Whether or not you are a seasoned parent of a budding math olympian or a parent who is sending their child for a math olympiad for the first time, this resource list is perfect for you. Kickstart your math olympiad preparation with this comprehensive list of resources.
In this resource, we have listed 14 resources that you can use to prepare for the Math Olympiads available to primary school students in Singapore.
Math Competition Resources
| S/N | Competition | Suitable for which level | Brief Summary and Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore Math Kangaroo, SASMO, American Math Olympiad | Primary 1 – Primary 6 | Edugain – Compilation of online tests, worksheets and practices. Their paid version includes personalised practices focusing on weak areas. | Free; Paid version includes personalised worksheets ($59/month) |
| 2 | AMC8, AMC 12, RMO, APMOPS, NMOS | Primary 4 onwards | The Book of Mathematical Formulas & Strategies by Omega Learn – A book of formula sorted according to topics. Do note that the formulas listed here are suitable for Upper Primary Math Olympiads. | Free |
| 3 | SASMO | Primary 1 onwards | SASMO Past Year Paper 2019 – Provided by the organising committee of SASMO, SIMCC has provided a set of free papers from 2019 SASMO for all grades. | Free |
| 4 | Singapore Math Kangaroo | Primary 1 – Primary 4 | SMKC Past Year Paper 2013 (All Grades) – Provided by the organising committee of SASMO, SIMCC has provided a set of free papers from 2013 SMKC for all grades. Do note that this paper is not downloaded and has to be done on their online platform by registering for an account on the SIMCC registration website. | Free |
| 5 | Singapore Math Kangaroo | Primary 1 – Primary 2 | P1 and P2 SMKC Worksheets – 9-Day Practice Worksheet for Primary 1 and Primary 2 SMKC. Each day focuses and a different topic and can be accompanied with a free video tutorial that you can request from Think Academy. | Free |
| 6 | SASMO | Primary 1 – Primary 3 | 47 Topics to Master To Win A SASMO Medal – A downloadable list of topics that you will need to master for the Primary 1 – Primary 3 SASMO | Free |
| 7 | SASMO | Primary 2 – Primary 3 | P2 and P3 SASMO Worksheets – 9-Day Practice Worksheet for Primary 2 and Primary 3 SASMO. Each day focuses and a different topic and can be accompanied with a free video tutorial that you can request from Think Academy. | Free |
| 8 | General | Primary 4 onwards | Habits of the Mind Article – A short article on how you can approach Geometry Problems | Free |
| 9 | AMC 8 | Primary 6 onwards | Mastering AMC 8 – A free downloadable pdf by Omega Learn on how to prepare for the AMC8 as well as techniques and suggested explanation of how to solve various question types | Free |
| 10 | AMC 8 | Primary 6 onwards | First Steps for Math Olympians: Using the American Mathematics Competitions – Provides students with the tools to attack problems that occur on mathematical problem-solving exams such as the AMC | $84.92 |
| 11 | SASMO, SMKC | Primary 1 – Primary 6 | Mathematical Olympiad Training (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced Level) – Together with key notes and worked examples, students will learn the topics and concepts tested in Math Olympiads. | $11.90 |
| 12 | SASMO, SMKC | Primary 1 – Primary 6 | Math Olympiad – Unleash the Maths Olympian in You by Terry Chew – An ideal companion for students looking to establish a strong foundation in mathematics and math olympiads. | $19.95 |
| 13 | RMO, SMOPS | Primary 4 – Primary 6 | RMO/SMOPS Essential Guide Book A and B – A collection of 100 questions developed by Think Academy to help students master the skills and modules tested at the RMO and SMOPS. Redeem your free physical copy by contacting Think Academy’s Whatsapp. | Free |
| 14 | General | Primary 4 onwards | Art of Problem Solving Forum – A community of like-minded peers sharing resources and tips on Math Olympiad. | Free |
Parents and students looking for resources to develop students’ creative problem-solving skills through a structured curriculum can consider math olympiad training courses.
Think Academy Singapore equips primary school students with creative problem-solving skills and essential mathematical thinking skills required for Singapore’s top 5 local Math Olympiads (SMKC, SASMO, RMO, APMOPS and NMOS).
Unlike many learning centres where rote learning is the main learning method, our curriculum and lessons help students to understand first principles and develop problem-solving strategies and thinking. Our curriculum and teaching design are developed by a stellar team of curriculum specialists made up of experienced Math Olympiad coaches and Math Olympiad Question Designer with one goal in mind – to help students discover their best in Math Olympiad.
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