Mathematics

DEPARTMENT VISION

The Mathematics department aims to provide a nurturing and diversified experience for students pursuing mathematics that focuses on mathematical problem solving. Mathematics problem solving is central to mathematics learning as it involves the acquisition and application of mathematics concepts and skills in a wide range of situations, including non-routine, open-ended and real-world situations. The development of mathematical problem solving ability is dependent on five inter-related components, namely Concepts, Skills, Processes, Attitudes and Metacognition. 

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The Mathematics curriculum focuses on three strands namely Numbers and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement and Statistics and Probability, equipping students with essential concepts and skills, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence. Through a structured approach, students connect mathematical ideas across disciplines while developing reasoning and communication skills.

SECONDARY MATHEMATICS

ENGAGING DIVERSE LEARNERS

Teachers employ diverse strategies, including Bloom’s Taxonomy questioning and Polya’s Four-Step Approach, to scaffold problem-solving. At the lower secondary level, the Concrete→Pictorial→Abstract (CPA) approach supports concept mastery, while the ICAN framework helps address learning gaps. In addition, a programme specially designed by NBSS teachers, Project Cube, helps Secondary One learners bridge gaps faced when transitioning from the primary school curriculum.

Technology enhances learning through self-assessment and collaboration, while learning experiences such as learning through games using the Naval Nexus and Algebra Storm, Mathematics Trail and Pi Week push Navalites to think critically and apply mathematics to real-world problems.

Students are also given opportunities to be exposed to various Mathematics competitions such as the Singapore Mathematics Olympiad (SMO), Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO), International Math Modelling Competition (IMMC) Singapore, NIE Math Challenge, Math Challenge and many more. Navalites are exposed to mathematical problems that challenged them to think critically, stretch and extend their thinking.

Achievements of our Navalites at Mathematics Competitions:

Year 2023

Singapore Asian School Math Olympiad (SASMO)

Silver Award

• Jovan Ong Hong Jun

Bronze Award

• Cheong Coek Yip Dylan

• Dang Linh Linh

• Nurul Husna Binte Norhisham

• Joel Goh Zu Rui

Honourable Mention

• Neven Lim Sheng Yang

International Mathematical Modelling Competition (IMMC) Singapore

Merit Award

• Bediones Rochelle Chloe Belisario

• Deesha Suresh Balani

• Chen Jing Yang

• Siew Yu Chang Keith

Year 2024

Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO)

Silver Award

• Nikita Zoshi

• Chew Yu Jie

Bronze Award

• Choo Zi Yuan

• Ng Hong Zhi

Honorable Mention

• Lee Xue Ying

• Chiew Ying Xuan

• Kelly Sua Kai Li

• Sahla Farzana Shamshad

International Mathematical Modelling Competition (IMMC) Singapore

Merit Award

• Leo Xin Min, Gracia

• Nikita Zoshi

• Nicole Yip Pin Xi

• Ong Ziyang, Xavier

NIE Math Challenge

Highest Distinction

• Chew Yu Jie

• Elva Teo

• Yew En Qi