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Bedok Green Primary School

Mathematics

Discover how our Maths programme builds confident, analytical thinkers through hands-on learning, real-world tasks, and the UC3 problem-solving approach.

Last updated 18 August 2026

Vision
To Be Analytical Thinkers and Problem Solvers

Objectives:

  • Create positive and engaging learning experiences that foster a love for mathematics and build students’ confidence in their abilities by ensuring they acquire a strong foundation in mathematical knowledge, skills and competencies.

  • Develop students' ability to explain their reasoning, articulate mathematical ideas, and collaborate with peers using mathematical language.

  • Provide opportunities for students to apply mathematical knowledge in real-life situations.

  • Encourage students to think critically and creatively to solve a variety of mathematical problems.

Authentic and Experiential

Learning Experiences for Math Conceptual Learning

A group of primary school students in a classroom engaged in a hands-on Mathematics activity. Four students are gathered around a teal desk where a whole pineapple is being weighed on a red mechanical kitchen scale. One student holds a worksheet and pen, ready to record the data, while others observe the measurement and refer to a "Times Tables Games" book.
Students in white school uniforms gathered around a red table, working together to sort a large bag of colorful plastic dominoes into small white plates by color, including blue, green, and orange.

Our approach to teaching math is centered around hands-on learning experiences that make math both fun and meaningful for our students. We use a variety of math manipulatives, such as fraction discs, play money, and other interactive tools, to help students visualise and understand mathematical concepts.

By incorporating real-world contexts into our lessons, we aim to enhance student learning and deepen their conceptual understanding. Our goal is to instill a love for math and to equip our students with the skills they need to succeed in their academic journey and beyond.

Math@Home Programme

Cover page for a 'Math @ Home Primary 2' activity booklet featuring a simple line drawing of a house with two hands high-fiving inside. At the bottom, there are blank lines for Name and Class P2.

Our Math@Home program is designed specifically for lower primary students. Math@Home provides an platform for parents and children to connect and bond over the holidays through a series of engaging real-world activities that allow children to apply mathematical concepts learned in the classroom to everyday situations.

Whether it's measuring ingredients for a recipe, budgeting for a small project or making observations of the shapes that can be found all around, these activities are crafted to be both educational and fun.

By integrating math into daily routines, Math@Home helps children see the relevance and importance of math in their lives, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the subject.

A young student in a blue attire holding up a blue plastic clothes hanger to act as a makeshift scale. A small toy soldier is attached to one end and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toy to the other, demonstrating the difference in weight. The image is part of a digital post by 'Saif Isa' with the caption: 'My ninja turtle toy is more heavy then my soldier toy.'
A school project poster titled 'Math-Shapes' by a Primary 1 student. The poster features photos of a family at Universal Studios Singapore and the Singapore Flyer, with text descriptions explaining that the USS globe and the Singapore Flyer observation wheel are examples of circles found in real-life landmarks.

Tech-enabled 

Infusion of E-Pedagogy into Mathematics curriculum

Two primary school students in uniform sitting at a teal desk in a classroom. One student is holding up an iPad showing a math activity on the 'Amplify Polypad' app, displaying an equation for fractions and a visual representation using orange circles. Other students are visible in the background.
A classroom of Bedok Green Primary School students using laptops to work on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. A female student in the foreground is referring to a printed worksheet while typing data. In the background, a projector screen displays a table about 'Most favourite Streaming Platform,' and some students are wearing school sports jerseys.

We enhance student learning through the effective use of e-pedagogy. Our curriculum incorporates the use of various apps and technology to support and enrich the learning experience. By utilising these tools, we promote student engagement, better mathematical communication, and collaboration among students.

This approach helps cater to different learning styles, making math more accessible and engaging for all. Our goal is to create an interactive and supportive environment where students can thrive and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

Future-Oriented:

UC3 problem-solving approach

A circular diagram titled 'UC3' illustrating a four-step problem-solving process. The steps are: Understand ('What do I know?'), Choose ('What is my plan?'), Carry Out ('What do I need to do?'), and Check ('Does my answer make sense?').

Our problem-solving approach, UC3, is rooted in George Pólya's problem-solving principles.

UC3, which stands for Understand, Choose, Carry out, and Check, is integrated into the curriculum to enhance students' problem-solving abilities.

Using this structured problem-solving approach, students begin by thoroughly Understanding the problem, identifying all given data and the problem's requirements.

They then Choose an appropriate strategy, selecting from techniques such as drawing diagrams or applying logical reasoning.

With a strategy in place, students Carry out their plan by performing calculations and following steps systematically.

Finally, they Check their work for accuracy of their solution and reflecting on the overall process.

By embedding UC3 into daily instruction, we aim to help students improve their mathematical skills and develop a systematic and reflective approach to problem-solving that is applicable across various subject disciplines.

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