Mention |
2023 Singapore Mathematics Olympiad (SMO) |
4 Honourable Mention
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2023 Math Challenge 2023 @ Ngee Ann |
Winner for Math Quiz Segment Runner Up for Alpha Blast Runner Up for Overall School Challenge |