Singapore Secondary Mathematics Syllabus - G3

This syllabus outlines the content for G3 Mathematics in Secondary schools. It aims to equip students with the necessary mathematical concepts, skills, and problem-solving abilities for continuous learning in mathematics and other subjects.

Key Emphases

The syllabus emphasizes:

• Developing critical mathematical processes like reasoning, communication, and modeling.
• Fostering awareness of the nature of mathematics and its big ideas.
• Promoting metacognitive skills through self-directed learning and reflection.

Content Strands

The syllabus is organized into three main content strands:

• Number and Algebra: This strand covers topics such as numbers and their operations, ratio and proportion, percentage, rate and speed, algebraic expressions and formulae, functions and graphs, equations and inequalities, set language and notation, and matrices.
• Geometry and Measurement: This strand includes angles, triangles and polygons, congruence and similarity, properties of circles, Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry, mensuration, coordinate geometry, and vectors in two dimensions.
• Statistics and Probability: This strand focuses on data handling and analysis, including various statistical representations and measures, as well as probability of single and combined events.

Content by Levels

The syllabus specifies content for each secondary level (1 to 4/5). Each level builds upon the previous one, introducing new concepts and skills. The detailed breakdown of topics for each level can be found in the syllabus document.

Problems in Real-World Contexts

The syllabus emphasizes the application of learned concepts and skills to real-world problems. Students are expected to be familiar with contexts such as everyday life scenarios, personal and household finance, and interpreting data from tables and graphs.