Why Lower
Secondary Math
Students will deepen their mastery of mathematical concepts, equipping them with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. This curriculum builds on upper primary knowledge, emphasizing problem-solving and logical reasoning
Engaging Live-streamed small classes
No more than 8 students per class
On-demand homework support
100-minute classes, one class per week
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Curriculum
Transform learning into achievement with our thoughtfully crafted math curriculum, utilizing Singapore’s CPA approach to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Syllabus
Dividing Proper Fractions
What students will learn:
  • Understanding division of a proper fraction by a whole number
  • Solving word problems involving fraction division
  • Real-life applications in sharing contexts
  • Activities: Online fraction games and quizzes
Dividing Whole Numbers by Proper Fractions
What students will learn:
  • Concept of dividing a whole number by a proper fraction
  • Solving division problems without calculators
  • Real-life examples (e.g., recipe measurements)
  • Activities: Interactive worksheets on fraction division
Understanding Ratios
What students will learn:
  • Introducing ratio notation and representations (a and b)
  • Applying ratios in real-life contexts (recipes, mixtures)
  • Comparing fractions and ratios
  • Activities: Ratio-based cooking or DIY project tasks
Equivalent Ratios
What students will learn:
  • Identifying and creating equivalent ratios
  • Simplifying ratios to their simplest form
  • Using equivalent ratios to solve problems
  • Activities: Online ratio matching games
Dividing Quantities in a Given Ratio
What students will learn:
  • Solving problems involving dividing quantities
  • Calculating missing terms in equivalent ratios
  • Real-life applications (e.g., sharing costs)
  • Activities: Online word problems involving ratio sharing
Relationship Between Ratios and Fractions
What students will learn:
  • Understanding how ratios relate to fractions
  • Converting ratios to fractions and vice versa
  • Comparing and simplifying ratios and fractions
  • Activities: Fraction-to-ratio conversion exercises
Finding Percentages
What students will learn:
  • Calculating the whole given a part and percentage
  • Understanding percentage increase and decrease
  • Real-life applications (sales, discounts)
  • Activities: Percentage-based shopping tasks
Advanced Percentage Problems
What students will learn:
  • Solving problems with percentages >100%
  • Understanding reverse percentages in discounts
  • Applying percentages in practical scenarios
  • Activities: Interactive worksheets on advanced percentage problems
Algebraic Expressions
What students will learn:
  • Using letters to represent unknowns
  • Simplifying expressions with like terms
  • Evaluating expressions by substitution
  • Activities: Algebra puzzle games
Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions
What students will learn:
  • Simplify linear expressions
  • Combining like terms in expressions
  • Substituting values to solve
  • Activities: Online algebra quizzes
Linear Equations
What students will learn:
  • Solving simple linear equations
  • Formulating equations from word problems
  • Applications in real-life contexts
  • Activities: Word problems that form linear equations
Formulating Equations from Word Problems
What students will learn:
  • Translating word problems into equations
  • Solving equations step-by-step
  • Real-world applications in budgeting
  • Activities: Online problem-solving tasks
Understanding Prime Factorization
What students will learn:
  • Concept of prime numbers and factorization
  • Using prime factor trees
  • Calculating HCF and LCM using prime factors
  • Activities: Prime factorization worksheets
Operations with Integers
What students will learn:
  • Performing calculations with negative and positive integers
  • Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers
  • Real-life applications (temperature changes, finance)
  • Activities: Integer games and quizzes
Rational Numbers
What students will learn:
  • Defining rational numbers
  • Applying operations with rational numbers
  • Real-world examples (fractions in measurements)
  • Activities: Interactive rational number exercises
Approximation and Estimation
What students will learn:
  • Rounding numbers to decimal places/significant figures
  • Estimating results of computations
  • Applications in measurements
  • Activities: Estimation games
Understanding HCF and LCM
What students will learn:
  • Calculating HCF and LCM using prime factorization
  • Real-world applications (schedules, timings)
  • Activities: HCF and LCM puzzle problems
Order of Operations (BIDMAS)
What students will learn:
  • Applying the order of operations in calculations
  • Solving complex expressions
  • Real-life examples
  • Activities: Online BIDMAS quizzes
Circle Measurements
What students will learn:
  • Calculating area and circumference
  • Understanding semicircles and quarter circles
  • Applications in real-world contexts (e.g., garden design)
  • Activities: Geometry drawing tasks
Composite Figures
What students will learn:
  • Finding area and perimeter of composite shapes
  • Breaking down complex figures
  • Problem-solving with real-life applications
  • Activities: Online area and perimeter challenges
Volume Calculations
What students will learn:
  • Calculating volume of cubes and cuboids
  • Conversions between cubic units (cm³/m³)
  • Applications in everyday contexts
  • Activities: Volume calculation quizzes
Angle Properties
What students will learn:
  • Identifying different angles (acute, obtuse, right, reflex)
  • Properties of vertically opposite, straight-line, and point angles
  • Solving angle problems
  • Activities: Angle measurement tasks
Special Quadrilaterals
What students will learn:
  • Exploring properties of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, and rhombuses
  • Solving for unknown angles and lengths
  • Real-world examples
  • Activities: Quadrilateral identification games
Area of Polygons
What students will learn:
  • Calculating area of parallelograms and trapeziums
  • Solving problems involving perimeter and area
  • Applications in tiling/floor plans
  • Activities: Interactive polygon area problems
Data Collection and Classification
What students will learn:
  • Collecting data and organizing it in tables
  • Understanding different data types
  • Real-world applications (surveys)
  • Activities: Creating data tables online
Interpreting Statistical Representations
What students will learn:
  • Reading bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts
  • Analyzing data trends
  • Discussing advantages/disadvantages of representations
  • Activities: Online data interpretation quizzes
Averages (Mean)
What students will learn:
  • Understanding and calculating the mean
  • Solving problems involving average
  • Real-world applications (e.g., calculating grades)
  • Activities: Averages worksheets
Averages (Median, Mode, Range)
What students will learn:
  • Calculating median, mode, and range
  • Applying these concepts to data sets
  • Real-life applications (weather, sports statistics)
  • Activities: Interactive median/mode games
Comparing Data Sets
What students will learn:
  • Analyzing differences between data sets
  • Applying statistical concepts to compare groups
  • Discussing real-world examples
  • Activities: Online data comparison tasks
Constructing Graphs
What students will learn:
  • Creating bar, line, and pie charts
  • Using tools to construct graphs
  • Interpreting results
  • Activities: Graph construction exercises
Review of Fractions, Ratios, and Percentages
What students will learn:
  • Revisiting key concepts and problem-solving techniques
  • Application in mixed problems
  • Activities: Online mixed-problem worksheets
Review of Algebra and Number Operations
What students will learn:
  • Practice with algebraic expressions, equations, and number properties
  • Problem-solving challenges
  • Activities: Algebraic expression quizzes
Review of Geometry and Mensuration
What students will learn:
  • Revisiting properties of shapes, angles, and area/volume calculations
  • Advanced problem-solving applications
  • Activities: Geometry problem-solving tasks
Review of Data Analysis and Interpretation
What students will learn:
  • Interpreting data sets and statistical measures
  • Applying statistical skills to real-world problems
  • Activities: Data analysis challenges
Advanced Problem Solving (Olympiad Practice)
What students will learn:
  • Engaging in complex, multi-step problems
  • Focusing on non-routine problem-solving techniques
  • Activities: Olympiad-style practice questions
Comprehensive test covering all topics
What students will learn:
  • Final Assessment and Reflection
  • Individual reflection and goal-setting for future studies
  • Activities: Self-assessment and online feedback tasks
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1. How are the courses structured?
Our courses are divided into modules that include interactive live video lessons, assignments, and assessments. All live lessons are recorded for self-paced learning, allowing learners to progress based on their individual schedules, with access to educator support.
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2. Are the courses aligned with any specific educational standards?
Yes, our courses follow globally recognized educational standards. Our English curriculum aligns closely with the Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ), and our Maths curriculum adheres to the guidelines of the Singapore Ministry of Education.
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3. What are the technology requirements for online classes
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